This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers.

The Acolyte could only end in tragedy. Last week, we learned the truth about the role Master Sol played in the massacre on Brendok 16 years before the start of the series, and it’s now all out in the open in the finale. Sol confesses to his crimes and Osha, taking her first steps down the path of the dark side, punishes him for it, Force choking her former master to death. Knowing it’s too late to turn back, Osha makes a deal with The Stranger to become his pupil/acolyte in exchange for Mae’s freedom. By the end of the episode, Osha and Mae have essentially traded places: the former Jedi padawan is now the protege of a Sith Lord, while the latter is in custody on Coruscant after having her memory wiped. We’ll have to wait until...