Behind The Scenes - Dragons Of Night

In this episode of Project Shadow, hosts Charlie and Brian dive into the new Star Wars series 'The Acolyte,' analyzing its character developments, themes, and the impact of the High Republic era. They reflect on the importance of stakes and emotional control in the narrative, providing insights into the deep connections between characters. The conversation broadens to include bold storytelling approaches in modern sci-fi and fantasy series like 'Ahsoka' and 'Rings of Power', discussing the need for stories to stand on their own and the importance of evolving mythologies for contemporary audiences. The hosts highlight the challenges creators face in balancing respect for source material with innovation and celebrate successful genre diversification within franchises. The first 43 minutes is spoiler free. 00:00 Introduction to The Acolyte 00:54 Welcome Back to Project Shadow 02:14 Non-Spoiler Review of The Acolyte 03:00 High Republic Era Explained 08:27 The High Republic Publishing