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In summation, The Acolyte episode 7 exemplifies the series’ ongoing issues: excessive repetition, poorly developed characters, inconsistent lore, and awkward dialogue. Despite brief moments of decent choreography and visual design, the episode fails to deliver a compelling narrative or meaningful character arcs.
For fans of Star Wars, the disappointment is palpable. Instead of expanding the universe and deepening our understanding of its characters and themes, The Acolyte continues to showcase a lack of understanding of what made the franchise beloved in the first place.