Over a year after being canceled, The Acolyte creator speaks out over "completely valid" criticisms: "The first one through the wall is the bloodiest"

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The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland has spoken out about the criticism of her canceled Star Wars show.

In an interview with The Wrap, Headland admitted, "Any gripes creatively with the show are completely valid."

"It’s the old adage of the first one through the wall is the bloodiest," Headland said. "It was just very much, 'Let’s shoot for the sky.'.. So I have no regrets, and I’m absolutely obsessed with Star Wars. I still am, and I love my show, and I know that it was wonderful."

The Acolyte revolves around the murder of Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss), an act that sparks off an investigation involving Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and Osha (Amandla Stenberg). From there, old wounds and hidden histories are re-opened – as the long shadow of the Jedi's most shameful days becomes apparent.

For more, check out our guide to upcoming Star Wars movies and a look at how to watch the Star Wars movies in order – if you want to spice up your latest marathon in a galaxy far, far away.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
Senior Entertainment Writer

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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