Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte.
Summary
Star Warshas released new character posters and profiles for the heroes - and villains - ofThe Acolyte. With four episodes already released, viewers have already been introduced to most ofThe Acolyte’s cast of characters, but these new character posters and profiles offer a reintroduction. At this point in the show,The Acolytehas already displayed several different sides ofthe High Republic era, and the latest batch of posters makes those opposing forces plain to see. From heroes to villains tothe Witches of Brendok, who don’t seem to fit into either category, the characters ofThe Acolytework together to make a very complex story.
In a single thread of posts byStar Wars, the franchise has given a new look atThe Acolyte’s already-established characters, which seems to confirm something about the future of the show.Star Warsshared posters and profiles for eight characters, including Osha Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) and Pip, Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett), Torbin (Dean-Charles Chapman), Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson), Qimir (Manny Jacinto), Mother Aniseya (Jodie Turner-Smith), and Mother Koril (Margarita Levieva). Some of those characters, however, are currently dead, which seemingly confirms thatThe Acolytehas another flashback episode in store. Since they’re likely to return,Star Warshas given new insight into those characters.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode Guide - Cast Members, Biggest Takeaways & Easter Eggs
Here’s everything you need to follow along with Star Wars: The Acolyte, from references and trivia to main takeaways from each new episode.
Osha & Pip
The first post inStar Wars' thread focused on Osha Aniseya and her trusty droid sidekick, Pip. Their poster seems to come fromThe Acolyteepisode 1, when the prison transport crash landed on Carlac. Osha’s profile runs through a bit of her background, as it details her time as a meknek and her history with the Jedi Order and Master Sol. Pip’s profile proves that the droid’s chirps and beeps are “chipper,” and it seems to suggest the many tools at Pip’s disposal will continue to be important to Osha’s time inThe Acolyte.
Yord Fandar
Yord’s poster and profile, like Osha’s, doesn’t offer much in the way of new information about him.It confirms that he acts as a guardian at the Jedi Temple, and his poster highlights his overly-serious demeanor, butThe Acolytehas already proven both of those parts of Yord’s character. While it isn’t new information, the note about how Yord’s adherence to the rules “can cloud his mind” seems particularly important to remember asThe Acolytecontinues to raise its stakes.
Yord, a Jedi Knight and guardian from the Jedi Temple, is an overachiever and a rule follower. His need to be a by-the-book Jedi can cloud his mind.
Torbin
In keeping with the previous characters, Torbin’s profile is similarly devoid of new information. His post was unusual in a very interesting way, however, because it was noticeably short.It makes no mention of Torbin’s time on Brendok, and it seemsStar Warsis keeping information about Torbin purposefully hard to find. That suggests Torbin has a much more important role to play than he has so far, which is very interesting considering the possibility of another flashback episode. Torbin’s profile was short, but his poster did confirm that he wielded a yellow lightsaber, like several other Jedi of the High Republic.
Vernestra Rwoh
The most interesting thing about Vernestra’s post is not her profile, but rather her poster.The poster shows Vernestra’s purple lightsaber, which establishes her as one fo the few Jedi who has used that color other than Mace Windu. It’s also one of the few glimpses ofVernestra’s lightwhip, a modified lightsaber, that has been given so far, although the poster shows it in lightsaber form. As for her profile, it mostly recaps the broad strokes of Vernestra’s story in the High Republic novels, and her meteoric rise through the ranks of the Jedi Order.
A prodigy among the Jedi of the High Republic, Vernestra “Vern” Rwoh was one of the youngest Jedi ever to achieve the rank of Knight. She served at a time of crisis for the Republic, battling on the front lines against the Nihil, the Nameless, and the Drengir, and proving herself wise beyond her years. Vern will appear in live-action in The Acolyte, set over a hundred years after she became a Master, at the tail end of the High Republic Era.
Qimir
Qimir’s profile, like Torbin’s, is most interesting not for what it says, but for what it leaves out. Many viewers believeQimir could be the Sith Lord ofThe Acolyte, but his profile goes nowhere near addressing such a reveal. Instead, it focuses on his life as a smuggler and trader, and his dedication to living an easy life.It is interesting to note that Qimir’s poster has him turned mostly away from the camera, and he has a very suspicious look on his face, which may be an indication there’s more to his story thatThe Acolytehas yet to reveal.
Mother Aniseya
Like Torbin, Mother Aniseya is one of several characters who received a poster and profile despite being dead during the majority ofThe Acolyte. Her poster features Mother Aniseya in a pose she frequently used, with her arms down and open, but it doesn’t offer much new information. Similarly, her profile reiterates things already revealed inThe Acolyteepisode 3, such as her knowledge of the Force and the main goals of the Witches of Brendok. While Mother Aniseya’s poster and profile could simply serve as an introduction to the series, it does seem to indicate she still has more to do beforeThe Acolyteis over.
Mother Aniseya is the leader of a coven of Witches who value their independence and the preservation of their beliefs and powers.
Mother Koril
Mother Koril is the last character to receive a poster and profile, but she could well be the most important. As one of Mae and Osha’s mothers, Koril had a fairly large role inThe Acolyteepisode 3, but she, like Aniseya and Torbin, is seemingly dead. Koril’s profile, however, emphasized her status as a “stern and capable warrior,” which seems to hint that more happened on Brendok thanThe Acolytehas so far shown. It could also be a hint that Koril will not only show up in a flashback, but that she may have even survived Brendok. That is, of course, simply speculation, and only future episodes ofThe Acolytewill show Koril’s real role in the show.
The Acolyte
Cast
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.
