Star Wars: The Acolyte Finally Introduces Major Sith Lord Into Live-Action

Star Wars: The Acolyte Finally Introduces Major Sith Lord Into Live-Action

As a devoted Star Wars fan, I was utterly captivated by the season finale of The Acolyte on Disney+. The introduction of Darth Plagueis into the live-action series took my breath away! The intrigue and mystery surrounding this legendary Sith Lord have long fascinated me, and to finally see him make an appearance was a thrilling experience.


The final episode of “Star Wars: The Acolyte” on Disney+ aired last Tuesday, taking the Star Wars universe in an entirely new direction. This live-action series, set within the High Republic era, has integrated numerous past and future Star Wars stories. As a major surprise, it also introduced the live-action debut of an unexpected character. (Warning: Spoilers for “Star Wars: The Acolyte” season finale follow!)

In the opening scene of the episode, Osha (Amandla Stenberg) and Qimir (Manny Jacinto) begin their journey from their camp on an enigmatic planet to locate Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and Mae (Amandla Stenberg). As they depart, a cryptic alien figure is glimpsed lurking among the tombs’ shadows. Although his title isn’t explicitly mentioned in the episode, it’s strongly suggested that this is Darth Plagueis, the renowned Sith Lord who significantly influenced Palpatine’s development.

Star Wars: The Acolyte Finally Introduces Major Sith Lord Into Live-Action

Who Is Star Wars’ Darth Plagueis?

Darth Plagueis.” There was speculation that the book “The Acolyte” would contribute to his canon status due to its connection to the main storyline and the intriguing background of Osha and Mae.

“Yes, I agree. If given the chance to expand on Darth Plagueis’ story as showrunner of ‘The Acolyte,’ I have an idea of how I’d like things to unfold, although I acknowledge it could get intricately complex and chaotic,” said Leslye Headland in her interview with Nerdist.

What Is Star Wars: The Acolyte About?

During the era of The High Republic, Star Wars: The Acolyte presents an intriguing exploration of a series of enigmatic crimes. In this story, a Jedi master faces off against his former pupil in a desperate quest to unravel the secrets behind these incidents. As they delve deeper into the mystery, their journey grows increasingly ominous as they encounter darker elements than they had ever anticipated.

Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss are among the main actors in this show. The Acolyte, a Star Wars series, made its debut on Disney+ on June 4th.

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2024-07-17 05:10