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

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Total Film

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.

Inverse

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The spaceships of the 'Star Wars' High Republic era

The Acolyte is the High Republic's live-action debut, but this new Star Wars era has been expanding for a while and contains some memorable ship designs.

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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?

Total Film

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 7: What's a vergence in the Force?

"The Acolyte" seventh episode 'Choice' reveals the truth about what happened on Brendok and cuts even deeper into Star Wars lore.

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'The Acolyte' Episode 7 Release Date, Time, and Plot for the Star Wars Show

Everything you need to know about the 'The Acolyte' Episode 7 series as we get ready for the finale, form release date and time to plot details and the future of the show beyond Season 1.

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Just how old is Qimir? One line of dialogue in The Acolyte has the Star Wars community speculating

How old is Qimir, really?

Total Film

A Rey and Kylo Ren moment in The Last Jedi inspired The Acolyte, as well as one of the best action films ever made

We see the influence

Total Film

Hyperspace Visions? Star Wars Easter Egg Could Solve 'The Acolyte's Next Mystery

After the explosive events of Episode 5, 'The Acolyte' may have another bombshell up its sleeve.

Inverse

One Line in 'The Acolyte' Completely Redefines the Force in Star Wars

The Star Wars series just added an interesting wrinkle to Sith philosophies.

Inverse

Let Me Solo Her adds fashion icon to his resume as Star Wars showrunner credits 'Elden Bling' for the design of The Acolyte's villainous Sith

Warrior, hero, star of the catwalk.

PC Gamer

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

Total Film

One small line in The Acolyte episode 6 may have revealed how Qimir knows Sol

The mystery could be explained

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Total Film

The Acolyte makes a key Sith reference in episode 6, and it might explain the Kylo Ren Easter egg

The power of two

Total Film

Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 6 review: "This episode is for you, Reylos"

Total Film

Star Wars fans are suspecting one Acolyte character of having a dark history with Qimir

It’s right in front of our eyes

Inverse

One Scene in 'The Acolyte' Just Changed Everything We Know About Darth Vader

In Star Wars, Dark Side helmets are scary. But in 'The Acolyte,' Episode 6, they seem to have a deeper significance. Maybe Darth Vader's helmet meant more than we thought.

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Total Film

The main villain in Star Wars: The Acolyte was partly inspired by naked Elden Ring players like Let Me Solo Her: "These people are f***ing crazy"

The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland is a big Elden Ring nerd like the rest of us

Inverse

'The Acolyte' Almost Saved Its Biggest Mystery for Season 2, Showrunner Reveals

Following the brutal twist in Episode 5, 'The Acolyte' showrunner Leslye Headland teases a darker, emotional finale — and confirms a huge fan theory.

Inverse

33 Years Later, Star Wars Just Brought Back an Obscure Force Loophole

Any good Sith needs to protect himself from Jedi mind tricks. But how has 'The Acolyte's villain built up such a powerful defense?

The Independent UK

The Acolyte viewers claim latest episode reached heights of original Star Wars trilogy

Fans were left ‘in awe’ at fight sequences that rivalled the original franchise

Inverse

9 Years Later, One Scene in 'The Acolyte' Just Changed Kylo Ren Canon

In 'The Acolyte,' new details are emerging about Dark Side helmets and baddies with red lightsabers. But is this Star Wars prequel about the Sith, or the Knights of Ren?

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 5: Who's the masked Sith villain?

While it doesn't fix all the issues, episode 5 of "The Acolyte" is full of thrills and among the best live-action Star Wars TV so far.

Total Film

Star Wars fans are comparing The Acolyte's most brutal episode yet to Andor

We can't believe what we just saw

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