Maintaining a connection to the past is something that Star Wars has always taken seriously, and one piece of The Acolyte art has perfectly captured that lesson. The Acolyte episode 5 ended with a devastating massacre of five Jedi, including two who were incredibly close to Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae). Like any character death in Star Wars, the loss hits hard. Despite the Jedi’s belief that attachments are detrimental to their ability to focus, it’s impossible for them to completely disengage from the special bonds they make together.
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The heartwarming scene was posted to Instagram by artist Jamie Tran after the events of the upsetting episode, giving a bit of light to the sad ending. Captioned with, “Everything changes, but nothing is truly lost,” the post perfectly understands Star Wars’ message. Just as Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) says to Osha (Amandla Stenberg) in The Acolyte episode 4, getting to watch anything or anyone become one with the Force is an honor, despite the tragedy.
Master Sol is shown with a melancholy expression with his arms extended to receive a hug, as if he can feel the presence of his friends around him. In the tell-tale monochrome blue of Force ghosts, Jecki holds Sol tight while Yord Fandar leans against his shoulder. Both fallen Jedi smile softly as if they are at peace.
Not Every Jedi Can Become A Physical Force Ghost
Jedi teach that all living things are connected through the Living Force and that when they die, their essence rejoins the Force. Though many Jedi have been seen appearing as physical ghost-like figures to share knowledge and training with the still-living Jedi who need them, that’s far from the norm. It takes intense focus and training to obtain the ability to remain separate from the Force, allowing the dead Jedi to speak and appear as themselves, as opposed to immediately dissolving completely into the Force. In Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Yoda learns this skill from the spirit of Qui-Gon.
Obi-Wan Kenobi was the first Jedi to become one with the Force on-screen in A New Hope and though his voice helped coach Luke through the attack on the Death Star, it wasn’t until The Empire Strikes Back that he appeared in his physical form. The prequel trilogy ends with Yoda imparting his knowledge on Force ghosts to Obi-Wan before they depart on their respective exiles, urging him to focus his meditations on connecting with his old Master. The fallen Jedi of The Acolyte might not have access to this ability, but through the Force, they’ll never truly be gone.
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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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1
- Streaming Service(s)
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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
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