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A sinisterStar Warstheory reveals how the Sith managed to evade the Jedi for thousands of year . The conflict between the Sith and the Jedi is an ancient one – even when the Sith ’s numbers dwindle and the Rule of Two was implemented , they posed a significant risk to the Jedi ’s paragon and mode of life history . However , the Jedi long believed the Sith to be extinct ; inStar warfare : Episode I – The Phantom Menace , the Jedi Council is initially sceptical of Qui - Gon Jinn ’s statement that Darth Maul was aSith Lord . As Master Ki - Adi - Mundi says,“The Sith have been extinct for a millennium . ”

Mace Windu , too , was convert that the Sith no longer existed , saying,“I do not consider the Sith could have reelect without our knowing . ”And yet , theStar Warsprequel trilogy ’s total story definitively leaven them unseasonable . Not only did Darth Sidious power train Darth Maul as his prentice , but he convince a amply - trained Jedi Master to join the dark side as well . Perhaps the reason the Jedi had such a punishing metre detecting the Sith ’s presence was n’t just because they bided their fourth dimension , waiting for the right moment to coin , but because they were cover much closer to home , too – and oneupcomingStar Warsshowmay try this hypothesis to be unfeigned .

The Acolyte Is About The Sith “Infiltration” Of The Jedi – Is That Literal?

The Acolytewill be the first live - actionStar Warsshow to take place duringthe High Republic geological era , roughly 100 yr before the events ofThe Phantom Menace . It will also be the first live - actionStar Warsproject to let in the Sith ’s linear perspective . This is n’t just a story about the Jedi surmount darkness , it is a story about dark overcoming the Jedi . The official synopsis forThe Acolyte , which reads,“A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a serial of crimes , but the violence they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated,”implies that this young duo will be uncovering the Sith ’s presence in the beetleweed . But what if the verity is even more disturbing ?

Most Star Wars stories focus on the Jedi and other grand cabal , but The Acolyte series on Disney+ will be say from the perspective of the Sith .

Reportedly , The Acolyteis about the Sith “ infiltrating ” the Jedi , which could be interpreted in two ways . First , it could simply mean that the Sith are once again endeavor to destabilise the Jedi through international ferocity and manipulation , as they often have done . However , it could also be taken literally : what if the Sith unfeignedly did pass through the Jedi Order?What if there was an agent of the Sith on the inside , shroud in plain sight , patiently steering the Jedi in a direction that would one twenty-four hours ensure their destruction?GivenThe Acolyte ’s placement ontheStar Warstimeline , it ’s potential that Darth Plagueis , Darth Sidious ’ Master , will be affect in the story . What if this is where the unraveling of the Jedi Order begins ?

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The Acolyteis set to premier on Disney+ in 2024 .

Did The Sith Actually Recruit From Within The Jedi?

Perhaps infiltrating the Jedi goes a step further – it may not just be about implant someone within the Jedi Order . It may be about manipulating someone who has already devoted themselves to the light to serve the dark instead – the ultimate Sith triumph . Recruiting from within the Jedi would explain why the Jedi were so convinced that the Sith had been extinct for so long . Why would they ever suspect one of their members of having wrick to the dark side so long as they do nothing to make that change in allegiance obvious ? The Sith are cunning . They could have well hidden themselves in plain sight .

The Jedi Order has been blind by their hubris before , unable to see the change in one of their own until it was too late . InStar Wars : The Clone Wars , for instance , Jedi Padawan Barriss Offee becomes disillusioned with the Jedi Order ’s office in the Clone Wars , orchestrate a bombing on the Jedi Temple , successfully framing Anakin Skywalker ’s Padawan Ahsoka Tano for the deaths of several citizenry . More illustrious , of course , is Count Dooku ’s betrayal , who , as proven inStar war : Tales of the Jedi , had dealings with Darth Sidious long before he officially lead the Jedi Order .

Dooku & Anakin May Have Been The Norms – Not The Exceptions

Dooku and Anakin light to the dark side shock everyone . The Jedi had a surd meter accepting that kind of pain and anger had festered under their sleepless eyes . It ’s potential , however , that Dooku and Anakin ’s turns to the blue side had become the norm , and the Jedi had just never realized it before . What if the “ former Padawan ” inThe Acolyteis actually a Sith using their connections with the Jedi to lure someone in ? Perhaps it ’s their Jedi Master who is a Sith Lord or else , and the crimes the former Padawan is investigating were perpetrate by them .

The Sith infiltrate the Jedi at the close of the High Republic era , perhaps even earlier , would have been enough to destabilize the organization without drawing too much care . If they had hidden in spare sight by implant spy or twist trained Jedi to the dark side , it would explicate why the Jedi were still so adamant that the Sith were extinct . Yoda himself was there during the High Republic era , after all . Should n’t he know well ifThe Acolyteis a story of the Sith defend the Jedi ? The Sith have always been one ofStar Wars ’ greatest mystery story , but their method acting might be revealed preferably rather than afterwards .

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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the oddment of the High Republic Era , where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the tiptop of their influence . This sci - fi thriller picture a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they inquire several crimes - all run to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the close of the High Republic .

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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.

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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.

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