Warning: Spoilers follow for Episode 8 of The Acolyte.
The final episode of The Acolyte featured two major Star Wars cameos, prompting some fans to call for a Season 2 renewal to explore their stories further.
Episode 8 of The Acolyte included many characters that audiences have come to know and love (including appearances from Bazil and Pip). There were, however, a few surprises along the way, including a cameo from a mysterious figure who bore a striking resemblance to Darth Plagueis and another of the familiar silhouette of Yoda.
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Given when The Acolyte takes place, Star Wars fans had long speculated that the series could introduce Palpatine's master, Darth Plagueis, with many wondering if he may have a connection to the witches of Brendok — but it wasn't until the final episode that viewers got a glimpse of a cloaked character presumed to be Plagueis.
The music accompanying Plagueis's reveal in The Acolyte isn't being discussed enough.
— Mischief (@MischiefsYT) July 17, 2024
Like nails on a chalkboard but in a good way pic.twitter.com/fViuFzcCqG
"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?" -Palpatine to Anakin #DarthPlagueis pic.twitter.com/3XQrUiNaNk
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Y’ALL PLAGUEIS PROBABLY LEARNED HOW TO CREATE LIFE THROUGH WHAT HAPPENED WITH MAE AND OSHA HOLY SHITTTTT, THEN PALPATINE LEARNED IM- THIS IS SO PEAK OH MY GOD. pic.twitter.com/tnCwmHkI77
It's definitely Bal'demnic where Darth Plagueis is shown in the season finale of #TheAcolyte.
— Darth Thunder ⚡ (@XDarthThunderX) July 17, 2024
I am assuming at this time he already has the mining rights to Cortosis, and am so intrigued on what they will do with him now he is introduced into live action.
Season 2 perhaps? ✨ pic.twitter.com/q43OGeZ0Sw
"This will be a day long remembered. It has seen the live action debut of Darth Plagueis the Wise," one person wrote on Reddit, to which someone else remarked: "I hope we get a Season 2 just for him."
Another mic drop moment came towards the end of the episode when Vernestra Rwoh entered a chamber to greet the legendary Jedi Master Yoda, saying: "Sorry to disturb you, master. We need to talk." While fans didn't see the character from Vernestra's viewpoint, they were thrilled to see High Republic Yoda show up.
My jaw legit hit the floor ✨ #TheAcolyte pic.twitter.com/bZ8xCCtAzz
— Darth Thunder ⚡ (@XDarthThunderX) July 17, 2024
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— ? || The Acolyte spoilers (@lunarspacez) July 17, 2024
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I just realized The Acolyte’s yoda is prime yoda? if we get yoda vs darth plagueis… Disney renew this freaking show I’m being so serious. #TheAcolyte pic.twitter.com/ikespdkG1R
— Naomi ?? (@NTX077) July 17, 2024
Master Yoda's cameo piqued my interest for #TheAcolyte Season 2. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/l33TZoYTjx
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- If seeing Master Yoda isn’t enough reason why The Acolyte should get a second season I don’t know what the hell is.??♀️? pic.twitter.com/4WOvcoLnCs
"Hopefully they flesh this out in Season 2, but I think this actually adds to Yoda's character whether intended or not," someone wrote on Reddit. "I think it would add much more depth to his despair and exile after Anakin's slaughter of the Jedi."
Yoda's brief appearance was all the more surprising because showrunner Leslye Headland previously asserted that The Acolyte would not feature cameos from other Star Wars films and TV shows. Those comments, however, started to unravel when an unexpected prequel trilogy character turned up in the fourth episode of the series.
Now that Season 1 is over, speculation has started over whether these cameos could form part of the foundation for a potential Season 2. Headland has already said she has "four or five major mysteries" she would like to touch on if The Acolyte receives a renewal, but only time will tell whether she gets that opportunity.
Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on X/Twitter here.
