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‘The Acolyte’ finale ending explained: ‘Star Wars’ cameos, deaths and season 2 chances

What happened in 'The Acolyte' episode 8? Here's our detailed explanation

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The Acolyte ending explained: Season 2, Star Wars cameos, and a major mystery revealed

All your questions answered

Total Film

Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 8 review: "Major cameos and excellent fights, but a shaky landing"

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The Acolyte has finally revealed its Sith master, and it’s a darksider that everyone saw coming

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'The Acolyte' Ending Explained: How The Yoda Cameo Sets Up a Big Twist In Season 2

Let’s review where everyone stands at the end of 'The Acolyte' Season 1, and the secrets that could upend the status quo in Season 2.

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'The Acolyte' Episode 8 Release Date, Time, Schedule, and Plot for the Star Wars Show

The latest Star Wars show on Disney+ has reached the end of the line, and the conclusion will hopefully be fiery. Here’s everything you need to know about 'The Acolyte' Episode 8, from its release date and premiere time to what to expect from the plot.

Inverse

Star Wars' Greatest Experiment is Starting to Backfire

Did we really need *another* flashback episode? 'The Acolyte' Episode 7 makes a classic TV mistake by failing to recognize what matters the most in its own story.

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25 Years Later, Star Wars is About to Retcon Anakin Skywalker's Origin Story

George Lucas' prequel trilogy made Anakin's birth look like a unique event willed by the Force itself. Now, however, 'The Acolyte' suggests it wasn't a one-off... and that there may have been a sinister force behind it.

Inverse

'The Acolyte' Just Sneakily Set Up a Major Finale Twist

Are Osha and Mae actually the product of a dastardly Sith experiment? Disney's latest Star Wars show may be about to reveal just that.

Inverse

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 7: What's a vergence in the Force?

"The Acolyte" seventh episode 'Choice' reveals the truth about what happened on Brendok and cuts even deeper into Star Wars lore.

Space

'The Acolyte' Just Flubbed a Pivotal Twist That 'The Last Jedi' Nailed

While 'Last Jedi' used the Rashomon effect to reveal a climactic twist, 'The Acolyte,' just attempted a similar trick but ultimately failed to do anything interesting with it.

Inverse

The Acolyte episode 7 foreshadows Star Wars' future with a major Anakin Skywalker tease

The Chosen One

Total Film

Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 7 review: "The long-awaited answers are disappointing"

Total Film

Vergence? One Line In 'The Acolyte' Just Redefined The Weirdest 'Phantom Menace' Concept

It's a vergence in the Force! But what does this new twist mean for 'The Acolyte'? Here's how Star Wars canon may never be the same.

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'The Acolyte' Episode 7 Release Date, Time, and Plot for the Star Wars Show

Everything you need to know about the 'The Acolyte' Episode 7 series as we get ready for the finale, form release date and time to plot details and the future of the show beyond Season 1.

Inverse

7 Years Later, Star Wars is Finally Evolving in Exhilarating New Ways

'The Acolyte' paints a nuanced portrait of the dark side — not just through the brutal bloodshed but through the quieter meditations on desire, power, and pain.

Space

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 6: Who's the Stranger's old master?

"The Acolyte" slows down a bit in its sixth episode, but gets deeper into the remaining characters' thoughts and feelings.

Space

How 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' created a fresh new look for the Jedi (exclusive interview)

An exclusive interview with "The Acolyte's" costumer designer, Jennifer Bryan, on how the series came up with its new look.

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Who Was Qimir's Jedi Master? 'The Acolyte' Theory Reveals a Shocking Answer Hiding in Plain Sight

Star Wars has a new Sith in town: The Stranger. But who trained this character in 'The Acolyte'? One fan theory might change everything.

Total Film

The Acolyte makes a key Sith reference in episode 6, and it might explain the Kylo Ren Easter egg

The power of two

Total Film

Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 6 review: "This episode is for you, Reylos"

Inverse

Who Is Qimir's Master? 'The Acolyte' Just Set Up an Even Bigger Star Wars Twist

Is there someone more powerful than Qimir that we still haven't met? Here's one 'Star Wars' theory that could reveal the biggest twist of 'The Acolyte' Season 1.

Total Film

The Acolyte episode 5 reveals the secret ingredient to great Star Wars lightsaber battles: it's all about personality

Opinion | The latest episode of the Star Wars show is further proof that personality is key to effective lightsaber battles

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 5: Who's the masked Sith villain?

While it doesn't fix all the issues, episode 5 of "The Acolyte" is full of thrills and among the best live-action Star Wars TV so far.

Total Film

One Star Wars theory might have guessed how Sol and the Sith know each other in The Acolyte

Could it be?

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