"The Acolyte" is described as a mystery thriller. Headland told Variety that during the time period the show is set, the galaxy is prosperous and peaceful. Even the Jedi is different than fans are used to: "The Jedi uniforms are gold and white, and it's almost like they would never get dirty. They would never be out and about," she told the outlet. "The idea is that they could have these types of uniforms because that's how little they're getting into skirmishes." Nothing else about the plot is known.