Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte.
Summary
The Acolyteepisode 6 will continue the show’s mysterious story, leading many to wonder when exactly the installment will be released on Disney+. The variousreveals ofThe Acolyteepisode 5furthered the story in interesting ways. Not only was it revealed that the secretive Sith warrior is Manny Jacinto’s Qimir, but several characters met their end in shockingly gruesome ways.The Jedi deaths ofThe Acolyteepisode 5leave few main characters remaining to uncover Qimir’s motivations and stop his reign of darkness.
Aside from these story details,The Acolyteepisode 5’s Easter eggsfurther embedded the show into the widerStar Warsuniverse. The first live-action inclusion of a once-Legends mineral named cortosis and Qimir’s usage ofStar Wars' forbidden Trakata lightsaber techniqueproved how well-versedThe Acolyte’s creators are with both Legends and canon. Naturally, many are anticipating more big story reveals, canon connections, Legends elements, and fantastic action sequences inThe Acolyteepisode 6, begging the question of what date and time it will be released on Disney+.
What Time Will The Acolyte Episode 6 Release?
The Acolyte Episode 6 Has A Specific Release Time On Disney+
As has been the case with previous episodes,The Acolyteepisode 6 will be released on Disney+ at 6:00 pm PT, 9:00 pm ET, and 2:00 am BST.For those wishing to watch the episode as soon as it drops, it will be opportunely primed for the evening on both the east and west coast of the United States. For those in the U.K. and similar time zones, loyal viewers ofThe Acolytewould need to be awake in the early hours of the morning to catch the episode as soon as possible.
The Acolyteepisode 6 is following the release time precedent set byAhsokaseason 1. After the latter moved its release time from midnight PT to 6:00 pm,The Acolytefollowed suit. It seems as though allupcomingStar WarsTV shows- that are live-action, at least - will continue to be released at this time. Concerning the currently airing show,The Acolyteepisode 6 will be released at the aforementioned times on July 2.
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What Happened In The Acolyte Episode 5?
The Acolyte Episode 5 Was Filled With Twists, Turns, And Explosive Lightsaber Action
The Acolyteepisode 5 is a huge factor contributing to the excitement ofThe Acolyteepisode 6. InThe Acolyteepisode 4’s ending, the mysterious Sith warrior confronted Osha, Mae, and the Jedi. This led many to eagerly anticipate the next entry in the show’s story, which built on the prior cliffhanger’s excitement with a thrilling episode.
The Jedi Confronted The Sith On Khofar
AsThe Acolyteepisode 5 began, death and darkness quickly descended on the Jedi on Khofar. After being blasted back by the Sith, Osha awakened to find a dead Jedi next to her, as the Sith warrior engaged in a lightsaber fight with the remaining combatants. This fight was over as quickly as it started, with the Sith effectively cutting down those who opposed him with brutality and guile.After taking down the many unnamed Jedi characters ofThe Acolyteepisode 5, the Sith - dubbed The Stranger - faced off against Jedi Master Soland his Padawan, Jecki.
These lightsaber fights were some of the best inStar Wars' illustrious history, as Master and Padawan took on darkness together. Unfortunately, this did not last forever, with Qimir using a deceitful tactic to defeat Jecki, killing her.Despite the return of Yord Fandar to the fight, Qimir defeats him too, leaving only Sol, Osha, and Mae alive. However, more twists proved to lie in wait asThe Acolyteepisode 5 drew to a close.
The Acolyte Episode 5 Had The Best Lightsaber Fights I’ve Seen Since Revenge of The Sith
The Acolyte episode 5’s action-packed story delivered lightsaber fights in spades - the best ones I have seen since the iconic Battle of Heroes.
The Twins Osha & Mae Have Changed Places
As Sol faced down The Stranger, Osha and Mae found themselves alone for the first time sinceThe Acolyteepisode 3’s origin story. The duo spoke about their differing ideologies and eventually came to blows. Mae knocked Osha out, stole her clothes, infiltrated Master Sol’s ship, and gained his trust. While it is not exactly clear what Mae’s motivations are, she is likely committed to killing Sol for whatever happened on Brendok. Although she previously stated her sister being alive changes things,The Acolyteepisode 5 saw Mae and Osha disagree, likely giving the former renewed dedication to her revenge quest.
Conversely, Osha is now in the hands of Qimir. Interestingly,The Acolyteepisode 5 ended with Qimir showing a certain amount of care for Osha, healing her wound and covering her from the cold. This could simply be more manipulation, but it will be intriguing to see how the two interact with one another going forward.
The Acolyte Episode 6 Will Surely Reveal More About What Happened On Brendok
The Mysterious Flashbacks From The Acolyte Episode 3 May Receive More Context
SinceThe Acolyteepisode 3, the main questions about the show have surrounded what actually happened inMae and Osha’s origin story. The episode only highlighted what happened from Osha’s point of view, yet lingering mysteries loomed. How the witches died, how Mae’s fire spread so quickly, and what role the Jedi played in proceedings were all left unclear, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating more answers about what happened on Brendok. InThe Acolyteepisode 4, Sol told Osha that he would explain everything he knows after the mission is over.
The Acolyteepisode 6 will likely reveal more about the fateful events on Brendok…
Given this and the various pointed references The Stranger made to Sol about that night inThe Acolyteepisode 5,The Acolyteepisode 6 will likely reveal more about the fateful events on Brendok. Kogonada, the director of episode 3, is helmingThe Acolyteepisode 7, meaning the latter will likely delve properly into Brendok’s events. Regardless,The Acolyteepisode 6 could still provide more answers thanks to the promise Sol made Osha.
Sol could tell Mae, disguised as Osha, exactly what happened on Brendok inThe Acolyteepisode 6, potentially changing Mae’s view of events. On the flip side, Osha is now spending time with Qimir. A common theory aboutThe Acolyteis that Qimir was on Brendok that night, which he could reveal to Osha inThe Acolyteepisode 6. This could see a mirror in motivations, with Mae beginning to understand the Jedi perspective and Osha that of the Sith. Nonetheless,The Acolyteepisode 6’s story is anticipated for the answers it could provide as the show reaches its conclusion.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
