The release date of The Acolyte episode 7 on Disney+ is highly anticipated because it will hopefully answer many of the show’s questions. The conclusion of The Acolyte episode 6 continued to dangle reveals and answers in front of viewers, heightening anticipation for the next two episodes. Even before that, in The Acolyte episode 5, the show teased what Sith vs. Jedi lightsaber battles could look like, making the potential action sequences in the final two episodes of season 1 even more exciting.
While the frustrating pacing of episode 6 exposed some of The Acolyte’s narrative flaws, the tension in the final two episodes is palpable. From the promise of flashbacks that reveal the biggest unanswered questions in The Acolyte episode 3 to the development of the mysterious Qimir, the final episodes of The Acolyte season 1 are poised to make or break the show as a whole.
What time will The Acolyte Episode 7 be released?
The Acolyte episode 7 will premiere on Disney+ at 6:00 p.m. PT, 9:00 p.m. ET, and 2:00 a.m. BST, as previously scheduled. This release time is consistent with the previous six episodes of The Acolyte. The Acolyte’s two-episode premiere aired on June 4 at the times listed above. Since then, each subsequent episode has followed the same release schedule, with The Acolyte episode 7 continuing the pattern on July 9.
What happened in The Acolyte episode 6?
Before delving into The Acolyte episode 7, it’s worth reviewing what happened in The Acolyte episode 6. The Jedi massacre in The Acolyte episode 5 was a watershed moment in the series; Yord and Jecki were brutally murdered, and Qimir was revealed as the mysterious Stranger practicing Sith techniques. After the many lightsaber duels and Jedi deaths in The Acolyte episode 5, Mae and Osha switched places as Master Sol reflected on events, resulting in an interesting if frustrating story in The Acolyte episode 6.
The story of Qimir and Osha was without a doubt the most compelling aspect of The Acolyte Episode 6. After the latter switched places with Mae, she was forced to spend time with Qimir on a distant planet. Qimir began sowing seeds of doubt in Osha’s mind about the Jedi Order via a flirtatiously antagonistic relationship. Qimir revealed in The Acolyte episode 6 that he was once a Jedi, and he began to question Osha about why she left the Order.
Qimir fueled Osha’s rage and resentment by relentlessly questioning her about why she failed the Jedi, utilizing notable Sith manipulation. While asking Osha why she left the Jedi, he reminded her of the Jedi’s inability to form attachments and the one-sided relationships she had with Order members. This eventually led to Osha’s outburst, in which she stated that she had failed. Qimir’s corruption deepens, with the Stranger telling Osha that they will only be free once they have lost everything.
Mae and Sol were on the other side of The Acolyte’s story in episode 6. This storyline was admittedly more frustrating than Osha and Qimir’s, owing to Mae’s ambiguous motivations since The Acolyte episode 4. Despite attempting to kill Sol in The Acolyte episode 6, Mae was constantly interrupted by power outages, ship issues, the ever-vigilant Basil, and Sol himself. Throughout the episode, Mae confronted Sol about the events on Brendok, questioning why the Jedi had not yet told her or Osha what had happened that night.
Mae and Sol were on the other side of The Acolyte’s story in episode 6. This storyline was admittedly more frustrating than Osha and Qimir’s, owing to Mae’s ambiguous motivations since The Acolyte episode 4. Despite attempting to kill Sol in The Acolyte episode 6, Mae was constantly interrupted by power outages, ship issues, the ever-vigilant Basil, and Sol himself. Throughout the episode, Mae confronted Sol about the events on Brendok, questioning why the Jedi had not yet told her or Osha what had happened that night.
The Acolyte Episode 7 is expected to be another flashback
The ending of The Acolyte episode 6 suggests that The Acolyte episode 7 will reveal what happened to Osha and Mae when they were children. The conversation between Sol and Mae, as well as Osha’s communication with the Force while wearing The Acolyte’s Sith helmet, establish The Acolyte episode 7 as a flashback episode. For the first time since The Acolyte episode 3, the show will return to Brendok and explain what happened on the planet that triggered the series’ events.
Other elements from behind the scenes lend support to this. For starters, The Acolyte episode 7 is directed by Kogonada, who previously directed The Acolyte episode 3. As a result, it is likely that the director will tell audiences the missing half of his Brendok story, which details the deaths of the witch coven and how Mae’s seemingly minor fire resulted in the destruction of the entire fortress. This will undoubtedly answer several of the mysteries left unanswered in The Acolyte episode 3, adding context to the entire story before episode 8’s finale.
The Jedi’s involvement in Brendok’s tragic events has long been a source of speculation. Masters Sol, Indara, Kelnacca, and then-Padawan Torbin undoubtedly contributed to the destruction of Brendok, as The Acolyte episode 7 is expected to reveal. Similarly, it is expected that Qimir’s role will be discussed. It is entirely possible that Qimir was on Brendok all those years ago, attempting to harness the Power of Two from the witches, which was mentioned as an Easter egg in Acolyte episode 6.
Finally, The Acolyte episode 7’s flashbacks will delve deeper into the mystery of the Sith. Despite learning more about Qimir, it remains unclear whether he is a Sith Lord, apprentice, or Sith at all. With The Acolyte originally billed as an exploration of the Sith infiltration that leads to Palpatine’s plan in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, episode 7 of The Acolyte, which premieres on Disney+ on July 9 at 6:00 p.m. PT, 9:00 p.m. ET, and 2:00 a.m. BST, will most likely reveal more about the dark-siders’ larger motivations.