THE ACOLYTE VILLAIN WAS MENTIONED IN THE LAST JEDI! 

26 DAYS TO GO! ✨ "Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. The Force shall free me." 🔥

The two biggest problems with the sequel trilogy was that they were poorly written and that the directors were given free reign and looked at the SW movies as just another paycheck. Never hire "in" directors and give them free reign, it never works out unless they are very passionate about the source material. Rian and J.J. are both great directors, but they clearly didn't care about the franchise, at all.

“Bring out the Gimp”

Luke Skywalker deserves a moment in the sun between episodes 6 and 7. Give him a trilogy with Sebastian Stan as Luke, Lawrence Kasdan as screen writer and Lucas as executive producer. That will bring some of us back.

So they essentially use a book to do damage control on episode 8.

Who else is looking forward to seeing Attack of the Clones in theaters for it’s 25th anniversary?

Looks like a knight of ren mask to me they were wasted potential

The Acolyte villain looks like a Knights of Ren character.

Yes, TLJ is more beloved than most fans believe. It still blows my mind that the prequel generation fought for their love of episode I, II and III, but are so negatively vocal against the sequels and their fans.

Anyone who has been through what I think could be very fairly described as the "Star Wars gauntlet of the last 10 years with Disney taking over, then trying to install itself like "we've always been here," the promise and potentials of the movies the mistrust and mis-steps after those failed to connect like they should have... and, inevitably, rises.. and more, Mando, Ahsoka... so now what's left, those of us who are left, we are deeply scarred, truly hopeful, but unwilling to trust quite so quickly. Thanks Meg, for always being there after each ep Of Bad Batch... for always letting us know how you feel.. but not at the cost of sanity or of real truth! Your favorite aren't always the same as mine, but I know that you speak from the place of love whether you actually love any particular piece! I cannot wait for this show to get here at this point. There are a million ways things could go wrong... but there's also a beautiful path when they come together in unison . I really hope we get something that I can feel down where my arteries touch the tip of my soul. And that it's something I am so enthralled by because it helps me see a part of Star Wars in a way I hadn't considered before. But also I hope it helps me see life here on our planet in a way I'd never seen before. Ohhh I'm so STOKED!!

I mean The Last Jedi is one of the best comedies ever made so I can see ppl watching it alot lol

The Knights of Ren were almost as irrelevant as Finn.

Thanks Meg! I Have Been Watching Star Wars Since 1978. Not Interested in Acolyte

I'm young, only 60. But I have never seen a day of Peace in my life. Neither has my father who is 87.🤔 Peace may very well be a lie.

Thanks Meg! 🙏🏼

I have no desire to rewatch Episode VIII. It broke the Lucas storyline. Worst SW movie ever made.

Yes, the Acolyte will frustrate some. Vernestra Rwoh usses a purple lightsaber/lightwhip. There are fans who think only Windu used purple. In the High Republic novels the Jedi cover up the "nameless". I totally see the Jedi sweeping the events of the Acolyte under the rug. This allows Mundi to state the Sith are extinct in Ep 1.

As someone who defends TLJ despite my arguments for it being shut down, its incredible to know that some fans are giving it another chance on Disney+, let alone being the most watched movie on that platform (Elemental was okay and Wish from what I heard outright sucked). Even if people continue to hate on Episode VIII until the end of time, it's still amazing to know it won't be forgotten.

Kind of makes sense... since they were going to make Rian Johnson one of the lead writers for the show (season 2) before it was cancelled.

The Last Jedi was perfection IMO. Its deep.

I’m a big fan of the Last Jedi and someone who absolutely hated The Rise of Skywalker. I would like to give you my reasoning for why I really appreciate Luke’s story in The Last Jedi. As someone in their early 60s, I understand how life’s disappointments can really disillusion someone who starts off life full of how they can help make a much better world. And the tragedy of what happened between Luke and his nephew, along with the subsequent destruction of his temple was certainly enough to have Luke questioning himself and everything he thought he believed in. The triumph of Luke’s story is how he rose above this low point. His ending accomplished 3 important things from my perspective. First, he did allow the remnant of the Resistance to escape. He also took the opportunity to apologize to his nephew. This was a significant character moment for both Luke and Ben Solo. Lastly, the story of his act lit a spark across the galaxy that was very needed at that moment. He transcended his dark period in what I considered a beautiful and inspirational way. I hope that this gives people an opportunity to look at Luke’s journey in The Last Jedi in a different manner if they really disliked it. I know that one of the big complaints was that it ruined the story of a major hero for some people. But I think that type of superhero, who has no flaws and never lets anyone down, is less inspiring than one who rises up and overcomes their self doubt. I know that there were a lot of people who felt it was very out of character for Luke. But I think if you really give The Return of the Jedi a close look, you can see that it was in character for Luke, who had his moments of self doubt and even the possibility of attacking his own father as the Emperor tried to manipulate him. I’m not trying to open up a can of worms. Just wanting to give people a different perspective. Unfortunately The Rise of Skywalker went a long way towards undoing what I saw as many of the themes of The Last Jedi. Whether this was because Disney/Lucas Films was reacting to the controversy of The Last Jedi and trying to self correct, or whether it was because the lack of planning a cohesive trilogy was becoming apparent, I don’t know. But I do think that those people who are fans of The Last Jedi are usually very big fans of it. The movie did receive a lot of praise from the movie critics after all. Perhaps as time moves on it will become less controversial and appreciated for what it is.

It's like poetry, it rhymes.

“2017 was 7 years ago” Meg, please don’t make me feel old here… 7 years ago I was only barely a year away from joining high school!

I am looking forward to watching acolyte

Most of the people who did not like the The Last jedi have canceled their Disney plus subscription

"I have a bad feeling about this"

Loved the Last Jedi, and loved Lukes arc. Made perfect sense to me that he would be a hermit, like Obi Wan. And Luke was always mercurial. Rushing off to face Vader, not listening to Yoda and Obi Wan, rash decisions. So much time had past between the second Death Star being blown up, Luke losing his father, and the events of the force awakens. Why would he just show up, after missing Hans death, not being in the force awakens at all, and be an old man but with no growth, all optimistic and a jedi master at the height of his strength? No, it always made sense that he would be a hermit, a farmer, and it gives his story even more depth to go from having cut himself off from the force to sacrificing himself to save the new rebellion. I cried when he showed up and said goodbye to Leia. All in all, a beautiful story for Luke. Would have it been better for him to have been in the Force Awakens? Maybe. But RJ did a remarkable job adding context to that odd ommision. This is just my opinion, and if it didnt hit for you, I get it. But to me, the last jedi was the shining jewel of the sequel trilogy, and my only complaint was that they didnt stick the landing with TROS.

Perhaps the Banite Sith used Acho-To like Belia Darzu using Tython. Perhaps they use a forgotten Jedi world for a reason? Or perhaps it’s a coincidence...

"why is he now this loner on this island?" Feels like something laid out pretty clearly IN THE MOVIE.

The Last Jedi is still massively horrible - no matter how many people get to see the mess for the first time.

To fix Luke, I'd do an animated series called "Rise and Fall" revolving around his Jedi academy.

I've always seen the high republic to be that actual point in time where the hubris of the Jedi actually really started to manifest itself. Look at them .. Compared to the old republic which in itself is a whole other entity also. A bit of a mix f more armored than the clone wars. but back then . They KNEW their enemy. and it was more so a constant clash between both organizations. Btu I ffind the high republic. They were a little fanicier and pretier. Which makes sense given their attitude right. They do believe at this point in time that they are the be all end all. Nothing to actually challenge them. Till that realitily gets pulled out from underneath them. And the jedi we see in the clone wars era are a great example of how the propagganda of the council of first knowledge did it's job great. And the sith were able to catch the jedi off guard yet again. I know it'll causes division. Al modern stars does. Even since the prequels came out. I remember the internet forums back then. The diversino between star wars fans and original trilogy purists.

I love Acolyte so much

People are giving it a second chance. Or just watching it for a second time. I only watched it once in the theater and finally watched it again six months ago.

You know divisive means that half the people really liked it upon release?

I feel like these trilogies are all generational. For me, I will always love the original trilogy since those were the first ones I watched as a kid. Meg has stated the prequel trilogy is her's since those were the ones she watched as a kid. Now we have a new generation of younglings that are watching the Rey trilogy and these are their trilogy to love.

Anything connected to the last Jedi will fail hard. Another job well done Disney.

Good video (as always), Meg, but... did I miss the part in the video where the Acolyte villain was mentioned in TLJ?

Thanks Meg👍🏼👍🏼

Ep8 isn't a terrible film and ppl will come around like they did with the prequels and more content comes out over the years- I love Acolyte and I hope we get some older content eventually

the phantom menace was the most watched film on disney plus according to the articles, not the last jedi. the last jedi wouldn't even make the top 10 star wars movies.

To give you some insight into why the Last Jedi could be gaining popularity; I can only speak for myself. The Last Jedi is my favourite Star Wars movie. Not even my favourite sequel trilogy movie but my favourite Star Wars movie period. While people like me are the outliers, we definitely do exist. It's hard to explain why I love the movie so much but I think it's because for me it felt authentic and realistic. Everybody wanted Luke to be this perfect hopeful Jedi but no human is perfect, not even Luke Skywalker and I personally appreciated his arc from hero to cynical old man to hero again. It reminded me not to lose hope even when I feel like everything sucks in my life. It's a movie I go back to every few months to give me courage. (I also just like the writing and directing of the movie. The throne movie sequence is iconic to me and I love the silly little Porgs.)

I'm afraid it all seems more of the same, Sith Lord or Dark side male or female force user in a dodgy helmet, we shall see. I look forward to completing your training.

Get ready for a retcon about the Jedi actually being aware of the Sith in EP1. Yoda was just lying to the masses to keep them calm.

Where is the reboot. Where we drop this on its ass and keep on with the original cannon rather than this....original "cannon"?

I wonder what jedi would say about Apathy. A complete lack of any feeling towards any new Star Wars. Thats what i feel.

When did Venom become a Sith? Was that something that happened in the Marvels or something?

Of all movies she was inspired by TLJ?! I have a bad felling about his...

Dave filoni is fully in control of all Star Wars now so I trust it will be good

I’m very sure that The Sith Lord in the acolyte is a demon.

So I want to know what George Lucas thinks about it not the movie critics

NGL, I liked The Last Jedi when I saw it in theaters, and was pumped about it for a week or two. Then people started hating on the Holdo maneuver and I was like, "Oh yeah... that does present problems for the lore..." Then I realized the main plot for the movie was a ship flying through space waiting to run out of gas. Then I realized the side plot(s) were the protagonists failing at the plans for no real interesting reason. And Rey teaching Luke humility. Then Rise of Skywalker came out and walked back a lot of what they did in TLJ, and none of the plot setups had any payoff, leaving me disappointed. So I can still watch the movie at least, but really it's a dumb movie that has a few entertaining parts, and one or two really actually good parts that stick with you, but as a part of the Star Wars saga it really has no right to remain in canon.

Stop SHILLING already

Don't believe the last jedi is the most watched movie 😂 sounds like propaganda to get you to watch it

I feel the Last Jedi should have been the final film of the recent trilogy. It has grown on me

She is doing Disney’s bidding. Don’t expect anything great. Even Filoni’s handling of Book of Bobba Fett and the ending of the Bad Batch is not making me feel like Star Wars is heading in the right direction 😔

They made Luke into what we seen Obi-Wan was in the original... and trust me... i seen the original (4) when it first came out.

The last jedi numbers are almost certainly due to Disney manipulation

It's literally the Amandala twin character... that's it

Heard there was going to be some re edits of the sequel trilogy; maybe, even some tweaked fight choreography. If above is done correctly; and the tone of films brought down a little … it could work. I believe everyone wants it to work. Brand to many, that important.

Last Jedi taken by itself is great fable of where we are at right now in society. Disconnected with each other, runaway authority at least seems that way when viewing media, desire to find out who you are and to be unique afraid of being just a nobody, thinking you are taking a path and action to make a difference but actually you are making things worse for those you care for, importance of transparent communication between leaders and followers not often present but greatly desired in day to day life to avoid those wasted effort rabbit holes, and finally acceptance within a group escaping from isolation and yearning. by itself it is a great film, like each sequel film, 7 8 and 9, it suffers from deviating too far from lore.

Luke's perspective in TLJ is very similar to Baylan Skoll's perspective in Ahsoka. Why some don't like the way Luke was portrayed but really like Baylan Skoll is puzzling.

I like what happened to Luke, more realistic to sometimes life ends with limited dreams 🔥 Enjoy the films

I remember when the Last Jedi came out I hated it then and I still hate it now Disney is desperately trying to retcon to the shitty sequels I’m a Filoni girl thru and thru now that he’s in charge of story/lore I have hope again 🎉🎉

The Last Jedi is the most streamed because no one likes it enough to purchase it.

They literally have free money. But their obstinacy is preventing them from seeing that no one wants this

The Force Awakens was a really good Star Wars movie. The Last Jedi derailed the sequels purely because the director wanted to subvert expectations instead of doing his job and make a consistent second movie in a trilogy.

That's kinda shocking that Last Jedi is most viewed film on Disney+. Just goes to show that the loud haters of that movie are in a small minority.. but dang are they loud.

It doesn't surprise me that The Last Jedi is the most viewed as in retrospect it is the best Sequel film as it took risks and expanded the force in interesting ways regardless of fans reactions.

Though Im not settled with the sequel trilogy, I recognize it but I chose to ignore it, I have to say that TLJ is quite cinematic and visually pleasing but what grudges me is how they handled the characters esp the legacy ones. I dont think a novelization of it wont be enough. But I do hope Leslye Headland sticks the landing of The Acolyte in terms of storytelling without incorporating whatever bullshit corporate agenda Disney is trying to push as well as its characters and paying respects to Legends. Taking to interesting locations from the sequel trilogy and connecting them is quite a risky move as it will further divide the fanbase, imho.

Maybe Leslie is a new version of Rian. I'm prepared for that, have no big hopes for it. But I will give it a go

sing it sista!

I don’t believe those views whatsoever. They is zero chance that people truly like that movie and what it did to Star Wars

Meg may the force be you from one of the last Jedi masters which is me

I still just seriously hope that Carrie Ann Moss' character is or goes dark side. I love her more cynical characters, especially Aria T'Lok in Mass Effect.

Sorry i'm not watching TLJ to find this reference

It needs reveal the sith face now!

I LOVE The Last Jedi. And I say that as someone who grew up watching the original trilogy. I watched that and Phantom Menace in May the 4th. It was the only Sequel that was completely original IMO. I vehemently disagree that it “broke” Luke Skywalker. It’s completely believable that trying to rebuild a 1000+ year old institution by yourself would break a person. But in the end he was his old self again and pulled a masterful sleight of hand you’d expect from a Jedi. Yes, it would have been nice to see a younger, optimistic Luke, but Mark Hamil is old, and Disney was scared off of both recasting and CGI because of the toxic “fan” reaction to Solo and his appearance in the book of Boba Fett. You can’t complain about everything and then be unhappy when they don’t do those things.

I love TLJ and so do all my homies.

The last Jedi is a wonderful standalone movie, it just fits terribly with the rest of the trilogy, and the rest of the franchise

"Shock Jocks".. is a term to describe various talking heads that say something, anything, that's shocking, controversial, and intentionally divisive, so as to garner attention. In sports talk, it's very common. But it's also common in social and political commentary. For some it's the only way for the to stand out from a crowd, to get clicks or views. If somebody powerfully reacts to an absurd comment, so much the better. I believe Rian Johnson's decisions in "The Last Jedi" were intentionally to shock the viewers. I believe when writing he thought to himself, 'what can I do here that will surprise the most people'. I hate to say this, but I'm starting to believe that Leslye Headland may be following in his footsteps. Rian Johnson had the "Whatever your Snoke theory is, it's wrong" message, and now Leslye Headland is following with "What you think The Acolyte will be, it won't." I will, of course, watch The Acolyte when it's available. I'll reserve judgement until after I see it.

People want to analyze what broke the neck of star wars. That is why people watch ep 8 But it started with J.J and not commit to 3 movies a to create an entire trilogy. That was what messed up star wars. Lucas could do do that in the past because. Star Wars was just one move. Now with a entire franchise you can not play small. You have to be commmited to put out the best and the highest content, with a good story and characters where you can understand the motivation of them.

Do we think Yoda is going to be involved in this project at all?? Unsure what rank or status he’ll have in the Order, but he should be in his prime during the time of this series.

That just makes me not want to watch the show at all.

I just can't wait Meg!!

Episode 8 is the only sequel film that I saw twice in the theaters when it came out. It's not perfect but has some amazing sequences. In my opinion, and that's mainly all comments are, it's the best of the sequel films. Of course, that's kind of a low bar.

I personally have no problems with episode 8 the last jedi. I grew up on the original saga and when I was a little girl I had the thought of making 6 more episodes for star wars; so when I was a young teenager and saw that an episode 7 had just come out and then episodes 8 & 9, I thought and still think that it is cool that Lucasfilms is slowly doing what I had thought about doing when I was a little girl!

Just hope Hedlund didn't lift to much from the 8th movie. The 2 timeliness shouldn't have the same flyers nor clothes. There's supposed to be a 100 year difference. Things should have evolved.

So I'm looking forward to what Lucasfilms has instored for all star wars fans in film whether it be live action or animation.

yikes. this aged like milk.

The last Jedi is the most watched because no one bought it. I’m not streaming the original trilogy, the prequels, rogue one or force awakens because I own them.

i Had totally forgotten about that mirror cave!!!! that is how long its been since i watched the last Jedi and for good reason it was a dumpster fire of garbage for the most part

I'm a heroes guy, not a villains one. The prequels, and subsequently, The Clone Wars, changed my opinion of the "pristine" Jedi. I still like them over the Sith, but it is impossible to deny that there have been some awesome darkside users in their media. I'm looking forward to The Acolyte, and I think a more realistic breakdown of the Jedi could be enlightening. I hope it's done right. Episode 8 ruined Luke, and the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian showed how beloved that character is. I don't think it's hyperbole to say that The Last Jedi did irreparable damage to the franchise. Mediocre product is NOT how you salvage a reputation.

That island is sacred to both Sith and Jedi. As the first force users ,as we know them , Sith and Jedi were one people when they originally settled on that island. Then of course 1000s and 1000s of years ago the Sith broke off to form there Darkside groups and teachings. So you understand now Otco is scared to the Sith as much as it is to a Jedi. Octo is about balance in the force. Remember Rey see a place of light but also one of emence Darkness. Its all because Octo is blance in the force as dark as it is light, balance. So I believe at 1st those tricked or seeking darside knowledge hope to become the something of a "Grey" Jedi which lines up more with ancient ancestors that were neither Jedi nor Sith. But they will be as always underestimatimg the power of the Darkside and instead of something like a "Grey" they become Sith. Probably for the same reason there ancestors split in two. You need darl to balance light. All light all dark os impossible or extremely foolish even our everyday lives. It woild just be exacerbated 10 fold 8n the Star Wars Galaxy. Good thing its far far awy huh? 😂. May the force be with you ... as it is with me for I am Sith.

If Hedland is going to link The Acolyte to The Last Jedi then she is digging her own grave. If Disney is going to self-reference itself, it should choose something good as its source material. TLJ is godawful, as was the whole Sequel Trilogy. There’s a reason the highest ranked shows Disney has out out are all tied to the OT-because the majority of fans love that material. The Acoltye would better spend its time referencing old material and bringing EU material back into canon. I would love to see Plageuis or Tenebrous in this show, fleshing out Palpatine’s backstory. I know that is one rumour circulating out there, and that Hedland is a fan of the EU herself, but I can’t help but feel like Disney is gonna produce a letdown once again here… Hopefully, Carrie Anne Moss can save the day.

Were Sith and other Darksiders attracted to the same Darkside energy Rey found on the island? Edit: she touched on it. that's why I should wait until the end to speak...

A lot, if not most, of the material they’re releasing now (Star Wars) is geared towards complimenting and warming us up to the controversial sequel trilogy. Shadow of the Sith is an example of this and I’m thinking they’re doing the same with The Acolyte. Shadow of the Sith helps Rey’s character and the sequel trilogy quite a bit.

Luke’s portrayal in The Last Jedi is beautiful. It is not what anyone expected. It’s certainly in my top three in the franchise.

I wish I could say I was excited for this but politics are being forced Into star wars too.....Kathleen Kenedy is determined to destroy the 40 year legacy

ppl just like to b***** it’s not a perfect movie bc not everyone liked it but it’s a good movie,regardless how much ppl like to cry about Luke,get with the times ppl it’s rlly embarrassing