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TheStar Warsuniverse was kickstarted by George Lucas decades ago and has since evolved and taken a shape that fans have not necessarily loved. After Disney acquired the space opera franchise in 2012, there have been several hits and misses, more misses than there were actual hits.The Acolyteseems to be on the same path even though its critical reviews have been better than expected.
As fans reminisce about the good old days when George Lucas was the supreme head ofStar Wars, one scene of the newly releasedThe Acolytehas made them yearn for the initial days of the franchise more than ever. Described as an absolutecringefest, the showrunner Leslye Headland stated she based the scene’s backdrop onThe Clone Wars.
Leslye Headland’sThe Clone WarsInspired Scene That Fans Think is Absolutely Cringe
Leslye Headland‘sThe Acolyteis a standalone showbased in theStar Warsuniverse. Having a stellar cast with several interesting characters, it currently has an 85% rating onRotten Tomatoes. Yet, fans are not too happy with the show and have particularly found issues with one scene of episode three of the show.
The Acolyte Season 1 Episode 3 Recap and Spoiler Review — Why does Mae kill Mother Aniseya?
Episode 3 ofThe Acolyteshows the origin story ofthe twins portrayed byAmandla Stenberg, Osha and Mae. With their origin story taking place in a female witchcraft community, the scene features the coven performing an accession ceremony.
The power of one! The power of two! The power of many!
Chant the witches as their mantra is amplified by a similar musical score with a choir. A particularly cheesy and cringe scene that seems uncharacteristic of theStar Warsuniverse,creator Leslye Headland in an interview withEntertainment Weeklyrevealed she took inspiration fromthe Nightsisters storyline and the Ventress storylineofThe Clone Wars.
But unlikeThe Clone Wars, which revealed the existence of Force Witches in the space opera franchise and was exceptionally well received by fans and critics alike,The Aclolyte’sdepiction of witches seems something out of a parody show based in the 80s.
Fans BerateThe AcolyteOver the Witches Coven Scene in Episode 3
WhileStar Warshaving witches is not a new thing, the wayThe Acolytedepicts witches has been drawing a lot of flak from fans. Not only does it lack the depth and sophistication that fans have expected from the franchise, but it also seems out of place and disconnected. Aided by the musical score in the background, the scene seems like a parody instead of an actual scene from theStar Warsuniverse.
Star Wars Fans Hating on One ‘The Acolyte’ Scene Makes No Sense When the Franchise Has Been Blatantly Doing Similar Things For Decades
As the scene went viral across the internet, this is what loyal fans of theGeorge Lucas-created franchise had to say about the series:
O. M. G. This is embarrassing beyond belief. Okay ladies it’s crystal power coven ooga booga time!
— Katheryn S (@Katgirl3000)June 14, 2025
You know, with his flashy wipes and his Lawrence of Arabia desert vistas, George Lucas Star Wars always looked… cinematic.
This looks like a basic cable show. The franchise is hugely diminished by including this stuff.
— Daniel Friedman (@DanFriedman81)July 17, 2025
I just cringed into another dimension; my physical form has been left behind and I exist now as pure energy.
— djturnerESQ (@djturnerESQ)July 31, 2025
Disney really brought this scene into the Star Wars universe.pic.twitter.com/urZNvAz1o8
— Lucky (@TheMagaHulk)June 17, 2025
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— Marcus (@linwoodsq)June 11, 2025
With fans still not convinced about watching Leslye Headland’sThe Acolyte, only time knows where the future ofStar Warslies under the hands of Disney. Despite rave critical reviews, not having the support of fans will certainly have its drawbacks and potentially make fans aversive to futureStar Warsprojects under the House of Mouse.
The Acolytecan be streamed on Disney+.
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
