The Acolyte
Warning ! This article hold in spoilers for The Acolyte instalment 5 .
Summary
Star Wars : The Acolytefinally unmasked the inscrutable figure take for granted to beStar Wars’newest Sith , but many are n’t convinced he ’s the true Sith Lord . The Acolyteepisode 5was full of major plot twists and disgraceful graphic symbol deaths , but it principally concentrate on the disclosure that Mae ’s reasonably goofy sidekick , Qimir , was really the masked chassis foretell the Stranger . His quirkier personality was like a shot dropped , however , when he started brutally massacring many of the show ’s main character .
Even in light of the violence ofThe Acolyteepisode 5 Jedi expiry , Star Warsviewers are for the most part not confident that the Stranger is the Sith Lord of the show . In fact , there are a number ofclues the Stranger is n’t the Sith schoolmaster . Because of that speculation , these 10 theories about who the true Sith master is have become very popular possibilities .
While The Acolyte instalment 5 answered one of the show ’s biggest questions , it also created young whodunit circumvent its compelling Sith Lord .
10The Sith Could Be Darth Plagueis
Palpatine’s Master Could Appear On Screen
One of the most prominent hypothesis is that the true Sith will be Darth Plagueis , Palpatine ’s own master . This has been hypothecate sinceThe Acolyte’sfirst trailer was free , point a masked physical body maintain a ruddy lightsaber . In terms of timeline , this would make sense . The Acolyteis set 100 years beforeStar Wars : Episode I - The Phantom MenaceintheStar Warstimeline , which would give Plagueis batch of time to train Palpatine and be murdered by him in advance of the prequel trilogy .
One of the most prominent theory is that the true Sith will be Darth Plagueis .
This would also be a logical choice , asPlagueis ' existence is already canonized . It would be somewhat odd forStar Warsto seek to suit in another Sith master and apprentice duo prior to Plagueis and Palpatine , asthe Sith Rule of Twowould presumptively dictate that they could not co - survive . However , The Acolytehas prided itself on twists and turns , and contribute interview outlook that Plagueis will be the Sith , the show may want to go in a different counselling .
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9Master Indara Could Have Secretly Been The Sith All Along
There May Be Much More To Indara’s Story
A less predictable theory is thatJedi Master Indara may secretly be ( or have been ) the truthful Sith . audience were mostly excited about Carrie - Anne Moss ' purpose as Indara inThe Acolyte , but her graphic symbol ’s taradiddle was burn very short when she die early on in the show ’s first instalment . Although she has since appeared in flashback , viewers remain disappointed that her metre as a Jedi master was so limited .
Revealing that Indara was the Sith victor all along would be a brilliant way to further explore Indara ’s story , and it could mean she is n’t really dead after all . alternatively , she could have counterfeit her death as a test for Mae , and she may return in a scandalous reveal . Alternatively , she could sincerely be stagnant , opening up the opportunity for Qimir to become the actual Sith sea captain .
8The Stranger’s Sith Master Could Be Darth Tenebrous
Darth Plagueis' Master Could Be The Current Sith Lord
While the theory that the true Sith master is Darth Plagueis remain one of the most popular , viewers have also theorize that the Sith could be Plagueis ' master , Darth Tenebrous . Little is love about Tenebrous inStar Warscanon ; however , in Legends , Tenebrous was a brilliant , formidable Sith who reign as Dark Lord of the Sith for a one C . turn over how familiarThe Acolyte’sshowrunner Leslye Headland is with Legends , this is a real opening .
Tenebrous was a brilliant , unnerving Sith who ruled as Dark Lord of the Sith for a one C .
Of course , this would almost certainly mean Tenebrous ' rule was about to follow to an conclusion , as 100 years seems to be a tight reversal for Plagueis to usurp tenebrious and Palpatine to usurp him , particularly if , in keep with Legends , Tenebrous was Dark Lord for a 100 . However , this would be an challenging way to establish Palpatine ’s Sith lineage . As Headland has already expressed interest in a second season ofThe Acolyte , the show could chart that line .
7The Sith Master May Be Someone Brand-New
The Acolyte Could Introduce A Complete Unknown
The entirety ofThe Acolytehas center on on closed book and secret plan turn , so it ’s quite possible that the show will instead take audiences altogether by surprise and infix a brand - young character rather than pull from the dark side Force - users who are already known . In fact , this seems especially likely given how much the show has stave off source to well - known Jedi . As a primal case , Master Yoda was awake duringThe Acolyte , but he has yet to make an appearance , and he is unlikely to do so .
Although prequel trilogy character Ki - Adi - Mundi did have a cameo , The Acolytenevertheless seems committed to having as petty overlap with the Skywalker Saga as potential . This may intend that the introduction of Darth Plagueis in finicky would go against the show ’s purpose . The Acolytecertainly has the flexibility to introduce a stigma - newfangled Sith , although it ’s unclear incisively how that would be done without a major retcon of Darth Plagueis and Palpatine ’s story .
Star Wars canyon has altered the old age and life of Jedi Master Ki - Adi - Mundi , but another part of his original backstory could join his new one .
6Osha’s Comment Suggests The Sith Master Could Be Mother Aniseya
Osha Recalled Her Mother’s Ability To Control A Jedi’s Mind In Episode 5
InThe Acolyteepisode 5,Osha leave out a major lead that the Sith skipper could be her mother , Mother Aniseya , although that may be a red Clupea harangus . When discussing what the Stranger could be , Yord tells Osha,“He gets into your mind , and he stays there . “In response , Osha tells Yord that her female parent could do that , referencing Mother Aniseya own Jedi Padawan Torbin in a previous sequence .
Although some have theorized that this may mean Mother Aniseya survived the fire and is the true Sith master , it ’s unlikely thatThe Acolytewould drop such a major , obvious clue . However , this could mean that Qimir has some connexion tothe witches of Brendok . This is further supported by speculation that Qimir looked as though he had burns on his arm , suggesting that he may have been present for the flame on Brendok that about stamp out Osha and Mae .
5The Cold Mother Koril Could Be The Sith Master
Mae and Osha’s Other Mother Could Also Be A Sith
Similar to theories that Mother Aniseya is the Sith master , some have hypothesize that the similitude ' other mother , Mother Koril , is really the Sith . This whirl would make slightly more gumption , as it would n’t be as obvious . Mother Koril was also the much colder and more menacing female parent of the two , which would make her more credible as a Sith ( althoughStar Warshas repeatedly proven how well the Sith can put up a façade ) .
This would also be an interesting connection to the prequels without being too heavily connect to the Skywalker Saga , as Mother Koril , like Darth Maul , is a Zabrak . In fact , as Maul will inevitably become Palpatine ’s Sith apprentice inThe Phantom Menace , this could even reveal the origins of how Palpatine find Maul . So far , though , there is little evidence that Koril is the Sith master .
Mother Koril , like Darth Maul , is a Zabrak .
4The Stranger Could Surprise Audiences By Being The True Sith Master
Presently, Qimir Seems An Unlikely Sith Lord
Of naturally , it ’s possible that there may be no surprise Sith master reveal , and Qimir / the Stranger may truly beThe Acolyte’sSith Lord . This seems improbable for a number of reasons , however . For one , the Stranger ’s identity was get word much too easily . In fact , even before the full reveal in episode 5,The Acolyteepisode 4 hard hinted that Qimir was the mask figure . For another , it ’s far-famed thatQimir did n’t identify himself as a Sith ; rather , he tell the Jedi may call him that .
There may be no surprisal Sith master reveal .
Qimir is also looking for an Acolyte , not a Sith apprentice , which suggest that , at most , he is the current apprentice and has a master he answer to . Even so , the Stranger certainly proved himself to be a terrifying baddie , brutally cutting down some of the show ’s most beloved persona and even referring to Jecki Lon as"it"after killing her . The Stranger has also already proven to be an improbably popular fiber , drawing manyStar Warsviewers in after they had already decide they disliked the show .
3There May Be No Sith Master After All
One Popular Theory Is That Qimir Isn’t A Sith At All
Based on the same comment by Qimir that the Jedi might call him a Sith , many have hypothecate that the Stranger is n’t a Sith and no other Sith is come in . This has become a popular hypothesis because many are concerned thatThe Acolyteis retconning the prequels . InThe Phantom Menace , Ki - Adi - Mundi stated that the Sith had been out for a millenary . While that was n’t the slip ( intelligibly , Palpatine had been working in the shadows),Star Warsaudiences have debate that the Jedi knowing about the Sith would be the true retcon .
Making Qimir some other sinister side Force - exploiter but not a Sith would solve this job . This choice would also build upon the work thatStar Warshas already been doing for twelvemonth to transition by from the Jedi / Sith dichotomy . In fact , even inThe Acolyte , that has been encourage , as the witches of Brendok seemingly use the morose side but are not Sith . The Nightsisters of Dathomirfall into a standardized category . Arguably , this would be a much more forward-looking , interesting turn of events than a new Sith .
2The Somewhat Aloof Vernestra Rwoh Could Be A Secret Sith
So Far, Little Has Been Revealed About Vernestra
In addition to speculation that Jedi Master Indara is secretly the Sith master , others have speculate that the Sith is Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh . So far , Vernestra has had little concealment fourth dimension , mainly engaging with Sol in an attempt to identify the Orcinus orca . These modified appearances mean that , conceivably , Master Rwoh could be work in the phantasm , pulling the strings all along . In fact , this would make her attempt to incriminate Osha make more sense .
However , because Master Rwoh has n’t been a main eccentric thus far , the yield of this gadget would be much depressed than it would be for other characters . While Vernestra might be unlikely to be the Sith as a background character , though , theories about her nod toward what could be . Clearly , Star Warsviewers are interested in the theory that a Jedi is the dependable Sith , which could be much more compelling with the more significant characters .
1Master Sol Could Be (Or Have Some Connection To) The True Sith Lord
Qimir Alluded To Master Sol’s “Darkness”
Perhaps the most popular Jedi consider to in secret be the Sith is Jedi Master Sol , Osha ’s former lord . Unlike Indara or Vernestra Rwoh , Master being revealed as the Sith master would be much more shocking . So far , Master Sol has seemed kind and genuine , if a flake mysterious . However , The Acolyteepisode 5 did suggest there is more to him , as Qimir asked him about his dark .
Yet again , though , this seems almost too obvious . Many viewers have suspected that Master Sol might be the Sith master , and a show likeThe Acolyteis actively working to take audiences by surprise . It would nevertheless be an interesting twisting to have Osha ’s beloved former master be revealed as a Sith , though . While these possibilities remain only theories , it seems very likely thatStar state of war : The Acolytehasn’t complete with its major secret plan twists regarding the newestStar WarsSith .
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The Acolyte is a television serial lay out in the Star Wars universe at the destruction of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the pinnacle of their influence . This sci - fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crime - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to take about the end of the High Republic .
