Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episodes 1 & 2
Summary
The Acolyteis finally here with its two-episode premiere, andStar Warsfans are already staking their claim on one of their favorite characters. As seen in the live-action series first two chapters, Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett) has become a major standout, a newly knighted Jedi who was one of the first to begin investigating the murder of a Jedi Master. As such, fans of Fandar have already begun to unite online following the premiere’s release.
As seen from various reactions online,Yord Fandar is receiving lots of love followingThe Acolyte’stwo-episode premiere. Some of the best reactions from the self-proclaimed “Yord Horde” can be viewed below:
Hilariously,@bradwhipplehas accurately identified Yord as the “Ken of Star Wars”.
@sw_holocronhas confirmed they’re a member of the “Yord Hord”, which certainly seems to be growing.
@tommy_stellahas clearly hopped on the Yord Fandar fan train…otherwise known as the 2019 Yord Fiesta.
@alexleonisis offering official “Yord Horde” membership cards.
@marchionshoproves that chanting is always a strong sign of a fan following (especially when “horde” is the operative identifier).
All 35 Star Wars Easter Eggs In The Acolyte Episodes 1 & 2
The Acolyte has finally premiered on Disney+, featuring a massive collection of exciting Easter eggs and references in the first two episodes.
Yord Fandar Has Endeared Fans Similarly To Andor’s Syril Karn
He’s Trying So Hard To Be Worthy Of His Jedi Knight Status
Much likeAndor’sSyrl Karn who desperately tried to prove his worth to both CorpSec and the Imperial Security Bureau,The Acolyte’sYord Fandar is similarly relatable as a major “try-hard”, wanting to prove his worth as a Knight. No better scene proves this aspect of his personality than when Yord is featured carefully steaming his Jedi robes when Master Sol and hisPadawan Jecki Loncome aboard their Jedi shuttle. Promising to redeem himself, it’s clear that Yord is a by-the-book Jedi who takes great pride in his new status as a Jedi Knight.
Despite his rigid nature and desire to follow all the rules and tenets of the Jedi Order,Yord still has quite a bit of charm as well. It’s no wonder that he’s become such a standout character thus far inThe Acolyte. It will also be very exciting to see where Yord Fandar goes next as he and his fellow Jedi continue their mission against dark forces emerging from the shadows.
The Acolyteepisodes 1 and 2 are now available to stream on Disney+.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
