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July 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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