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20 Years Later, 'The Acolyte's Big Twist May Come From a Forgotten Star Wars Villain

An infamous plot twist from a beloved Star Wars video game could help reveal the identity of Mae's master.

Inverse

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

In its fourth episode, "The Acolyte" has a bigger sense of urgency, delivers a surprising Star Wars prequels cameo, and twists the plot once again.

Space

One Scene in 'The Acolyte' Just Changed the Rules of Jedi Politics

When do you inform the Jedi High Council of trouble? In 'The Acolyte,' the answer seems to be never. Here's how the latest Star Wars show is rewriting what we know about Jedi power.

Inverse

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One Line in 'The Acolyte' Changes Everything We Know About the Jedi

Star Wars has the Jedi and the Sith, and that's about it. But 'The Acolyte' challenged that perception in its flashback third episode, and now it's doubled down on its new, more complicated reality with a single line in Episode 4.

Inverse

Now there are two of them: The Acolyte might have another Sith waiting in the wings – according to this new theory

Seeing double

Total Film

Age of the Ape: Uncovering the VFX behind Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Witness first-hand the primate ingenuity involved in making the fourth instalment of the iconic franchise.

Creative Bloq

The Most Divisive Star Wars Show Ever Has One Major Problem

'The Acolyte' is almost halfway through its run, and precious little has happened. Now, after a dire Episode 3 dominated by a pointless flashback, Disney Plus' latest Star Wars show needs to course correct in a hurry.

Inverse

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'The Acolyte' Theory Sets Up a Tragic Jedi Twist

What really happened to Brendok's witch coven? The ending of 'The Acolyte' Episode 3 leaves the door open for a twist that could forever change how both Osha and 'Star Wars' fans view the Jedi Order.

Inverse

Who's the Sith in 'The Acolyte'? The Answer May Solve an Even Bigger Mystery

The latest Star Wars series has an ominous Sith lurking in the background, and Mae and Osha apparently don't have a father. These mysteries have something sinister in common.

Inverse

The Acolyte star reveals the new Star Wars witches are dark siders – adding to the show's Jedi mystery

That mysterious coven is on the dark side

Total Film

The Acolyte’s Sith Lord mystery goes on – and there are two new frontrunners according to some fans

Masters and mothers

Total Film

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 3: How do the Brendok witches use the Force?

The third episode of "The Acolyte" is a long flashback that adds more layers to both the story being told and the Star Wars universe as a whole.

Space

The Barash Vow: Explaining the Star Wars comics term referenced on The Acolyte

Here's why Jedi Master Torbin was meditating for more than a decade

GamesRadar

'The Acolyte' Just Introduced a Shockingly Oppressive Star Wars Rule

The rules of the way the Jedi behave in Star Wars are getting increasingly complex and nuanced in 'The Acolyte.' In the third episode, a new Jedi recruitment rule is introduced and it changes everything.

Inverse

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'The Acolyte's Witches Just Rewrote the Rules of the Force

The latest Star Wars show on Disney+ isn't pulling any punches when it comes to the hypocrisy of the Jedi Order.

Total Film

The Acolyte has a writer that had never seen Star Wars – here’s how they made the show even better in episode 3

The Acolyte showrunner reveals one key note she got from the non-Star Wars fan on her writing staff

Total Film

Star Wars theory suggests The Acolyte episode 3 hasn't revealed the full story

Star Wars fans are very suspicious of the Jedi after The Acolyte episode 3

Inverse

'The Acolyte' Just Changed Everything We Know About Anakin Skywalker's Origin

Star Wars fans long thought the circumstances of Anakin's birth were unique and inscrutable. But now, a glimpse into Osha and Mae's past hints at a dark secret that could reveal the truth.

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'The Acolyte' Flashback Explained: Did Mae Really Start the Fire?

'The Acolyte,' or 'Rashomon' in space? How Star Wars' latest series subverts expectations with a flashback episode.

Total Film

Star Wars’ mysterious new witches in The Acolyte have a link to Darth Maul

But they’re not Nightsisters

Total Film

The Acolyte is a cop show in disguise, and it's the perfect genre for Star Wars’ expansion

Opinion | The galaxy far, far away perfectly tackles crime drama tropes in its new show The Acolyte

Space

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episodes 1 & 2: Who's really behind the Jedi murder mystery?

The first two episodes of "The Acolyte" are refreshing Star Wars and open up plenty of possibilities, but the visual presentation and pacing are irregular.

TechRadar

Star Wars: The Acolyte's first big plot twist did nothing for me, but not because of the twist itself

Star Wars: The Acolyte's first major plot twist happened too early for my liking.

The Guardian - UK

The Acolyte review – Star Wars gets a thrilling new hero

Amandla Stenberg plays both a maverick Jedi – and the deadly ninja she must eliminate. She’s a fresh, subversive new presence for the galaxy far, far away

Total Film

Just hours after release, Star Wars fans think they already know the identity of The Acolyte's Sith Lord – thanks to one line of dialogue

The masked figure may have revealed himself

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