The Acolyte just took a bold step forward that will shock Star Wars fans.

This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers.

Not since the Order 66 montage inStar Wars: Revenge of the Sithhave we witnessed such a bloodbath.

Sith Lord in Star Wars: The Acolyte

Now, all bets are off, and its so refreshing.

But the episode doesnt pull the trigger on the Yord Hordes favorite stickler so quickly.

The show bides its time.

Instead, hes off to chase an escaping Mae.

The show only pulls the rug from under us once Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) joins the fight.

ForThe Acolyte, its quite an effective way to establisha brand-new and very dangerous Sith threat.

Its the incredibly darkStar Warstwist weve been waiting for.

At last,the Sith showwe were promised has arrived.

The Acolyte is streaming now on Disney+.