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The Acolytefinale saw severalStar Warscharacters make a cameo appearance that has angered the OG fans. The show revealed Darth Plagueis for the first time in live-actionStar Warsprojects, hinting that he could be Qimir’s Sith Master. The finale was disappointing since all it did was set up aSeason 2.
The show received hate from fans right from the first episode. Fans blamed Disney and Kathleen Kennedy for trying to impose a forced inclusion agenda. After the disappointing finale and the potential Season 2 set up, fans now want the show to leave the Darth Plagueis arc alone.
Star WarsClassic Character Darth Plagueis Appears InThe Acolyte‘s Disappointing Finale
The Acolytefinale was a huge disappointment even for fans who had rooted for the show from the beginning. While it answered some of the questions fans had about the characters, the show introduced more plot points in the last episode to make a second season possible. The episode featured some classic characters fromGeorge Lucas‘ original lore, which made some fans upset.
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In the finale, Qimir and Osha leave the ocean world to seek out Master Sol and Mae in Brendok. As they leave, a hooded figure appears in the shadows inside a cave. The yellow eyes, humanoid body, smooth skin, long fingers, and flat nose clearly indicated the alien Muun, known toStar Warsfans as Darth Plagueis.
The character is the Sith Master of Sheev Palpatine aka Darth Sidious and is only mentioned in George Lucas’ Star Wars prequel films. AStar Warsfan page mentioned the lines that Palpatine says to Anakin inStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sithabout Darth Plagueis. In the film, Palpatine tells Anakin:
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you. It’s a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis…was a dark lord of the Sith so powerful and so wise…he could use the Force to influence the midi-chlorians… to create… Iife. He had such a knowledge of the dark side…he could even keep the ones he cared about…from dying.
He became so powerful…the only thing he was afraid of was… Losing his power. Which eventually, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew. Then his apprentice killed him in his sleep. It’s ironic. He could save others from death…but not himself.
According to Palpatine, Plagueis allegedly had the power to influence and manipulate the midi-chlorians to create life. His legendary powers are already teased in the show when the Witches of Brendok created Osha and Mae. It is speculated that more about theSith Lord’s role in the events of the showwill be revealed in future seasons.
Fans Are Largely Disappointed With Darth Plagueis’ Arc Used InThe Acolyte
The show hadreceived flak from fansfor featuring women as expert warriors than men, including a lesbian relationship, and also including an obese Padawan. Fans accuse the show of using a ‘woke’ agenda in a manner thatdesecrates the original Star Wars lore. Citing Palpatine’s narration of the legend of Darth Plagueis, fans share on X that they want the show to leave that arc alone.
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Referring to Palpatine’s line that Darth Palgueis’s story isn’t one the Jedi would tell, one fan commented that it shouldn’t be told byThe Acolytewriters. Another fan also referred to the line sharing that they hopedLeslye Headlandwould never get to tell that story either. One fan shared that it was a tragedy that the classic character was brought into the Disney canon.
One fan shared thatThe Acolytewas one of the worst series among the Disney Star Wars projects and that it was bold for the series to set up a second season when they hadn’t even gotten the approval. Some of the fan comments read:
Nor should these writers…
I wish it was a story Headland wouldn’t tell.
Yes, the tragedy that he’s been brought into the Disney canon
Quite possibly the worst season finale for a sw show. They’re setting up Season 2, when they haven’t even gotten approval yet.
Season 2 has to be a massive improvement They at least left me hopeful for what’s to come
Fans of the films did not get to see the life of Darth Palgueis before his death at the hands of Palpatine. However, it was explored in the non-canon Star Wars universe, known asLegends. More details about the character primarily appeared in theDarth Plagueisnovel by James Luceno.
The Acolyteis now available for streaming on Disney+.
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