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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?

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'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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A key Star Wars concept was just referenced in The Acolyte – and it has links to Anakin Skywalker

We finally have some answers

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No, 'The Acolyte's' Sith Helmet Isn't a Motorcycle Helmet in Disguise

After a report speculated that the sith helmet in 'The Acolyte' was a repurposed motorcycle helmet, RideApart talked to the show's costume designer to get the full story.

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The Best Star Wars Show in Years Borrows a Trick From a Centuries-Old Genre

Leslye Headland uses the wuxia genre to unmask themes that were always vital to Lucas' vision of Star Wars and the Jedi.

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 6: Who's the Stranger's old master?

"The Acolyte" slows down a bit in its sixth episode, but gets deeper into the remaining characters' thoughts and feelings.

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That Qimir scene in the Acolyte proves the thirst is strong with Star Wars fans, and the Dark Side has never been more dangerous

Opinion | There's much more to that nude scene than may initially meet the eye, highlighting how seductive the Sith can be

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The Acolyte showrunner responds to review-bombing of her Star Wars show: "I think it's pretty expected"

Leslye Headland thinks review-bombing is "concerning" but "expected"

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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

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How 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' created a fresh new look for the Jedi (exclusive interview)

An exclusive interview with "The Acolyte's" costumer designer, Jennifer Bryan, on how the series came up with its new look.

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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.

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

The power of two

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

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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

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'The Acolyte' Episode 6 Release Date, Time, Schedule, and Plot for the Star Wars Show

It's time for a twin swap. As 'The Acolyte' makes it to its final three episodes of Season 1, the schemes of its Sith villain start to become more clear, and its final mysteries will hopefully be answered.

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The Acolyte showrunner teases the potential future of the Star Wars show, with "four to five major mysteries" for season 2

The story of The Acolyte could continue

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One of The Acolyte's big casualties praises the Star Wars show for killing them off: "There are so many directors that are scared to kill off their characters"

Sith hits the fan

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The Acolyte showrunner breaks down the big Sith twist in the Star Wars show's latest episode

Leslye Headland doesn't mind if you guessed the Sith twist

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Will There Be ‘The Acolyte’ Season 2? Showrunner Teases Even More "Major Mysteries"

The Star Wars prequel hasn’t been renewed just yet, but showrunner Leslye Headland has a multi-season plan for 'The Acolyte.'

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20 Years Later, 'The Acolyte's Big Twist May Come From a Forgotten Star Wars Villain

An infamous plot twist from a beloved Star Wars video game could help reveal the identity of Mae's master.

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 4: What's the goal of Mae's test?

In its fourth episode, "The Acolyte" has a bigger sense of urgency, delivers a surprising Star Wars prequels cameo, and twists the plot once again.

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Why is Yoda Not in 'The Acolyte'? One Line Just Explained a Glaring Jedi Absence

Appearing in this series, he is not. Here's why 'The Acolyte' Episode 4 makes it clear that Yoda is (probably) not having a cameo in this Star Wars show.

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Who is the Sith in 'The Acolyte'? Episode 4 All But Confirms a Major Fan Theory

'The Acolyte' has all but confirmed the identity of its Sith villain, but does the Star Wars show make a smart choice?

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The Acolyte showrunner reveals how advice Dave Filoni gave her shaped the latest episode of her Star Wars show

Dave Filoni had some words of wisdom for The Acolyte

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'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episode 3: How do the Brendok witches use the Force?

The third episode of "The Acolyte" is a long flashback that adds more layers to both the story being told and the Star Wars universe as a whole.

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