The Acolyte Fans Praise Episode 5’s Lightsaber Duel as Best Since Prequel Trilogy

The Acolyte Episode 5 is being praised by Star Wars fans for its depiction of the best lightsaber duel since the final showdown in Revenge of the Sith.

Critics and fans alike are praising The Acolyte Episode 5 for its portrayal of one of the darkest moments in the Star Wars timeline. The main focus of the episode was the reveal of Mae’s master, who was exposed as the smuggler Qimir.

Despite the reveal being the main attraction, the epic lightsaber duel between the Jedi and Sith captivated some fans. Star Wars is renowned for its iconic lightsaber battles and one fan even likened this particular moment to the final showdown between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy.

According to a fan on X/Twitter, the 5th episode of #TheAcolyte showcased the most impressive lightsaber fight choreography since Revenge of the Sith. The fan expressed their genuine belief that the fight was absolutely riveting, with a plethora of creative moves and unique fighting styles that accurately reflected the personalities of the characters. The fan also mentioned that there were some shocking deaths during the fight.

With its 5th episode, I genuinely think that #TheAcolyte delivered the best lightsaber fight choreography since Revenge of the Sith. Absolutely riveting. Full of incredibly creative moves, unique fighting styles that reflect character personalities & some truly shocking deaths. pic.twitter.com/yDLQHxqN0c

— The Sietch of Sci-Fi (@TSoS_) June 26, 2024

The Battle on Mustafar, also referred to as their duel, was the defining moment that solidified Anakin’s turn to the Dark Side. Despite his master’s efforts to bring him back to the Light side of the Force, it became clear that Anakin was beyond redemption.

The epic lightsaber duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan has been widely praised as the greatest in the franchise, significantly influencing the development of the franchise as a whole.

One fan expressed their enthusiasm by saying, “The fight in this episode is definitely the best since Obi-Wan and Anakin.”Another fan added to the praise by commenting, “I may be in the minority, but I absolutely love the choreography in the sequels. It conveys a sense of weight, emotion, and realism. This episode is truly masterful.”

Another viewer noted that The Acolyte has potential for even more impressive lightsaber duels, stating, “And we still have 3 episodes to go.”

Fans were particularly impressed by Jecki’s ability to duel Qimir using two Sith saber blades simultaneously, as well as his skill in using the force during combat to impale two Jedi.

The Acolyte airs new episodes on Disney+ every Tuesday. For more Star Wars content, you can read up on the release date for Season 2 of Andor and Tales of the Jedi, or browse through the list of new movies and TV shows available for streaming this month.