ACOLYTE Trailer BREAKDOWN and REACTION + Phantom Menace PLOT HOLE Solved! 

Woo Colton. Colton number 1.

"That peace, that peace is a lie" - Peace is a lie - first line of the Sith Code

OMG. I had to stop the video and comment. “Cheech & Chong in Star Wars” 😅😅😅 brilliant!

I always knew Trinity was a Jedi. Now we need Neo to return as Revan, then the circle will be complete.

The dog had me laughing out loud with the high republic is that Cheech and Chong lol

I didn't really think there was a plothole, the sith haven't been seen for 1000 years but the prophecy basically says they will make themselves known and the one will then balance the force. they know sith exist, but their hubris is that the jedi didn't stay vigilant and got too interested in politics instead of focusing on the force and it clouded their vision. it's the vatican in space.

Plagueis was Muun, what do you mean we don't know what species he was?

that jedi temple is A MOUSE DROID!!!

I hope The acolyte finale ends with Darth plaguies' master and leads up to an old republic trilogy that tkaes place years before the phantom menace

Been waiting since 2005 to see a live action Darth Plagueis. He to me is one of the more interesting characters that have never been seen.Would also like to hear a mention of the future conception of Shmi, and some more knowledge about that that was never fully explained.

Here’s the thing that ties up that plot hole in Phantom. The Jedi council all throughout the prequels were extremely arrogant. More than Vader or Palpatine, that’s what destroyed the Republic. Qui Gon literally fought a person, sensitive in the force with a red lightsaber, and had been trained by someone who wasn’t the Jedi Order, and their response was, eh the Sith are gone, so you’re either exaggerating or someone trained this guy but he’s not Sith. He’s just a dark jedi. In their eyes, the Sith are gone. They have been. There’s a dark side of the force still, and it’s clouding things, but they belief that they’re powerful enough that if the Sith returned they would know. It’s that same arrogance that kicked off the clone wars. They went to Geonosis expecting a few dozen jedi would be enough to scare Dooku and the Confederacy into surrendering. Into putting the clones into commission despite not knowing their origins fully. Not knowing why Sifo Dyas would create them secretly. If he was working alone or if he had fallen to the dark side and the clones were a trap to kill the Jedi. Which they were. This is just logs on the fire for how the biggest threat to the Jedi were their unwillingness to perceive their own weaknesses.

Did that Sith helmet have an Abeloth teeth pattern?

The High Republic was from 500 BBY -100 BBY (When the Acolyte takes place)

The High Republic era spans 500 years BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) to about 100 years BBY. It is a period where the Republic is at the Height of its Power and it's a Time of Peace, exploration and innovation. The Jedi were also spread further and were more open, Understanding and more powerful. The Show takes place at the End of The High Republic era, around 100 years before the Phantom Manace.

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The reason why the sith are in hiding by the time The Phantom Menace hits is because of a sith Lord called Darth Bane. Bane decided to make the existence of the sith secret in order to stop the Jedi from actively hunting him and his apprentice, as they were the only 2 sith left. It is possible that there we're rumors the sith survived, but they were just spending those thousand years gaining power in order to destroy the jedi. I think reason Yoda looked at the other counsel members, was more of him being like what has Qui Gon come up with this time, because Qui Gon had very different beliefs that were often disagreed with by the prequel Jedi.

I believe that is Darth Tenebrous at the end of the trailer

The main art of darth tenebrous he uses a breathing apparatus

I think Qui-Gon Jinn was the source of the prophecy about the chosen one. When he first started talking to people after he returned to the force, he said that in his state, there is no time. That means he could have spoke to anyone in any time frame. So i think he fed the prophecies in a way that would speak directly to him finding the chosen one.

I'm so happy to see Real Star Wars fans getting excited instead of been negative about the Disney stuff!

The high republic was when they were high. They were very chill and hungry.

Audience: "We hate feeling like we have to watch every Disney+ show to understand the story." Lucasfilm: "Here's a new show that's completely separate... just read these 20 books first."

Why does this sith lord's helmet look like Kylo ren's helmet from the rise of skywalker if it was a horror movie 6:06

Another sort of plot hole the jedi knew the sith weren’t extinct is that during Qui Gon’s funeral, Mace Windu references the rule of 2. But the rule of 2 is set up after the supposed extinction of the sith. So the sith had to have come back in some way shape or form in order for Windu and Yoda to know about the rule of 2

Great work ryan and colton hi doug i appreciate this breakdown im so excited for this series also may the 4th be with you 💪🏼

I can't wait, otherwise it's great that he will be able to see Vernestra Rwoh and her lightsaber whip and maybe other characters from the High Republic books in life action. I hope that this series will have more series so that we can see Darth Plagueis in life action. Heck Yeaaaaah.

I was focused on a different plot hole - The Sith "Rule of Two" started 1000 years before TPM but Yoda somehow knows about it, despite the Sith being extinct for 1000 years. So why would he know about or feel confident the Sith are using "The Rule of Two" if they didn't know about the Sith being around more recently than 1000 years ago?

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Thank goodness for your channel I needed help with this one😂😂😂😂

I loved the trailer… the last part with the “Sith” made me think of Michael Keaton Batman “WHAT ARE YOU?” … I’m Batman 😂

My gut feeling tells me the Sith is going to end up being Darth Venamis

I think the little reveal of the sith was part of their Great Plan! They knew some members of the Jedi high council would keep it a secret. It put everything in motion, the Jedi wore more involved in politics and became politically corrupt, which made it even easier for the sith to infiltrate, manipulate, and have indirect influence in the Government and the Galaxy as a whole.

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Carrie-Anne Moss' character is probably the dead Jedi they're talking about. In the scene where the assassin walks away from a lightsaber, it's the same room where Carrie-Anne Moss fights the assassin.

Apparently Dafne Keen’s character is a Theelin/human hybrid - hence not quite looking like a Theelin.

26:16 The Sith's mask greatly reminded me of a Japanese Oni or Hanya mask (a sort of demon); they're almost always depicted with a grotesque, toothy grin, and the Sith mask had a sorta stylized grin as well. SW has always drawn from Japanese culture and Samurai films.

You guys make a good point. These shows are meant to be seen on the big screen. You should set up a screening at theaters for the shows when they come out. I'm sure you could find a way. But really why are we watching these TV shows in the theaters. My TV is big and all but I want Star Wars on the big screen. I would watch four episodes in a room full of fans for 30 bucks maybe even 40 if you throw in some popcorn :-) it could make some money and it would be fun

The shot with the assassin and the sith in the reflection makes it 3 , just an interesting thing I noticed

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RIP to all the Star Wars/Cheech & Chong crossovers we never got: Some New Dope The Empire Smokes Hash Reburn of the Jedi The Phantom Lettuce Revenge of the Spiff Attack of the Hybrids

It's canon that Plaguies was a Muun (you mention we don't know his species)

The Acolyte takes places 100 years before The Phantom Menace

The longer you use the dark side it destroys your body. Tenebrous had a breathing device, Palpatine has been said he had a mask on to look normal and that's what melted on his face as his lightening hit him. Dooku and maul didn't use the datkside long enough to have thier body break down.

Do a video where Colton escapes the TV and is captured by the SC TVA

11:27 The Jedi Temple looks like a khaki colored Mouse Droid. Just me?

In Young Jedi Adventures, they explained the lightsabers of the kids are not as powerful as the adult ones.

Thank ryan colton lee for all your hard work may the 4th be with you always.

Hopefully we'll see practical effects.

I’m looking forward to this…

Just got my Good Soldiers Follow Orders shirt. So happy with it!

The Species of Jecki Lon portrayed by Dafne Keen is a Theelin-human hybrid like Rystáll Sant a singer and dancer in the Max Rebo Band

I could’ve sworn they just had a tales of the empire breakdown video …….

The biggest thing im hoping for as this series starts and okays out is that fans din immediately start twaring it apart because its not what they think the story should be. Acceptance is key. Its easier to follow the story complaining about it will most likely lead to things getting cancelled. Everyone must remember, its nott your story to write. If you dont like it go write, cast and start your own stories.

Palpatine doesn’t create problems. He exploits the ones that are already there.

I wish they started this like 500 years before Phantom menace

THE OPEN HAND!!!! I couldn't remember the name, thank you

I hope we see young yoda

I believe the Nights Of Ren are the group that use to be called the Acolytes of the Beyond, a cult that worshipped Vader

If the Sith are here, hope we can get to see Darth Plagueis the Wise in live action

Reference the plot hole from Phantom Menace: I think it was common belief the sith were extinct (cover up from this show? Maybe); however, Obi-Wan was taught by Qui-Gon, who believed in the prophecies and dug into the jedi teachings. We know he didn't follow the same tune as the rest of the council and that he made Obi-Wan dig into the prophecies, too. It's reasonable Obi-Wan would believe in the prophecy of the Chosen One whereas others wouldn't.

Colton doesn’t know he’s in the TV but you ask him point blank if he’s still stuck? Oh, Ryan.

As for the plot hole concerning the phantom menace dialogue about the sith . I think it’s going to be revealed in this series that some of the Jedi on the council (yoda?) were in fact actually aware of the siths existence and there was a conspiracy to cover it up and hide it from everyone else some reason……the Jedi track history we all know are not above keeping secrets and hiding the truth if bthey think it’s for the better

Carrie Ann Moss’s character must get killed off quickly if they have to continue to hunt the character she’s fighting

So you mean to tell me that the GIMP from Pulp Fiction is the Sith Lord now. Wow truly DEI!!!

Did anyone else notice how the style of the trailer was very similar to the style of the trailer for The Phantom Menace?

the football chants for palpatine 😆😆😆

VERY interested in this show now.

Could the sith be Marrok when he was still alive? Perhaps his spirit binds to his armor and Papatine enslaves him to serve as an inquisitor. You wouldn't think he would rush using another Sitg but he was willing to use Momin's mask despite it being possessed by Momin.

I think I saw a green Kyber crystal worn around the Acolyte’s neck. I’m assuming she killed the Jedi played by Carrie-Ann Moss and took her Kyber Crystal so that she can turn it red and make her own Lightsaber.

Went to see thr phantom menace and got a very dope preview of the acolyte after the film. Looks amazing hope it doesn't disappoint

Am I the only one who wants the movie selection on the back to change up? 😂

Regarding the assassin's status as a Sith and whether or not that is possible given the Sith line/Rule of Two and Darth Plagueis's presence: It is completely possible, (and even likely). Don't forget that not all Sith apprentices are successful, and Sith often train apprentices in secret. Palpatine had Maul, then Dooku, then Vader. And while still an apprentice himself, Dooku had Ventress, AND Savage, AND Quinlan Vos. In Legends, Vader had Starkiller. So the Sith line has many, many branches. For all we know she could be the apprentice of another apprentice, and not even know it. Or, she could in fact be Disney's version of Darth Tenebrous, Darth Plagueis's future master. There are a myriad of possible explanations. It's not always so neat as two Sith. The Rule of Two just reigns supreme in the end after the weakness has been culled. The Rule of Two exists to hone the Sith's ambitious, traitorous and manipulative impulses, it does not negate them.

If this is roughly 80 years before Episode 1, where is Yoda?

hmm...interesting parallel - the running through the woods in the red light: a similar sequence opens (very confusingly, mind you and with more killing) Rise of Skywalker.

as long as they magically prophesied Anakin, that would be cool

that would not be a plot hole, someone predicted the sith would return they get confirmation the sith have returned in maul, and he finds the one to restore balance, it still stands the sith have not been seen in over 1000 years

I went and saw Episodes 4, 5 and 6 yesterday. They played about 3 minutes of the fight in the bar with Carrie Ann Moss before the main movies started. It was quite well done and you are correct about the table. I am however finding it difficult to accept Carrie Ann Moss as a Jedi, she will always be Trinity to me. It's a typecasting that I personally find difficult to separate, especially when the fighting style is so close to that of the Matrix. I hope that as the Acolyte progresses, her character moves further away from being so Trinity-esqe. On a side note, the Sith with the smiley helmet is who you see in the trailer standing on the rocks of Ahch-To. You can see the shape of that person's head is very similar to that of the helmet-wearing Sith. It's a pretty good trailer and I am interested in watching the series. I always come to Screencrush to watch breakdowns because the knowledge levels are so high. If Ryan doesn't know it then is it really worth knowing. It's also a channel that is made with fans in mind and not the haters. It doesn't jump on the bandwagon of negativity, of which plenty is floating around for the Acolyte. Keep up the great work.

Much better trailer than the first im going in open minded i have a feeling its gonna surprise us all the things were least hyped for like andor turn out to be best.

Carrie Ann Moss' character in the show is named Indara, just FYI👍

Ooooh finding out theres a new star wars trailer by Ryan posting a breakdown is tight!

'bout lost my shit with that Cheech and Chong joke LOL good one

Darth Plagueis was Muun species clearly stated in the Darth Plagueis novelization 21:31

I would really love if the prophecy was ambiguous in a way that everyone assumes it means to defeat the sith, but actually works to predict Anakin's turn and the destruction of the Jedi order.

"Cheech and Chong in Star Wars". Sign me up!

Finding out Ryan is colorblind is fun lore to get in this video.

In regards to the prophecy at least in legends, if memory serves, the prophecy is more of a fringe belief that Qui Gon held. And yes in the past those Jedi who served the force more than the order (like Qui Gon) would have given the prophecy more creedance but in the prequel era prophecies are seen as more unreliable. The only reason the council considers it at all is because how esteemed they hold Qui gon, in part as a sort of surrogate conscience for this connection to the force they have become estranged and alienated from. I don’t see it as a plot hole as much as they inferred this dynamic in the prequels remember how obi wan tells Qui Gon he could be a member of the council if he simply was a little more conventional or something to that effect

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i watched this breakdown over coffee, did not disappoint! i'm sooo excited

May the fourth be with you!!!

Likelihood of seeing a live-action appearance of Bendu? Whether in The Acolyte or some other project.

Hope there is a cameo of someone from Nubs' (from YJA) race unless Nubs can live past 100 years like Wookies.

That young Jedi whose species you didn't recognize is Daphne keen x23

Darth Smiley Mask

The wooden sticks the younglings train with are modeled after Japanese bokken.

Darth plagueis is a Muun from the banking clan. That’s how he met palpatine.

I always interpreted mundi's words as semi sarcastic, claiming the sith were functionally impotent, not actually extinct.

Ryan…”the one in front” in the training sequence is Dafne Keen… her character is half human/half species that is escaping me as I’m trying

I hope it’s the back story to the Knights of REN. The sequels need more back story.

I feel like the 'sith's' mask is very much an Abeloth parallel...

your final theory is actually brilliant. Ppl will still be bigoted and hate the show even if it perfectly explains and does that tho.