The recently aired episode 3 of The Acolyte revealed a surprising connection to Anakin Skywalker regarding the origins of twin characters Mae and Osha.
The relationship between Mae and Osha has become one of the focal points of the series as we continue to learn the twins' backstory.
The third episode shows an extended flashback to the twins' childhood where we witness their tumultuous relationship and learn how they ended up getting separated.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 3 Reveals Unexpected Connection to Anakin Skywalker
The third episode of The Acolyte titled "Destiny" explores the origins of Mae and Osha and hints that their birth has a connection to Anakin Skywalker.
In one of the episode's key scene, we see Mother Aniseya and Mother Koril arguing about the girls' future as they were prepare them for the Ascension ceremony.
During this conversation, it is heavily implied that the twins weren't created by traditional, biological means. Instead, Mother Aniseya hints that she was the one to create them (whatever that means?), while Koril carried them.
Fans Shocked to Learn Mae and Osha Were Conceived Without A Father
In other words, there was no father involved in Mae and Osha's creation — a story that's strikingly similar to Anakin Skywalker's origins as revealed in The Phantom Menace.
This opens up a lot of questions regarding the twins' conception, as fans can't help but wonder about the otherworldly forces Aniseya might have used to make it happen.
It is hard to tell right now whether elements from the story of Darth Plagueis the Wise's manipulation of the midi-chlorians played a part and whether, the witches' ability to use the Thread of Life (the coven's name for the Force) had anything to do with it.
However, the main thing that sets these two stories apart is their inclusion in Star Wars canon.
While Anakin's story (and the nature of his fatherlessness) is well-established in the canon, Mae and Osha, their coven and even their home planet of Brendok are technically non-canon, at least for now.
If The Acolyte were to be officially made canon, however, this would only solidify the theory that Skywalker's unconventional origins were common practice well before his time.
Nevertheless, it is another intriguing mystery that The Acolyte has set up and, hopefully, can answer in a satisfying manner as the show progresses.
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New episodes of The Acolyte premiere every Tuesday night on Disney+.
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