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The Acolyte: “Choice” (Season 1, Episode 7) Discussion

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We’re back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte! This week we discuss: 

  • The events on Brendok from the Jedi’s perspective — what really happened with them and the witches?
  • How do we understand a character like Master Sol and the choices he made in this episode? 
  • Mae and Osha’s paths and how they will react to the truth. 
  • Victoria Monet’s “The Power of Two” song and theorize about its lyrics. 
  • Final speculation on next week’s finale! 
  • And so much more!

Nerdist’s Leslye Headland Interview 

“Power of Two” on Spotify 

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The Acolyte: “Teach/Corrupt” (Season 1, Episode 6) Discussion

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We’ve made it to Episode 6 of “The Acolyte”: “Teach/Corrupt”, and there is a LOT to discuss. This week we dive into: 

  • Osha and Qimir, the ship has sailed and we break down all the details and all those Reylo and “The Last Jedi” parallels. 
  • The aftermath of the events on Khofar and Sol’s emotional responses. 
  • How much longer can Vernestra continue to hide things from the government and the rest of the Jedi Order? 
  • What will the final two episodes bring for all our characters? Will Osha and Qimir become a true dark side romance? How will Mae react to Sol’s story? And what really happened on Brendok? 
  • … and so much more!
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The Acolyte: “Night” (Season 1, Episode 5) Discussion

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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

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The Acolyte: “Day” (Season 1, Episode 4) Discussion

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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! 
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The Acolyte: “Destiny” (Season 1, Episode 3) Discussion

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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
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The Acolyte: “Lost/Found” & “Revenge/Justice” (Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2) Discussion

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Skytalkers discuss and analyze the first two episodes of Leslye Headland’s (“Russian Doll”) Star Wars: “The Acolyte”! In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss:

  • First impressions of the show and world building — what did we think! 
  • Breakdowns on new characters Mae/Osha (Amandla Stenberg), Sol (Lee Jung-Jae), Yord (Charlie Barnett), Jecki (Dafne Keen), and Qimir (Manny Jacinto).
  • Speculation on the murder mystery story (is it a Whodunit? Or classic mystery?) and character motives in the so far.
  • How The Acolyte connects to other Star Wars stories and characters like the High Republic or Ahsoka and her journey in The Clone Wars.