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Following the dramatic revelations of episode 3, Leslye Headland, The Acolyte showrunner, has teased more turns in the origin tales of Osha and Mae. The third Acolyte episode is a protracted flashback exposing events on the planet Brendok some sixteen years ago. Though with a twist, it's the genesis tale of Osha and Mae; it's obviously told from Osha's point of view, so it's probably false. It revealed one startling fact: Mother Aniseya claimed to have produced the twins, therefore implying they were Force born.
According to The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland, speaking with Entertainment Weekly, more will be unveiled. "We do discuss it and explore that if you stay watching the show. I would say there is no one correct response to it. Regarding what she means by saying, certain characters believe particular things while others think different things. You will so have to observe and choose whose side of that debate you support.
The comment made by Leslye Headland has great ramifications for The Acolyte going forward. It seems this is the first of two flashback episodes; the second one most likely told from Mae's point of view. If such is the case, it will expose the truth about what actually happened as well as if Mae actually caused the Coven killings. It's entirely plausible the Jedi reacted in horror after learning of the prohibited Force powers supposedly generated Osha and Mae.
The really fascinating question, though, is if Darth Plagueis is connected to the supposedly miraculous conception of Osha and Mae. Palpatine claims his Sith tutor learnt how to control the Midi-chlorians into producing life; it sounds oddly like Mother Aniseya's assertions in The Acolyte Episode 3. The Sith most certainly picked up this technique by studying Osha and Mae, assimilating the "unnatural" Coven powers into their own religion.
Set in the Star Wars world toward the conclusion of the High Republic Era, the television series The Acolyte features both the Galactic Empire and the Jedi at their most influential point. 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 reconcile with her former Jedi Master.
The showrunner for The Acolyte comments on how one should see the show. Given how they expose how to see the show and the future surprises, it is rather clear the showrunner has interesting ideas for the project.
From references and trivia to major takeaways from every new episode, this is all you need to follow along with Star Wars: The Acolyte.
In the Star Wars universe, the Acolyte falls at a period of significant transition. Though the Jedi Order is at its height, darkness is already having seeds sowed. The Acolyte chronicles the demise of the High Republic and the advent of the Sith. The show probably will look at ideas of authority, corruption, and the nature of the Force. This show aims to bring to life a fresh era of Star Wars and its stories, hence fans of the franchise should definitely like it.
Headland is well-known for her "onions" style of narrative, gently removing the layers of her story back a bit at a time. Clearly adopting that strategy, the Acolyte is laying some significant future twists. The way this narrative turns out will be fascinating.
The complex Acolyte project offers something to its viewers. The creators have The producers exhibit their commitment to produce the presentation among the most fascinating ones in Star Wars. The first Acolyte has been much awaited. Fans of Star Wars and viewers who enjoy fresh fantasy-based drama are probably going to find great appeal in the show.