Who died in ‘The Acolyte’? All the tragic deaths that rocked ‘Star Wars’ show

'The Acolyte' saw the death of many central characters that left the audiences stunned
UPDATED JUL 17, 2024
'The Acolyte' surprised fans with multiple deaths that shocked the 'Star Wars' universe (@lucasfilm)
'The Acolyte' surprised fans with multiple deaths that shocked the 'Star Wars' universe (@lucasfilm)

Contains spoilers for 'The Acolyte'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Acolyte' Episode 8 dropped on Disney+, on July 16, 2024. The 'Star Wars' prequel show became synonymous with some jaw-dropping deaths that took the audience unaware in its eight-episode run. 

Created by Leslye Headland, 'The Acolyte' was about the rise of the Dark Side at a time when the Jedi Order was at its peak. The show has been under continuous scrutiny for its inconsistencies with the 'Star Wars' canon and poor execution. 

The show began with an unexpected death in the first episode and even in the final episode, it broke the hearts of its viewers with a heartbreaking death. Here's a look at some of the most heartbreaking deaths in the show. 

Master Indara

Jedi Master Torbin was a padawan when Indara, Sol, and Kelnacca were at Brendok (@lucasfilm)
Jedi Master Torbin was a padawan when Indara, Sol, and Kelnacca were at Brendok (@lucasfilm)

Master Indara (Carrie Anne-Moss) was one of the most anticipated characters of the show when the promos came out however her stint in the show was short-lived as she became the first victim of Mae (Amandla Stenberg) on her quest for revenge against the Jedi. 

She died in the first episode after a marvelous action sequence between her and Mae. Master Indara did make a return to the show in flashback episodes. 

Master Torbin

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A still from the series 'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)

Master Torbin played by Dean Charles-Chapman was Master Indara's padawan who was responsible for the death of the witches at the coven. He lived a life of regret and did not face the High Council for the crimes he had committed. 

He killed himself after Mae gave him the option to either consume poison or face the High Council. He decides to take the poison in Episode 2 but we learn the true reasons for his crimes in Episode 7 in a flashback episode where he appears again. 

Wookie Jedi Kelnacca

Wookie Jedi master Kelnacca died at the end of Episode 4 to the chagrin of 'The Acolyte' fans (@lucasfilm)
Wookie Jedi master Kelnacca died at the end of Episode 4 to the chagrin of 'The Acolyte' fans (@lucasfilm)

One of the most popular characters in the show, Wookie Jedi Kelnacca played by Joonas Suotamo died at the end of Episode 4 leaving the audience aghast at the death of this fan-favorite. 

Like the other Jedi Masters, Kelancca would appear again in the flashback episode and we see him become an absolute beast when he is possessed by the witches. 

Yord Fandar and Jecki Lon

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A Still from the show 'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)

Episode 5 featured a massacre of the Jedis at the hands of the Sith Lord who is revealed to be Qimir (Manny Jacinto) in the episode. Among the major deaths in the episode are Jedis Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) and Yord Fandar (Charlie Benett). 

Both the characters were important parts of the Jedi Temple and great allies of the Master Sol and their demise weakens the Jedis beyond repair. 

Mother Aniseya

A still from 'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)
A still from 'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)

Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith) is the mother of both Mae and Osha and her death is an important moment in the show. She is killed by Master Sol who harbors the guilt for sixteen years. 

In Episode 7, Master Aniseya is about to escape the Jedi using her witch powers but Master Sol kills her in the heat of the moment. 

Master Sol

Fans irate at the constant cliffhangers in 'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)
A still from  'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)

In the final episode of the show, 'The Acolyte' delivered its biggest heartbreak by killing one of the protagonists of the show in a tragic moment when his padawan Osha, whom he had the most affection for, killed him by using Force on him. 

Osha was upset when she learned that Master Sol had killed her mother. Master Sol tried to reason with her but she was not ready to forgive him and punished him for his deeds. 

How to stream 'The Acolyte'?

A still from the series 'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)
A still from the series 'The Acolyte' (@lucasfilm)

'The Acolyte' Episodes 1-8 are streaming on Disney+.To watch the show, you will need a Disney+ Subscription. To stream 'The Acolyte', you'll need a subscription to Disney+. 

The basic membership plan with ads costs $7.99/month while the premium plan (with no ads) comes at $13.99/month or $139.99/year.

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'The Acolyte' is streaming on Disney+

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