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Not to be missed: Spoilers for The Acolyte episode 4 abound in this page. With a significant shift in character dynamics, the Acolyte episode 4 offers a possible link to Force Dyad of Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. The Sith entrance, which saw the enigmatic, masked man unveil himself to the Jedi in an amazing cliffhanger finish, clearly was the high point of The Acolyte episode 4. That said, connected to The Acolyte's possible Force Dyad, the character arcs shown throughout the episode preceding this climax were equally intriguing.
Many have hypothesised that Mae and Osha form one of Star Wars' Force Dyads since The Acolyte's premiere. Introduced in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker via Ben Solo and Rey Skywalker, the idea of a Force Dyad—two entities existing as one inside the Force—was Star Wars aficionados have labeled Mae and Osha Force Dyad as always one, but born as two since they revealed their childhood credo. Following the fourth Acolyte episode, this idea becomes more credible and even relates to their expected heirs from The Rise of Skywalker.
First, one of the parts of a Force Dyad that seems to be canon deserves investigation. Little is known about Force Dyads given the lateness with which the idea was included into the chronological Star Wars film schedule. Still, The Rise of Skywalker - and now The Acolyte should the hypotheses be accurate show enough about the idea to suggest that it balances light and dark. The two characters united by the Force, Rey and Kylo, made clear this.
Whereas Kylo was positioned as the villain, the dark, Rey was positioned as the hero, or light, of the tale throughout the sequels. Fascinatingly, though, the Star Wars successors—particularly The Last Jedi—showcased how Rey and Kylo have both light and dark within them. Once Ben Solo, a Jedi in training, Kylo drew to the dark side energies of Ahch-To. While Kylo's repentance saw him restore himself as an agent of the light, showing the dyad to demand both sides, the revelation that Rey was a palpatine only furthered her attachment to the dark side.
About how this relates to The Acolyte, Mae and Osha have been depicted as two sides of the possible Dyad, akin to Rey and Kylo. Drawing to dark crimes as shown in The Acolyte episodes 1, 2, and 3, Mae is definitely the dark side of the Dyad. From her goals of being a Jedi to her contacts with those around her, Osha is most clearly leaning toward the light side of the Force. But for both Mae and Osha, The Acolyte episode 4 carried on the pattern of The Rise of Skywalker by blurring the boundaries between light and dark.
Mae waver in her hunt to slay Jedi in episode 4 of Acolyte. Mae starts to wonder if her allegiance still lie with the Sith or with her sister knowing Osha is now alive. Showcasing how she might be being drawn back toward the light, she meant to turn herself over to the Jedi and the Republic Osha was depicted struggling with the darkness of revenge against her sister in meantime. Osha came clean in The Acolyte episode 4 about leaving the Jedi since she couldn control her wrath at Mae or her thirst for vengeance. The potential Force Dyad of The Acolyte is displaying equal levels of both light and darkness, same as Rey and Kylo. The Sith Lord shows himself to the Jedi at the closing of The Acolyte episode 4. Fascinatingly, he walks straight towards Osha before everyone else, apparently pulled to her. Though this is intriguing yet, his relationship to Mae, her sister, most certainly explains this. After being caught up on exacting retribution on her sister, Osha closes the episode covered in darkness while Mae sees her mistakes and tries to atone. The Acolyte's prospective Force Dyad, like Rey and Kylo, is displaying equal light and dark ratio.
Regarding how The Acolyte fits into Star Wars canon, a number of the most heated discussions over the show since its debut center this point. While some of these points of view are reasonable and others are ridiculous, The Acolyte episode 4's Force Dyad is a mythology choice that quite fits the Star Wars chronology. Palpatine makes clear in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker that Force Dyads had been documented throughout the galaxy prior.
According to palpatine, others have shared the link that Rey and Kylo have established; it is not seen for decades. This dialogue, however, shows that a dyad has not been observed for generations—a fit for The Acolyte's chronography. About 160 years separate the Acolyte from The Rise of Skywalker, hence at least two generations have gone between the two works. Therefore, Mae and Osha's possible Dyad relationship in The Acolyte matches precisely with The Rise of Skywalker with the Star Wars chronology and the lore parts of the latter established.
Set in the Star Wars world during the conclusion of the High Republic Era, the television series The Acolyte follows the Jedi and the Galactic Empire as they were most powerful. Investigating many crimes—all leading to darkness bursting from under the surface and ready to bring about the death of the High Republic—this sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunited with her old Jedi Master.
Added to the always growing Star Wars universe is the Acolyte. Examining fresh individuals and narratives, it provides a window into another era on the chronology. The Acolyte seems to be a fascinating and provocative addition to the series, and it's interesting to see how the show will investigate the idea of the Force Dyad and its relationship to the events in The Rise of Skywalker. Offering a novel viewpoint on the Jedi, the Sith, and the might of the Force, the Acolyte promises to provide the Star Wars universe unique and interesting dimensions.
Within the Star Wars universe, the Force Dyad is a strong bond between two people. Through the Force, these people have a special connection that lets them feel each other's feelings, ideas, and experiences. They might also find strength in one another, therefore enhancing their capacities and strengthening their relationship to the Force. Rare and a force to be reckoned with is the force dyad.
The Force Dyad is evidence of the force's potency and capacity to produce surprising and strong ties between people. The events of The Rise of Skywalker revolved heavily on the Force Dyad link between Rey and Kylo Ren, therefore determining their destiny and guiding the galaxy's future. Seeing how The Acolyte examines the idea of the Force Dyad and its possible effects on the characters and the fate of the High Republic will be interesting as the program develops.