"Choice" Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 7

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It's the penultimate episode of the season, but it is leaving us with doubt about how the show can wrap up in a satisfying way,

Takeaways From This Week

• The placement of the flashback episode in 'Choice' is a point of contention for the hosts, as it interrupts the main storyline and lacks significant reveals.
• The character development of Sol is a major focus of the episode, with his actions and choices revealing his internal conflict and white knight complex.
• The hosts discuss theories surrounding the identity of Kumiya's master, including the possibility of a character from Supergirl being cast in the role.
• The lack of closure and unanswered questions in the series is a source of frustration for the hosts, who hope for a satisfying conclusion in the season finale.
• The hosts express their desire for more engaging fight scenes and a darker tone in future episodes.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: Choice
• Synopsis: A bitter truth is revealed.
• Director: Kogonada
• Writer: Jasmyne Flournoy, Eileen Shim, Lesyle Headland
• Cast: Lee June-jae, Jodie Turner- Smith, Margarita Levieva, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, Lauren Brady, Leah Brady, Carrie-Anne Moss
  

Hosts:

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Acolyte Insight Credits:

• Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star Wars
• Holocron Entries Art: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
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