Star Wars fans have yet more theories about who Qimir's Sith Master is in The Acolyte

EntertainmentTVSci-Fi ShowsStar Wars TV ShowsThe AcolyteStar Wars fans have yet more theories about who Qimir’s Sith Master is in The AcolyteWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EntertainmentTVSci-Fi ShowsStar Wars TV ShowsThe AcolyteStar Wars fans have yet more theories about who Qimir’s Sith Master is in The AcolyteWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Disney/Lucasfilm) The Acolyte episode 6has only deepened the mystery surrounding Qimir’s Sith Master – and Star Wars fans have more theories. The following will dive intospoilers forThe Acolyteepisode 6, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In the new episode, we learn that Qimir was once a Jedi, and this revelation, combined with the strange scar on his back, has led to fans speculating thatVernestrawasonce his Jedi Master(thanks to her fancy lightsaber whip). But what about his Sith Master? Well, Star Wars fans have theories. “He is likely connected to Tenebrous in some way,“says one fan, referring to the Master of Darth Plagueis. “Maybe he’s one of Tenebrous’s candidates like in Legends. Maybe he’s looking to kill Tenebrous which is why he was looking for an apprentice.” “When Osha asks if it was his Jedi Master that wounded his back and cast him out, he didn’t say anything. I imagine it was actually his Sith Master, lends credibility to the Darth Venamis theory,“says another person. Venamis was an apprentice of Tenebrous, being trained at the same time as Plagueis despite the rule of two. “There’s also the cortosis mine connection, which is exactly where Tenebrous died in Legends…“points out someone else– Qimir’s helmet is made ofcortosis, a metal that makes lightsabers short out. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox We hopefully won’t have long to wait to find out more about Qimir’s Sith Master – The Acolyte has just two episodes remaining onDisneyPlus. 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