Acolyte season 1 reveals the conspiracy behind the Sith’s hiding, with many unknowns still to be resolved
Season 1 of Acolyte left us talking about how the Sith managed to stay in the shadows in Star Wars: Episode I – The Threat of the Blast. Fans wondered how the Jedi didn’t find the Sith despite the obvious hints throughout the series, and the season finale answered it, but left many questions open.
The plot of the Jedi
The key to understanding Sith cover lies with Vernestra Rwoh. This character, played by Rebecca Henderson, seeks the truth about the return of the Sith after Osha Sol kills Vernestra, and because of her superior knowledge of the events and characters, decides to hide the truth in order to protect the image of the Jedi before the galaxy. Senate.
Instead of revealing the threat, Vernestra covers up Sol’s murder, preventing the Jedi Council from learning about the return of the Sith. This act not only protects the Jedi from criticism from the Senate, especially Senator Raincourt, but also ensures that the existence of the Sith remains hidden, allowing Darth Sidious to operate unimpeded.
The role of Yoda
The season finale introduces a cameo from Yoda, revealing that the wise Jedi Master is aware of Vernestra’s plot. This revelation adds complexity to the plot as it implies that Yoda chose to keep the return of the Sith a secret.
Yoda is known to withhold information from the Jedi Council when necessary, as he did with Nameless in the Jedi Archives. This tendency to keep secrets may explain the Sith’s more open-minded attitude toward the possibility of The Phantom Menace’s return.
The need to hide
Vernestra’s cover was not just an act of ego, but a defensive tactic against a hostile Senate. Reincourt and the other senators were ready to attack the Jedi Order for any weakness, and the revelation of the return of the Sith was a devastating blow. Therefore, the cloak protects both the Jedi Order and the galaxy, despite its high cost.
Although The Acolyte season 1 gave a coherent explanation of how the Sith went into hiding, there are still many unanswered questions. Vernestra now knows that her strange former padawan is alive and is determined to find him with Mae.
A potential season 2 of Acolyte could explore this mission and delve deeper into how the Jedi acquired knowledge of the Sith. Season 1’s story laid a solid foundation for the transition between High Republic and pre-Trinity, but much remains to be discovered.
The relationship with the main saga
One interesting aspect is how The Acolyte contains references to popular characters such as Ki-Adi Mundi and the laws of the Sith. The series was careful not to contradict the continuity based on the films, keeping the events closely aligned with what fans already knew.
Yoda’s reference to the “Secret of the Sith” in “The Phantom Menace” now carries more weight, knowing that he and possibly the other council members already had some understanding of the impending threat to the galaxy.
Possible period 2
Given the viewership numbers and hints from showrunner Leslye Headland, a second season is highly likely. This new season is responsible for tying up loose ends and making a smooth transition into the events of The Phantom Menace.
Vernestra and Mae’s story could be the perfect vehicle to explore more about the nature of the Sith and the corruption within the Galactic Senate. While the first season did a good job of laying the groundwork, fans are eager to see how this plot develops further.
The Acolyte strikes a fine balance between explaining why the Jedi don’t know about the Sith while crafting an interesting and twisty narrative. With a second season possibly on the horizon, there’s a lot more to learn about this dark and fascinating galactic era.