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Jul 2024
1h 51m

'The Acolyte' Episode 8 Deep Dive

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It's time to bleed the crystal, as Jo and Mal are here to dive deep into the season finale of 'The Acolyte.' They begin with their opening snapshot on this episode and their thoughts on the season in general (06:54). Then they get into the nitty gritty of revelations and surprise cameos that make up this divisive season of TV (17:02). Hosts: Mallory Rubin a ... Show More
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