The Acolyte

admonition ! This clause contains spoilers for The Acolyte episodes 1 and 2 .

Summary

One theory aboutThe Acolyteclaims that the Sith Lord is hiding in plain sight , a theory that I could be swayed by after episodes 1 and 2 . The identity ofThe Acolyte ’s Sith villainis doubtlessly the big whodunit the show has pose thus far . Since the show ’s marketing unveil this baddie , I have find out countless theory speculating who this Sith Lord could be , from Darth Tenebrous and Darth Plagueis toStar war ' Sith Acolyte , Mae herself .

By the time ofThe Acolytepremiere ’s ending , the identity of the villain was no closer to being revealed . by nature , I expected this , givenThe Acolyteseason 1 will have a totality of eight installment that will divulge more about the show ’s cardinal secret as it nears its close . That say , there is one theory I have seen circling online that has some evidence to back up it , especially when combined withEaster testis fromThe Acolyteepisodes 1 and 2 . This theory is middling simple , claiming thatThe Acolyte ’s dark lord of the Sith is out in the open .

The Acolyte Season 1

The Acolyte Poster Showing Jedi Order, Mae, and a Sith Lord Holding Lightsabers

Air Date

installment 1 - lose / plant

06/04/2024

Amandla Stenberg in her character poster for The Acolyte (2024) next to the Sith Lord raising his red lightsaber

Custom Image by Lewis Glazebrook

instalment 2 - Revenge / Justice

instalment 3 - TBA

06/11/2024

Qimir (Manny Jacinto) in The Acolyte Season 1 episode 2 looking down at someone

Image via Disney+

sequence 4 - TBA

06/18/2024

Episode 5 - TBA

Amandla Stenberg as Mae and Lee Jung-jae as Sol in The Acolyte’s character posters

06/25/2024

Episode 6 - TBA

07/02/2024

Palpatine, Darth Vader, and the Sith Acolyte

Custom image by Yeider Chacon

Episode 7 - TBA

07/09/2024

Episode 8 - TBA

Headshot Of Amandla Stenberg In The Premiere Of Disney+ Series Star Wars: The Acolyte

07/16/2024

Fans Are Theorizing Qimir Is Secretly The Acolyte’s Sith Lord

Could The Sith Lord Be As Obvious As Qimir?

The hypothesis in head claims that Qimir is the secret Sith Lord inThe Acolyte . Qimir was introduce inThe Acolyteepisode 2 as an ally of Mae ’s , run an apothecary on the major planet of Olega . This apothecary was being used as a top - up for Qimir and Mae ’s illicit activities , as the two were cabal to belt down Jedi Master Torbin to gain the party favor of " him . " The " him " in question is the Sith Lord shown briefly in the concluding moments ofThe Acolyteepisode 1 , with many theorizing it is Qimir himself .

It could be the case that Qimir is actuallyThe Acolyte ’s hidden Sith Lord , manipulating the events of the series in full view …

At first , I was avowedly skeptical that Qimir could be the Sith Lord . For one , Qimir does not seem peril at all , instead depicted as a drunken passe-partout of poisons rather than an imposing , intimidating Sith Lord . That said , there have been several moments from Qimir ’s appearance inThe Acolyteepisode 2 that have swayed me somewhat . With the various points of grounds in mind , it could be the case that Qimir is actuallyThe Acolyte ’s secret Sith Lord , pull strings the consequence of the series in full sight of the Jedi and us consultation member .

The Acolyte

All The Clues Qimir Is A Sith Lord In The Acolyte

Qimir’s Secret Identity Has Already Been Teased In The Acolyte Episode 2

Leading on from that , Qimir was shown to be instrumental in the death of Torbin . Without Qimir , Mae would not have had the poison need to kill Torbin , mean the former is pushing Mae in the right management concerning Jedi death at every potential opportunity . afterwards , the scene inThe Acolyteepisode 2 in which Osha confronts Qimir by posing as Mae includes several pieces of grounds that Qimir is not what he seems .

One of the large former reveals in The Acolyte beleaguer the eccentric of Osha , a rapscallion Padawan formerly of the High Republic Jedi Order .

After verbalise briefly with Osha , Qimir knew the departure between her and Mae with relative ease . This would only be possible if he and Mae were close enough that he knew her subtle mannerisms . One way in which he could have handle this is by being the Sith Lord , regularly being up nigh with Mae , and giving her orders . After figure out who Osha is , he straightaway switches . Qimir conk from the hapless sot from originally in the episode to an intimidating , somewhat scary mien confronting the former Jedi .

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After the other Jedi enter Qimir ’s shop , he instantly flip back to the seemingly harmless , ball up figure . This proves how expertly Qimir can manipulate situation , making the Jedi intend he is being squeeze into the putting to death by Mae , when he may actually be the one orchestrating things . The final hint that Qimir could be the Sith Lord comes after Mae believes he has sold her out . Mae tries to defeat him , leading Qimir to disarm and overpower her with rest .

Qimir also tell apart Mae that the Jedi ’s peace is a lie , a quote from the Sith Code in Star Wars canyon .

Qimir does not struggle to crusade against Mae , despite the latter being a confirm Force - sensitive who is capable of endure up against Jedi . This could prove that Qimir has more training than he rent on . If he is able-bodied to campaign off Mae , it could be because he have intercourse her movement , how she fights , and her maneuver , almost as if he trained her himself .

Is The Acolyte Playing A Trick With Qimir?

Is Qimir Too Obvious A Choice For The Sith Lord?

Despite all of these peak of grounds , I still have a unvoiced time investing completely in the hypothesis . The primary reasonableness for this staunch from the very nature ofThe Acolyteas a story . First and foremost , The Acolyteis a mystery . It is unlikely that a show that hinges on its ability to raise interrogation will suffice such a crucial one in the first two episode . This is stomach even further byThe Acolyte ’s showrunner , Leslye Headland .

Headland ’s other most notable body of work let in the Netflix showRussian Doll . Russian Dollwas told across multiple episode , with each one providing different answers that all recontextualize the total , overarching tarradiddle . It is potential thatThe Acolytewill tell a exchangeable story , with scenes , moments , bring out , and tress being add that modify early episodes in the show . With that in mind , it is arduous to imagine that Qimir - the choice suspect ofThe Acolyte ’s Sith Lord - will be drive to the fore so early .

The reveal ofThe Acolyte ’s Sith Lord will likely come toward the end of the season , or maybe even in next seasons . It is no secret that Headland wantsmultiple season ofThe Acolyte , which could see the block out image remain a mystery for years . All of this could hint thatThe Acolyteis trifle a fast one with Qimir . These elements of his character may have been included to intentionally bemuse the audience off the aroma . Despite this possible action , Qimir could still beThe Acolyte ’s baddie , but we will have to wait before that solvent is revealed .

Modern episodes of The Acolyte are released every Tuesday at 6 pm PT and 9 pm ET on Disney+ .

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The Acolyte is a television serial set in the Star Wars universe at the remnant of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the superlative of their influence . This sci - fi thriller see a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crime - all leading to darkness break from beneath the Earth’s surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic .