With Vern's lightwhip and Qimir's deadly forms and lightsaber design, The Acolyte has set the bar high for an upcoming iconic duel, and I am hopeful it will truly be one of Star Wars' very best.

Unlike most of Rise of Skywalker, this lightsaber battle offers something new to Star Wars, creatively utilizing the concept of a Force dyad to make for an epic duel from far apart.

Star Wars has had plenty of intense duels during its series. Some of the most memorable include: Darth Vader vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope: This was the first lightsaber duel in the franchise. It ...