The Acolyte Episode 6 - Teach / Corrupt Review

The twins have swapped masters! Episode six of The Acolyte wasn't as action packed as Night was, but it had some really great explorations into the Force, especially the dark side. Here is my review for Teach / Corrupt!
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[@Mr-Rinn]

I think Vernestra was Qimir's Jedi Master, and that when he fell to the dark side they fought and she thought she'd killed him.

[@macehead]

Agree. I think them showing his scar on his back is the give away. Looks a lot like a scar a light whip would give….

[@theejb9342]

Yep came here to say this… I don’t think she’s the Sith master but she has a similar thing going on w her that Sol does in that she’s hiding the truth about something terrible they might have done in the past

[@echidnaralsei1473]

heard from someone he asks a question with question same as venestra.

[@hannahbean9889]

I agree. My boyfriend thinks that she is currently Qimir’s master. The real Sith Lord, but I really don’t want the show to take her down that path because of her history in the high republic books.

[@Mr-Rinn]

@@hannahbean9889 Agreed, That would be a big shame.

[@runningthemeta5570]

I really love how Qimir’s helmet is a sensory deprivation helmet. So not only did he wreck all those Jedi on Khofar with little to no armor, he did that while he could hardly see or hear anything.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

With the minimal view-slit, I know from the jump he was fighting with the guidance of the Force. This just reinforces it.

[@Doletrain]

If it’s a sensory deprivation helmet …… how does this mf hear anyone talking to him and he can respond to them. Unless it only deprives vision?

[@runningthemeta5570]

@@Doletrain it could be something like how the helmet has very tiny slits on them. Maybe he can hear a little bit but it’s extremely limited. He does say in the helmet it’s just him and the force so he could be using the force to make up for that deficit.

[@forrestpenrod2294]

@@Doletrain I'm sure the helmet has audio that he can turn on and off.

[@DanielAguilarp]

Sol is the Sith

[@baristabran]

I found it interesting that we saw Qimir's scars that look like lashes and then we see Vernestra pull out her lightsaber whip in the same episode.

[@frankkowalewski6702]

Exactly.

[@sundhaug92]

But is that a hint or a diversion?

[@aarongoughan]

So far most hints have been hints so I’m going with they have a past of some sort.

[@baristabran]

@@sundhaug92 more than likely a red herring lol

[@fightingfalcon777]

That’s EXACTLY where my thoughts went after that

[@kurisuuu48]

Qimir's scar and Vernestra's whip appearing in the same episode really gives me strong vibes that she was his master

[@gerromecampbell9223]

Felt the same. She wanted to see it, and she felt a connection to what was going on. I felt she realized this might be a mess of her own making.

[@geoffreygoldsmith7909]

I can’t believe I didn’t notice that connection during my first viewing. She did look genuinely terrified on Khofar. More than just disturbed. In absolute horror.

[@Prathik1989]

yeah I think she was his master at one time, but I don't think she is sith. Maybe she tried to teach him outside the jedi ways, went bad, he went and got a sith master.

[@Mike-the-Jedi]

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to KZbin, KZbin.....leads to suffering.

[@markusaurelius4015]

Nah, KZbin rocks.

[@Crocthunder]

@@markusaurelius4015 No it doesnt , its algorithm is the worst its ever been, early youtube rocked when they didnt reward people being rage bait morons

[@Lr.Laecro.Lirus3445]

Oh yeah, that's very true.

[@geoschilling]

I think the coolest/most messed up part of this episode is that we literally experience sith manipulation first hand. We watched this dude kill everybody last episode and now I almost want to trust him/feel bad for him. Crazy

[@StuartLugsden]

The entire week is gonna be people talking about Quimir’s ding dong.

[@Minifutzi_o.O]

yeah disney is so immoral. especially compared to house of dragon (s2 ep3 especially)

[@StuartLugsden]

@@Minifutzi_o.O ?

[@joeljenkins5297]

Having just watched House of the Dragon episode 3 there was a brief crazy moment where I was prepared (and ready) for full nudity

[@MysticTroll]

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Cheeks the Dingdong?

[@CaptainClark23]

@@Minifutzi_o.O what are you even going on about? It was clearly more of a statement about how audiences can be, not some criticism of the show. Way to take what was a self-aware statement and somehow find a way to take it personally, lmao.

[@Bleu279]

If something interrupts Sol talking without talking again I may throw my TV out of the window lol

[@yuyuyu25]

I'm pretty sure Osha's constant jump awakes is a sign she really needs to see a doctor.

[@saphyrionelendilion7166]

And all the times she bumps into something and loses consciousness 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheDarkPorkins]

CPAP machine needed

[@andrewb.9815]

Its a sign they used AI to write this unimaginative screen-play.

[@directorforplastic7929]

@@andrewb.9815nah you’re trippin

[@Planag7]

​@@andrewb.9815as unique as your AI non complaints

[@hefoughtabear118]

I really love how "Qimir" twisted Jecki's words from the last episode. She said that everything Osha survived made her stronger. Then Qimir says that what she lost, which is also everything that she survived, now allows her to be free to do as she pleases

[@StuartLugsden]

“Power of 2“ ”Peace is a lie” “The Jedi like you would call me a Sith” “I want a pupil” Quimir is a sith 100%

[@echidnaralsei1473]

a bit on the nose, so I'm getting red herring vibes. well, at the very least he might be the apprentice

[@Billionth_Kevin]

@@echidnaralsei1473 I think the current era of storytelling (everything in general, not just SW), is moving away from the everything is a twist because everything is meaningless era of postmodernism into the current meta-modern era that includes classic story themes. Setups will feel obvious to those who are fully engaged (fans) and subtle to a casual viewer. Its a bit frustrating since most of us grew up in the postmodernist era and have been trained to not trust anything, but I think story tellers are growing out of all the subterfuge

[@OnTheNerdySide]

@@Billionth_Kevin I hope so. I'm tired of everything being a twist and a mystery to solve. Of course, audiences are going to need to get out of the habit of calling straightforward storytelling boring or bad writing.

[@CarterElkins]

Agreed. I appreciate a good fake-out as much as the next guy, but a fake-out only works when the real answer is cooler than what they were teasing. At this point, I can’t imagine any cooler option than him being a Sith.

[@brianjl7477]

Vernestra does seem shady, but I doubt she is actually the Sith Master. She mya have been Qimir's Jedi teach and has perhaps confronted him before and has kept it super quiet. She does seem very against bringing any of this to the council and definitely knows more than she is letting on, but I don't know if that equates to being flat-out evil.

[@bendoucet8641]

I honestly think that Qimir is her former apprentice who started looking into things he shouldn’t have (ie the dark side). She confronted him about it, they fought, she presumed he died, and she covered it up. Qimir isn’t just trying to destroy the reputation of one Jedi (Sol) to prove a point. He wants Vernestra’s own colleges to turn against her.

[@frankkowalewski6702]

​​@@bendoucet8641I think so, too. The scar on his back may be from the whip.

[@DaNewWaveLee]

She seems like she feels responsible for this. But also has some kind of personal attachment which is why she is handling things the way she is.

[@KHLthe2nd]

Mya been??? English, muthfucka! Do you speak it?

[@samuelaccorso2129]

More like Mace Windu imo

[@enzmondo]

I’m gonna start saying “Aren’t these pesky rules just a nuisance” daily now.

[@BackyardEpicMovies]

RIP Pip. He put up a valiant fight for a body-less droid.

[@leoschautvideos]

this comment made me realise that Pips death is probably part of Osha losing everything...

[@KalicstoElsupremo]

this hit me as bad as when K2SO died

[@pvpdavidlul9049]

​@@KalicstoElsupremono freaking way that death was no where near as impactful as k2so

[@KalicstoElsupremo]

@@pvpdavidlul9049 ok fair. But i did gasped when it happened. It's like when they kill a dog in a movie

[@apostrotastrophe1]

Pip is fine. Basil is holding him and using him as a flashlight when he runs away after attacking Mae, who then grabs another Pip droid from that charger or dock - in fact I don't think that's the same charger/dock we see Basil put Pip in earlier, either. That one was cream white, Mae's was more like a dark brown, and it was probably a different room as well.

[@cyclogenesis3179]

Manny Jacinto can't keep getting away with being this hot.

[@user-jt3vq5or6g]

Yeah, he’s not taking off his clothes to be vulnerable-IT’S A TRAP! 😂

[@gregorybeale]

You have a new subscriber. Good to see a balanced review of this show. There are waaaaayyyy too many toxic Star Wars youtubers out there. Truly disgusting behavior. Is this the show the best thing sin e Paul's Double Bladed Lightsabers? No. Is it the worst show ever? No. The story telling is very clunky but I'm digging the overall story. Great to see the Force from the Siths point of view. The fight scene in Episode 5 was epic and savage! Also...Sol knew from the get go that it was May. When he first saw her he said "where is your sister?" Sure he could sense he as well. Cheers

[@Maphisto86]

@@user-jt3vq5or6gr/expectedAckbar

[@BillROOKLYN]

Talk about “being seduced” by the dark side. SIGN ME UP! Where do I get my red saber?

[@Lr.Laecro.Lirus3445]

Vernestra is the hottest character.

[@txdrummerboy98]

I don’t believe Vernestra is Sith. Instead, I believe she was Qimir’s former (Jedi) master and something happened between the two of them where they fought and she left him for dead. The scars on his back look like they could have been caused by a whip or, in this case, Vernestra’s weapon. She may be starting to suspect he is still alive hence, her apparent uneasiness throughout the series.

[@gentlemanlygeeky4088]

Great minds think alike.

[@FilonisHat]

“Are you going to kill me?” “I would certainly LIKE to” “I know you do. I can feel your anger. It gives you focus. Makes you stronger” Sheev to Anakin in Ep. III “You WANT this don’t you? The hate is swelling in you now. Take your Jedi weapon. I am unarmed. Strike me down with it. Give in to your anger…” Sheev to Luke in Ep. VI Desire has always been part of the Star Wars lexicon, it’s just hasn’t been done as sexy or as physically seductive as it has on the Acolyte. This is some great stuff from the folks at Lucas. Also, regarding Ach-To. What if we have another Korriban/Moraband situation with the Sith? Its name in antiquity is Ach-To, but its “modern” name is Bal’demnic.

[@CodySisco24]

This is such a good take! I really love the idea that Osha has been putting off her desires for a lot of things, power, romance, truth, revenge, justice and Qimir is corrupting the rationalizations Osha made regarding leaving the order, her job and her past and is such a seemingly better option for her. It really is showing the Sith in a similar but new take. The idea that Bal'demnic and Ach-To are one is also a really great idea!!!!

[@tw19771]

I'm pretty sure it's Bal'demnic, it just superficially looks like Ach-To in live action. And I'm pretty sure Qimir is Plagueis, and I've been convinced of that since Epi. 5. Plagueis or not, I'm really not into the idea of him being former Jedi. He has more of an edge and a mystery if he was Sith from the beginning, so I'm hoping that little bit of info, are lies. Other than that, really good episode.

[@CalebThomasMedia]

Osha definitely has sleep apnea. She gasps awake far too often. 😬

[@Kiwi42andEverything]

You made me laugh 😆

[@fofonablus7104]

Man, I loved this episode, perhaps a bit more than Episode 5, which says A LOT. "The pool was a set up, he wanted her there...." damn straight he did 😉

[@Persephone_Personified]

It’s not Ahch-To ... if that’s what you’re thinking. . . ?

[@fofonablus7104]

​@Persephone_Personified who knows...?

[@carsonr3909]

Episode 5 was definitely better, I found this episode to be extremely boring because nothing happened

[@MysticTroll]

​@@carsonr3909My favourite part of this episode was the things and the stuff

[@carsonr3909]

@MysticTroll what things and stuff? Sol continues to just dance around the truth, then just plays into Mae then finally stunning her while Qimir just manipulates Osha while Osha denies until the end I hardly remember what happened because it was such a blur

[@dominicbroome9381]

I love that they mention desire as one of the dark side emotions.

[@Crocthunder]

Anakin did desire to save padme at all costs too

[@christopherklein4203]

Ditto. I love how he looks at her when he says “desire”. He’s literally seducing her to the dark side. Which is extremely cool. We’ve heard “seduced” to the Dark side which I’ve always loved that line.

[@brianbarrett6316]

"What is the dark side in the real world sense? It's letting your fear, anger, and aggression control your actions. We all feel those emotions, probably on a daily basis. If you're watching KZbin, I can pretty much guarantee that's true." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Crocthunder]

It is funny, these people hold George as a jesus figure but never follow his messages about hate

[@dereknight861]

In just this episode Qimir has risen to be one of my top favorite dark side users HE TOOK ON ALL THE JEDI IN THAT SENSE DEPRIVED HELMET and that chilling quote “I lost everything. When you’re left with nothing..only then are you truly free.” *Looks to Vader* damn…

[@gentlemanlygeeky4088]

Ever heard of Darth Momin?

[@darthjesus7079]

@@gentlemanlygeeky4088 I hear his mask is pretty tight xD

[@gentlemanlygeeky4088]

@@darthjesus7079 true that.

[@dark_chris_nomad896]

That scar on Qimir's back looks like it can be from a whip....his former master's whip perhaps 👀

[@heeee2005]

rarely we see connection episodes this great, thought they were gonna drop the worst thing possible after that banger of an episode from last week but I was very surprised it was amazing. Loved Osha putting the mask

[@ChristopherAndertonSWE]

And the breathing (not Darth Vader breathing, but i thought about him for a second).

[@Maphisto86]

I interpreted Qimir’s scar as being a consequence of being rejected by a Sith master. Qimir could very well be someone rejected by both the Jedi and the Sith. He could end up being killed by the end of the series and then Vernestra covers up the whole situation. Meanwhile Qimir’s former Sith master and their new apprentice remain at large. I really don’t like the idea of Vernestra being a Sith. I would rather her suspicious behaviour be an example of the Jedi becoming more interested in political intrigue than in serving the greater good. Something we see crippling the Jedi in the prequels.

[@boyzing]

They did say that they were heavily influenced by Kreia in KOTOR 2

[@Biomacabre]

5:55 My guess is that Bazil and Pip cut the power so that one person would be sent to check, and they can either A. confirm Mae's identity/ scent or B. warn Sol, depending on who had come

[@jacobtrumbull6808]

I believe it will end up being Ach-To but I really want it to be Baldemnic given what looked to be a vein of cortosis on the wall of the cave. That would further the link to Tenebrous and Plagueis that I hope they are going for.

[@gendissaray]

Vernestra's emoting is so wooden it's unsettling.

[@gentlemanlygeeky4088]

Liam Neeson’s performance of Qui-Gon Jinn is worse IMHO.

[@someblooshampoo7957]

it's almost as if she's .......hiding something ?🤔

[@Warriorten10]

"Emoting" bruh, they're Jedi. If they're emoting, they're doing it wrong

[@Crocthunder]

Prequel did inspire the show

[@Crocthunder]

@@Warriorten10 I think its ironic the show is basically following how the prequels acting was and people hate it lol

[@issitalopez]

I'm not a book reader, forgive me, but Vernestra in this show has been my VERY least favorite since the beginning. I really don't like her and didn't even get excited for the whip saber bc it was her. I want to learn more to be swayed otherwise.

[@ballroomscott]

I agree, something about her has been incredibly off putting to me from the first moment she was on screen. She doesn't seem very "Jedi" to me.

[@dowardselevator]

Right? In the books she's so uplifting and positive, sure of who she is. I guess it's a chacter devloptment what they're doing in the show. Like, she has seen and faced too much. But even though this being a plausible answer, I simply don't feel anything for her character in the show.

[@xxlonesomewolf8284]

Her using the lightwhip in general makes me feel like something is off with her, she never used to brandish it that way in front of other Jedi in fear it would remind them of Evil doings

[@Lr.Laecro.Lirus3445]

I have read some books with her and she's one of my favourite characters. Such a likeable character.

[@Doletrain]

Is there any chance that she is not really Vernestra? Like someone impersonating her? She is so different from the books and didn’t she branch out on her own, leaving the Jedi Order for a time?

[@jn4126]

This show is paying homage to the EU in a way live action Star Wars never has. That alone is thrilling for me. Im really hoping its revealed the true sith lord is Tenebrous and maybe even a line from him about finding a more promising apprentice in Plagueis

[@Jedi_Spartan]

1:31 And it wouldn't be the first time that the Sith twisted an origin point of the Jedi into something for their own use (the Bane Trilogy establishes that one of the New Sith Wars Sith used Tython as their base of operations).

[@kylekatarn8588]

With multiple Jedi temples in the High Republic era, Qimir could have been found, trained, and discarded at some little temple on a more obscure planet instead of Coruscant.

[@hawkeyespurpleninja]

Should also note that Quimir put some emphasis on saying he'd been a jedi "A *long* time ago." I wonder if it'll be some ancient sith awoken from stasis or something.

[@RedSonya4]

I haven't had a boring moment in any episode. The mystery has kept me throughly engaged. Really looking forward to the next episode.

[@MaterialEqualMe]

Same.

[@VAANO-ow9vz]

Solid episode and even better breakdown. You really make me think about what I have just watched. Really appreciate the time and effort put I to these breakdowns

[@rhaenatargaryen8061]

So interesting that osha genuinely wants to kill qimir, so he exposes himself to her, turns his back to her, makes killing him a dishonorable and dark act. Its all part of his corruption and manipulation and its brilliant. especially given that osha will have to kill qimir one day to become the sith master. its ironic...

[@jacobjackson2787]

So she could kill the most dangerous person in the universe that she knows of but doesn't cause The position would make it dishonorable? U hear how stupid that sounds? Nothing dishonorable about killing the person that jus killed ur friends in front of u.. obi wan tried killing maul and he's a very by the books Jedi. Need I say more? This is just stupid. Btw I'm not trying to insult u just the show if u can look past all the bad stuff and enjoy good for u but don't try to act like this makes sense

[@Crocthunder]

@@jacobjackson2787 Do you realize she has no idea what a sith even is??? lol . She only knows him as the guy who trained Mae and nothing more

[@jacobjackson2787]

@@Crocthunder I didn't say she did.. and that doesn't have any effect on wat I was talking about. Why do people keep responding to me as if I said something I didn't? Is it cause u can't refute what I actually said?

[@enbentz]

@@jacobjackson2787 It's the Jedi ideals that she was taught by Master Sol and tries to believe in and hold true. It's literally what Qimir teased Sol about in the previous episode and he's doing it to Osha here. You're so blinded by your hatred that you can't even see the logic, ironic.

[@jacobjackson2787]

@@enbentz sol should've killed him also, the Jedi code says u can't kill an unarmed man but hes literally always armed with the force which is a much more powerful weapon than a lightsaber. R we saying that if he jus uses the force to kill Jedi but never picks up a physical weapon the Jedi can never kill him? If so that's absolutely stupid.

[@elliottwatt5297]

I think Qimir is older than he looks, based on what he said about it being a “really long time ago”. That could be decades older or he could be 100 years older idk.

[@reeceemms1643]

well to be fair. Immortality is one of the things that all Sith want to get.

[@WhiteWolf496]

@@elliottwatt5297 I'm thinking he's using the dark side to appear younger than he is

[@benschultz1784]

Could be he's using a Force Mask to hide his true age/ Dark Side corruption like Palpatine and Darth Zash

[@StuartLugsden]

Maybe he’s not human.

[@MysticTroll]

​@@benschultz1784I was thinking the same thing

[@joselozanojr.8233]

Throughout the High Republic books, we see the Jedi confronted with external threats that questioned their beliefs, the Path and the Nihil, which set them up on this path of dogmaticism, and control. One that the Sith will exploit. This show is planting the seeds of the old High Republic Jedi that we know they're SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE, to the Clone Wars Jedi who abandon their principles. I see it. The Beginning of the End of the Jedi. Long Live the Empire.

[@mcnultyssobercompanion6372]

I loved this episode. It's unfortunate how certain corners of the web are reacting to "The Acolyte". At a certain point it's not proper criticism, it's just a glib dog-pile.

[@TheVeryLastHippy]

6:55 Great words bud. As someone who works with kids excluded from school, the light and the dark is not easy to learn. As people sharing this space and time we must patiently train each other in the ways of the light by acknowledging the dark. This is why Star Wars hits home with me. It gives me hope.

[@notobi-wan8344]

I have feeling Qimir was on Brendok as jedi all those years ago and he tried to stop what ever really happened there. Sol stopped him causing that scar and thats why he lost faith to Jedi and turned to dark side and tries to kill them for it usin Mae

[@AndorRobotnik]

I like that Qimir' said he wants "The Power of Two" I hope it is a reference to the Rule of Two

[@RogueDakotan]

i got the impression Qimir had artificially extended his lifespan.

[@nikkia5399]

Wow- that is so interesting about the creatures on the unknown island! Very cool! Btw- not saying I was umm looking when he was in the pool but I was looking lol 😂😂

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

The biggest selling-point to the "Unknown Planet" being Ahch-To is that Qimir was set up in the cave...like the cave where Rey heard whispers from the Dark Side.

[@aokennison]

I definitely thought it was Ahch-To at first. I laughed when it did say UNKNOWN PLANET because I thought it might as well say NOT AHCH-TO.

[@michelleb5753]

May the force be with you, Alex, and Molly !! ❤your video breakdowns.

[@darthbr3nnan]

I really love that we slowed down this episode and got an interesting look into Qimir's mindset and how corrupt the Jedi are appearing.

[@bigshaq6634]

Great episode a solid 9/10

[@WetWattz]

Actually delusional

[@Symmz]

Only wish it were longer

[@jacos133]

9/10? On what grounds? Almost nothing happens in this episode.

[@WetWattz]

@@jacos133 because they’re delusional

[@Karolpa1138]

@@jacos133 I found it very suspenseful.

[@LawTzuTao]

Last week I said that too many people were ignoring Vernestra. I'm glad to see you're picking up on it. I don't want her to be a Sith either, but that's what it's starting to look like.

[@Fork1]

Maybe Venestra saw darkness in Qimir and then decided to end up trying to kill him like Luke did in ep. 8 before it was too late, unethically unlike the Jedi code, hence why he is insisting on the "no weapon"-rule.

[@alexanderparra9240]

Still sad about Kelnacca... But I love that they are exploring the nature of the dark and light side! I never felt that the explanation that the light side is the proper force was true as it didn't make sense.

[@t-r-e-x452]

Ok the way you explain the two sides of the Force and how you use it are words to live by.

[@andrewgavrilov7273]

What if Vernestra is already dead and is replaced by some impostor? I.e. it could be former witch... That would explain the sith infiltration and change of character.

[@jordanwhite352]

So the view on the force that I've always seen is that I think it is true that we apply morality both Jedi and stiff to the light side in the dark side. Is why I think they have very different names in other languages and other belief systems and taken. Also what Marin from Star Wars Jedi has said about the dark side here's always been my take: The force is a mirror which makes sense because Ray kind of in my mind sees the purest version of the force which is literally a mirror. The Dark Side of the force is you in the mirror. It's a direct reflection of yourself the way you are now. Also interesting to note that technically by definition while the mirror shows you truth, it's also technically an illusion. This is the thing most people when they look in the mirror they see their imperfections they see their hair. They see their scars and blemishes and if you stare long enough at those things, you become obsessed by them and corrupted by them. This is why the dark side is a natural part of the world. It's simply just showing you who you are, but due to people's nature of obsessing over wrongness of themselves, they end up falling into terrible traps and thus becoming morally bad. The light side of the force is the actual light reflected back at you. It's purity it's to show you what you could become if you did things well. To me, this explains a lot about Force visions. For example, how when Darth Vader enters his dark side vision, all he sees is every single thing he did wrong. But when he sees the glimpse of the light side, he sees Luke in a redeeming form. There's been other examples like this throughout Star Wars, but this is how I always broke down the force. The real two sides of the force is the living force and the cosmic Force possibly chaos in order. The Light Side and dark side is stuff that we've attributed human language to because of the consequences of our own actions. People dwell on the dark side. They fall into a giant pit of despair with exceptions and people get so blinded by the light. They're unable to see the beautiful future that they could have. Balance part as you said in your video is seeing yourself for who you are acknowledging your imperfections and then combining that with okay. Here's where we are now. Here's where we could be and then working towards that thus building a better future for yourself. This to me has always been the actual balance in the force.

[@alexlandskroner9353]

I really hope Qimir isn't filling the role of Darth Tenebrous as Plagueis' master. I like non-human sith, especially when it's an uncommon species when it comes to importance within star wars. Bith and mostly just a joke or as background aliens. Having a Bith as a sith makes the universe feel less centralized on humans when basically every main character is human

[@fraliexb]

5:00 with Qimir having those "whip slash marks" across his back, could they have been put there by the only Jedi who has a lightsaber whip????

[@moviemaniacdjp]

"...bummed about the last High Republic books having a storm cloud over them." I see what you did there.

[@benjaminkoenig568]

I wonder if the reference to being a Jedi "a long time ago" could be a hint that this Sith is perhaps much older than we thought? Possibly surviving through essence transfer? He gave me a slight amount of Set Harth vibes, but then again, Set was all about living forever and fulfilling his selfish cravings, and not on the Sith Grand Plan.

[@legendsswsm]

Qimir is clearly a different kind of Sith. The man has safety ropes on his stairs!

[@asianjared]

Qimir, where do I sign up to join the dark side?

[@RICOFRITO]

Has anyone mentioned that Qimir might be a follower of Abeloth? His helmet design has huge smiling teeth, and Abeloth has been depicted as such. Also, I'm glad that this channel is not crapping on the show, it has its faults but it's a pretty good show.

[@FourFour2theFloor]

Amazing episode, there hasn't been such a deep dive into a bad guy on screen than this and it's been awesome

[@OrionInSpace]

The idea of what they presented about Sol in this episode through the idea of blaming him for all of this through a political cover up is the most Star Wars thing about the Jedi you can think of. Especially when you factor in how Clone Wars did that many times. How I never thought about it that way is crazy lol.

[@Ultimabendessen]

I really liked the episode. Reminded me of Luke's introduction to Yoda on Dagobah, but with everything flipped to the Darkside. Vernestra is a good callback to the peak of the High Republic, when Jedi temple outposts were at the frontier of the Republic's expansion. Qimir could be either Revan or Plagueis (remember he said something about being really old).

[@derekmak1781]

If Vernestra turns out to be a secret Sith or something, that just wastes her role in the High Republic books and they should just keep her as a Jedi.

[@thetubeeyes]

Man! your narrative skills are great. Salute your knowledge and passion; you communicate them well.

[@Vulcanerd]

The uneven scars on his back look like marks that could be made from a lightwhip so I'm guessing Vernestra was his teacher. A question I have is if she is, is she a master that had a student go bad (not common, but we've seen it often enough on the screen) or could she be Qimir's Sith master who is working from the inside and is irritated that Qimir has made a mess of things? I'm sure the High Republic fans will lose their minds if she is, though. edit: heh, I got to the part where Alex makes mention of this

[@kevinboggan]

I think the two planets might just look similar because... Ireland. Based on all the British actors in small roles, it's clear that the show was filmed in/around Britain and Ireland

[@kds5065]

One thing that I'm seeing often online regarding speculation (and don't like) is that people keep taking the Legends Sith Masters timeline as canon. At this point, shouldn't everyone be assuming that Disney will be changing things?

[@treywright1238]

Tenebrous and Plaguies just over here like:...you know we exist,right?

[@kurtw778]

They may not exist yet. It's still early.

[@Lr.Laecro.Lirus3445]

Who knows, Qimir could very well be Tenebrous master. We still don't know who that is right now.

[@kurtw778]

@@Lr.Laecro.Lirus3445Exactly. Or he could be the first apprentice of Tenebrous's Master.

[@MatthewPalanca]

So Qimir is a former Jedi, but none of the Jedi recognized him. He says it “was a long time ago.” Could he be like really old? Like as old or older than Vern?

[@Jayghopkins]

The breathing of Osha wearing the mask sounded exactly like when Anakin put the Vader helmet on for the first time.

[@spartanisland9977]

I find it interesting both Qimir and Sol repeatedly use the word pupil instead of apprentice or anything of the sort, Idk if it’s really anything but it’s interesting that it feels like deliberate word choice. Qimir especially has said pupil numerous times and I find it interesting.

[@herodaresfire4512]

She got tired of everyone calling her Vern, and turned to the dark side.

[@Kiwi42andEverything]

😆hear hear

[@shawnmhavey]

A few of the thoughts/ideas/theories I have coming out of this episode: 1. Qimir is older than he looks and I'm thinking maybe he and Sol came into the order at the same time, were Younglings together. 2. Qimir WAS the Sith apprentice but isn't any more and it was his Sith master that discarded him, not the Jedi. That's why he wants the 'power of two', to have an acolyte to teach and train to rival and eventually take down his former master and the apprentice that replaced him. 3. Qimir is going to be killed by the new Sith apprentice and they will take Osha as their acolyte.

[@ggriffaw]

I thought the tip the scale line might be referring the need to bring balance back to the force. If it needs to be brought back into balance, it had to be out of balance.

[@ultratankie]

"I don't want to see a young, talented Jedi Knight become a Sith!" - literally hundreds of Jedi Masters over the ages as they watched that exact thing happen

[@lysabelle3990]

Thank you for making an analysis video i had to scroll past nothing but hate videos to get to yours.

[@nathanmcconnell4536]

My big question of this show is where is the Jedi council, how does the council not get involved when a sith that isn’t supposed to exist show up and multiple Jedi die beyond stupid

[@redsv1000]

I feel this was the best episode of the series so far. Sol is heading to the dark side I think. Vernestra sure has a lot of secrets and I think she was Qimir’s master and turned on him

[@Tussin59]

I like the dual meanings and our interpenetration of them , from our perspective of Jedi they are the teachers kind patient and understanding . All the traits Qimir is showing to osha during his manipulation tatics, while on the other hand we see the anger and grief may have affected Sol more than he lets on. As an audience we see his lack of composure and doing things unbecoming of a Jedi leaving without explaining himself to Vernestra. In my head cannon the dual title could mean the Teaching of Osha from Qimir to the Sol becoming corrupt . Which could be a stretch but good media does tend to make you question things.

[@Akulion1]

Female Drax aka green lady had a cool moment when she kills that bug. RIP bug ❤

[@ZachBobBob]

All the Bazil stuff was deeply, deeply annoying to me; the music has been brilliant this series but in those scenes it was super aggravating.

[@SeriouslyStarWars]

I loved this episode! Loving the music too! Especially these last 2 episodes where Kylo Rens theme has played a few times overall in both episodes. I’m thinking Qimir could be trying to break free of his Sith master and he could become the first knight if ren

[@themaxreboexperience5221]

Like Vern’s other stories. This is Young Adult High Republic.

[@gentlemanlygeeky4088]

Is that bad?

[@ecobasetech4558]

Finally someone besides me that gets the hint that those scars might be from a (light saber) whip.

[@officermurdoch4120]

A Guy Who Loves Star Wars recognized this, too.

[@MattyMourner]

Gotta think that planet is called Ahch-Two at this point

[@mattc3929]

I've been thinking Vernestra is the big bad as well.

[@rafaumtgavioli]

Ahch-to was shot in ireland, this unknown planet, was shot in Portugal. That doesnt mean anything, it could be ahch-to. It is a very similar landscape. It could be that filming in the Madeira Island is cheaper then filming in ireland? Or indeed it is another planet?

[@CarterElkins]

I’m so surprised by this show. The marketing failed to interest me one bit, but I gave it a chance and I’m glad I did, because the more I watch the more interested I get. I’ve been sold since “Day.” I’d love to know who the fight coordinator is, and where they’ve been the last 10 years lol.

[@lukestarkiller1470]

I loved how that last scene of Osha putting on the helmet sounded similar to Darth Vader’s breathing. Not so much in the sound itself but the length and spacing of the breathing. It reminded me of the original planned ending of Return of the Jedi where Luke would have put on Vader’s Helmet and turned to the dark side.

[@stab329]

Love your insights! Thank you!

[@simonwookey7598]

Since the first two episodes I've wondered if the witches created a plan to destroy the Jedi and Sith The Sith are a Jedi faction after all For them it isn't a fight between the light or dark but rather they see the Jedi and Sith as heretical to the use of the force... indeed the witches chafe at the idea that it is called a "force" let alone a force than can be separated into light and dark - good and evil When Qimir calls light and dark semantics - that makes me think he had more to do with the witches than we realize Maybe he and the witches hatched this plan...

[@shahzebhasan9995]

If there is going to be a last second "the sith master was among us all along!" reveal, the only two plausible suspects are Vernestra or Sol himself (I was almost certain it was Sol, his actions are way too suspicious and Qimir insisting they had met were massive red flags until the episode itself brought up the possibility, classic red herring).

[@flclhack]

i would love it to be vernestra just because of how devastating it would make rereading her high republic stories.

[@ironfist7789]

Council members find out (yoda) but keep it secret but mundi is ignorant to the whole story. That's why Yoda and mace talk about the 2 Sith rule. Palps knows this later on and uses it to help keep the secret, because jedi don't want senate intervention

[@JohanMsWorld]

It would be so powerfull and explain a lot if its Vanestra who is the Sith and working from within the order like Palpatine working from within the Senate. It would also make for a wonderfull last fight with her killing Qamir and revealing her thrue identity in the last moment. It gives me chills thinking of it. But are they that bold?

[@brenthobart5096]

I’m hoping we get Tenebrous, and he takes out Qimir for exposing himself to the Jedi, etc. Season 2 deals with Tenebrous looking for another Apprentice and the Jedi covering up events of season one.

[@antonmorozenko6348]

Luke finds Ach-To by following compass, found in Emperors storage in Battlefront 2 campaign. So… sith know about that planet

[@nathandts3401]

I'm guessing Sol read Mae's mind. Mind reading has been mentioned by Qimir twice and shown in the first episode. I still don't think Qimir is a Sith. They've been adding alternate groups of force users for years. Going back to Jedi good, Sith bad would feel cheap when we've got Bendu, the Knights, three or four ancient civilisations from Cal games and Aphra comics.

[@zainarehan7162]

Venestra and Sol seems similar to me in that they’re both on the precipice of breaking down due to secrets from the past. I don’t think she’s the Sith master but someone who turned a blind eye to what happened on Brendok. Now with the murders and Sol MIA she’s afraid of what this could do to gut the Jedi and their autonomy