WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 7.
The Acolyte episode 7 was just released, and the episode ended with a brand-new song. The Acolyte episode 7 showcased another flashback to Brendok sixteen years earlier; however, instead of just getting Osha (Amandla Stenberg)’s perspective of the events that killed her whole family, audiences got to see it from multiple different sides, including the Jedi and Osha’s sister Mae. In this flashback, audiences see how the witches of Brendok really died, and how the Jedi covered up their mistakes on Brendok.
The first six episodes of The Acolyte concluded with instrumental music playing over the concludes. This music varied from episode to episode, but always connected with the music that had been featured earlier in that episode. However, The Acolyte episode 7 changes this and instead features a brand-new song with vocals in it. Star Wars is known for its iconic scores most famously by John Williams, but The Acolyte changes things up by introducing a song that is based on the show instead of featured in it.
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“The Power Of Two” Was Written For The Acolyte
The Song Is Performed By Victoria Monét
The Acolyte’s composer Michael Abels collaborated with Victoria Monét and D’Mile to write and produce the song heard in The Acolyte episode 7’s credits. The song “Power of Two” was inspired by the show and the title alone invokes the chant heard by the witches of Brendok in The Acolyte episode 3. Additionally, the Sith Lord Qimir told Osha in The Acolyte episode 6 that he desired the “power of two.” While this can be connected to the Sith Rule of Two, the phrasing Qimir used seems to be invoking the witches from Osha’s home planet.
It’s nothing new that music was written for a Star Wars project; however, “The Power of Two” is the first time a pop song was released as part of Star Wars. Other notable Star Wars songs like “Duel of the Fates” include vocals, but “The Power of Two” wasn’t written to be used in the show. Instead, the song compliments The Acolyte episode 7 and was designed to be used in the credits. This choice certainly gives the ending a more cinematic feel, and makes it feel like the end of a major chapter in these characters’ journeys.
The Lyrics Of “The Power Of Two” Carry A Powerful Depth Of Meaning
The Song Alludes to the Relationship Between Mae and Osha
When listening to “The Power Of Two,” it’s clear that the song alludes to the twins Mae and Osha. In the song, lyrics like “But you’re mine / Twin flame / I feel the shame when they call me your name” highlight the connection between the twins, Osha and Mae, as well as how both of them were at one point during The Acolyte mistaken for the other. This lyric in particular may hint that Osha or Mae may be embarrassed by the other’s actions.
Mae hates that Osha was a Jedi, whereas Osha cannot forgive Mae for killing Jedi or for starting the fire that she believes killed her family. Other lyrics in “The Power of Two” indicate feelings of blame, and losing a battle with your other half. These lyrics hint that Mae and Osha being a vergence in the Force will forever put them at odds with one another, no matter who they are aligned with. With only one episode remaining in The Acolyte, hopefully, audiences will get some answers about the future of Osha and Mae’s relationship.
The Acolyte episode 7 is now streaming. New episodes release Tuesdays at 9 PM ET on Disney+.
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes – all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
- Cast
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Amandla Stenberg
, Lee Jung-jae
, Joonas Suotamo
, Charlie Barnett
, Dafne Keen
, Leah Brady
, Manny Jacinto
, Rebecca Henderson
, Carrie-Anne Moss
, Jodie Turner-Smith
, Dean-Charles Chapman
, Lauren Brady
, Anthony J. Abraham
, Thara Shöön
, Danielle Xin Yao Waterman
, Sienna Khiroya
, Jeramiah Evans
, Dan Milne
, Thomas Coombes
, Archie Singh Swali
, Nick Court
, Ed Kear
, Jumayn Hunter
, Scroobius Pip
, Abigail Thorn
, Margarita Levieva
, Amy Tsang
, Saskia Allen
, Deborah Rosan
, Tabitha Alege
, Paul Bullion
, Indra Ové
, Derek Arnold
, Lewis Young - Character(s)
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Mae
, Master Sol
, Kelnacca
, Yord Fandar
, Jecki Lon
, Little Mae
, Qimir
, Master Vernestra Rwoh
, Master Indara
, Mother Aniseya
, Master Torbin
, Padawan Torbin
, Little Osha
, Fillik
, Tasi Lowa
, Youngling
, Restrained Convict
, Convict
, Olega Urchin
, Olega Master
, Olega Padawan
, Scavenger
, Ensign Eurus
, Mother Koril
, Ensign Rane
, Scout Sarria
, Ensign Shima
, Elder Jaalyn
, Master Lakshay
, Master Holden
, Master Ki-Adi-Mundi
, Jedi Knight - Seasons
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Disney+
- Franchise(s)
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Star Wars
- Writers
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Leslye Headland
, Charmaine De Grate
, Kor Adana - Directors
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Leslye Headland
, Alex Garcia Lopez - Showrunner
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Leslye Headland
