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Star Wars Series Reveals Darth Plagueis' Dark Origins

6/25/2025

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In a thrilling twist, "The Acolyte," a Star Wars series set a century before the prequels, unveils the enigmatic Darth Plagueis, Palpatine's future mentor. The newly released Visual Guide hints that the mysterious finale planet could be Bal’demnic, a realm inhabited by sentient lizards, deepening Plagueis' intriguing backstory. Catch the adventure now on Disney+.

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Story summary

In a thrilling twist, "The Acolyte," a Star Wars series set a century before the prequels, unveils the enigmatic Darth Plagueis, Palpatine's future mentor. The newly released Visual Guide hints that the mysterious finale planet could be Bal’demnic, a realm inhabited by sentient lizards, deepening Plagueis' intriguing backstory. Catch the adventure now on Disney+.