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Like another reviewer said, I'm not giving this episode a full 10 because I think it's completely at that level, but to counter the negative review bombs. It's a solid 8.5 for me though. I continue to not adore what I refer to as the FL's teenage tone of voice, I'm not a fan of much of the dialogue, and these episodes are far too short. But the "Sith" character is outstanding, Sol continues to be solid, and the fight choreography was stellar. This episode also just didn't come to play; it was a whirlwind of both the expected and the jarringly unexpected. I rewatched it once already and am about to again.

Chiming in with everyone else who point out the fight scenes are basically the only redeeming quality of this episode. In particular the majority of the acting and transititions between scenes are absolutely horrible. Whoever edited this episode missed the mark, and the main character twin-person simply cannot deliver dialouge in a convincing way.

Squid game guy does well with such a poor script. Dafne Keen did an excellent job and was my favorite saber fight. Still cannot explain the constant "turns" and switcheroos with Mae over this and the last episode - bad writing and makes no sense. The lightsaber haircut was just insanely bad, please stop Disney. Please.

Big reveals and great action just after the halfway point for the series. A much stronger episode than previous.

This episode will leave you wanting more, but not in the same way the previous episode did.

The writing was better this episode, although some moments and lines still fell flat.

The episode was shocking, exciting, and built on the previous 4 very well.

There is some more mystery added, for all the mystery revealed.

If you stopped watching after episode 3 I highly recommend smashing 4 and 5 together. I'm now eager to watch the rest of the series, where before I was watching for the sake of it.

I'd give this somewhere between a 7 and an 8, by far the strongest episode in the series.

This is definetly the best episode so far of The Acolyte, but it doesn't change the emptiness of the previous ones. Starting with the good aspects of the episode, it does have some interesting fighting and coreography. In truth, all the battles in this episode are graphically great, in each one of the separate confronts. But this beauty is just graphically.

All the tension built for the revelation of the sith is wasted in a terrible scene, and to be honest, all the dialogue is still horrible. The whole changing of perspective of Mae turning on the sith because of Osha didn't make any sense before, and now she again betray her sister and disguise as Osha. It almost seems like the writters don't watch the previous episodes before making the next one.

After a rocky start to the series "The Acolyte," the fifth episode finally reaches a level that will make fans' hearts beat faster. While the first four episodes were often characterized by long, boring passages, Episode 5 offers almost nonstop action. For Star Wars standards, this episode is surprisingly brutal, setting a clear tone for the intensity expected in the upcoming episodes.

The noticeable increase in excitement and action in this episode is a welcome relief. The hectic fights and breathtaking effects almost make you forget how sluggish the series has been so far. For the first time, there is a genuine sense of anticipation for Episode 6.

However, despite all the positive developments, there are still weaknesses that cannot be overlooked. The dialogues still seem aimless and contrived, often disrupting the immersion. Some scenes appear unnecessary and feel like they were included merely to fill screen time. These points diminish the overall experience and sometimes leave you frustrated despite the action-packed scenes.

Overall, Episode 5 of "The Acolyte" is a step in the right direction. The increased excitement and focus on action make it the best episode of the series so far. It remains to be hoped that the upcoming episodes will build on this level and further reduce the weaknesses in dialogues and scene structures. For fans who have persevered until now, there is finally a ray of hope and a reason to be excited about Episode 6.