This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Acolyte through episode 3.
We’re heading somewhere new in the galaxy far, far away as Leslye Headland’s The Acolyte takes fans to the High Republic era. Taking place 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, this is arguably the most accessible Disney+ series for those who are new to the world of Star Wars. Still, it looks like The Acolyte could be hiding a major connection to the sequel trilogy, and in particular, Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.
The focus of The Acolyte are twins Mae and Osha Aniseya, played in a dual role by Amandla Stenberg. Lost twins are a recurring theme in Star Wars, with the original trilogy’s Luke and Leia being the most notable example. However, unlike Luke and Leia, The Acolyte suggests Mae and Osha share an even stronger bond in...
We’re heading somewhere new in the galaxy far, far away as Leslye Headland’s The Acolyte takes fans to the High Republic era. Taking place 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, this is arguably the most accessible Disney+ series for those who are new to the world of Star Wars. Still, it looks like The Acolyte could be hiding a major connection to the sequel trilogy, and in particular, Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.
The focus of The Acolyte are twins Mae and Osha Aniseya, played in a dual role by Amandla Stenberg. Lost twins are a recurring theme in Star Wars, with the original trilogy’s Luke and Leia being the most notable example. However, unlike Luke and Leia, The Acolyte suggests Mae and Osha share an even stronger bond in...
- 6/12/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
How The Acolyte Could Tie Into The Rise Of Skywalker - A Bond in the Force - Main Image
Star Wars The Acolyte unravels a compelling tale set in the High Republic era, a time of the Jedi's ascendancy. The plot centres on the enigmatic twins Osha and Mae and a series of Jedi murders shrouded in the mystery of a sinister Sith plot.
The show, despite being set earlier in the canon timeline than seen before, already references other Star Wars media, like how Jedi were different during this time and the events of the mainline movies.
One possible connection to the 2019 movie Rise Of The Skywalker emphasises how the Force works between two Force-sensitive beings.
What is a Force Dyad?
In Star Wars Episode IX, it was revealed that Kylo Ren and Rey were Force dyads - two Force-sensitive beings connected by an unbreakable bond in the Force.
Star Wars The Acolyte unravels a compelling tale set in the High Republic era, a time of the Jedi's ascendancy. The plot centres on the enigmatic twins Osha and Mae and a series of Jedi murders shrouded in the mystery of a sinister Sith plot.
The show, despite being set earlier in the canon timeline than seen before, already references other Star Wars media, like how Jedi were different during this time and the events of the mainline movies.
One possible connection to the 2019 movie Rise Of The Skywalker emphasises how the Force works between two Force-sensitive beings.
What is a Force Dyad?
In Star Wars Episode IX, it was revealed that Kylo Ren and Rey were Force dyads - two Force-sensitive beings connected by an unbreakable bond in the Force.
- 6/7/2024
- EpicStream
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