The Acolyte episode 8 will conclude Star Wars’ latest TV show, leading many to wonder when it begins streaming on Disney+. As of The Acolye episode 7’e ending, the show is poised for its finale. The events on Brendok from when Mae and Osha were children have finally been made clear, with most characters now on the same page about what transpired. Meanwhile, Osha is left stranded on a planet with The Acolyte‘s potential Sith Lord Qimir, being slowly turned against the Jedi and tapping into her own darkness.

Given that the show has delved so heavily into several storylines, many are curious to see how it will wrap up. Will The Acolyte‘s ending set up future seasons for upcoming Star Wars TV shows, or will it wrap up neatly and tell a confined story in Star Wars’ High Republic Era? The answers to these questions will hopefully be provided in The Acolyte episode 8, begging the question of what time it releases on Disney+.

When Will The Acolyte Episode 8 Release?

Disney+ Will Release The Acolyte At A Specific Time

Thanks to the pattern established by previous episodes of the show, it is clear that The Acolyte episode 8 will be released on Disney+ at 6:00 pm PT, 9:00 pm ET, and 2:00 am BST. The weekly release schedule for all episodes of The Acolyte after the two-episode premiere has remained consistent with these times, which will seemingly be the release time for all live-action Star Wars shows going forward. Concerning The Acolyte episode 8 specifically, the show’s final installment will be released at these times on Disney+ on July 16.

The Acolyte’s Finale Has To Tie Up A Lot Of Loose Ends

Several Plot Threads Need To Be Addressed In The Acolyte Episode 8

With The Acolyte episode 8’s release time established, it is worth exploring what could be part of the installment. Unlike prior entries, there is more pressure on The Acolyte episode 8 to wrap up storylines given that is the finale of season 1. Each of the characters that have been introduced in the show must have a neat resolution so that, if future seasons of The Acolyte do not happen, the show tells a clear, concise story. The first loose end that needs to be tied up concerns Master Sol and Mae.

The Acolyte episode 7 revolved entirely around the flashbacks on Brendok, which were shown as Sol was revealing this information to Mae. Mae will naturally have a strong reaction to what Sol has told her, and the fallout of their conversation is vital. Similarly, the end goal of Qimir’s journey needs to be defined. Qimir has simply stated that he wishes to live in peace without the Jedi telling him he cannot use the Force as he does, but it is unclear what exactly he strives for.

The Destinies Of Osha & Mae Must Be Decided

The Pivotal Twins Of Brendok Need To Have A Resolution

Speaking of Osha and Mae, the show must reveal what the end point of their storyline is too. One of the narrative problems of The Acolyte is that it does not seem to know the story it is telling. With only one episode remaining, Osha and Mae’s importance to any story outside of their own seems minuscule, aside from Qimir’s seduction of the former and the twins’ connections to the Jedi. As such, The Acolyte episode 8 needs to decide the destiny of Osha and Mae and explain why their story is being told.

Of course, Mae and Osha are integral to the character arc of Master Sol, who remains the bright spot of The Acolyte‘s story thanks to the performance of Lee Jung-jae. However, their mysterious origins in the Force and their connection to the overall mystery of Qimir and his plan are undecided as yet, which needs to be addressed in The Acolyte episode 8. Hopefully, the definitive story reason for Osha and Mae’s existence is answered in The Acolyte episode 8, tying together the disparate plot threads connecting them thus far.

How Will Vernestra Rwoh Play Into The Acolyte’s Finale?

Another Loose Thread Of The Acolyte Needs Addressing

Where disconnected plot threads are concerned, none are more prevalent than the one containing Star Wars: The High Republic‘s Vernestra Rwoh. For much of The Acolyte, Vernestra has simply been present in the story without having much of a bearing on it. Aside from giving Sol some orders early in the season and acting as a connection to the wider organization of the Jedi Order, Vernestra’s importance to the plot of The Acolyte is yet to be solidified. That said, theories surrounding Vernestra have been prevalent, and The Acolyte‘s finale must involve her in the story one way or another.

One of the theories concocted about Vernestra is that she is Qimir’s old Jedi Master. Many have likened the winding scar on Qimir’s back to the similarly winding nature of Vernestra Rwoh’s lightsaber whip. If this turns out to be true, Vern would be involved in the overarching story of The Acolyte much more clearly than she already is. Even if this theory does not come to fruition, The Acolyte episode 8 will hopefully find another way to make Vernestra Rwoh more integral to the story of the overall show.

Will We See More Sith In The Acolyte Episode 8?

More Dark Side Warriors Could Appear In The Acolyte’s Season Finale

Perhaps the biggest question going into The Acolyte episode 8 is whether more Sith warriors will appear. Thus far, only Qimir has appeared in The Acolyte who can be categorized as a Sith, despite not actually calling himself one. A natural question will be how the Sith continue to play a part in The Acolyte, especially with showrunner Leslye Headland confirming that she knows how the story of the show would fit into the rise of Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious. As such, the question whether Qimir is tied to any other Sith is one The Acolyte episode 8 could answer.

Given that Qimir, also dubbed The Stranger, played a minimal role in The Acolyte episode 7, it is likely he will return in a big way in the finale. If so, audiences could be introduced to Qimir’s Sith Master, if indeed he has one at all. Even if Qimir does not have a Sith Master, the show needs to explain what Qimir’s end goal is with the Jedi, which could tie to other dark side warriors looking to undermine the Order in The Acolyte episode 8.