A Sith Master's Unexpected Visit: Darth Plagueis and The Acolyte
The Acolyte finale revealed Darth Plagueis, so throwing a big bomb on Star Wars aficioners. But who is this enigmatic Sith Lord, and what does his appearance portend for the future of the show?
Explained: The True Sith Master of the Acolyte, Darth Plagueis
A dark man appears in the last minutes of the show, apparently observing Qimir and Osha as they depart Qirmir's planet. The long fingers, flat nose, and yellow eyes that define a Sith Lord define this figure as distinctly dystopian.
The Star Wars chronology gains an interesting wrinkle from Plagueis's appearance in The Acolyte. Although we know he was the master of Darth Sidious, the show shows us the early years of his power, a period when the Sith were still in hiding, just ready to resurfaced.
The Star Wars Timeline: Palpatine's Sith Master: Plagueis' Part
The tale of Darth Plagueis, sometimes known as "Darth Plagueis the Wise," is obscure. The most of what we know about him comes from the notorious scene in "Revenge of the Sith" where Palpatine tells Anakin Skywalker about his master's ability to control the midi-chlorians, even stopping death. But most of his life and activities before his death at the hands of his own apprentice were investigated in the non-canon Legends continuity, mostly in James Luceno's "Darth Plagueis".
Appearance of Darth Plagueis in The Acolyte: Consequences for the Star Wars Universe
The season finale of The Acolyte begs many questions regarding Plagueis' participation. He is on Qimir's world, why? How does he relate to the Witches of Brendok's midi-chlorian manipulation? Is he scheduled to be eliminated as a possible threat, or is he Qimir's master?
The fact that Plagueis exists is obviously evidence that the dark side is expanding, and his intentions are yet unknown. In the future of The Acolyte will he be a force for good or evil? We will have to wait for next seasons to see his narrative developed.
A Deep Dive into the Star Wars High Republic Era: The Acolyte
The High Republic Era, when the Acolyte takes place, marks peace and prosperity in the Star Wars galaxy. Still, under the surface darkness is building. The program looks at the emergence of the Sith and the corruption threatening to split the Jedi Order. The Acolyte gives this crucial period in Star Wars history fresh levels of mystery with the look of Darth Plagueis.
