Can you explain what problems you had with this third episode of The Acolyte?
How is it changing lore? Force witches? Those aren't new.
There have been some interviews with Leslye saying shes going to make it hers and George Lucas' vision isnt at play here. I know Disney is trying to give fresh takes, but its a bit at the expense of Star Wars lore nerds/purists. Love it or hate it, its where we are at with these properties.
I don't know how anyone can be a "purist" since Star Wars lore has been all over the place for decades.
Books are different than film. As far as film within the last decade there is a stark difference in quality takes when building upon previous works. I mean, its disheartening a bit when you watch interview with cast and directors recently who dont even really understand the material. Theres a bit of a divide growing. Andor was good, takes itself seriously and it was written to back the movies. Ahsoka delved more into the novels and such, but ultimately still ties to the world previously built. This is at the very least semi-pure in nature.
Or when Ewoks were a pretty terrible idea and then they came out with Ewok movies unrelated to the greater stories. Ha!
I could be misunderstanding your 'lore around the force' point, but I liked hearing another culture's perspective on the same general concept of an energy that binds the universe. Reminded me of mythologies having different gods that get to the same general idea, like Zeus (Greek) vs Jupiter (Roman). It would also add a little to the tragedy of episode 3 if the driving force - pun intended - for the Jedi trying to take Osha and Mae is simply an inability or unwillingness to find common ground with the witches.
