Star Wars: The Old Republic(television show)

Star Wars: The Old Republic is a space opera TV show that premiered on the Disney Streaming service to capitalize on the popularity of the era by the same name. Loosely based on the video games and comics set in that era but with immense deviations in aesthetics and character, the story follows Revan's life story Set 4000 years before phantom menace, The Old Republic has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs.

The first story arc centers on the republic and mandalorian and Sith and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble mandalorian families, senators, and Jedi and Sith either vying to control the republic or fighting for independence from the 3 factions and the impact on individuals. The second story arc focuses on the fallen Jedi Revan and his journey from leaving his jedi religion and suffering materialism before he is overthrown and force drained as a sith and his subsequent redemption as he regains his powers but neither a jedi or a sith. The arcs feed into a story arc of an ancient evil that is preparing to strike from the unknown regions. Revan is the central protagonist of most of the show overall as the show follows his journey and how it effects everyone around him.

The Old Republic has attracted record viewership on Disney streaming service and has a broad, active, international fan base as a episode averages at 30 to 35 million per episode in the United States Alone. as well as even selling many billions of dollars of merchandise. It has been acclaimed by critics, particularly for its acting, complex characters, story, scope, themes, and production values(especially the shows visual effects and how model ships and rick carter type costumes were used instead of CGI), although its frequent use of nudity and violence has been criticized. Deviations from the lore of the games and comics left many fans wondering the direction of the story. Becoming hotly debated since it was revealed that the the ancient evil Revan will face will be The Prime Jedi.

The series has received 34 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, more than any other scripted television series other than game of thrones.