The first season of Disney+‘s new Star Wars series ‘The Acolyte‘ came to an explosive end with its eighth episode. Picking up from last week’s cliffhanger, the finale brought resolution to some major storylines while opening up new mysteries. However, fans will be left wanting more as the fate of the show beyond Season One remains uncertain.
The ‘The Acolyte’ finale is packed with plenty of lightsaber battles and shocking twists. Viewers saw Osha confront her dark past and Sol meet his demise. Meanwhile, Mae’s memory was mysteriously erased in an attempt to remove her from the unfolding darkness. But the biggest surprise came in a post-credits scene that featured a major cameo from a legendary Jedi master.
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Osha Turns Completely To Darkside In ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 8
With Sol in pursuit, Mae fled back to Brendok where the past came back to haunt her. A fiery confrontation between Mae, Osha and Sol ensued. Osha, overwhelmed by grief and rage, took matters into her own hands. In an incredible display of the dark side’s power, she utilized the Force to slaughter Sol on the spot.
Osha’s lightsaber shifted from blue to red as she embraced her feelings of hatred signifying her shift. Sol’s death marked the first time a major character was killed off in ‘The Acolyte‘.
Mae Loses Her Memory In The End
After teaming up to escape, Mae agreed to leave her fate in the hands of the Stranger. In a shocking turn, he used the Force to completely wipe Mae’s memory of all events. This left her with no recollection of Osha or their time together on Brendok as children.
Mae’s mindwipe opened up the possibility for her character to continue playing a role in the wider Star Wars universe unaware of her deeper connections. However, it also served to remove her from Osha’s darker path going forward.
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Yoda Makes a Surprise Cameo
In an exciting post-credits scene, viewers witnessed the legendary Jedi master Yoda’s first live-action appearance. Grand Master Vernestra visited him and hinted at looming threats to the Jedi order.
While only a brief tease, Yoda’s inclusion hinted at greater mysteries and foreshadowed how the show could further connect pre-established Star Wars lore in potential future seasons. Fans will be impatiently awaiting more details on what their discussion could mean.
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