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UNCOVERED: Darth plagueis | History Defined

A major character from The Acolyte may have been "complicit" in the return of the Sith, new Star Wars book reveals

Vernestra Rwoh might have helped the Sith return

Total Film

The Biggest Star Wars Canon Twist Of The Decade Had A Surprising Tolkien Connection

The huge cameo at the end of a now-canceled Star Wars series was inspired by another fantasy creature.

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As Fans Campaign For Kylo Ren’s Movie, I Just Found Out The Acolyte Originally Had A Connection To Adam Driver’s Villain

Justice for Ben Solo.

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Star Wars Finally Reveals A Crucial Abandoned Storyline

'The Acolyte' would have done what the Star Wars sequels couldn't by exploring the origins of the Knights of Ren.

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20 Years Later, Star Wars Just Doubled-Down On Palpatine's Cruelest Scheme

A new novel gives new life to 'Revenge of the Sith's most infamous moment.

Inverse

Star Wars Just Confirmed A Huge Sith Fan Theory

A year after 'The Acolyte' arrived, one of its biggest mysteries appears to have been solved.

Inverse

Star Wars' Most Misused Villain Almost Played a Much Bigger Role in 'The Acolyte' Season 2

Lucasfilm teased Darth Plagueis only to take the infamous Sith away again, but we now know that his cameo was no mere Easter egg.

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Star Wars Just Abandoned Its Most Intriguing New Villain

'The Acolyte' introduced a handful of new heroes and villains, but all that's gone to waste now that the series is canceled. Will Star Wars have to abandon its most terrifying Sith?

Inverse

What do Yoda and Darth Plagueis' cameos mean for the future of 'Star Wars: The Acolyte'?

We closely examine Darth Plagueis and Yoda's cameos in the finale of 'The Acolyte' and try to figure out how they might be used in the future.

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12 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sith Revealed the Fate of 'The Acolyte's Greatest Villain

Plagueis may have appeared in 'The Acolyte' finale, but Qimir seems to be taking the role of another Sith of that era.

Inverse

'The Acolyte's Wildest Twist Just Ruined the Best Part of the Star Wars Show

There are only a few directions 'The Acolyte' can go now. In its Season 1 finale, the 'Star Wars' show introduces two characters whose legacies seem too big for it to handle.

Inverse

The Acolyte’s [SPOILER] look was inspired by a Guillermo del Toro horror movie and Gollum’s early designs

My precious

Total Film

The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto had no idea about that major Star Wars cameo until he saw the finale

He was just as surprised as you

Total Film

The Acolyte's big new arrival is already the focus of Sith theories

A newcomer in The Acolyte is already the subject of speculation

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 8: How open-ended is the conclusion?

"The Acolyte" sticks the landing with a strong season 1 finale that gives closure to the main plot while offering a look at the series' future.

Inverse

'The Acolyte's Darth Plagueis Cameo Finally Explains Star Wars' Creepiest Mystery

Star Wars' most mysterious Sith has finally been exposed, and he may learn his most infamous talent from Mae and Osha.

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‘The Acolyte’ finale ending explained: ‘Star Wars’ cameos, deaths and season 2 chances

What happened in 'The Acolyte' episode 8? Here's our detailed explanation

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The Acolyte ending explained: Season 2, Star Wars cameos, and a major mystery revealed

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Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 8 review: "Major cameos and excellent fights, but a shaky landing"

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The Acolyte has finally revealed its Sith master, and it’s a darksider that everyone saw coming

Hello there...

Inverse

Darth Plagueis! 'The Acolyte' Finally Reveals an Iconic Sith — And Creates a New Canon Problem

After decades of waiting, we finally have a glimpse of who is lurking in the shadows of 'The Acolyte.' Here's everything you need to know about Darth Plagueis, and what his appearance here means for Star Wars canon.

Inverse

8 Years Later, One Scene in 'The Acolyte' Finale Reveals an Unsettling Lightsaber Truth

Let it bleed. Here's how 'The Acolyte' finally depicted an a Star Wars process known as lightsaber bleeding.

Total Film

The Acolyte creator says if the show continues, she has an idea on how to bring a fan favorite Star Wars villain into live action

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?

Inverse

Who Was Qimir's Jedi Master? 'The Acolyte' Theory Reveals a Shocking Answer Hiding in Plain Sight

Star Wars has a new Sith in town: The Stranger. But who trained this character in 'The Acolyte'? One fan theory might change everything.

Total Film

No, that isn’t the planet from The Last Jedi in latest episode of The Acolyte – but Star Wars fans think they’ve worked out where it is

It’s not Ahch-To

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