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The Acolyte (2024)
Y.A. FORCEd in to Star Wars
This is a young adult show with a Star Wars skin, wrapped in overprotective inclusion blanket. I assume Carrie Anne Moss wanted to be a part of the universe and didn't mind having such a short sacrificial role... but having her so heavily leaned on her in the trailer and publicly to make it seem like she had a greater role was quite the bait and switch. There is some style, a little less substance, and a weak story that doesn't really fit. Suicide to assuage guilt by a Jedi master... REALLY! I worry that the show is intended to get new Star Wars fans and unintentionally abandoning most of the core fans.
I will keep watching if for now that is why it is a five instead of the four I think it will end up being.
American Born Chinese (2023)
Great potential, vanilla delivery
I was excited about this show as a first generation American, the premise was intriguing and captivating, but the final result not so much. I found myself bored throughout the entire first season and the big twist I figured out very early on. There was a sub character that served little purpose other than a menial support a side story/issue. I did enjoy the last episode, just wish a little more had been put into story to pull the audience in. Finally, the choreography and CGI should have been so much better, seriously this is a Disney martial arts show. I am hoping that the first season will have enough following that maybe mor money and effort will go into season two.