Ben Lindbergh

If I’d filled out a report card for The Acolyte after its first four episodes, the Star Wars prequel’s pacing, set design, dialogue, and character development all would have gotten grades between “needs improvement” and “adequate.” There was only one subject in which the series truly excelled: combat. The fighting was fantastic, if frustratingly brief. I didn’t give out grades. But my previous recaps did offer feedback—and this week, unwittingly, the series took it to heart. Whatever your (nonto…