Holocron Entries

Explosion Network

Holocron Entries records show reviews, discussions, and news on Star Wars from the films to the Disney+ series. Home to The MandaLOREians: A Mandalorian Aftershow and The Very Bad Batch: A Bad Batch Aftershow. read less
TV & FilmTV & Film
After ShowsAfter Shows
TV ReviewsTV Reviews

Episodes

"The Acolyte" Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 8
Jul 18 2024
"The Acolyte" Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 8
We discuss the final episode of The Acoylye, and what our hopes are for a future follow-up season. Takeaways From This Week The season finale of The Acolyte took an unexpected direction and may divide fans.The episode explores the portrayal of the Jedi and their controversial decisions.The appearance of Darth Plagueis raises speculation about his role in the series.The return to Brendock brings the story full circle.Senator Rain serves as a critic of the Jedi and raises important questions about their unchecked power. The final episode of The Acolyte had intense fight scenes and revealed important character developments.The show wrapped up its core narrative but left some questions unanswered, setting up potential storylines for a second season.The cast of The Acolyte is highly praised, and the show has generated a lot of buzz and discussion.The conversation reflects on the season as a whole, acknowledging its ups and downs but overall expressing excitement for the fresh ideas and direction of the show.The future of The Acolyte and the Star Wars franchise is uncertain, but there is hope for a second season and continued exploration of the introduced concepts. Episode Breakdown Episode Title: The AcolyteSynopsis: Confrontation and revelation await.Director: Hanelle M. CulpepperWriter: Jason MicallefCast: Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Rebecca Henderson, David Harewood, Harry Trevaldwyn Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Acolyte Insight Credits: Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star WarsHolocron Entries Art: Cherie HenriquesSummary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI IntegrationSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
"Choice" Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 7
Jul 12 2024
"Choice" Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 7
It's the penultimate episode of the season, but it is leaving us with doubt about how the show can wrap up in a satisfying way, Takeaways From This Week The placement of the flashback episode in 'Choice' is a point of contention for the hosts, as it interrupts the main storyline and lacks significant reveals.The character development of Sol is a major focus of the episode, with his actions and choices revealing his internal conflict and white knight complex.The hosts discuss theories surrounding the identity of Kumiya's master, including the possibility of a character from Supergirl being cast in the role.The lack of closure and unanswered questions in the series is a source of frustration for the hosts, who hope for a satisfying conclusion in the season finale.The hosts express their desire for more engaging fight scenes and a darker tone in future episodes. Episode Breakdown Episode Title: ChoiceSynopsis: A bitter truth is revealed.Director: Kogonada Writer: Jasmyne Flournoy, Eileen Shim, Lesyle Headland Cast: Lee June-jae, Jodie Turner- Smith, Margarita Levieva, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, Lauren Brady, Leah Brady, Carrie-Anne Moss Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Acolyte Insight Credits: Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star WarsHolocron Entries Art: Cherie HenriquesSummary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI IntegrationSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
"Night” Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 5
Jun 26 2024
"Night” Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 5
This one is one hell of an episode, and Dylan and Ashley are in agreement that it rocked!  Takeaways From This Week The latest episode of 'Acolyte' features intense lightsaber fight scenes and plot twists.The use of cortosis to short out lightsabers adds an interesting element to the fights.Fan reactions to the episode have been mixed, with some praising the action and character development, while others criticize the show for being 'woke.'There is speculation about potential tie-ins to other Star Wars content, such as the Knights of Ren.Disney faces the challenge of balancing fan expectations and creating compelling storytelling in the Star Wars universe. The latest episode of The Acolyte features surprising character deaths and intense fight scenes.There is speculation about Sol's big secret and the possibility of Mei and Osha switching sides.The episode runtimes are short, but the show leaves viewers wanting more.The episode titles are intriguing and add to the overall enjoyment of the show.Meme makers are creating content based on the show, including Yord-memes. Episode Breakdown Episode Title: NightSynopsis: In a dense jungle, the Jedi are put to the test when they confront a rising darkness.Director: Alex Garcia LopezWriter: Kor Adana, Cameron SquiresCast: Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Acolyte Insight Credits: Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star WarsHolocron Entries Art: Cherie HenriquesSummary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI IntegrationSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
"Lost/Found” & "Revenge/Justice" Reviews - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 1 & Episode 2
Jun 6 2024
"Lost/Found” & "Revenge/Justice" Reviews - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 1 & Episode 2
We discuss the premiere episode of The Acolyte, a brand new Star Wars series that's set in a time we haven't seen in live action before, with a bunch of new and exciting characters. Takeaways From This Week Exploration of character dynamics and interactions in the Acolyte seriesInsights into the portrayal of the Jedi and the world-building in the showDiscussion of the plot twists and potential direction of the series The Acolyte series explores Jedi traditions and concepts such as the Vow of Silence and the Barsa Vow.The show's portrayal of Jedi challenges the perception of them as untouchable and all-powerful.The conversation touches on the concept of diversity and the perception of the show asThe hosts discuss character motivations, plot theories, and show analysis, highlighting the intriguing elements of the Acolyte series. Episodes Breakdown Episode 1 Title: Lost/Found Synopsis: The Jedi pursue a suspect after a shocking crime.Director: Leslye Headland Writer: Leslye Headland, Jasmyne Flournoy Episode 2 Title: Revenge/JusticeSynopsis: An assassin strikes again, but this time the Jedi are there to attempt capture.Director: Leslye HeadlandWriter: Jason Micallef, Charmaine DeGrate, Jasmyne Flournoy Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley The Very Bad Batch Credits: Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star WarsHolocron Entries Art: Cherie HenriquesSummary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI IntegrationSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion