In what looks set to be our final episode, we discuss episodes 6-8 of The Acolyte, as well as reflecting on the show as a whole. We discuss the dynamic between Osha and Qimir, the unsettling bond between Sol and Osha, and the endemic corruption of the Jedi Order in the run-up to the prequels.

Following this, we enter into a broader discussion on our feelings of the implications of the cancellation of The Acolyte - what does this choice say about the franchise's current position, and what are our fears and hopes for its future? We get serious and a bit cynical, so apologies in advance for the dour note. But ultimately, we end on hope - Star Wars always moves in cycles, and we're both confident that something great will come from it again in the future. It will just be a question of seeing when...

A massive thank you to everyone who has ever listened to our little Star Wars podcast. We've been doing this since 2016, and while it feels like the right time to bring it to a close it's still the close of a very important and special chapter of our time in fandom.

While the podcast is over, you can continue to find Rachael (and her many opinions) on Twitter @Rachael1918.

Many thanks to Christy Carew for our beautiful music, and Nemling for our wonderful artwork.

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty begin by briefly discussing the news of Ben Mendelsohn's return to Star Wars with Andor Season 2 and recent comments from Daisy Ridley regarding the upcoming Rey movie.

We then share our spoiler-ific thoughts on episodes 1-5 of The Acolyte - our highlights and lowlights, our theories on the trajectory of the characters, and our favourite episode so far (take a guess!).

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We're back with a big announcement about winding the show down.

In regular programming, we discuss the following news:

• The first trailer for The Acolyte is released.

• Star Wars Celebration 2025 ticket release is announced.

• Star Wars: The Phantom Menace back in theatres and full Skywalker Saga marathon for Star Wars Day

We also discuss our thoughts on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, with spoilers throughout, towards the end of the show.

If you want to contact us to share any messages before the show ends, please message us on Twitter or send us an email at scavengershoard@gmail.com

Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.