Star Wars Fans Are Obsessed With This Adorable Alien in The Acolyte

The Acolyte's Episode 4 has introduced a new fan-favorite character, Bazil, a Tynnan tracker. This adorable alien, resembling beavers and otters, is designed by Neal Scanlan and performed by Hassan Taj. Bazil helps in tracking Kelnacca in the jungles of Khofar and has quickly garnered affection from Star Wars fans, who took to social media to share memes and express their love for the new character. This live-action debut of a Tynnan marks 45 years since their introduction in the 1979 novel "Han Solo's Revenge." The episode also features more encounters with Jedi and a gripping cliffhanger, earning it high praise and a 7/10 rating from critics.

Bazil is a Tynnan tracker introduced in Episode 4 of The Acolyte, designed to be cute and engaging. He assists in finding a character named Kelnacca and has quickly become a fan favorite.

The Acolyte, set in the High Republic era, explores dark side secrets and emerging dark-side powers. The inclusion of Tynnans ties back to early Star Wars extended universe elements, enriching its lore. Notably, Neal Scanlan's involvement in character design continues his legacy of creating iconic Star Wars creatures as seen in previous films and series.