Month: June 2024

We are back this week to talk about the insane events of Episode 5 of The Acolyte, “Night”! This week was directed once again by Alex Garcia Lopez. 

In our discussion we go over:

• Our fallen Jedi friends — so many gone! 
• The reveal of the Stranger’s identity and motivations, who are they really? And what are the Stranger’s next moves? Kylo Ren comparisons!
• What is “The Acolyte” looking to say about Jedi Order in this time period? 
• Mae and Osha’s relationship has a surprising twist at the end, where do we see their character arcs going for the rest of the series? 
• … and so much more!

EW Article 

Skytalkers episode on The Rise of Kylo Ren

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 4 of The Acolyte, “Day”, directed this week by Alex Garcia Lopez. 

In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte discuss:

• Mae and Osha’s changing perceptions of each other throughout the episode. 
• How does the episode title relate to the tone and themes of the show this week.
• Bazil! New favorite little guy, Bazil! 
• What else does Master Sol have to tell Osha about what happened on Brendok? A numbered list!
• Latest theories on who the Master could be what deal they made with Mae. 
• The crazy cliffhanger and what next week could look like! 

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, “Destiny”, directed the week by Kogonada (“Columbus”). 

In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss:

• Our first flashback of the fire on Brendock and what separates Mae and Osha 
• Comparisons between the Force and the Thread
• What role the Jedi play in the fire (and theories on what REALLY happened).
• Mae and Osha’s Ascension as witches of the coven 
• Osha’s choice to leave the coven and become a Jedi 
• The reveal of Mae and Osha as special beings born from the Force + the Anakin Skywalker comparisons