Fans Unveil Fresh Theory Regarding Star Wars: The Acolyte

29.03.2024 - 12:29 / gamerant.com / Disney Plus / Katarina Trajkovic

The recent release of the trailer for the upcoming Star Wars: The Acolyte series has sparked excitement among fans, who are now dissecting it for Easter eggs and plot hints. Some have even developed intriguing theories connected to one of the main characters.

Fans eagerly await more information about the plot of the new Sith-focused series, Star Wars: The Acolyte, which has sparked the creation of numerous fan theories due to the limited hints available. These theories range from expected to unexpected, with some proposing entirely new perspectives on the series.

A fresh theory, put forth by Redditor u/RagnarokWolves, revolves around one of the main characters — Sol. The character description of Sol highlights that he is «a wise, highly respected, powerful Jedi Master, strong in the ways of the Force, who is going through emotional conflict.» It is this last part of the description that particularly captures fans' interest, suggesting unexpected depths to the characters.

Previous fan theories speculated about a dark side Force user transitioning to the light side, which did not entirely resonate with them. However, a new perspective emerges suggesting the opposite. Fans propose that the mention of «emotional conflict» in Sol's description implies the possibility of the Jedi Master turning to the dark side instead. This concept of internal struggle and shifting allegiances echoes past narratives in the Star Wars universe. Considering that Sol is the first character introduced in the trailer, delivering lines about how our perceptions can deceive us, this theory appears to gain more credibility.

Moreover, another line from the trailer, «In an age of light, a darkness rises,» provides further support for the theory of a Jedi's fall to the Sith. This line hints at the corruption of a young Jedi, as indicated by a scene where a youngling confides in Sol, expressing seeing only fire when searching inward. This hints at a darker nature for the girl, supposedly Mae (played by Amandla Stenberg), who is seen battling the Jedi Knights of the Order in the trailer. However, she may not be the only character turning to the dark side; Sol's character also suggests a potential descent into darkness. Such a contrasting theory promises a fresh and captivating twist to the series' plot.

However, some fans have taken a simpler interpretation, suggesting that the mention of «emotional conflict» might foreshadow the character's eventual death. While this could be perceived as a simple joke, given the scarcity of plot details, any theory holds potential validity. Redditor u/tunacow cautioned fellow fans, reminding them of a quote from the series creator, Leslye Headland: «Whatever you think The Acolyte is, it isn’t.» This