"The Acolyte" Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 8


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Jul 18 2024 36 mins  

We discuss the final episode of The Acoylye, and what our hopes are for a future follow-up season.


Takeaways From This Week


  • The season finale of The Acolyte took an unexpected direction and may divide fans.

  • The episode explores the portrayal of the Jedi and their controversial decisions.

  • The appearance of Darth Plagueis raises speculation about his role in the series.

  • The return to Brendock brings the story full circle.

  • Senator Rain serves as a critic of the Jedi and raises important questions about their unchecked power. The final episode of The Acolyte had intense fight scenes and revealed important character developments.

  • The show wrapped up its core narrative but left some questions unanswered, setting up potential storylines for a second season.

  • The cast of The Acolyte is highly praised, and the show has generated a lot of buzz and discussion.

  • The conversation reflects on the season as a whole, acknowledging its ups and downs but overall expressing excitement for the fresh ideas and direction of the show.

  • The future of The Acolyte and the Star Wars franchise is uncertain, but there is hope for a second season and continued exploration of the introduced concepts.


Episode Breakdown


  • Episode Title: The Acolyte

  • Synopsis: Confrontation and revelation await.

  • Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper

  • Writer: Jason Micallef

  • Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Rebecca Henderson, David Harewood, Harry Trevaldwyn


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