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The notorious Sith Lord who taught Sheev Palpatine, Darth Plagueis, made a fleeting but significant visit in the season finale of "The Acolyte." Showrunner Leslye Headland has hinted at Plagueis's major part in the forthcoming season 2, and his motivations are closely entwined with the Force power born of Osha and Mae Aniseya.
Obsessed with immortality, Plagueis could find the Force-infused creation of Osha and Aniseya to be the means to reach his aim. Headland has indicated interest in delving into this plot, so generating the interesting prospect of Plagueis seeking this power in season 2.
Although Darth Plagueis has obvious ambition, his techniques remain unknown. Osha's loyalty to the Stranger and the direct possible risk of facing her and the Stranger call for a more subdued approach. Plagueis would rather see Osha from the shadows gathering knowledge about her creation and the Force power sustaining her.
The Stranger's presence gives Darth Plagueis's schemes still another level of complexity. Whether the Stranger is a Sith or an ally of Plagueis is unknown, which would affect his motivations and possible relationship to Plagueis. Headland's resistance to validate the Stranger's knowledge of Plagueis's existence suggests that the Sith Lord might be working behind the scenes, guiding events from the shadows.
The part played by Darth Plagueis in season 2 promises an exciting investigation of the darker side of the Force. Plagueis reflects the manipulative, scheming character of the Sith while the Stranger stands for the raw, undisciplined power of the dark side. His method of reaching his objectives by covert influence and subtle manipulation prepares the audience for a great season 2.