What to expect from ‘The Acolyte’ finale: Here’s our prediction
This article contains spoilers and speculation for ‘The Acolyte’
Los Angeles, California: ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 7 drops on Disney+ on July 9, 2024. The episode featured an epic flashback that explored Master Soul’s (Lee Jung-jae) intriguing past and its connection to the planet’s endless mysteries. Brendock where he encounters May and Osha (Amandla Stenberg) along with other Jedi Masters.
The episode broke the narrative flow and went back 16 years to show the history between the twins and the Jedi Masters and how Osha’s loyalty to the Jedi was based on a lie.
With Osha still on an unknown planet with Kimi (Manny Jacinto), viewers of the show will have to cover the final episode to provide a fulfilling conclusion.
Fan Expectations From ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 8
Brandon understands the true purpose of the Jedi is Vergence (@Lucasfilm)
Fans have been vocal on the internet ever since the show started and have never shied away from voicing their opinions online. Before the episode starts streaming, fans have their theories on how the final episode will unfold.
One Reddit user listed some expectations and theories including, “Soul’s last name is finally shared and it’s important to the universe. We find out Vernestra trained Kimire and it was her whip lightsaber that burned her as a Padawan. To make a choice for Soul.” Will, again, between Osha and Mae, he chooses Osha again, but last time it was a “choosing the light side” to see Osha fight for reality (Soul is a badass, and Osha was his padawan – Osha might have some serious skills ).”
Fans were quick to respond with their own predictions. One Reddit user commented, “Considering it’s 100 years before TPM I doubt we’ll see Dooku since he wasn’t born for another 2 years after that. He’s about 60 years old in E1.” Another Reddit user added, “If we don’t see Hego Damask, Rugess Nome and 11-4D, I’m going to be disappointed in episode 8 and the whole show,” predicting other ‘Star Wars’ characters.
A Reddit user predicted the death of an important character in the final episode, “I predict the season finale will be between 30 and 40 minutes (not counting credits). Also, Sol dies and is blamed for the death of the Jedi (although Vernestra is Sol’s why It probably won’t give a reasoned motive about what it will do).”
Why could Master Vernestra be Kimi’s former Jedi Master?
Master Vernestra may have been the one who stabbed Kimi with the whip (@Lucasfilm)
Episode 6 revealed that Kimi was a former Jedi and was kicked out of the Jedi Order for being weak to emotions. As seen from the fan theories above, many believe Master Vernestra (Rebecca Henderson) may have some connection to Kimi and her past.
The reason for this speculation is the whip scar on Kimimir’s back in this episode. Master Vernestra is one who uses a lightsaber whip and demonstrated the use of the whip in episode 6 when he slashed an umber-moth with the whip.
Episode 8 may reveal Kimir’s true intentions and how he became a Sith Lord, and the truth behind the connection between Master Vernestra and Kimir.
When and how to stream ‘The Acolyte’ episode 8?
Lee Jong-jae in ‘The Acolyte’ (@LucasFilmD)
Episodes 1-7 of ‘The Acolyte’ are now available to stream on Disney+.
‘The Acolyte’ Episode 8, which is the final episode of this season, is expected to release on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The episode was directed by Hanel Culpeper
To watch the show, you need a Disney+ subscription. The basic membership plan with ads costs $7.99/month while the premium plan (without ads) comes in at $13.99/month or $139.99/year.
Trailer of ‘The Acolyte’