Physics of The Acolyte: Power of a Sith Master

Rhett Allain
7 min read6 days ago
Illustration: Rhett Allain. My depiction of the Sith Lord vs. a bunch of Jedi. From The Acolyte Episode 4.

As a huge Star Wars fan and also a physics nerd, I am legally required to give you an analysis of the final scene in The Acolyte episode 4. Obviously, some spoilers are ahead. But let’s be real, if you clicked on this link thinking there wouldn’t be any spoilers then you are just going to be disappointed.

SPOILER ALERT

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Rhett Allain

Physics faculty, science blogger of all things geek. Technical Consultant for CBS MacGyver and MythBusters. WIRED blogger.