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[Jasper] and [Yoho] national parks are your go-to guide for exploring the magnificence of Canada's Rocky Mountains. Spanning over [Columbia Icefield] and [Lake Louise] , this 3-day tour through the Rockies gives you enough time to see everything that makes it so special. From glacier lakes and alpine peaks to quaint towns and bustling cities, there's something for everyone on this itinerary.

[Adding Banff Gondola for $19.99 only] Booking Period: June 1 to June 30, 2024, please choose [MidYear Sales - Banff Gondola] when placing the order.

A bestseller for 15 years, 5 days full itinerary visit the three major national parks in the canadian rockies, and add the city walk to cover all the classic attractions in calgary.

**Limited Deal **Book from May 1 - 31, 2024 ; Enjoy 5% off per person! (Exclude Child),

Travel date till 2024 (except july 4-14).

Book now and travel in 2024; enjoy free cancellation 14 days before the tour start date

This 6-Day Rockies and Drumheller tour will impress you with magical sights and spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. From the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Banff, Jasper, and Yoho to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Maligne Lake , you will have an unforgettable journey with us! Immerse in the pristine lakes, magnificent mountain landscapes, canyons, heritage sites, to amazing sceneries as you make your way through Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Glacier Adventure Tour (Snowcoach+Skywalk) is a unique experience for getting to know Canada’s Rockies. There are plenty of reasons why you should join this tour. And when it comes to the world-famous dinosaurs museum in Drumheller, you will be amazed at how rich this area has been in history. Discover how prehistoric creatures were in the age of dinosaurs. Walk through a glacial valley filled with fossils and explore an ancient lake bed teeming with life.

This 7-Day Tour, visit 4 National Parks: [Banff] [Jasper] [Yoho] [Waterton] Discover Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Peyto Lake on this guided tour from Calgary. Your sightseeing starts from Banff National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkways, Icefields Parkway , soaring through Alberta’s Rocky Mountains to the Columbia Icefield Glacier. Joining the unique experience [Glacier Adventure Tour (Snowcoach+Skywalk)] onto Athabasca Glacier. 

Experience the Canadian Rockies’ most scenic lakes and majestic canyons in Jasper National Parks . Cruising on Maligne Lake and explore the incredible Maligne Canyon in Jasper. 

If you're looking for serenity in the mountains, then the Waterton Lakes National Park is just what you're looking for. With almost 500 square kilometers to explore, this small national park packs much punch, from its lakes and streams to its towering peaks.

Welcome to the heritage site of Alberta’s Badlands and World-Renowned Dinosaurs Museum - Royal Tyrrell Museum Drumheller

Book from Apr 1 - May 31, 2024 , enjoy 5% discount off per person!!! (Exclude Child)

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The offer is applicable to the tour fee for the third and fourth travelers sharing the same room only. NOT INCLUDED Transportation surcharge (CAD24 per person); Mandatory fees, Optional add-on activity, meal fees; Driver/guide gratuities.

• Visit the breathtakingly beautiful Moraine Lake to enjoy the poetic and picturesque scenery of the lake and surrounding mountains.
• Take a look at four famous lakes in one stop: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake and Okanagan Lake.
• Ride the giant snowmobile to explore the world-famous ice field ruins Columbia Icefield!
• Ride on the Banff Gondola to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Banff town and the magnificent Rocky Mountains (at your own expense).
• Enjoy lunch at the famous Chateau Lake Louise Hotel (at your own expense).  

Book from Apr 1 - May 31, 2024 , enjoy 3% discount off per person!!! (Exclude Child)

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• Take a boat to shuttle among the islands scattered like stars on the St. Lawrence River, take a close look at Bolt Castle and the shortest cross-border bridge in the world, and feel the romantic exotic atmosphere.

• Stroll through the stone-paved narrow streets and alleys of Old Quebec City, pass by the ancient and solemn churches, and encounter the world in the movie unexpectedly.

• Tour the Parliament Hill in the capital Ottawa, where the Canadian government and Senate are currently located, and learn about Canadian history and culture.

• Visit the revamped Biodome

• Take the "Hornblower" scenic boat through the dense water mist, close to the edge of the horseshoe-shaped cliff, listen to the thunderous sound of the waterfall, and watch the water rush down like snow.

• Have a glass of Canada's most prestigious ice wine, savor the unique sweetness and mellow aroma of ice wine.

Early bird promo!!! Book package and paid before May 31, 2024, to enjoy CAD$50 (incl tax) discount per room!!! Travel date in 2024

Stay in two major national park towns: Banff Town and Jasper Town

Four major national parks + two provincial parks --- Rich attractions, value-for-money experience

Jasper National Park + Banff National Park + Yoho National Park + Glacier National Park

Robson Provincial Park + Wells Gray Provincial Park

Banff Sulfur Mountain Gondola - 360-degree panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains

Ice Explorer - Giant Snowmobile Tour to the Columbia Icefield

Maligne Lake Cruise – Visit the second largest glacial lake in the world and the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains, and explore the mysterious Elven Island

Johnston Gorge - a stunning natural attraction carved by thousands of years of water erosion

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The world's longest federal cross-sea bridge

Along the 8-kilometer-long Cavendish seashore, shuttle to the red sandstone beach

Quest Montgomery " Anne of Green Gables" book world

Cape of Good Hope in the Bay of Fundy

Explore the Magical Magnetic Mountain in Moncton

**Kings Landing is a true experience of what life was like in 19th century New Brunswick, and you'll be left with memories of the 1800's - not just the stories!

** Famous world cultural heritage ~ the origin of the famous cold water lobster in the Atlantic Ocean - Peggy's Cove. The red and white lighthouses, mottled wooden houses and fishing boats swaying in the waves are like brightly colored oil paintings.

** Along the 8-kilometer-long Cavendish seashore, shuttle red sandstone beaches and sandstone cliffs

** Explore the book world of Montgomery "Anne of Green Gables".

1. Complimentary one-night upgrade to a luxury suite hotel

2. You can choose to upgrade to a hotel in Old Quebec City or a super-5-star Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel

3. Stay in the old town and spend more time in Old Quebec City

Book from Apr 1 - May 31, 2024 , enjoy 8% discount off per person!!! (Exclude Child)

Enjoy [buy two get two free], good things come in pairs.

A special Year of the Dragon gift! We solemnly launch the super-valued event of Buy 2 Get 2 Free. We welcome you to a new year full of joy and laughter!

 [Buy 2 Get 2 Free] the two complimentary guests must share the same room with the first two guests.

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• Departure date: no limit

• This event is a discount for the tour fee only. If 3 people sign up or 4 people sign up and stay in the same room, only 2 people need to pay the tour fee.

• The 3rd and 4th guests in the same room who enjoy the Buy 2 Get 2 Free will have to pay for the add-on activities except for the basic tour fee (including transportation surcharges for complimentary guests, driver, and tour guide service fees, add-on items, etc.).

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Explore the beauty of the most famous of 7 world's Natural Wonders, the Grand Canyon

Enjoy an in-depth Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Hiking Tour!

Explore the Seven Magic Mountains, a stack of vibrant and colorful boulders.

Discover the beauty of the Great Salt Lake! 

Take a look at the Elk Antler Arches Park. 

Explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park! 

See the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser, Artist Point and more. 

Visit the Utah State Capitol and Temple Square.

Take a trip to Niagara Falls for an unforgettable trip! 

Visit the Corning Glass Center and watch the exquisite glass craftsmanship.

Explore the power of nature and take an in-depth tour to Niagara Falls!

Visit four spectacular famous cities in Eastern Canada: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec in five days!

Experience an unforgettable waterfall view and enjoy the colorful night view of the Niagara Falls!

Ride on the Hornblower Cruise to experience the waterfall views of Niagara Falls from multiple angles.

Complimentary Skylon Tower ticket is included. Following, you will enjoy a delicious lunch. You may enjoy authentic French food in Quebec at your own expense. 

A valid US passport or a valid passport along with your US green card is required; 

For those who do not have a US passport or green card, a valid passport along with a valid US visa AND a valid Canada visa are required.

**Limited Deal **Book from May 1 - 31, 2024 ; enjoy free cancellation 24 hours before the tour start date

[Banff National Park] is the best place to visit if you're a nature lover. There are lots of scenic views, beautiful parks, and amazing wildlife around. We can't wait to show you the beauty of this mountain town! On our guided tour, we'll take you through the cable car station so that you get an aerial view of [Banff] . Next, we'll walk through a tunnel that's decorated with lights and plants so that you can see how life thrives in these mountains. Finally, we'll head out onto the top of [Johnston Canyon] where we'll have a panoramic view of Banff National Park and its surroundings! We've included some fun facts about Banff on our tour as well so that you know more about this wonderful place before visiting! See it for yourself why people call it one of 'the most beautiful places in Canada.'

May Special Offer Alert!

Exclusive May Day Trip Offer: Book and pay within May to enjoy the Companion Travel Discount.

When two people join the tour, the second participant gets half-price off their tour fee. Travel must be completed by May 31, 2024.

The shifting colours of nature situated in the picturesque [Yoho National Park] , [Lake Louise] is a perfect place to explore the beauty of natural wonders. [Moraine Lake] and [Emerald Lake] can also let you take a dip while enjoying some ice-cold refreshments! We bet you can't miss this one on your bucket list.

The [Columbia Icefield] is the perfect place to go on an adventure of a lifetime. With its stunning [Icefields Parkway] , astounding [Crowfoot Glacier] , and deep sense of wonder, this unforgettable experience will leave you with a memory you'll never forget. What's better than exploring an icy landscape with your friends? Doing it on a giant ice explorer! The [Ice Explorer] is the perfect way to learn about glaciology and experience the glacier firsthand. You'll explore the ancient [Athabasca Glacier] , discover its beauty, and step right onto the glacier itself. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you don't want to miss! So book your tickets today and join us on this amazing adventure.

Book now to enjoy free cancellation 24 hours before the tour start date

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Explore the winter wonderland of Kootenay National Park's Marble Canyon.

Experience the spectacular frozen waterfall across the canyon bridges.

Winter fun activities in the Lake Louise Area - Free borrowing of snow shoes or optional add-on fees for a lake trail sleigh ride

Indulge in the authentic British afternoon tea at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel (Optional add-on fees), while enjoying the most beautiful view of the Victoria Glacier.

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【NE Calgary】Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel @8:00 AM

【Downtown】Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel @8:15 AM

【Canmore】Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Center @9:20 AM

【Banff Town】Elk + Avenue Hotel @9:45AM

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【NE Calgary】Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel @7:15 AM

【Downtown】Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel @7:50 AM

【Canmore】Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Center @9:15 AM

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【Canmore】Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Center

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【Downtown】Delta Calgary Downtown Hotel

【NE Calgary】Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel

May Special - - Free Royal Tyrrell Museum Tickets for Each Person!

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With millions of visitors expected in the city, restaurant and shop owners are hoping they made the right decision to forgo their cherished annual vacations.

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Anyone who’s visited Paris in late July and August knows the word “fermé.” It adorns the darkened windows of chic indie boutiques and cozy bistros whose owners, along with other locals, have fled the city on their annual vacations.

This summer, with Paris expected to draw nearly 15 million visitors between July 26 and Sept. 8 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, that ritual is anything but certain. Many shopkeepers, bakers, restaurateurs and tour guides — citing patriotism as well as profit — say they’re planning to stay open.

It’s a decision that comes with unpredictability. The 2012 London Olympics have cast a long shadow in Paris. Before those Games, warnings of overcrowded roads, congested transit and security concerns emptied out much of the popular city center and the West End, causing a tourism slump in those areas. Small-business owners in Paris are hoping history does not repeat itself.

The French capital is in a better position than the British capital was, insisted Pierre Rabadan, Paris’s deputy mayor for sports . Most of the events in London were held in one section of the city, he said, while in Paris, they’re taking place all over. “So when businesses have asked if they should stay open,” he explained, “we tell them we’re trying to create the conditions for this to be a real opportunity and for the city to function normally.”

With streets restricted, Metro stations closed and public transportation likely to be jammed, “normally” might be a stretch. But if you’re traveling to Paris for the Olympics or Paralympics, you will most likely find more dining and shopping options than you would otherwise see at that time of year. Here’s what to expect.

Preparations and a few disruptions

“If you want to have your ‘Emily in Paris’ trip to Paris this summer, you absolutely can,” said Olivia Grégoire, France’s minister in charge of tourism . Most popular attractions will remain open as normal, but a few closures could complicate plans.

The Place de la Concorde was set to be blocked off, even to pedestrians and cyclists, as of June 1, and three nearby Metro stations will close until Sept. 21.

The Eiffel Tower will remain open except for the eve and day of the opening ceremony, on July 26. The region’s airspace will also be closed for six hours before and during that event. And because the opening ceremony is set to take place on the Seine, river cruises, among the city’s most popular sightseeing experiences, will stop seven days before the ceremony and resume on July 27 at noon.

Owners of businesses that focus on tours and cultural experiences are banking on early-summer visitors to soften the blow that might come from a drop-off during the Games, after the Paris Tourist Office reported that participation in cultural activities was down 15 percent during the London Olympics.

Fat Tire Tours , a leading bike tour company, will run special Olympics-themed tours in early summer, then pivot to bike rentals during the Games to compensate for an expected drop in tour bookings.

Jane Bertch, a co-owner of La Cuisine Paris cooking school, which offers English-language classes in a location near City Hall, said she had noticed a sharp drop in bookings for late summer, but will “run as many classes as possible.”

Rising to the challenge

The Olympic crowds will bring appetites for Paris’s renowned cuisine, but for months, restaurateurs worried that restrictions on motorized vehicles in security zones around the city’s 25 competition venues could curtail deliveries. City officials have calmed some of those nerves.

“We don’t want restaurants to close during this monumental event because they’re worried about deliveries,” said Grégoire Ambroselli, a co-founder of the food logistics start-up Choco , during an Olympics-related conference in March.

Now, armed with more clarity on how to adapt to delivery challenges, most restaurants and bakeries report they will stay open during the Games, with one big caveat: Many plan to take a break between the closing ceremony, on Aug. 11, and the start of the Paralympics, on Aug. 28.

Maslow , a soaring, centrally located vegetarian restaurant facing the Seine, wouldn’t dream of closing, given its proximity to the Olympic action. But that decision comes with some unease. “We’re staying positive because the energy will be incredible, but we’re a bit worried about how hard it will be for our staff to get to work,” said the executive chef, Mehdi Favri, who is also a co-owner.

Commuting has ranked high among businesses’ concerns. However, locals have faced similar hurdles getting to work before. In 2019, trains across France and public transport in Paris were severely disrupted for nearly two months during a nationwide pension reform strike, forcing workers to walk or cycle long distances.

André Terrail, the owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant La Tour d’Argent , which overlooks the Seine, doesn’t think the Olympic commutes will be quite that complex but admits such challenges, in general, are the price of doing business in Paris. “It’s going to be complicated. We’re all going to be running around. But it’s also going to be amazing,” he said. “If other host cities have found solutions, so will we.”

Etheliya Hananova, a co-owner and sommelier at the contemporary French restaurant Comice , is perhaps the most enthusiastic about the summer ahead — enough to remain open seven days a week for three weeks through Aug. 10. “It’s one of the biggest events in the history of Paris. We’re here to be part of the welcoming committee,” she said.

The scaling-back of the opening ceremony on the Seine has given the antique booksellers, or “bouquinistes,” that line its banks a reprieve, and many plan to stay open. Shoppers will also be able to browse in department stores such as Galeries Lafayette , Printemps and Le Bon Marché . For those seeking something unconventional, the St.-Ouen flea market will sprawl out as usual, offering antiques, vintage clothing and more.

Outside the tourist areas, popular restaurants and bars like Holybelly , Folderol , Kubri , Abricot Le Mary Celeste and Fulgurances aim to draw visitors seeking a break from the crowds. “We’ve decided to open more — six days a week,” said Rebecca Asthalter, a co-owner of Fulgurances . Likewise, independent boutiques such as Landline , which sells home goods in a residential neighborhood east of the Bastille, are hoping travelers branch out to calmer parts of the city.

Back in the thick of the action, Marin Montagut, an artist and illustrator who sells hand-painted table accessories, stationery, silk scarves and candles from an apothecary-style boutique near the Luxembourg Gardens, is planning a Paris-inspired display of his wares. “I’m looking at this like it’s the World’s Fair. I want to honor the city and be open to all,” he said. “If I’m not optimistic during this period, when will I be?”

Amy Virshup contributed reporting.

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Seeking to undermine the Paris Olympics, Russian propagandists  are spoofing broadcasters and mimicking French and U.S. intelligence agencies to stoke fear about security at the Games.

Ahead of the Olympics, the global agency tasked with policing doping in sports is facing a growing crisis  as it fends off allegations it helped cover up the positive tests of elite Chinese swimmers .

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More ‘Open’ Signs: With millions of visitors expected in Paris, many shopkeepers, bakers and restaurateurs are forgoing their annual summer vacations .

A New Gastronomic Course: In the Olympic dining hall near Paris, carbon imprint will outweigh cassoulet as chefs consider the environmental impact of French cuisine. There won’t even be French fries .

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The critics must be crazy. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. This time, it’s Star Wars: The Acolyte that has aroused the profoundly odd sensibilities of the professional media class. That and the broken aggregation system that is Rotten Tomatoes.

The latest show from the House Of Mouse is fine (at best) but you wouldn’t know it perusing the internet. Behold:

Audiences and reviewers do not agree about 'The Acolyte'

That’s a wide divide. There are many reasons for it. We’ll get there momentarily. First:

A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away . . .

Seriously, it was a long time ago. 100 years before the rise of the Empire. The Acolyte takes place in the High Republic’s final days, just before the long era of peace and prosperity came crashing down into turmoil and strife—at least partly thanks to the arrogance of the Jedi Order itself. Partly, too, thanks to a mysterious new villain who (we can only hope) turns out to be Darth Plagueis.

It’s a cool idea for a new Star Wars setting that before now we’ve only seen in games, comics and books. We’ve been stuck in the Skywalker era for so long. Even a show like Andor which has no Jedi and never mentions the Force or Luke Skywalker, still takes place within the years of the Imperial rise and fall. It’s a breath of fresh air to see a Star Wars show actually branch out.

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Unfortunately, The Acolyte retains many of the franchise’s worst habits and does next to nothing with the new setting that makes it actually feel new. This could be set two years before the prequel trilogy and nobody would be the wiser.

I wrote a review covering the first two episodes of the show before I’d watched the next two. You can read that right here . It’ll catch you up on the story without too many spoilers. I was tentatively optimistic after two episodes. I’ve become decidedly less so after four. Quite frankly, even if the final four episodes of the season turn out to be fantastic, the first four will hold it back from greatness. And how often does a series get that much better in its second half?

Disney and the show’s creators have billed this series as a “darker” delve into Star Wars. Critics have echoed this sentiment, calling it a show that makes “bold choices.” Inverse says that The Acolyte is “An experimental, galvanizing standalone story that establishes a new caliber of what Star Wars TV can do.” Galvanizing! New caliber!

Gosh, we must be watching different shows.

Elsewhere we get such quotes as:

• “'The Acolyte' presents in its first few episodes, a dashing adventure of mystery, action, impressive fight sequences and a cat and mouse game that keeps you intrigued from one episode to the next.”
• “Showrunner Leslye Headland, best known as the co-creator of the Netflix series Russian Doll, breathes new life into the Star Wars universe with The Acolyte.”
• “[Leslye] Headland has created one of the best Star Wars series to date making it a character driven revenge story over one relying on copious action scenes, light sabers battles or legacy characters to drive the series.”

Again, I feel like I’m living in an alternative universe reading these, one in which being a critic no longer requires you to be critical, but rather rewards you for simply liking the Right Things and disliking the Wrong Things. One of these quotes gushes over the “impressive fight sequences” while another says it doesn’t rely on “copious action scenes.” But really, the number of reviews calling this some version of a “compelling mystery” or a “riveting thriller” or “STAR WARS HAS NEVER DONE THIS THING BEFORE’ simply boggles my mind. None of this is even remotely true. I say this as someone who has been mildly entertained by this series so far and will gladly watch the next four episodes. But really, you have to be realistic about these things. The only ground being broken here is in the cemetery where they bury our hopes and dreams.

Nothing here, beyond the era, is actually all that new. And very little about it is particularly compelling or well-written. It is, however, very, very diverse and I suspect that this focus on diversity drives a great deal of both the positive critical reception and negative audience reviews. When you commit so utterly to making a social cause the thing that defines your show, you effectively guarantee that it becomes just another shouting match in the never-ending culture wars. As I’ve noted elsewhere, there are better ways to approach this ( Andor! )

Many positive critic reviews are . . . less crazy, however. They’re marked Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, but they include phrases such as:

• “[The Acolyte] doesn’t really offer anything new to the universe in the way that Andor did, and ultimately feels a bit forced .”
• “ It’s not amazing, but it’s not terrible .”
• “ This is not the worst we’ve seen from Star Wars TV, nor is it the best .”

There are tons of these, and because Rotten Tomatoes is a binary—Rotten or Fresh—there’s no middle-ground upon which they can fall. Another juicy tomato: Many critics don’t even pick whether their review should be regarded as “Fresh” or “Rotten.” They have that option, but Rotten Tomatoes can also just pick that for you instead. I discuss other issues with the review aggregator in the video below :

The Acolyte Is Bombing With Audiences

Audience scores reflect another extreme. At 39% (as of this writing) the show is decidedly rotten. Is that an accurate representation of actual audience opinions? Are people just mad because The Acolyte is so diverse? The Star Wars reddit doesn’t seem too upset or too thrilled . I get an overall sense of ‘meh’. Maybe not 39% but far, far from 93%.

Whatever you might think on this front, most of the complaints I’ve seen so far don’t focus on the diversity issue, but rather on the stilted dialogue, predictable plotting and so forth. Mostly, longtime Star Wars fans just continue to feel generally deflated by the overall mediocrity and lack of ambition that Disney is bringing to the table. A sampling:

• “The show was watchable, which was an improvement over Obi-Wan and the listless Ahsoka but there is no sign of genuine creative ambition in this show and it suffers from the same sense of weightlessness and lack of dramatic sense as Ahsoka. The characters don't grab my interest and I haven't spent two seconds thinking about the plot during or after watching.”
• “Ugh. This is as bad as you've heard. Visually, it looks...OK, I guess? The fights are fine but being massively overrated by Disney-friendly media. The rest is a garbage fire. Terrible acting, weird pacing, bargain basement writing, and pointless changes to Star Wars mythology. It just "feels" wrong throughout, even compared to other Disney Star Wars”
• “Having thus far watched the first 2 episodes the show is just very....eh. Like a lot of folks are saying the score is fantastic & it's probably the highlight. But good sound can't carry a show. Thus far the characters are all a bit bland - I'm hopeful of further character development in the next episode.”

I’ll have more to say about the core, fundamental problems with The Acolyte in a separate post now that I’ve watched the first four episodes, but I have to largely agree with these commenters. It’s just incredibly underwhelming. The critics gushing praise for this series sound out of touch with Star Wars and its fandom (and what makes it tick!) and really out of touch with good writing in general. The Acolyte is just okay. It might get better; it might get worse. Maybe the back half of the season will blow our minds. But right now? The Acolyte is just a deeply bland Star Wars series with some cool fight scenes and a handful of cool characters who I’m afraid will ultimately be wasted, just like the cast of the sequel trilogy.

I’ve written about this before, and I’ll say it again: Relentless mediocrity is what’s killing Star Wars and Marvel and DC and so much of pop culture. The majority of Disney’s Star Wars shows and movies have been watered-down and disappointing affairs that seem to want to capitalize on the property without bothering to understand what makes us love it to begin with. They have just enough redeeming qualities to prevent them from being truly terrible. Mostly, they’re just bland and forgettable and lacking the great charm and heroics that made the original trilogy such an iconic entry in the history of cinema.

What a shame. It could have been so much better, so much more. The unlikely existence of Andor proves my point. A diamond in the rough. Or as the Mandalorian would put it: This is the way.

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