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Star Wars: The Acolyte – Season 1, Episode 8 The Acolyte

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72% Tomatometer 18 Reviews
Past tragedies are revisited in the light of new truth, and a surprise choice leads the way to an uncertain future.
Star Wars: The Acolyte — Season 1, Episode 8

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Culminating with sparks of occasional brilliance, The Acolyte doesn't hold back the action or emotion in this redeeming finale.

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Leslye Headland

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Amandla Stenberg

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Lee Jung-jae

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Manny Jacinto

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Carrie-Anne Moss

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Star Wars: The Acolyte — Season 1, Episode 8

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Noel Murray New York Magazine/Vulture 07/18/2024
3/5
I did appreciate what this series has to say about the self-justifications and self-delusions of the Jedi, and I dug the well-crafted action sequences, too. Go to Full Review Maria Lattila Film Stories 08/09/2024
That will probably be what The Acolyte will be remembered for: flirting with greatness, but never achieving it. Go to Full Review Ben Lindbergh The Ringer 07/23/2024
What excites me most about the prospect of a second season—well, aside from the chance to see what the series’ fight choreographers can do with a lightwhip—is the potential to explore Osha’s individual journey down the dark path. Go to Full Review Tom Beasley The Popcorn Muncher (Substack) 07/19/2024
A week ago, it would have been unthinkable for me to want more of The Acolyte. It seemed like a self-contained mystery story in every way. But after the finale, I found myself wishing there was more to come next week Go to Full Review Mike Redmond Pajiba 07/18/2024
Renew The Acolyte for Season 2, Disney, you cowards. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller FandomWire 07/18/2024
8/10
The season (or possibly series) finale of the Disney+ streaming series The Acolyte offers a satisfying outing full of spectacular fight sequences, shocking twists, a jaw-dropping cameo, and haunting revelations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Past tragedies are revisited in the light of new truth, and a surprise choice leads the way to an uncertain future.
Director
Hanelle M. Culpepper
Creator
Leslye Headland
Executive Producer
Leslye Headland, Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff King, Jason A. Micallef
Screenwriter
Jason A. Micallef
Network
Disney+
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 16, 2024