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With all episodes of The Acolyte streaming on Disney+ later today after the release of the season finale, we can’t stop thinking about the new Jedi and other characters we’ve met in the latest Star Wars series. But which character is most like you? Are you the Yord of your friend group? Do you identify with Mae and her thirst for revenge/justice? Or maybe you’re just a lil guy like Bazil?

Take the latest StarWars.com quiz to know for sure…

There’s an elegance to the brutality at play in the lightsaber battle that leads to the Stranger’s unmasking in episode 5 of The Acolyte, “Night.”

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details from The Acolyte episode 5, “Night,” and episode 7, “Choice,” as well as previous episodes in the series.

From the start of the battle, we’re thrust into the clashing sabers of the visiting Jedi on Khofar meeting the masked foe in the forest. Each moment had to be carefully choreographed and shot in a way to accentuate the ferocity and peril for the characters while keeping the production perfectly safe for the dedicated cast members and stunt doubles. The shoot was the culmination of months of training and careful planning all leading up to one heartbreaking moment.

“I came up with

Forging a new pauldron to commemorate your recent mudhorn kill like the Mandalorian? Need a spear that can stand up to a lightsaber like Morgan Elsbeth’s? Can’t seem to find the perfect creepy mask for your moody dark side fit ala the Stranger in The Acolyte? Sounds like you may need a little Star Wars metalwork in your life. And right now, nothing says, “I’m here to slay” like the two hottest metals in the galaxy — cortosis and beskar!

But what’s the difference and which one is right for you? Let’s dig in and find out:

Real-world origins

An old Mandalorian helmet found in the mines of Mandalore.

The Mandalorian, Din Djarin, wears armor of very pure beskar granting incredible protection.

Beskar: Anyone who’s seen The Mandalorian knows the significance of beskar. The metal

In Star Wars: The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. With new episodes now streaming on Disney+ every Tuesday, join us as StarWars.com meditates on favorite moments and fascinating connections from the latest Star Wars series.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details and plot points from the seventh episode of The Acolyte, “Choice.”

It would seem that what we saw in the third episode of The Acolyte was true…from a certain point of view.

This week, the penultimate episode of The Acolyte pays homage to the Akira Kurosawa classic Rashomon, returning to Brendok and the past to reexamine the events of the twin’s separation from the perspective of the four central Jedi: Jedi Knight Sol (Lee Jung-jae),

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details from The Acolyte episode 7, “Choice,” as well as previous episodes in the series.

Mae prowling into the noodle shop on Ueda to duel — and best — Jedi Master Indara was a crucial moment for The Acolyte. As the cold open for the series, the moment sets the tone and expectations for the story to come. But composer Michael Abels was adamant that it wouldn’t be the first piece of music he composed for the project.

“I didn’t do it first because you kind of need to understand what’s going to happen before you take on an introduction to something so epic,” Abels tells StarWars.com. “I worked on that scene for a long, long time to get it just right.”

Instead, Abels — whose work,

You pull your hood over your head as you look toward the future. The time has come to pass on everything you have learned about the Force. But who in the galaxy far, far away would make the best apprentice to your teaching style? An eager and earnest young Padawan learner? An older student who might challenge you? Or a different kind of apprentice altogether?

Take this official StarWars.com quiz and find out who you’d take under your wing!

In Star Wars: The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. With new episodes now streaming on Disney+ every Tuesday, join us as StarWars.com meditates on favorite moments and fascinating connections from the latest Star Wars series.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details and plot points from the sixth episode of The Acolyte, “Teach / Corrupt.”

Two sisters, so alike yet so different.

In the latest episode of The Acolyte, we must confront the aftermath of the conflict on Khofar, and its implications of a looming darkness. And we’re not alone. Masquerading as her sister thanks to a quick lightsaber-assisted haircut, Mae (Amandla Stenberg) is once again aboard the Polan, this time traveling in the company of Master

When the Jedi of the High Republic need to find someone fast, they don’t have time to take a break and stretch out with their feelings. Instead, they turn to Bazil! With one sniff of a person’s scent, Bazil can track the target he’s searching for, no matter what dangers lurk around him. (It just might take him a few minutes to make his way there.) Catch Bazil in action in The Acolyte, only on Disney+! While we don’t have a Bazil in our galaxy, we do have something that also smells good: basil.

No need to track down directions for how to make this plucky planter – we’ve got you covered with the how-to below.

What You’ll Need

Printed Bazil template

Scissors

4” clay pot

Masking tape

Pencil

Dark gray acrylic paint

Air-dry clay

Toothpick

Small bowl of water

Paint

The Stranger sometimes visited Manny Jacinto in his dreams.

It was during production and the actor —who made his Star Wars debut in The Acolyte’s two-episode premiere as Qimir, the smuggler/potion maker and accessory to Amandla Stenberg’s assassin Mae — was preparing for the role in the seclusion of the small town of Windsor, about 40 minutes outside London. “I was by myself and it was an advantage because I felt the isolation,” Jacinto tells StarWars.com. “I was able to just really think about the characters 24/7 to the point where I’d have dreams — but also nightmares — about them.”

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details from the latest episode of The Acolyte, Episode 5, “Night.”

Taking inspiration from an eclectic blend of Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Jack Sparrow

In Star Wars: The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. With new episodes now streaming on Disney+ every Tuesday, join us as StarWars.com meditates on favorite moments and fascinating connections from the latest Star Wars series. Explore more in our episode guide.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses story details and plot points from the fifth episode of The Acolyte, “Night.”

After what felt like an eternity, we return to the Khofar jungle in the aftermath of last week’s final frightening scene.

The Stranger is a creature unlike any we’ve encountered in the series so far. The twisted metal smile playing across the helmet that conceals the identity of Mae’s Master is like something out of a horror movie.