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Amidst the chaos, The Acolyte emerges as a prime example of how poorly received recent Star Wars projects have been. Described as "one of the worst shows" in Disney+ history from a writing perspective, it’s criticized for incoherent storytelling, inconsistent character motivations, and inexplicable plot decisions. The series, which aimed to explore Sith lore and dark side mythology, was marred by what many perceive as outright bad writing, including the proliferation of diverse and LGBTQ+ characters portrayed in a way that feels pandering rather than organic.