Only came across you recently, but this is easily my favourite channel now. Not just because we blindly agree on things, but because of your deep and encompassing understanding of lore, which I feel like is a big part of why this show is more enjoyable. The pacing issues etc. don't magically disappear, of course, but I am deeply impressed with how deep they went to explore the phiolosphical debate of light and dark side force users, and the institution of the Jedi. I do hope we'll also get some healthy criticism of the Sith down the line. Do also very much appreciate their love for elements of the EU that they have reinserted, in my opinion, well.

@OrionInSpace

13 күн бұрын

His discussions and commentary on the show are certainly better than another Star Wars channel that just made arguably one of the worst reviews of an episode of television I have ever seen in my life🤣

@berkekaradag1410

13 күн бұрын

@@OrionInSpace Which one you are talking about? There so many xd

@Oban2006

13 күн бұрын

And I like that's he's not a hate monger

@smuggthecomrade1477

13 күн бұрын

Dude, same here.

@Crocthunder

13 күн бұрын

@@Oban2006 I just dont get how people want lucasfilms to improve when you look up starwars on youtube and its a army of incredibly vile thumbnails and arguably not constructive anything at all

His patient approach to convincing Osha is very much the Sith way. If the Sith couldn't control their emotions, they would not have survived with the rule of two for a thousand years.

@jiffypoo5029

13 күн бұрын

He could be Sith or he could be a Dark Jedi following the Sith Code. Dark Jedi would have absolutely no clue the Bane Lineage Sith exists, it is likely lots of Dark Jedi over 1000 years loosely follow the Sith Code.

@lukesearle1302

12 күн бұрын

​@@jiffypoo5029he mentions the rule of two thou, when he is speaking.

@lukesearle1302

12 күн бұрын

He is being seductive, like Palpatine was to Anakin in the theatre.

@jiffypoo5029

12 күн бұрын

​@@lukesearle1302 He probably believes he is bringing back the Sith. Heck, maybe he is Darth Tenebrous, being a Bith is Legends, he could be Human in canon.

@lukesearle1302

12 күн бұрын

@@jiffypoo5029 I think he might be Master Sols illegitimate child...

Honestly, kinda depressing that there are so few channels are giving Acolyte a fair chance.

@theleveretts4179

13 күн бұрын

They started off thinking it was going to fail unfortunately the first few things I heard about this show were from the director/producer preparing for people to hate it before it came out… I was thinking “uh oh, what BS are they bringing us if they’re worried people are going it hate it months before it comes out!”

@bspitler0

13 күн бұрын

Lol dude we tried. It's on Episode 6. You all also pretend this show is a stand alone project. It isn't. So "little" things have quickly added up across Disney Star Wars projects. And they have the money and ability to hire real talent, to make great shows and movies. They don't. They threw out George's plans, and are cannibalizing Legends like there's no tomorrow. Glad some of you are enjoying it, even if it's just 13% of you. Could have fed a small nation for a century for the cost of this slop.

@cloudmaster182

13 күн бұрын

​@@theleveretts4179 people have hated every star wars product for the past 20 years what are u talking about

@cloudmaster182

13 күн бұрын

​@@bspitler0 I mean u said a lot but can u say anything about what specifically makes this show bad? Hard mode: no mentioning politics

@Frank-costanza

13 күн бұрын

​@cloudmaster182 it's boring, there's no reason to care about any of the characters so there are no stakes, they tell instead of showing, and the episodes are so short they can't have self contained episodic format, making it more like pausing a movie and watching the next 25 minutes the following week.

The Stranger was voted mostly likely to score with a set of twins by his Youngling graduating class.

Yes thank you for bringing up Kanan losing his sight but still a capable fighter Manny Jacinto is carrying this series on his scar ridden back...

@markfawcett5039

13 күн бұрын

The power of Manny

@nethermite

13 күн бұрын

​@@markfawcett5039 underrated comment

@Xmeagol

13 күн бұрын

oh, quit it. first it was Oh its Sol carrying the series, then the other guy then this, then that, oh i like this but not that other annoying thing that youtuber told me to hate, oh

@findingaether

13 күн бұрын

And those guns.

@kdusel1991

13 күн бұрын

​@@markfawcett5039 Manny and Lee Jung Jae both.

It's not just the Star Wars discussions that make your videos great. My wife and I often talk about your outlook on many things you bring up during your videos and how much we agree with you. But one of the things that we respect the most, is that even if we severely disagree with you on a subject, you're someone who can discuss it without turning it into a hatefest. Thank you so much for your work and perspective.

@kaygee2121

13 күн бұрын

As it should be. We seemed to have lost that skill as a society.

@mr.boomguy

13 күн бұрын

Yeah. The hate Star Wars gets is ridiculous I think

@xxxxDREADNOUGHT

13 күн бұрын

I feel the same way about his videos

@GassedFEIN

13 күн бұрын

@@kaygee2121not all of us personally ,I’ve never seen these things as that deep. I mean it’s media at the end of the day. It doenst matter how much ,I like certain things. Also the things I like. I’ll always like, not everyone is gonna enjoy everything. I do wish more people, can have real and thought out ,discussions. I couldn’t imagine being, disrespectful because of an opinion. Even if I don’t agree with it. We might have other things in common. It’s rare to find someone with exactly the same views, on everything. We need to stop pushing people away. Because of one view, then not even giving them the chance, to see if we do have anything in common.

@captainfach

12 күн бұрын

Gentech would unironically be a fantastic Jedi

I don’t think it literally blocks the force. He’s just saying it hones your senses since it’s a sensory deprivation thing. Gives you clarity of mind.

@TheMichaellathrop

13 күн бұрын

I would like to agree with you, but if that's the case why would taking it off have let master Sol read his thoughts? I suppose it could require eye contact, but that would be a separate new addition to the lore.

@inyrmind

11 күн бұрын

I think you're right. Clarity of mind to hone in on the force which would allow you to fight off any attempts to probe your mind a bit easier. But once you lose it then you get the other senses back and subconsciously rely on them again. I suspect that the helmet actually acts more like a crutch in that regard, funny enough. A true master wouldn't need to rely on it and allow themselves to give in to the force completely to reach that level. That said, it still managed to make someone into a massive threat

Luke himself said the Jedi Order was too full of hubris and, in a constantly repeating cycle, created their own enemies while simultaneously living in denial of doing so.

I think your spot on with your comments about the Jedi tapping in to the dark side when they think no one can see them, I feel like its almost inevitable for younger less disciplined Jedi to prevent themselves from going there especially under life or death combat situations 👍 nice work Allan keep it up.

@DisasterMaggot

13 күн бұрын

No, that is not how the Jedi work. What part of the dark side is corrosive is difficult to understand? George Lucas made it very clear that the dark side is like meth, it might feel euphoric at first but it will destroy you.

7:40 I usually only listen to these, but I'm glad I was watching this video for this hilarious insert. Props to the editor.

A lot of people were hating on that helmet because "haha how can he see in that thing lmao" my brother in christ, you're watching star wars. Like Kreia said, "When one relies on sight to perceive the world, it is like trying to stare at the galaxy through a crack in the door"

@EpicMuttonChops

10 күн бұрын

"but i can't see a thing with the blast shield down!" luke whines "your eyes can deceive you" ben replies

Best thing The Acolyte did for me is I discover you because of this show. Lots of people just shitting on the show for easy clicks. It is sad that many people fall into the dark side through unreasonable hate and baited because of their emotions. Show's quality is arguable but story is interesting, what they are trying to do is interesting, characters like Sol and Qimir are very good additions to the SW universe. I am enjoying the show and I just want to discuss what going on with the story. Your videos are very informative and enjoyable.

@kaygee2121

13 күн бұрын

💯

@SylvanasWindrunnerResurrected

13 күн бұрын

I thought I was losing my mind because KZread would only recommend those rage bait videos. Im glad I could find people with a more reasonable view of the show. Big thanks to Generation Tech

@jamesdheel1568

13 күн бұрын

The show breaks Canon over and over again. The show sucks! An deserves all the hate it's getting.

@kaygee2121

13 күн бұрын

@@jamesdheel1568 How old are you?

@silentgrind34

13 күн бұрын

You can be a fan and not like shitty product?

"Freedom. The freedom to wield my power the way I like." This line reminded me of Ahsoka and Ezra. They both explored the Force in their own ways, developing and using their powers for their own reasons -- because they had the freedom to do so. But Qimir can't do anything without some High Republic Jedi coming along and meddling, if not outright stopping him. The Force seeks harmony and balance -- but if one side is restricting the exploration of the other, that balance is broken. So for there to be true balance, a person needs the option to choose -- that "freedom to wield my power the way I like."

I liked the specific naming of Cortosis and don't mind the expansion of its capability, but if I understood it correctly, it wasn't blocking the force but was acting as a sensory deprivation, in fact making it easier to connect with the force, as you stated. But I may have misunderstood that. My assumption is that Osha putting on the helmet will lead her to connect more deeply with the force and have a new recall of the Brendock incident. However, if the helmet is a sensory deprivation tool, then Qimir should not have been able to have a conversation during the fight. Possibly the force could explain being able to engage (not seeing with eyes nor hearing with ears, etc), but then not sure how it functions as a force suppression element. I could also go with he can hear somewhat, but then again, it's not an effective sensory suppression device and it didn't seem like he was having difficulty hearing. It feels a bit like they wanted to have their cake and eat it to. Not a bad idea, just wish they didn't have him talk until after the helmet was removed (perhaps even not adjusting his head position to noise and fighting more like Zatoichi if we want to stick with the Japanese inspiration). I do like the use of it as a cheat (dark side), very much going into Yoda saying it is (quicker easier, more seductive), and may help explain Qimir struggling more after losing the helmet.

@charliedulin

13 күн бұрын

No, you're right. He said it acts as sensory deprivation. So it blocks or mutes your senses allowing you to more easily concentrate on the force.

@MrIan1086

13 күн бұрын

Maybe it has an "off" switch for when you need to taunt a Jedi.

@mkotow

13 күн бұрын

@@MrIan1086 lol, yeah like a mute button

@MrIan1086

10 күн бұрын

@@mkotow yeah. This is a space wizard hey afterall.

I mean, maybe overlooking Qmir being all 'I want freedom,' *breaking kid's neck.* Err, that's not 'semantics.' That's another kind of danger.

@debsky1352

13 күн бұрын

He his break his nothing for pleasure.. He's protecting himself from the suppressive (control freak) jedis.

@Monkchelle_Kongbama

12 күн бұрын

@@debsky1352 he his break his?

@Aeolusdallas

12 күн бұрын

The sith generally seem to want the freedom to dominate others. That's kind of what is so amazing about episode 6. He's not lying to osha but he is corrupting her e en his nudes scene was pretending to be vulnerable to play off her jedi ethics.

@OllamhDrab

12 күн бұрын

@@Aeolusdallas I don't care. The bad guys expecting compassion to flow just one way after killing my friends is not about the feels.

@OllamhDrab

12 күн бұрын

@@debsky1352 Umm, really? They went looking for their Wookie friend and he murdered them. After sending someone else to murder that friend. But not even waiting for that and murdering the Wookie hermit himself. Please do whine and litigate about it, sure.

You’ve gotta love the details on No-Name’s helmet with the scratches

@archaelia

13 күн бұрын

wdym No-Name? it's Qimir

@isaackim7675

13 күн бұрын

@@archaelia I was joking. Besides he did say he doesn’t have a name

@archaelia

13 күн бұрын

@@isaackim7675 oookay he said not say "I don't have a name" he said "What I am has no name, but you would call me a sith" which is referring to what, not who.

@kevinsupple5382

13 күн бұрын

@@archaeliahe is not a true sith, an acolyte yes but not sith. If he is part of the bane order of sith he would hold the title of Darth. He doesn’t. More than likely he was rejected and presumed killed by his former master.

@archaelia

13 күн бұрын

@@kevinsupple5382 Ok?? Thanks for the pure conjecture, I don't know why you are replying this to me, I'm not declaring that Qimir is or isn't anything, I'm simply quoting what he said in the episode, which contradicts what the original commenter was saying.

Funny. When I saw the fight, I wondered how he could see out of the helmet. Chalked it up to Rule of Cool. Didn't realize they would make a point of it.

@mateo10734

13 күн бұрын

Now it’s even cooler 😎

@charliedulin

13 күн бұрын

You can see his eyes through the helmet in multiple close ups during the previous episode

@EGRJ

13 күн бұрын

@@charliedulin I've only seen the fight through this channel's clips, so I probably missed that detail. At least consciously.

Well, I don´t think that the "Cortosis" part of the sensory depriviation is the kicker here. It´s actually just having the helmet, any helmet, cut you off from the outside, that does the trick. As someone who has done a lot of medieval martial arts and was there at the advent of HEMA, we know the thing some call Helmet Fatigue, Helmet Panic or similar terms. It´s when being alone with yourself in the helmet, with limited view, and room to breathe, really gets to you. It´s brutal when you first encounter it, and when someone is pummeling your helmet, while you are about to lose it, there is NOTHING you want to do more than take that freaking thing off. You don´t need the force to feel that, not at all. But learning to be calm in there, to take whatever comes and just accept it, to keep breathing deep and controlled breaths, while using all your senses, because you cannot see jack shit, is when you become the better fighter. And that´s what happens, when you get comfortable fighting with a closed helmet. You make the most of your situation, you get comfortable there, and you are ready to stand it. In my opinion, that´s the lesson here, and whoever thought of that, definitely had Helmet Panic at one point or another in order to understand that.

@bobbywilliams9006

12 күн бұрын

Excellent comment that most people, myself included, would have never even known to think about. I've never heard of "helmet fatigue", never thought about the effects of it, but your comment here led me to think about it and it's somewhat of a frightening thought.

@dherian

12 күн бұрын

@@bobbywilliams9006 it’s well known among Buhurt and HEMA fighters, and one of their favourite pranks is to take someone inexperienced, put them in the thickest and “most protective” armor possible, and give them a bucket (great helmet) or closed Hundsgugel (Bascinet) as it “will protect them the most”, and watch them go crazy, after being pummelled in the head and unable to take off the helmet, due to excess cushioning around their arms. Some people never put on a closed helmet again, hence why so many HEMA and Buhurt fighters fight with those Football Facemask Style helmets.

@BugRib

12 күн бұрын

@bobbywilliams9006 - If just a helmet can freak someone out (what if your nose itches???), imagine being stuck in a space suit (what if your crotch itches??? 😱)!!!

It's clear Qimir was a jedi padawan, so he knows how to counter it.

Does he heal Osha there? I mean you clearly see her with a bloodied bandage on her side this episode, I was assuming that mean he just gave her SpaceFirstAid

@user-jr4mw9wi1c

13 күн бұрын

personally I don't think he heals her, he may have attempted to but it was not fully successful but I am ok with them leaving that a power only a select few can access, like kilo and ray and then only because they are a dyad

@m310grass

13 күн бұрын

Bacta patches are pretty good at healing minor wounds

@ForestRaptor

13 күн бұрын

Looks like he ran our since osha has a bloodied patch

@charliedulin

13 күн бұрын

He checked her condition but didnt heal her. Hence the wound in the new episode.

Your last couple videos have just been great! Love your fair reviews and unbiased opinions

@IamJustJ.

13 күн бұрын

I wouldn't say he's unbiased. I would, however, say that he is fairly reasonable and even-handed most of the time. I don't always agree with him, but at least he's respectable and logical - which is the driving reason for me to watch his videos at all. The hate channels irritated me because they're filled with thinly veiled misogyny and I won't give them power or visibility by naming them. Acolyte does raise some interesting questions and it does have representation in it not frequently seen in Star Wars outside of token appearances. But, I think some of the storytelling could use a bit more refinement to improve the quality of the work. I give it a solid B-. It's not amazing, but it is decent.

@notmephisto1375

13 күн бұрын

He is both a gentleman and a scholar and I would agree his videos on the Acylote have been a shinning beacon for what the Star Wars community can be.

@hadeshades2365

13 күн бұрын

Rate the product and not the creators agenda!

@IamJustJ.

12 күн бұрын

@@hadeshades2365 It's fair to do both. That's part of critical thinking and analysis. Agenda is as important as the work. Corrupt agendas can lead to corrupt work - even if that corruption is not immediately apparent. That said, my analysis stands. He's respectable and logical even if I don't always agree with him.

@hadeshades2365

12 күн бұрын

@@IamJustJ. you can rate them separately from each other. It needs to be understood that good things can also come from bad people. Think about farming. It would not be possible to sustain such a huge population were it not for Fritz Haber s Genius in chemistry. At the same time he invented chemical warfare and was about the only reason why Germany didn’t run out of ammo as soon as ww1 started. Next time you eat something you can think about that.

We love you Allan!!

The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Jedi is fascinating to me because it's the story of a noble institution with noble intentions slowly falling prey to corruption, with a few last fading embers (Qui-Gon, for instance) holding out against the darkness until eventually they're undone by the enemy hiding in plain sight. The Jedi Order of the prequels makes for fascinating discussion, as they're at once an order of peacekeepers pressed into service as generals who fight to preserve life but have no problem having Geonosians incinerated by flamethrowers (looking right at you Ki-Adi, keep on walkin'). When I was a kid, I loved the Jedi as the good guys. Now I see them as not simply heroic archetypes, but people too, flaws and all. It's what makes Star Wars so fascinating to me, in that both perceptions of the Jedi can be correct at the same time. Love it, and love your channel. Keep up the great work!

The Stranger/Qimir is one of the most interesting characters in the franchise, reminds me a bit of Ventress. Baylen is an interesting contrast too.

On your points around how many Jedi use both sides of the Force, I think what you are alluding to is spot on. It aligns with the story beats in Fallen Order and Jedi Survivor when you consider both Cere's and Cal's connection to the Force.

0:45 in your episode breaking down the fight, i left a comment asking if the helmet did something along the lines of Lukes training helmet with the blast sheild down, making you rely less on your senses, and more on the force itself. It could also be why "he doesnt follow the rules of combat" maybe he is just following the force?

Imagine the memes if Qimir would have made cookies instead of soup. Jokes aside, always a pleasure to see your videos Alan, keep it up! :)

@historicflame972

13 күн бұрын

The dark side has cookies

Kenobi dismembered Skywalker. That’s tapping into the Dark Side. My issue with the use of the Dark Side is when it becomes part of the routine. The High Republic era Jedi used counseling for Jedi who were tempted by the Dark Side instead of dismissal.

@toastyrules8221

13 күн бұрын

Tapping into the dark side means letting "negative" emotions fuel you. Obi-Wan cutting off Anakin's/Vader's limbs was his final act of mercy, as he couldn't bring himself to ending him outright. The intention of the action is important, compare it to for example Anakin striking down the Tusken.

Yay, Generation Tech!!!🧡💛

Im gonna start using this handy trick to drive, I need to buy a helmet...

@babytoshiro7014

13 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Obi-Wan absolutely tapped into the Dark Side in EP1 when he fought Maul after Qui-Gon died.

@GenerationTech

13 күн бұрын

good point

@ariesstorm9577

12 күн бұрын

And wasn’t it that moment when Maul was able to advantage of him? Kenobi became unbalanced and Maul seized that opportunity by Force pushing him into the pit. But then Obi-Wan didn’t give in, he was able to centre himself again and overcome Maul in a much more calm and focused way. It’s a nice reminder that even on our best days we can lose ourselves but that doesn’t mean we’re lost forever, we can find our own balance within ourselves.

Loved this episode, a nice calm interlude after the chaos of the previous. Also did you mean Star Wars Spice or Earth Spice, because they'll have to prize my smoked paprika from my cold dead hands

Man, of all the Star Wars channels out there I really resonate with your viewpoint. I appreciate your objective look on the show rather than just bashing it.

The last episode was brutal this one seems more like its setting something big up

If anything this show elevates Kenobi and Yoda,love this show and I love your take on cortosis,fantastic video.

Qimir and Sol are the best characters on the show for me. Lee Jung Jae's acting is fantastic. The fact that the dude learned English for the role just blows my mind. His English is pretty good too!

Please break down Bazil's fight scene

@GenerationTech

13 күн бұрын

I feel like Mae missed some opportunities

@MysticTroll

13 күн бұрын

Bazil is clearly a Master at Teras Kasi, but is hiding his power level since he is secretly the Overlord Crime Boss of the Tynnan Syndicate, undercover as a tracker.

@user-jr4mw9wi1c

13 күн бұрын

@@GenerationTech just admit it, bazil is the other sith in the show and she was just out classed

@josephprice4095

13 күн бұрын

@@GenerationTech Remember when Collider had Jedi Council on each week? They had wonderful conversations and debates about lore. I'd love to see this kind of fan discussion again!!! Something that is sorely missed in today's toxic both sides extremism. We are the Bendu. The ones in the middle!

I enjoyed Manny Jacinto on the good place, but he's single-handedly carrying this series on his scarred back. Yours is the only Star Wars channel that I care to check out video after video. Appreciate your passion, objectivity and thoughtful insights.

A lot of Jedi definitely seem to... 'dip their toes' when things get sufficiently life or death. In many ways the ones who do best seem to be the ones who can do so then step back afterword's. Not overly hesitate to do so, which gets them killed, like we saw in Episode 5, or all to far into it, or be consumed about it after it's over. It's a very difficult balance to handle, and might be one that relies more on natural inclination than training. At least, with the training methods the Jedi use.

Alan vs Thor debate on the jedi would be legendary

Think Qimir was the padawan of Rwoh? Either he turned or had a curiosity with the Dark Side. She either tried to off him or they fought, explaining his scars and his "loss". Also explains her insisting on keeping this hush-hush. She doesn't want anyone to know that Qimir escaped, and now having another Dark Jedi on the loose has her stressed enough that she ventured off planet. She also seemed to have an idea who had killed the Jedi away team. Just theorizing and speculating like everybody on the net. Thanks again for having a more positive outlook on the show.

Best star wars page there is. Objective analysis instead of rage baiting. Thank you sir.

Man, I’d love to have a beer with you and talk Star Wars, even if I don’t know as much of the lore as you do.I’m honestly liking this show more as it coined on, even though I still think the writing is overall average. The thing I disagree with the Jedi about is they act like all emotions will always lead to the dark side. People have light and dark in them. Controlling yourself to not give in to the darkness is what’s important. In a lot of ways it’s like faith, or willpower. You never know how strong those things are unless they’re tested.

This great stuff, Alan. Appreciate your hard work, sir. Still it was jarring seeing Jecki and Yord left for dead there. I was hoping Jecki would had made it.

"Your rage is a gift, use it for good." someone on KZread

It's a great direction - glad they're further exploring the fabled "hypocrisy of the jedi." Lightsaber combat tactics like turning the saber on and off, hidden blade, special armor etc makes the fights more martial arts like and fun

I rather enjoy episodes like this, especially when I rewatch a series back to back. It's a much needed break from the intense emotions of the mid-story conflict. Getting to know the big bad better is also important. I also love that he's fighting entirely through his connection with the Force and totally schooled those overconfident Jedi with it. Did he learn that when he was in Jacksonville and locked himself in that safe?

Qimir has an awesome helmet.

I always believed there was a ' third ' way to wield the force other than how the Jedi and Sith wield it.

@user-jr4mw9wi1c

13 күн бұрын

there has always been a lot of ways to do it, the jedi and sith are just 2 teachings to expand the use of it but there are force sensitive people, at least in the eu, who neither side found that were still sensitive to it and using it on smaller scales maybe not even knowing what to call it. that is one thing this show is failing to show, the jedi did not just show up say your kids can use the force we are taking them, it was an option, the jedi also did not stop other from using the force in general they were the ones about spreading the force, the dark side after darth bane came up with the rule of 2 to not spread out the power of the dark side as much limiting who could use it

I hope your head is feeling better, my friend.

Honestly I love Quimir (?). He makes some very good points, he is kinda funny imo and I'm a sucker for badass morally grey/ non moral characters. Really looking forward to how this plays out

As always, a great video. Your outlook on things in the star wars shows and real life are great, and I agree that Andor is a true gem to watch.

I would totally be up for Qimir getting his own series. Interesting character.

7:44 props for using the original footage & adding your own specialized touch.

After watching the sixth episode of The Acolyte, I feel this show would have been ten times more interesting if Smilo Ren were the main character and the show focused on his fall to the dark side and Master Sol was his former Jedi Master. They are the only characters I care about. But that's just me. Like the show or hate it, these two characters and their actors, Manny Jacinto and Lee Jung-jae, are carrying the show.

@brosky8744

13 күн бұрын

So true

@travelswithsi8932

13 күн бұрын

He may yet be

@ianwilliams7740

13 күн бұрын

I absolutely agree.. the Osha/Mae characters have absolutely been the weakest element of the show so far (maybe other than the coven, but lets not go there).

@F0XD1E

13 күн бұрын

Agree. It seems like they wanted to make a mystery thriller and then worked backwards, but not very well. It's a somewhat convoluted story that would have been better as a straightforward story with better character development and writing.

Yeah, seriously man keep up the great work. It’s much appreciated. It’s much needed.

My stance on the whole Cortosis debacle. I've been asking for fights like this on screen for over a decade.

Qimir is teaching her the 5 Love Languages: physical touch (with his lightsaber to his neck, putting his hand on her arm), quality time (a little swim in the bay), words of affirmation (telling her that her strength is the same as Sol’s strength), acts of service (offering a meal after their long romantic walk along the rocky beach), and receiving gifts (Qimir’s cortosis helmet). Jokes 🤣 or truth 🤔?

@yharnamiyhill787

10 күн бұрын

Lawl 😂 ill take notes in case I court a woman

Forgot how good your channel is. Got sick of all the redundant info dumps with click bait the Star Wars channels are known for. I do feel like yours were always better. More organized. Less redundant. Really critical. Good stuff mate- gna resubscribe- your coverage is more entertaining than some of the content lol. Also- your coverage of Andor show was excellent.. I remember knowing, as the first episode ended.. that your channel was the one to run to and check out

Omg the Tu-pac force ghost was lit 🔥 😂🫶🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@Reasonist

14 сағат бұрын

7:48

This video is a great example of why I keep coming back. You get all the great info without the opinion pushing and high handed moral agenda bs. Thank ya. Thank ya very much

Looks like Cal has used more of the Dark side ability than Qimir has.

I think the concept of cortosis is awesome. It’s a rare enough material to not become a cheap gimmick, but has unique properties most Jedi aren’t prepared for. I think it benefits the lore.

I am convinced that the stranger is the Acolyte.he says that he was rejected by his master. This does not mean Jedi master. He even says that his motivation is to find an acolyte to prove he is now a master after his rejection. I also think that he was on the planet when the fire started, probably there to take out the witches and learn of there force powers. This is where he was betrayed by the true sith Master. I must admit after the first three episodes I did not think I liked the show, but it is fun to theorize where the story might lead. I could be completely wrong though

The thing is Sith and Jedi are the opposite Side of the same medal. In one are only positve Emotion and one the other are only negative Emotions allowed. Love your videos and your calm and reflecting kind. Your accept other opinions and especially in a kind of exhausting franchise is this a relief.❤

Also with bringing up kanan this makes me wonder if qimir was a temple guard so he's already trained to fight blind like that

It would be cool if we see Plageous pull up on Qimir like Palpatine did to Maul and Oppress and shows the true difference between a Sith Lord and whatever Qimir is

Love this video, this really is a great show.

What they did with Qymir is so cool. Like he said he's very down to earth and he's just pretty cool. Very underrated

This series has been awesome. It’s nice to see a Star Wars show that acknowledges how messed up the Jedi are, and have always been. Imagine, for example, that Jaeki & Yord might have lived if the Jedi had trained them on how to use their emotions, not just repress them. None of his tricks would have done anything if they had already experienced them, like a Force-vaccine.

@JustLikeYou.

13 күн бұрын

We had an entire trilogy focused on how “messed up” the Jedi are lol we didn’t need an 8 episode show that messes with the continuity to tell us something we already know

Your videos are SUPERB!!! Thank you! You always have a unique outlook on things.

love your show I like how you explain the show and the lore and everything without bashing a bunch of people to death.

Thank you for reviewing the show and not having your review consist of a complaint about the same 4 things none of which seems truly constructive nor nuanced 👍🏻 these other “fans” are driving me crazy

The "sith" had to have been the padawan of green lady. In legends, if a force user had a light whip, the counter to that was a shoto.

I would argue that cortosis is not blocking jedi mind reading. Qimir does not say that. He says it is sensory depriving leaving you alone with the force. I think the ability to focus on the force so strongly thanks to the sensory deprivation allows him to block force mind reading with his own force power. Without the sensory deprivation there are too many distractions to accomplish this. I assume he has trained this ability as well, and we have seen minds blocking minds in star wars before. Leia blocking Reva, Rey blocking Kylo, and Watto's whole species being immune.

Man he fought hella hard while barely being able to see

Cortosis is really versatile blocking material. In the Darth Plagueis novel, it even blocked Sith Lighting when Plagueis tried to destroy a probe droid.

It's not perfect, but I really like this show! I'm really glad you've come into it with an open mind, I really love watching videos on starwars but our Fandom can suck sometimes.

Well, let’s be honest. Chewbacca is so badass that throwing a freaking MOON at him is pretty much the only way to actually kill him. 😉

@GenerationTech

10 күн бұрын

Yeah and he goes out like a total hero unlike Han who just suffers the consequences of being an absent father

12:23 I find this “echo” thing actually really similar to how a nuclear reactor/bomb works by reflecting the neutrons emitted by the uranium/plutonium back at it to fuel the reactor even further, you could even say it’s reflecting the anger and energy to multiply it.

Your reviews are on a completely different level! Thanks for this, for me it really enriches the Acolyte.

Hey now! Thank you again for being who you are...for doing what you do man. The analysis and the way your mind works... It's good stuff. Makes a good show even that much better.

I love your channel. Because even tho it’s evedent you like the show your breakdowns and videos are so down to earth and true. So many other channels focus on all the bad things

Qmir is an interesting character. Not the typical villain. He has more depth. It is ironic how calm he is after a battle with the Jedi. No anger just calmness. He is very comfortable with who he is as a Sith…..

Qimir has proven to be very resourceful and doesn't just follow the rule of cool with his look. Most impressive that his helmet utilizes the basic training of a youngling to maximize his combat abilities.

"Not Dog*" is such a fitting name for that lil critter ☺️

Yes. A MOON! Only a moon falling on him, could ever break Chewies plot armor! Great books.

You do a great job , keep up great content love the videos

Alan rules!!!

I’m gonna be honest, out of the many things in this show, the helmet acting like a Jedi Youngling helmet is actually pretty smart and it explains why the Jedi wouldn’t be able to read his thoughts with the helmet on. Cause as we’ve seen many times, it’s been explained that the youngling helmets help new Jedi get in tune and connect with the Force. You have no other thoughts, it’s just you and the Force, and the Force guides your movements. And since it was revealed in ep 6 that Qimir was once a Jedi, probably either a padawan or a knight, it would make sense how he did so well against 5-6 Jedi at once with the helmet on and with the dark side of the Force, but he could barely defend against the moths with the helmet off because his anger and thoughts started to get in the way. Despite the bad rep this show drags, that one thing is actually a genuinely smart and solid idea, along with the fact it’s made out of cortosis.

13:10 ironically, it was often a strategy of many top tier Sith to goad a Jedi into using their emotions during a duel. For most Jedi, they would get a boost in aggression potency, but would quickly loose control and leave themselves wide open to counterattack. (ex. Jecki, and Obi-Wan in his first fight vs Maul). Oh the other hand, Jedi who were already flirting with the dark side beforehand would get a sizable buff to all around focus, like Luke and Anakin

I always thought the Force was particularly strong with Tupac.

Sounds to me like he's saying that the helmet cuts off his normal senses to immerse himself more in force awareness, supported by him telling Sol that he will "let" Sol enter his mind without removing the helmet...

7:45 love that Tupac force ghost meme😂

Got to love turning a foes tricks on them

I really love this show. It's a fascinating referendum on the ethics of the Jedi. _It would_ be genuinely interesting to discuss (the point of...art, really), but the dissent is getting more intense with each episode, and that discussion might be impossible. Which is too bad. It could be such an interesting conversation. For everyone.

lowkey, the helmet is the best reveal so far.

Qimir reminds me of Set Harth. They both are fallen Jedi. And while they use the Dark Side, they are not controlled by it. They live their lives focused on a personal goal that isn't inherently evil.

My own views of the lore and the cannon, for decades, always lead me to the thoughts of what "two sides of the same coin" really meant. No matter what side you are looking at..you are still looking at the same thing..a coin..or the FORCE. And it's always been my problem with, "there's only good to to be good, and no matter what level of bad you find..it's all evil". But..think of this; a bad apple..is not good for a human to eat, but you put it in the ground, and one or more trees might grow. From this, you likely will get good food in the future. The very bad apple, was not food, but it certainly wasn't evil. Patience..and time allowing..shows how it's actually a good thing..for perhaps..a farmer..or at least someone with time to wait.

That soup of his probably keeps his body and mind sharp, making him even more powerful.