Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 5.
Summary
The Acolyteepisode 5 finally revealed the identity of the mysterious Sith Lord, but there was also a subtle hint that connects toStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.The Acolyteepisode 5revealed that Qimir was the mysterious Sith Lord all along, but once he was unmasked, he continued to show his immense strength. Despite calling himself a Sith, there’s not much more known about his origins, and even his name remains a mystery.
DespiteThe AcolyteandThe Rise of Skywalkertaking place more than 150 years apart from one another,Star Warshas connected the two stories in the most subtle of ways. While it’s seemingly impossible for any of the characters inThe Acolyteto meet anyone fromThe Rise of Skywalker, it does pose the question of why this connection was made in the first place. More interestingly,what might this connection mean for Osha, Mae, and Qimir’s future?
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The Acolyte Episode 5 Features A Musical Nod To Kylo Ren
The Kylo Ren Theme Can Be Heard At the End of the Episode
The end ofThe Acolyteepisode 5 sees Qimir come across Osha, who was still passed out after Mae had Force pushed her and taken on her identity. As he bends down towards her, he says,“What extraordinary beings we are. Even in the revelation of our triumph, you see the depth of our despair.”From there, Qimir covers Osha’s body with his cloak. However, what’s most significant about this moment is that John Williams’ Kylo Ren motif is playing in the background.
The music forThe Acolyteis handled byMichael Abels, but it’s unclear if the choice to include Kylo Ren’s motif from theStar Warssequel trilogy was his choice, or was included at the behest of the episode’s director - or even showrunner Leslye Headland. The moment where this plays is subtle, andunless a viewer is well versed in the music ofStar Wars, they may not have caught the nod.It’s an interesting moment to have this music play, which poses the questions of why this moment and why the characters of Qimir and Osha.
It’s unclear why Qimir did not kill Osha when he had promised to kill everyone who had seen his face earlier in the episode.
Is The Acolyte Episode 5 Hinting At A Force Dyad?
This Theory Has Been Floating Around Since the Premiere
Having Kylo Ren’s theme play during the moment with Qimir and Osha could indicate that Qimir is aware the twins are part of a Force Dyad.
Ever since it was revealed that Amandla Stenberg was playing two characters, twins Osha and Mae, it has been theorized that they are part of aForce Dyad.The phenomenon was seen between Kylo Ren and Rey in the sequel trilogy, though it’s been absent since.Having Kylo Ren’s motif play during the moment with Qimir and Osha could indicate that Qimir is aware the twins are part of a Force Dyad and that he may use that connection to get what he wants. Either way, audiences will have to wait until the next episode ofThe Acolytefor answers.
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.
