The Acolyte 1x8 FINALE REACTION!! "The Acolyte"

[@WaveSquadron]

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[@compuyop]

Darth Tenebrous owned a claim to a pocket of Cortosis ore on the planet Baldemnic and was killed by Darth Plagueis while mining it

[@grassyhill5830]

Ahmed Rest recently talk about talking with George about how most fans dont understand the Force and explains what the balance is. Pretty interesting

[@raphael_2d878]

Yoda's been meditating for the past 8 episodes and the phantom menace screening.

[@user-jc7bg8hh1w]

The acolyte reminds me of the old republic twin brothers and for that reason wish to see more for story is very much about the fall of the Jedi as a whole and the rise of the "rule of two" dark force user's

[@C2HGaming]

Canceled lol

[@nissanfreak22]

The only other CANON time that memory rubbing/erasing has happened is with the Father erasing Anakin’s memories of his future on Mortis.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Yup

[@thesharpercoder]

@@nissanfreak22 I am almost certain that we saw Yoda erase the memories of Chewbacca and Tarful(?) at the end of “Revenge of the Sith.”

[@Thleepricon]

He's more powerful than the Father

[@thewerewolff7248]

@@thesharpercoder there is absolutely no indication he did that and no reason for him to.

[@jyrxz4945]

@@thesharpercoderhow the fuck did you come to that conclusion

[@cristobaltaiba5031]

Master Sol was the character that interested me the most when it was announced, and I thought he was the best of the series, and one of my favorites that Disney has done with the franchise, Lee Jung-Jae had by far the best performance of the series, the character has several very interesting layers, and a well-done internal conflict, good scenes, good fights, etc., he will be missed, he was a great character

[@katieee1203]

I second that! Sol is honestly one of my favourite Jedi characters for sure now! Lee did a brilliant job considering he only learned English for this role. ❤️

[@hohomon]

Same..!❤😢

[@victorcornelius7948]

Me too.And i will never watch acoalight again.

[@sandrosliske]

Fingers crossed for some flashbacks with Osha of Sol in season 2

[@jennym2276]

I felt the opposite. Seemed the less Jedi to me he was all over the place, an emotional mess. With attachments from the get go. Could care less he was killed. Happy he was because I only liked the dark side stuff that was happening.

[@RRaxor]

All the theories on what "Kill a Jedi without a weapon" truly meant, the hidden meaning, and no one thought about force choke. I didn't see 1 theory that mentioned that. How did we miss it.

[@abstractrevan6528]

I thought it was to turn a Jedi to the dark side but I guess not

[@yiledute]

well because it's not something like a secret or crazy technique, we have seen a bunch of different people use it. I would be surprised if she had used the lighting or something like that, something known to be only available for those that are strong enough.

[@chm985]

I see it as an idea, not just a single action. Palps didn't have to fight every jedi. A situation was set up to slowly destroy the jedi without a weapon. Slowly took power from the jedi, more senate control, sowing the seeds of doubt, rising dark side power "clouding everything"

[@Jedi_Robe]

There was a Reddit comment on the StarWarsLeaks sub after episode 4 that called it.

[@yiledute]

@@chm985 but then why was him so focused on the literal action of killing Sol without a weapon? he even was surprised that "Mae" found a way when Osha told him about the vision. If it had been just the idea then directly killing him was just some extra step. They made it seem like force choking was something that couldn't be done normally, or that people didn't know it was possible. Even though he could erase memories, which honestly seems much more impressive.

[@Ivbo]

*”Disturb my nap, you did. Ignite my lightsaber in your face and cover it up, I must. Forgive me, you will.”* - Yoda

[@TheBabyCaleb]

Lmao

[@Zero-mn8bt]

I love that Darth Plagueis is just hiding in Qimir’s cave. I like to imagine that they’re roommates

[@katieee1203]

He's his broski 🤣

[@MrStevesparkz]

how do you know that's his cave?

[@Brandon-jf9cv]

He’s the one usually watching the stranger bath

[@acksele]

history will say they were 'just roommates'

[@adyaflatuconsina6302]

That shii was funny bro my friend told me he laughed when they showed him😂😂

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

When the “unknown planet” was first revealed some people immediately picked up that it could be Bal’demnic which matched the description and had cortosis ore and was used by Darth Plagueis

[@imgettingtoooldforthis]

That’s just QiMir’s nosy cave landlord.

[@kereminde]

"He is only paying for *single occupancy*... that little crap."

[@Hellbilly709]

@@kereminde “Time to double rent.” 😂

[@sandrosliske]

This is getting out of hand, now there are two of them. Double the tennents, double the rent.

[@jackiec859]

🎵"Sith better have my money..."

[@Spbatt]

more like noseless

[@Vashrix]

"Lost a pupil you have... how embarassing... HOW EMBARASSING"

[@johnmarc1986]

The thing with Sol and killing the mother I think is one of the really good reasons why attachments are forbidden. He was very attached to Osha and thought that's who was there in that room. I think that attachment and fear of losing her to this dark side ritual as he sees it, led him to make that massive mistake.

[@regansimpson1930]

He saw a person disintegrating a child into smoke lol even if you had no attachment to this child a jedi should absolutely act in that moment it’s ridiculous to think otherwise. It’s silly that he didn’t explain that to Osha but the show wanted you to believe he made a mistake so that was that.

[@scotthewitt258]

Yeah. He immediately assumed it was Osha. He even yelled her name out.

[@Westbrook__]

It's not even about attachments. He already thinks the children are in danger, and then proceeds to see this lady turn into a fucking smoke demon, with one of the children (who he may think is Osha) start to also disintegrate. OFC he's gonna stab the mother, attachments or not.

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

@@regansimpson1930he saw someone who acted very calm and reasonable doing something to someone who was under her care and killed her without hesitation. It was a mistake. At the bare minimum he could’ve started with a warning

[@Scott-ql2kx]

@@regansimpson1930 The person in question was also disintegrating into smoke and there was clearly some kind of emergency situation. Someone thinking clearly who is entrusted with a laser sword, legal authority and space magic wouldn't have reacted with immediate intention to kill.

[@mallaymusic3023]

10:39 - “Eric… slightly calmer… I need you to turn it down 10%” 😂😂😂

[@sethmeyer2443]

If you want to see one actor nail multiple clones with various personalities, watch Orphan Black season 1. That was beyond impressive. You would forget they were the same actress.

[@dayanna901]

Every time I saw the cast out of character in a panel or something, I'd be like "is Alison/Cosima/Helena not coming? Oh wait. They're all here already, right"

[@cedric13]

By far the best. Also the times when one clone was pretending to be another clone and doing an exaggerated version of them was the best.

[@jaijais]

@@dayanna901every time i saw an interview they did my brain went, “why does the cast look so small-OH!!!!” tatiana was a wonder in that role, so good

[@esteban_mhz]

^^^THISSS... Tatiana Maslany is such a great actress, too bad she had business with Marvel

[@DinerLingo]

Her Emmy win was so deserving.

[@HopePrevails4Life]

Only came for that single reaction moment.

[@crimsonshadow168]

same, ive been doing it for every video lol

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

Same for darth plaguis

[@joelrichardson2128]

Same

[@streetridersss8360]

I was mortified, Plagues has just became " he somehow steal the idea from the a cult of witches, the dark lord could create anything on his own" !

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

@@streetridersss8360 yea I find it really stupid Star Wars theory on KZbin is really good for the break down of the episode

[@basicsimp8798]

The one time she finally used the force again, was the time Osha used it to end Sol. Dang.

[@matthewcronin2325]

I don’t really buy that she would kill him. But the moment was still really cool.

[@streetridersss8360]

Don't forget the great achievement of bleeding a blade, when you something that experience force wielders like darh vader could'nt achieve for the first time and he knew what to do, Osha didn't...

[@blvcksabath2529]

@@streetridersss8360he couldn’t do it the first time because he was conflicted and still felt the pull to the light, others didn’t struggle so much

[@Avisae]

@@matthewcronin2325yea on paper it works but the execution of Oshas turn wasn’t given enough time and attention

[@dinahgraham4964]

And he even encouraged her to kill him.

[@jacobramos3473]

THE REACTORS WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR LETS GOOOO!!!!

[@majinvegeta3181]

The money shot reaction 😮 ✊

[@scottriebel6625]

I'm fairly certain the sabers are dimmed during fight scenes is to prevent seizures for people who may have epilepsy. I have noticed similar things in other shows both live action and animated, at times when there are bright flashing colors, especially red and blue, there is often some dimming.

[@mmacko86]

I thought it was cool seeing what appeared to be Plagueis, but I feel they showed him in an awkward time. I think that a scene would have been more appropriate directly at the end panning away from Qimir and Osha looking over the water to see him observing them. Better cliff hanger imo.

[@M0M0117]

100% agree with this, have him look down on them from on top the mountain or something or have the camera slowly follow the tunnels in the cave until you reach his lair and you find him sitting on his throne or something.

[@Caliif]

Absolutely it was great seeing him but man did they waste the opportunity

[@TheToxic35]

I think it’s because Leslye didn’t know if she would get a season 2 to explore Plagueis, so she showed him briefly to confirm his relationship to Qimir

[@scotthewitt258]

Am I the only one who got a little choked up when Mae revealed to Osha that she ran to the tree that night, because that is where she knew Osha always went to feel safe?!?!?

[@blloodstone8762]

Ya

[@portalmanHUN]

Probably.

[@Biomacabre]

Nah totally get you, that was very much an emotionally resonant detail

[@jakegittes1864]

I’m so checked out of Star Wars the past few years and haven’t watched anything since Obi Wan but I always come back to Blind Wave for Star Wars stuff specifically for Eric’s reactions because he’s so passionate and loves, lives, and breathes it and I love how emotional he gets! Makes me happy seeing fans loving what they love.

[@sebastiandaniels3244]

I think one of Sol's biggest mistakes in this episode is that he never says sorry for what happened on Brendok. He always just says "I did the right thing" over and over instead of apologizing or even showing remorse for killing the twins' mother. Which is clearly not what Mae and Osha wanted to hear.

[@frfras7]

Mae and osha are idiots

[@hadoken95]

I think that's part of the point of Sol that seems to be overlooked by some (not necessarily you). He's ultimately prideful and arrogant. Righteous. He is NOT what the jedi are supposed to be, and this is why. I think perhaps at the very end as he's forgiving Osha for murdering him, he understands that "just doing what I felt was right" is not good enough.

[@mertc8050]

Yesss the only mistake done here SUREEELY

[@randycropsey6131]

​@@hadoken95but he did the right thing the mother was literally turning herself and a child into smoke how could your first thought not be this is an aggressive act smh

[@Imri_Cantaros]

@@randycropsey6131 No, I don't think so. Imagine if Yoda, Quigon, Windu or Obi-Wan were there instead of Sol, would they jump and attack Aniseya at once? Not at all. Jedi are meant to be peace keepers, not mess makers. Now see what sol did there. He made a quick dumb decision without premeditation and it caused a battle between them even though there were direct orders from the council not to get involved with the witches anymore. Not only that, even before that incident we have seen how Sol panicked on little bit of information without seeing the whole picture,several times. His patience was lacking.

[@matthewcronin2325]

I think it’s crazy how much the other guys deny that it’s Plagueis

[@ketchup016]

It seemed like Aaron didn't want to get excited in case it wasn't, but I don't really get that. Marvel did it with Quicksilver in WandaVision, but has Star Wars pulled a fake out like that before?

[@matthewcronin2325]

@@ketchup016 no. And also, that’s just exactly what he looks like

[@huss1up707]

@@matthewcronin2325 same as the unknown planet where Plagueis resides and that planet having cortosis ore which Plagueis himself uses. Osha noticed the ore in Qimir's wall while he was fixing his helmet

[@thatKONNORguy]

I saw an interview with one of the Sprouse twins saying that there aren't a lot of opportunities for adult twin actors, that those parts almost always go to one actor doubling up. I feel this really could've used twin performers and the freedom it provides.

[@Hellbilly709]

The show has really emphasized that they’re the same person, so I feel like using one actor makes more sense. I can’t imagine how much people would have complained if it was two different actors. 😂

[@Bipolar-Kitten]

The actor who does not not even speaking English managed to act better than main character of this series. They made 2 of them for Amandla and she managed to sucks at both roles

[@TheeWandaStan]

@@Bipolar-Kittenshe was great. the dialogue was a bit blunt at times but her acting was fairly solid throughout the series.

[@tonyilias2561]

Disney CGI'd elves for the Snow Brown live action remake movie instead of actually casting real people with dwarfism. They could've used the work, spotlight, and money, but Disney just wanted to save money and don't actually care about that small minority of people. They preach DEI to try to score brownie points, but then don't care enough to put their money where their mouths are 😂

[@MrLostMD]

I really like this panel discussion format right after an episode vs 20 channels doing the same breakdown video. Feels more organic and fun. I really like this season and really hope for a season 2. Live action Plagueis was so dope as well as fighting

[@Depth217]

The Muun head. The eyes. The choir from the opera. After twenty five years it’s actually him and I haven’t been the same since last night.

[@Tokent555]

I felt sadness that she had to put in him just to desperately get another season…. Horrible writing for 90% of the characters, SURELY they will do justice with him………

[@DBZeni]

@@Tokent555 my hope is that feloni or someone else takes over this if it gets a season 2

[@Oneryeone]

@@Tokent555 I don't think most characters were bad. Osha and Mae really suffered from the starting mystery which prevented the audience from getting to know their motivations or background, which is most of character building. I think the show could've revealed more and earlier to give the audience time to connect with them. The characters were otherwise okay/great except for a few moments of hamfisted dialogue. It's not a perfect show, but I think if there is a season two it will have the potential to be a lot better.

[@katieee1203]

​@@DBZeni Dave Filoni helped out a couple of times on this. Lesley said she reached out to him.

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

@@Oneryeoneif anyone got frustrated at characters in a mystery having a backstory that’s a mystery, it’s their own damn fault.

[@FyuriasLeo]

I appreciate Aaron saying it's alright to not like the show, I'm not one to really give anyone issues with them liking this or anything for that matter so both sides saying you aren't a fan if you like or hate things is a nice change. While I'm not huge on The Acolyte I can respect people enjoying it, I mean I loved the fights.

[@lazysod3]

Couple of points to clarify that were wondered by the panel - 1) Qimire did know about the twins power bc he says in an earlier episode when asked what he wants he says “the power of two” and 2) remember the show is called The Acolyte, not The Apprentice which means Osha isn’t an apprentice to Master Qimire, but an acolyte to Qimire who is the apprentice of Master Plageis.

[@spectre-8]

Not 5 seconds into the reaction.. Aaron: ‘..what’s happening?’

[@Higsby100]

Lol every reaction he's in

[@LxSilent]

Literally 🙄

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks to Eric, Rick, Calvin and Aaron! 🌑 Wookieepedia is listing that Muun in the shadows as being the first canonical depiction of 'Plagueis'. 🔸 And how wild to see a kyber crystal actually being bled?!

[@DocktorPepper95]

You guys are like the Star Wars safe haven. Just cozy, nice and star wars loving community / channel / reactions. No disgusting toxic hate. Just well articulated critique if one thinks there is something to critique. No hateful wishes against everything just because "Disney", "politics", "diversity" or whatever reasons so so many people just throw out there

[@icehawk86]

Yes!!

[@vegasgone07-dh4lb]

No!!

[@Luke-cu7bf]

Safe haven? You mean echo chamber? There’s certainly a ton to dislike about this show. There’s so many flaws with the show that outweighs the little good that’s there. To me this show is a disappointment especially in the case of screenwriting

[@Letoiusprime]

@@Luke-cu7bf The irony here is thick

[@DocktorPepper95]

@@Luke-cu7bf thats what I mean. You are a prime example. They like the show, they say why and what could've been different. End of story. Why are you trying to tell people what they should like or what they should dislike just because you personaly did not enjoy it. Don't run around and try to ruin the fun for others, it's childish and stupid.

[@Lancer2004]

Though I’m not really a huge fan of this show, I’m glad I can go to this place and see a nice video from the perspective of people who do enjoy it, or at least show positivity!

[@coecludd]

The one thing I liked about your review was that it was fair. The show had it's problems, but I really don't like all the hate for this show. I'm rewatching it again and it's definitely better on a second viewing.

[@pwalmsley9]

I've commented elsewhere - the missing piece for me was Osha's training and departure from the Order. If we'd gotten more of that story, her motivations would be clearer. I think we should have gotten a more streamlined timeline and more emphasis on her journey. That would be my chief criticism of the narrative.

[@cameowww]

Yo I haven’t thought about that aspect but that makes so much sense to me. I wish they would’ve shown that too so we could connect to Osha more… Maybe we will see more of that in the future season.

[@patrickmcdaniel5756]

The thing that feels off to me in all the disney stuff marvel or starwars, in both the programs I like and don't. Is I feel a weird time/episode count limitation based on boardroom choice vs creative decision which considering it's streaming not cable is odd.

[@TheToxic35]

@@patrickmcdaniel5756oh 100%. I feel like this show suffered by the mandated episode length and episode count

[@justanotherbruin]

I definitely agree with Eric about how the Jedi doctrines that have been followed throughout the years has been enforced to reduce the amount of people turning to the dark side as much as possible. Unfortunately, it will never be a perfect system, but their goal has always been to teach force sensitives to control their emotions, because without the Jedi, people would be corrupted by the dark side far more often.

[@JKBlackClover]

Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the wise?

[@jakecollins5438]

Have I Ever…??? With all Due respect Sir, that is like asking if Master Yoda has ever “heard” of Cocaine!

[@streetridersss8360]

Not anymore! Now is dath Plagueis the stealer of other's idea from a hard working cult of witches ! Yay!

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

@@streetridersss8360motherfucker the idea of creating life from the force would’ve existed for fucking decades, if not centuries, if not MILLENNIA. Osha and Mae merely confirm a theory. And lead to it making a lot of sense why he’d put so much work in to doing so.

[@IrrelevantPerson]

@@streetridersss8360buddy is under every comment here lmao

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

​@streetridersss8360 Stealer of ideas? Where did it say he copies them? Could easily be that he taught them, or used them as an experiment to see if it would work, possibly knowing there would be darkness in them. I don't know why all these toxic haters like to hate a show based on their own assumptions, when we don't even know the whole story yet. But present them with a bit of logic and they'll call it "cope". I guess we just can't have intelligent conversations anymore.

[@maverickproductions3818]

I really did enjoy the show, and I think there are valid criticisms, but the hate from the lunatic internet warriors was very unjustified. One criticism I had was Osha & Mae being the focus of the story. I know they’re kinda central to it, but I think it just did more of a disservice due to Amandla’s acting. No hate to her at all, but I think even Dove Cameron playing Liv & Maddie on Disney had way better chemistry playing 2 twins. Again, I don’t just despise the existence of Osha & Mae, I just think they were the weakest part of the show. Every other character brought so much to the table and really brought me into the series.

[@dannydashtv9418]

The second I heard David Harewood’s voice I was so pumped, what a waste they didn’t have him pop in throughout the season as a bigger plot point instead of off hand mentions that he is inquiring about the Jedi and two scenes

[@scotthewitt258]

If there is more, I sure hope we get more of him!

[@RikvA]

This barely has anything to do with this show or video really, but at 26:21 they discuss what the most convincing execution of a single actor playing twins is. My answer is definitely in the movie The Social Network in which (known terrible person) Armie Hammer plays the Winklevoss twins. There are apparently countless examples of people watching that movie and having no idea that they didn't use twin actors, mostly thanks to the film's flawless use of VFX to merge the actor's performances into a single shot. It never feels like they're shooting around the fact that only one of them can be on screen at once, which is a problem I notice in just about every other execution of the trick, including in The Acolyte.

[@JS-td8yp]

Shoutout to Tom Hardy in Legend

[@brunlin6629]

Vernestra doesnt know that her former padawan is a Sith. She could think he is just a fallen Jedi. The master that was training Mae. Im sure that what she tells Yoda as well. The only person who heard the word Sith is Seol. If there is a next season it could open up with the Jedi pursuing a fallen Jedi not a Sith.

[@lmq9516]

There’s zero chance a season two takes place.

[@cavankelly3361]

Personally I think Qimir is a canonized Darth Venamis, the secret apprentice of Darth Tenebrous. Plagueis is the official apprentice, so he likely has discovered Qimir's existence hence him checking it out and looking mighty angry.

[@matthewcronin2325]

Plagueis looks a little beat up though, it seems like he’s quite old at this point.

[@streetridersss8360]

Except that Veramis was not a human and probably we will learn next season that Qimir is also an acolyte, more specifically, Plagues tool...

[@streetridersss8360]

@@matthewcronin2325 "Osha my precious, came to the dark cave, we have cookies" "Darth Gollum the stealer of ideas/ chosen ones

[@Stygiophobic]

​@@matthewcronin2325I doubt he's old here, and if he is, writers didn't pay attention to the age of his species 😂. Then again they have a human who's over 80+ years old and looks barely 30 so trusting them to be coherent in writing is off the table.

[@firstlast-wm3li]

@@streetridersss8360 No.

[@TheEmperor2004]

Headland just confirmed in an interview that it was indeed Darth Plagueis.

[@Greenhawk4]

I dont think it needed to be confirmed by her it was obviously him.

[@MegaNinjaRyan]

@@Greenhawk4I wish it wasn’t though. He has zero relevance or respect here. He’s so irrelevant that I actually missed him when I was watching and looked away for a split second. And it changed nothing of the story. What a waste to have this be his first live action appearance.

[@Greenhawk4]

@@MegaNinjaRyan Not every character needs some grand entrance.

[@billystokes3917]

​@@MegaNinjaRyanHe's obviously been placed here as a setup for season 2, if it ever happens. Same with Yoda.

[@Arcaneblush]

​@@MegaNinjaRyan why? If the light and the dark is colliding, he would be very interested in finding out more about it. To us the audience, he's just a fun cameo, but in the story he's absolutely relevant, just not right now.

[@ultra9423]

I personally enjoyed this show quite a lot. The fights were great, the set design was standard good Star Wars, Sol and Qimir were my favourites. I did have some problems however, mainly Mae and Osha (I agree with Rick about the chemistry between them feeling weird, no problem with the actress at all). My main complaint is that we need longer and/or more episodes for future projects. I enjoyed this show, but 8 episodes for everything they were trying to cover was not enough, which led to some parts not landing as well with me (more episodes = more time to develop weaker parts e.g. Mae feels less flip-floppy). Overall, 7/10 perfectly reasonable for this kind of show (not everything needs to be perfect). Episode 5 was my favourite episode, easily a 9\10. Loved you guys’ reactions, looking forward to what’s next 😊

[@JS-td8yp]

Eric’s constant smiling is so contagious when it comes to Star Wars 😂

[@Thleepricon]

Smile through the pain

[@elementengine]

@@Thleepricon imageproxyb.ifunny.co/crop:x-20,resize:640x,quality:90x75/images/3d87ddb3e04ba387b908ba9ea8dbdaa37865a040fc3503e48dd3e2359743fc40_1.jpg

[@JS-td8yp]

@@Thleepricon what pain?

[@jackiec859]

@@Thleepricon Your pain is YOUR business, not his.

[@dygz]

Mae’s vendetta against the Jedi ended with the death of Sol. She doesn’t need to be trained by Qimir anymore. Osha needs to be trained by Qimir so she can learn to harness her anger, fear and desire to wield The Force without becoming a Sith.

[@completeownage379]

Jedi survivor had bleeding a crystal too, the only other time I know of seeing it

[@ketchup016]

And obviously Aaron and Eric know that, so I think they just didn't mention it to not spoil that moment. Rick probably won't ever play Survivor but Calvin might.

[@compuyop]

Darth Tenebrous owned a claim to a pocket of Cortosis ore on the planet Baldemnic and was killed by Darth Plagueis while mining it

[@KarlKraus1]

Plagueis being on that planet adds SO much context to the lore and what's been going on this entire season I'm happy he may finally be canonized with an APPEARANCE on screen, not just by name I definitely need to read the Legends book

[@thevagrantgaming]

@@KarlKraus1 Plus in legends that is a planet that he essentially owns.

[@IdenNonya]

I agree

[@LouiseJulie_]

First Dagan Gera, now Osha! Love seeing crystal bleeding. Very cool

[@GattsBerserkArmor]

Not going to lie i was quite surprised to see that Osha bleed Sol's lightsaber in her anger and even use Force Choke on him, he even seemed to have accepted it by the end. I was quite surprised how Sol was not repentant at all for killing Aneseya. It seems that hiding the secret for so long he started to rationalize excuses for his actions, like care for Osha or making sure the Jedi learned about the vergence. Great lightsaber sequence between Sol and Qmir. Despite everything Sol was still a very skilled fighter to be able to win against a darksider who defeated 7 Jedi. And Venestra was indeed Qmir's master.Also all her talk about how Sol was a good man who let a mistake fester and change him it was so obvious she was talking about herself and whatever happened with Qmir. She was even lying to the senate and i bet she won't tell the whole truth to Yoda. She is going to use the now without memory Mae to hunt for Qmir and maybe will even end up with the same fate as Sol. I think she will tell the truth about Sol, Indara, Torbin and Kelnacca but hide the part about her old padawan, let it be some unknown Force user that she needs to investigate. I get the feeling trying to kill Qmir wasn't something sanctioned by the Jedi Council before. And so the cycle of lies done by the Jedi keep going until they are fully trapped in the Sith's web. By the way I think Plagueis was spying on them. Wonder if looking for future prospects or checking a possible competition. Great episode and we need a season 2 of this now!😁

[@tracey5745]

I hope Sol didnt feel guilty for killing Aneseya she was an evil cult leader that earned her fate by being an idiot.

[@AmazingChi]

That's the thing. Senator Rayencourt isn't wrong, the Jedi *are* trying to control the uncontrollable. Venestra told a half-truth, as Sol did rationalise his actions through his love for Osha. Denying attachment flat-out is the flaw of Jedi code. Understanding duty *over* attachment is the key.

[@RV-vx9ek]

​@@tracey5745how were they evil? Because they practice customs of the force that aren't jedi? Bruh.

[@AmazingChi]

@@ImAmirus Clearly better ones than you, coming in swinging weeks later.

[@AmazingChi]

@@ImAmirus You didn't read my reply properly in the first place, I'm not going to entertain you further. You showed me who you are in your first reply, with your unnecessary aggression. Bye.

[@Marvelousgamer7697]

I really enjoyed the climatic lightsaber fight in this episode! I think it ended up landing in my top 5 lightsaber fights in all of Star Wars. It was awesome! 👏🏽✨️🔥

[@GreyMagee74]

As much as I've disliked this show over all, its definitely the best lightsaber fights in the whole Disney era imo!

[@Kennia1998]

Omg loved this season so much ❤

[@freddyfantastic7456]

Agree with Rick, Osha/Mae actress is not the best. I think a lot of acting in this show has been so so, Sol is one of few exceptions

[@GreyMagee74]

You cant say that or she'll make another distrack!!!😂

[@jennym2276]

Sol's actor's choices were questionable to me but I think he was conscious of what he was doing, but I felt Sol was off and unJedi like from the get go. Qmir's actor was the only one I thought was strong. The black mother of the twins and Carrie Ann Moss were the only ones who seemed capable under the direction. (They could be decent actors but need more interactive direction). I did think the Osha/Mae actress for a lead needed more ability but she was 100x better than the child sisters. I don't need a sequel but if there is they need to hire an acting coach for the actress if she is going to continue and for the green bald-headed Jedi. They seem to be the ones to continue and then need to step up their acting chops and this could be a whole different show.

[@Bipolar-Kitten]

@@jennym2276 The actor did his best with the material he was given despite not even speaking English. He managed to act better than main character of this series. They made 2 of them for and Amandla managed to sucks at both roles.

[@freddyfantastic7456]

Jung-Jae Lee (Sol) is a good actor, I don’t think all his choices regarding how much emotion to show etc was his own, a lot of it probably came from the director. Stunt coordinators were the only ones who impressed imo, fight scenes was the only really good part. Acting, directing and script all left a lot to be desired

[@pwytbt]

I’m all for May and Osha switchcing sides but imo the mind wiping severely diminished the impact of that.

[@a3-radio]

Fully agree terrible writing move, she doesn't even find "the light" she just gets reset

[@sandrosliske]

I've got imagine that it will recover over the next season.

[@thewerewolff7248]

@@a3-radio she literally does find the light earlier in the episode by choosing not to kill Sol and instead wanting him to see justice by facing the republic/ senate.

[@a3-radio]

@@thewerewolff7248 and yet it's perfectly okay with her sister killing sol, going to the dark and continue the journey and willingly having her memories erased. I personally don't like the move, but then again i hate memory erased stuff in general so it was a hard sell for me from the get go xD

[@Lowkeyakari1153]

Darth Plagueis looked terrorizing

[@roxtechs]

7:02 let’s be real. This is moment you probably clicked the video for 😂

[@undscvr]

thanks lmao

[@mathies3598]

plagueis is cool, but the bleeding of the lightsaber in real time as shes chocking sol??? thats the REAL highlight

[@Depth217]

I was absolutely terrified when I saw him.

[@yetibeardson1168]

Especially since he probably just killed Tenebrous. I would guess that planet is Bal'demnic given Qimir's cave has cortosis in the walls. Unless he was already following/knows Qimir it explains why he's on the planet.

[@100Predator]

How does he do it? Eric. how does he liked everything with the Star Wars name on. And genuinly so. I can barley touch Star wars with tweezers these days but he just loves everything thrown at him. a superpower if you ask me

[@Sully2001]

Positivity

[@thegameshark8966]

Because Star Wars is fun as hell. Even with all its cheesiness and flaws. Eric is one of those fans that gets what star wars is all about, Fun

[@tonyilias2561]

@@thegameshark8966 There are fun bad movies/shows. Then there's The Acolyte which is just pure cringe and depression and a dumpster fire

[@jincocuanco]

@@tonyilias2561 Going to kindly disagree with that exaggerated negative description. I've seen all the bad/negative reactions before I watched The Acolyte so I've come in thinking it was going to be so bad but.. it wasn't really that bad?? It's not perfect but it has great moments and it's a missed opportunity to not allow it to have a season 2. It could have grown to be an even more interesting show but that's just me who shares Eric's positivity when it comes to a franchise I enjoy and love.

[@danielwestwater9748]

that was darth plagues, they had his theme from revenge of the sith when palpatine talked about him

[@conflictt3224]

Really loved this series. It definitely had some issues that were valid to complain about- the pacing in the first 4 episodes had some really abrupt scene ends that did not work at all, they needed a few more seconds minimum to breath after dialogue scenes where we got a reaction shot of characters or something. And there was some rough dialogue here or there. People online tried to act like this show broke canon and the showrunner didn't understand Star Wars or the lore, but they shut up real fast with the deep cuts she put in like Cortosis, Mad Claw, and the subtle worldbuilding of everyone's Lightsabers being slightly thicker and longer because the tech isn't as advanced yet. But it really does not deserve the 14% that it got review bombed down to. It's like a. 73% for the first 3 episodes, and then a consistent 80% for the rest of the show. With 5 and 8 easily hitting 85% imo.

[@hyperspaceprospector]

That was fantastic, I loved it!

[@Pinkielover]

Thank God it’s over

[@turbobrent9435]

@@Youssef-ws4py are you drunk blind or stupid?

[@regansimpson1930]

@@turbobrent9435He’s trolling

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

@@Youssef-ws4pywell to bad sucks to suck as most people disagree with you even Disney as it’s just been cancelled 😂😂😂 so yea sucks to suck it was that bad that Disney dropped it man gotta sting 😂😂😂😂 but I’m so happy that I was dancing when I heard the news it’s over forever this horrible show is now gone only a single season 😂😂😂

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

@@Youssef-ws4pywell this aged poorly

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

@@Youssef-ws4pyso yea your comment didn’t age so well 😂😂😂😂

[@herrteddy6029]

Creating life could also mean “creating 2 from one life” because you ultimately created a second living being

[@100Companions]

Erics Plagueis reaction did not disappoint

[@woidonmiguel1]

Actually Aaron, in the original Parent Trap movie, Haley Mills played both sisters and killed it. Great movie! :P

[@moe5020]

So I guess his tragedy was that he was in acolyte. I guarantee you if they ended this season with a rogue one style ending where plagueis shows up pissed that qimir is provoking the Jedi and he kills him and osha they would get a season 2

[@Moviemaniac28]

Been waiting, the only Star Wars fan opinion that matters to me!

[@RailMango]

IVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS!!! You guys & Kyle Katarn + Bendu are the only reactors I love watching. Love the discussions. Cant wait to get into this one

[@yetibeardson1168]

Hell yeah to this right here. They are the only two reaction channels I can think that both are massive fans as well as super open and positive with new things. And actually fair with critique.

[@firstlast-wm3li]

I don't like that Kyle Katarn guy. Very stuck up.

[@melissagreye8445]

@@firstlast-wm3li He is not stuck up at all. I have watched a lot of his videos over the years. He is a very down to earth guy.

[@firstlast-wm3li]

@@melissagreye8445 False.

[@WC-PO]

@@yetibeardson1168 Agreed. Kyle Katarn/Bendu, Wave, and Heroes Reforged are now the Star Wars commentators I respect most. And even though pReview'd didn't like the series, they at least had fair, good faith critiques that had nothing to do with the anti-Disney grift complaining about people of color, female protagonists, etc.

[@jonathanharvey4678]

Great reaction. Great discussion. Your channel is the best. Original Parent Trap was 1961 staring Haley Mills.

[@Biostar96]

I hate that this show gaslights people into thinking the Jedi is just outright evil. Kidnapping kids, covering up murder, framing their own people. Just tearing down this force for good because haha contrarian!

[@Sully2001]

Well we saw what happened to Anakin…

[@trevormccormick1565]

Great reaction as per usual :)

[@seanpatrickcain2]

Darth Plagueis: Wait till they get a load of me

[@unincognito3689]

@@woidonmiguel1 Plagueis literally exposes himself to multiple Jedi and kills them all in his book...

[@woidonmiguel1]

@@unincognito3689 I didnt read it, but I was more referring to it from the prequel time, not the Disney rewrites.

[@unincognito3689]

@@woidonmiguel1 🤦‍♂️

[@AzulApe]

The failure of one, the failure of two…the failure of Disney! 😂🤣

[@natesmashed]

When we see the being in the cave, wasn't that the same music being played when Sideous told the story of Darth Plagueis to Anakin? Pretty sure it's him.

[@YodatheHobbit]

I can see Sol's concern for the twins like a conservative Christian's concern for children raised by LGBTQ+ parents or white American settlers/parents taking children from Native American tribes/homes for education. There's a John Leguizamo film which just recently came out about that. Seeing some things out of context as Sol did, minus the love amongst the family which is shared, leads them down false concepts of evil or mistreatment. Sol means well, to protect them from harm, yet no harm is occurring. It's fear, it's always fear that innocents are being mistreated which ends causing them to overreach.

[@perporiap9364]

I mean if we go back to scene he feared but damn what she became like a cloud of darkness he just did automatic reaction

[@mysteriouslunar9779]

"But Aniseya turned into a smoke monster!!! Why didnt she just explain she was using Misty Step to get one kid away from the fight and rescue her other kid in danger from fire? Evil witches am I right?" And I'm like bruh, these Jedi broke into their home multiple times intent on taking away their kids from "danger" which was really just "customs I dont understand." How nice do you have to be to intruders? Even the Council told them to cut it out in a rare Jedi Council W. Not saying that Koril was right to escalate, or that I dont like Sol and co, but its the nosiness and arrogance that only the Jedi can do the Force right that gets me. I understand asking for kids from normal parents who cant teach them, but from parents and/or a community thats also Force-sensitive? That's a no from me dog. But that is a thing I like about this show. The Jedi are really trying to do right, but they're also just people, and people screw up. Sometimes terribly.

[@Bayard1503]

That was the obvious intention of the show... but they completely failed to portray it on screen.

[@AquaSkywalker]

I’m just gonna say - I truly appreciate you guys. Eric, thank you. So much.

[@scotthewitt258]

Koril was never seen dead. And the series creator said something like "no body, no proof of death".

[@JS-td8yp]

I don’t get why Aaron was so against it being Plagueis when it was so obvious😂😂

[@spectre-8]

Aaron’s thing is asking pointless questions and being wrong, so

[@jennym2276]

I know

[@xtradressn2895]

40:14 he's so nitpicky when people speak. love how eric responds, "ok" and keeps it pushing lol

[@Sully2001]

@@xtradressn2895Tbf, the Stranger thing is a good point. But I wouldn’t have made such a big deal about it lol

[@Nipponing]

Cause it's stupid.

[@pduidesign]

Osha: you murdered my mother! Actually she was in the process of disintegrating your sister. I thought she was sacrificing her so I acted. But noooo…

[@dmiradakis]

Yes, thank you. Sol was my favorite character and I wish this had been said. His intentions were good, he clearly regretted his decision. Bad communication on both parties. People over simplify this nuance with Sol.

[@pduidesign]

@@dmiradakis I hate when writers conveniently don’t have people communicate so that there is miscommunication which leads to drama which leads to an easy way for a writer to get from point A to B. In any case, the problem is with both Osha and Mae who are not just terrible characters but terrible people. Like…truly awful people. Especially Mae. To switch clothing with her sister and leave her on a planet with a guy who’s hunting you down is just wrong. It seems that’s all Mae did: run away from her problems…the problems she always created. Whether it’s lying or starting a fire or murder or whatever. Whenever she has to be held accountable, she runs away. Truly awe full people!!

[@dmiradakis]

@@pduidesign yep, she was the worst character and Osha was the 2nd worst. I realized I liked the show in the earlier episodes so much because of all the side characters, they totally failed to make me care for the protagonists.

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

@@pduidesign that's not the point. He could have explained himself, maybe. But for the first time in 16 years he finally took accountability for the life he stole. But sure it's a plot hole or bad writing or whatever

[@mathies3598]

he didnt say that though. he said he thought their lives were in danger just based on the fact that they were created by the force. he thinks someone capable of doing that shouldnt exist, so he kills her. even though thats not his derogative

[@muhammadhabibieamiro3639]

I have been looking forward for this

[@scotthewitt258]

I agree with the balance interpretation. As one gets more Darkside, the other gets more Lightside.

[@Oneryeone]

This show was a bit hit or miss for me, but the action has been consistently fantastic throughout, and it's gotten stronger overall as the episodes have progressed. I hope there is a second season.

[@thomas.i.mcgill]

Loved your analysis of the series, a massive breath of fresh air with all the crap floating around te web about it. Subscribed 👏🏻

[@hall1739]

13:30 is great for not cutting away and just staying on the two combatants. I appreciate the non-choppy editing.

[@gregoryschweitzer1735]

What if the Yoda scene is just a fake out and Venestra was talking to Yaddle instead?

[@sandrosliske]

Not enough hair unless she was having a really bad day.

[@DJ.Bermula]

Some of the best scenes in Star Wars & a top 3 live action Star Wars series👏🏾

[@KarlKraus1]

A callback paraphrase of a classic quote was QImir goading Mae to complete her journey in killing the four Jedi that killed her family, like how the Emperor tried to push Luke and Snoke to Kylo Ren

[@19Paul91]

Surely the nature of a lightsaber lends itself to a specific style of fighting, the thing is weightless so speed is always going to be key.

[@adrianrhodes2816]

Love you guys and your dynamic and reactions! Cover-ups as seen in this show make perfect sense for who the Jedi are and have become by the time we meet them even in 1977. The Jedi have built up a mystique over a millennia by the time of Acolyte, and are afraid of losing their power and position and mystique of infallibility. So, it completely follows that someone might cover things up in order to maintain the myth of that infallibility--for the order, yes. But also for self. To passify their own cognitive dissonance.... And not necessarily in a malicious or nefarious way. But in a 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions' sort of way.... Think about what Yoda says in TLJ. He talks about failure being the greatest teacher. But that is exactly what the Jedi have come to try to erase: The idea that their philosophy, their dogma...their WAY is fallibe. THAT'S why Vernestra covers it up! She doesn"t think Qimir is a Sith. She just knows that he represents her FAILURE.... And that is enough. That's the whole crux, not just of this show, but of the whole underpinning of hw the Jedi Order is presented to us. It is the "Ideal" vs the reality that flawed people must try to reconcile and live within that Ideal. I definitely enjoyed the show and hope for a second season. I think it has earned it and that it deserves it.

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

Well this aged poorly as the acolyte has just been cancelled 😂😂😂😂 it deserves nothing as it’s gone forever 😂😂😂😂

[@adrianrhodes2816]

@@gilgameshkingofheroes1319 This aged poorly how?? Some people are just so miserably stupid. Plain and simple. I still enjoyed the show. I still hoped for a second season, and, yes, I still think it deserved one. Now, had I said that it would definitely be getting a second season, you might have a point. Go buy yourself a trophy and a hero cookie if you got what you wanted in the show's cancelling.

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

@adrianrhodes2816 it aged poorly bc it was trash plane and simple and most of the world agreed so much it got cancelled and rightly so and yes I did get a lovely acolyte free cookie to enjoy with my glass of Warm milk aswell

[@adrianrhodes2816]

@@gilgameshkingofheroes1319 "Trash plane[sic] and simple"?... Okay. If that's your opinion. "Most of the world agreed"?.... Again, your opinion. There was certainly a very vocal contingent of "fans" that vowed to be nothing but derisive from the outset. I've been around since 1977, so nothing this "fandom" does surprises me. My opinion is still MY opinion. It's a shame and I am saddened when I see a level of vitriol from "fans" who seem to take a perverse pleasure in the failure of a story we all claim to love.... Doesn't surprise me though. I have known since Phantom Menace came out that it was always going to be the "fans" that will destroy this franchise. Not Disney (I know you will probably disagree), though I think Disney is too reactionary to the unabashedly loud voices of the "fans" among us. Sad to see what I thought was a good story get the axe. Hope we get to see it continued in some form. Enjoy your cookie, though... Maybe they'll reach out to you when developing the next idea😉

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

@@adrianrhodes2816 first of all a fact is not an opinion such as this the acolyte had the lowest viewing numbers that's a fact the acolyte performed the worst of any Disney star wars show that's a fact by this a conclusion is draw most of the fandom did not like the acolyte a fact based on evidence and wow you have been around since 1977 I care bc and yes we all do love star wars when its not being butchered for cheap virtue signaling and to make some quick cash money if Disney treated star wars with some more respect and dignity nearly everyone would like it and really your blaming it on the fans the people who are there for a good story who expect a good story the ones who end up paying for it by going to see it are the problem really Disney is a corrupt evil company that is only there to make money and doesn't care what they destroy or what dreams they crush so long as money is made they will do it I honestly can't believe your defending Disney that's a shock and good the bad story that most people agree is bad git axed bc it was trash and wasn't making money and mate I don't have many ideas all I can say is there was plenty of expanded lore they could of worked with like the thrawn trilogy or dark empire or the yuzang vong war or mabey bring in competent people or bring back geaorge Lucas I may not be able to make the best ideas but give me an objective and a good team to work with who all respect the material there working with and we would make dam sure to make at the very least a competent show not nessarky a good show but one that's tries its best unlike the acolyte which is just self insert fan fic basically

[@dice268926]

Obi said "I loved you" to Anakin. They problem is not controlling it and being overwhelmed by it, like anything else.

[@fs_raf]

did not enjoy this show other than the action ngl but i’m glad some people are enjoying it

[@starhawk63]

Mae was there when Qimir's helmet broke. He says to her, "You really didn't know?"

[@Stassian-o4p]

Venestra showing that the Jedi are willing to twist the truth to suit there own needs.

[@lauwie7610]

Great show lets hope for season 2, especialy the fight scenes are very well done

[@gravedigger8414]

This finale has the quality level of fan fiction. And I feel bad for saying that because every fan fiction has more heart and soul.

[@Jesup1204]

When I was a kid, I lived in a very small community, but it was big enough that I had a bunch of friends. We all had toy lightsabers and would run around the neighborhood pretending to be Jedi. I remember one of these friends had a lightsaber that was similar to Qimir's it looked like a regular lightsaber, but the bottom detached to become a second lightsaber with a shorter blade. I didn't realize that's what it was in episode 5 and now I'm wondering if we've sees a lightsaber like that before.

[@marshsundeen]

Some seemed to take the flaws of the writing personally. Some of the vitriol was ridiculous.

[@MajesticJoshua]

I think his Darth Plagueis' appearance in this series is either us seeing how he became inspired to experiment with creating life using the force, or watching Osha and previously Mae because he recognises them as having been created by the force. Or maybe the witche mothers were exiled because they sought Plageuis' help in creating the girls and he's watching over their development into the dark side.

[@KarlKraus1]

Hearing Koril's voice in that psychometry from Vernestra reminds us of the fact that she's still out there somewhere, either pulling the strings in her own way in this story or she may have found another coven on... Dathomir? Hellbent on revenge? Maybe she's how the Nightsisters are brought into the fold

[@thewerewolff7248]

what do you mean by "brought into the fold"?

[@CRITTER_FROG]

@@thewerewolff7248brought into the show

[@KarlKraus1]

@@thewerewolff7248 how the clan was created; reinforcing the addition of them into the lore by George and Filoni in CW (2008)

[@thewerewolff7248]

@@KarlKraus1 They already exist by this show. They mention them last episode as well as the high republic books set 100 years behind this

[@unicornburger16]

I’ve always thought bleeding the kyber crystal was a dumb change, but actually getting to see it here turned me around on it a bit. That was a really cool moment.

[@ramones316]

Damn! Vernestra absolutely threw Sol under the bus to protect the Jedi Order. This is the point when politics started creeping in.

[@nerd-mask723]

I don't think I ever listened to an after-episode-discussion so approvingly. You guys seem like the only sane Reactors out there right now. Everything you said about the fandom is on point. Star Wars always had writing issues, acting issues and kinda silly things that probably weren't realistic. If you judge The Acolyte for that, you gotta judge the whole franchise and overall as fans we shouldn't take everything too serious. It's still a story about people fighting with glow-sticks, TIE-Fighters screaming in Space and beeping droids everyone seems to understand and we are here to have fun! Also: yes, not every new Star Wars thing needs to be like Andor! Thank you. Someone finally said it! Andor was great, but just one point of view, one unique style of a story, of many stories in this universe. There's so much to tell in that giant galaxy far far away and it shouldn't be all the same stuff, directed by the same two people. It's funny how for many haters, a point they are ranting about the most is the diversity, when Star Wars takes place in a galaxy with thousands, possibly MILLIONS of different cultures and races. How could it not be diverse? Why should we focus on a cast that's only white and blonde humans, not interacting with any new and different cultures, species, droids etc.? It's silly how they claim they just want more of the old stuff, when back then they ranted about The Force Awakens, cause it was a "soft remake" of A New Hope. I feel like there are some people in this fandom, who will never be satisfied, but we shouldn't let our enjoyment be spoiled by them. Keep up the great work, guys! :)