The seventh episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte, titled “Choice,” recently premiered on Disney+, delivering some jaw-dropping revelations. Fans were finally given insight into the events that transpired on Brendok 16 years ago, and more details about Mae and Osha’s (Amandla Stenberg) origins were unveiled. In the third episode, “Destiny,” it was revealed that Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith) created the twins using the Force. However, the latest episode disclosed that their creation involved a vergence, a unique concentration of Force energy, which split one consciousness into two. This means Mae and Osha are more than just twins; they are two halves of a single entity.
During a press roundtable, The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland discussed Mae and Osha’s connection and hinted at a potential link to Darth Plagueis. When asked if Osha and Mae could survive without each other, Headland responded, “I would leave that up to future chapters of the story. But what I can say is that because Aniseya utilized this potent and somewhat unknowable power, she created two lives instead of one. The Coven is obsessed with keeping the twins together, believing that their miraculous creation could be undone if they are separated.”
Headland elaborated, “It seems unlikely that if one of them came to harm, the other would drop dead. However, their power and essence have been split, making them feel incomplete without each other. They are not solely dependent on each other as one half and one half, even though their family of origin might believe so. The Jedi’s understanding of their creation also plays a role in this.”
The conversation then shifted to the potential connection between Mae and Osha’s powers and those of Darth Plagueis. Known for his ability to create life using midi-chlorians and defeat death, Plagueis’ quest for life-giving power is a significant part of Star Wars lore. Headland compared the situation to the real-life events depicted in Oppenheimer, saying, “The Sith are looking for the atomic bomb, the card they can have over the Jedi. They are in an arms race, and the Jedi don’t even know it. The being that can harness the power Aniseya has started playing with will initiate the Manhattan Project.”
The season finale of Star Wars: The Acolyte is set to drop on Disney+ on July 16th, and fans are eagerly awaiting more answers and connections to the broader Star Wars universe.
In another part of the roundtable, Headland discussed how the show mapped out its mysteries. “We settled on the genre of a mystery thriller early on for the season,” she explained. “We wanted to have three major mysteries: ‘Why was Mae killing the Jedi she’s killing?’ ‘Who is Mae’s Master and how does he fit into all of this?’ and ‘What actually happened on Brendok between the Jedi and the witches?’ We mapped out the story to tease these questions and provide answers gradually.”
Headland also touched on the character of Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and his potential for redemption. “I think it’s really up to interpretation,” she said. “Each of the Jedi has their own blind spot, and Sol’s is an emotional, spiritual one. He feels a paternal protectiveness towards his padawan, which can be both good and dangerous. It’s not always about what’s best for the child but can come from his own preconceived notions or inflated sense of self.”
When asked if Sol can be redeemed, Headland added, “It’s in the hands of the person harmed. Does Vader deserve redemption? Luke thinks so, and we saw what Anakin did, but Luke believes that. So I think it’s in Osha’s hands. It’s not an easy moral question for the audience to answer.”
As the season finale approaches, fans are left to ponder the intricate connections and moral dilemmas presented in Star Wars: The Acolyte. The show has successfully woven a complex narrative that ties into the broader Star Wars mythology, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the final episode.
Source: ComicBook, Screen Rant, Jedi News
