Summary
Star Wars: The Acolyteonly has a few more episodes left to unravel its mystery. As the first live-actionStar Warsshow set during theHigh Republic era– an era of theStar Warstimelinethat takes place a few centuries before theStar Warsprequel trilogy –The Acolytecould both help answer questions about the Jedi Order’s fall and create an entirely new story that wasn’t intricately linked with previously established canon. So far,The Acolytehas produced a compelling mystery, complete with an anonymous Sith lord, numerous murdered Jedi, and a possibleForce Dyad.
Unlike the Disney+ TV outings produced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which have mostly been forced to stick to six episodes per season,Star Wars’ TV showshave had a bit more freedom to play around with their episode count.Andorseason 1, for instance, contained an impressive 12 episodes (and will produce another dozen episodes for season 2),The Mandalorianhas traditionally had eight episodes,Obi-Wan Kenobihad six episodes, andThe Book of Boba Fetthad seven episodes in its single season. So, how many episodes ofThe Acolytewill there be in total?
Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode Guide - Cast Members, Biggest Takeaways & Easter Eggs
Here’s everything you need to follow along with Star Wars: The Acolyte, from references and trivia to main takeaways from each new episode.
There Are Eight Episodes Of The Acolyte
The Acolyte’s first season will include a total of eight episodes, which will, on average, be between 30–50 minutes long. Aside from the first two seasons ofThe Mandalorian,The Acolytearguably has the most episodic structure of the Disney+ live-actionStar Warsshows– so far, at least. Each episode focuses on one particular targeted Jedi or provides more backstory for the show’s primary characters,Mae and Osha (Amandla Stenberg).
When Will The Final Episode Of The Acolyte Air?
The Acolyteoriginally premiered on Tuesday, June 4 with two episodes: “Lost / Found” and “Revenge / Justice.” This was undoubtedly the right move, as these two episodes perfectly set up the larger conspiracy and gave audiences a chance to get to know both Osha and Mae in the present before diving into their tragic history. SinceThe Acolyte’s double premiere, Disney+ has released one episode a week, a trend that will continue untilthe season finale airs on Tuesday, July 16.
The Acolyteseason 1 will tell a full, well-rounded, and emotionally cathartic story, withThe Acolyteseason 2 tying up some of the first season’s additional“narrative threads.”
Though this season contains a total of eight episodes, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the story will fully end there. Creator and showrunner Leslye Headland has previously teased that there are plans forThe Acolyteseason 2, though she also reassured viewers thatThe Acolyteseason 1 will tell a full, well-rounded, and emotionally cathartic story, withThe Acolyteseason 2tying up some of the first season’s additional“narrative threads.”For now, though, audiences will have to wait a few more weeks for Osha and Mae’s true story to reveal itself onStar Wars: The Acolyte.
Episode 8
Tuesday, July 16
The Acolyteepisode 4 is now streaming. New episodes release Tuesdays on Disney+.
The Acolyte
Cast
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
