After weeks of waiting, we\u2019ve finally been blessed with that epic reveal in The Acolyte<\/a> episode 5 \u2013 but it came with a double dose of heartbreak.<\/p>\n For weeks, fans have been theorising about the identity of Mae\u2019s master, with many being proven right \u2013 as he turned out to be none other than Manny Jacinto\u2019s Qimir.<\/p>\n He\u2019s certainly made his mark on the series, battling various Jedi at once in the action-packed episode.<\/p>\n But things take a turn for the more sinister midway through the episode when, during a battle with Dafne Keen\u2019s Jecki, Qimir stabs her twice through the chest in front of her master Sol (Lee Jung-jae<\/a>), before revealing his identity.<\/p>\n As Sol tells him that Jecki was a child, he blames Sol, telling him: \u201cYou brought her here.\u201d<\/p>\n Qimir tells Sol that he wishes to wield his power without answering to the Jedi, and that he needs an acolyte \u2013 but after being exposed,\u00a0he has to kill all of them.<\/p>\n The heartbreak doesn\u2019t end there, though. As Osha (Amandla Stenberg) and Yord (Charlie Barnett) arrive to save the day, Yord attempts to attack Qimir while his back is turned \u2013 but he\u2019s not quick enough, and Qimir quickly snaps his neck, proving no one is safe.<\/p>\n Many fans have been left devastated by the episode, with one writing on X<\/a> (formerly known as Twitter): \u201cWOAH. Tonight\u2019s episode of <\/span>#TheAcolyte<\/span> was INCREDIBLE. Absolutely delivers on the cliffhanger from last week. Some of the <\/span>darkest<\/span> Star Wars I\u2019ve ever watched. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cCan absolutely see why this is Leslye Headland\u2019s favorite episode of the series. Can\u2019t wait for next week\u2019s episode!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Jedi](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/PDX-052717R-d888b20.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413\" "\\"Jedi")
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