'The Acolyte' Episode 6 Takeaway: Masterful Jedi's observation foils dangerous twin's plan
Contains spoilers and speculation for 'The Acolyte'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Acolyte' Episode 6 aired on Disney+ on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
The episode delved into the journey of two masters and their pupils. Particularly intriguing was the dynamic where each pupil found themselves each the other's master.
Osha (Amandla Stenberg), healed by the Sith known as Qimir (Manny Jacinto), wakes up on an unknown planet and finds herself in the company of Qimir who reveals that he was once a Jedi.
Meanwhile, Mae, pretending to be her twin Osha, is with Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae). The thought of killing Master Sol crosses Mae's mind, but she refrains, opting instead to uncover more about Master Sol's mysterious past.
Mae believes her identity is secure, but eventually, Master Sol uncovers Mae's true identity.
How did Master Sol identify Mae in 'The Acolyte' Episode 6?
'The Acolyte' has unfolded the relationship between Master Sol and Osha over its six episodes. Early in the episode, Qimir informs Osha that her connection with Master Sol is unique, one that runs deeper than her bond with her twin, Mae.
Master Sol knows Osha inside and out, so it's surprising that he doesn't recognize Mae pretending to be Osha right from the beginning.
In Episode 5, when Mae first approaches him as Osha, Master Sol asks about Mae's whereabouts. It's possible this was part of his plan to lure Mae back to Coruscant to investigate her.
Additionally, there are several clues throughout the episode suggesting that she is Mae. Osha, known for her mechanical skills, takes longer than expected to resolve a power outage.
That could indeed have been the key for Master Sol to realize Mae's true identity. Also, Master Sol mentions Osha's relationship with Pip and how she cared for him. He might have noticed that Mae didn't treat Pip in the same caring manner.
Bazil (Hassan Taj), who recognizes Mae and attempts to confront her, might have hinted to Master about Mae's true identity.
But perhaps the most telling clue was Mae's persistent questioning about Master Sol's identity and past, which could have strongly hinted at her true identity.
Master Sol reveals his secret to Mae in 'The Acolyte' Episode 6
In the last two episodes, there have been strong hints that Master Sol harbors a secret from his past, possibly intertwined with the lives of Mae and Osha.
After Mae is incapacitated, Master Sol promises to reveal his secret and confront his troubled past. He appears burdened by the deaths of the Jedi and feels responsible for the deaths.
He carries the burden of these deaths heavily on his conscience and feels compelled to confess. His desire to confide in Mae, without having told Osha before, suggests he may feel a need to apologize for past wrongs he believes he committed against Mae.
Furthermore, his decision to discuss the past over finding the Sith and Osha suggests that he is carrying a burden on his conscience that he feels an urgent need to address and resolve immediately.
Episodes 1-6 of 'The Acolyte' are streaming on Disney+.