The latest installment in the series ‘The Acolyte’ indulged us with the long anticipated revelation of Mae’s Sith Master – a character by the sobering name of Qimir. Fans’ expectations took quite the tumble, however, considering that this “grand reveal” was about as subtle as a boulder crashing down a mountain. While actor Jacinto’s execution of the character faired a round of applause from the audience, the predictability of the identity revelation left many a spectator exclaiming, “Well, now isn’t that surprising. Not.”

Tales of disappointment didn’t go unnoticed. Leslye Headland, the mastermind behind the series, attempted to sooth the collective gnashing of teeth by explaining that this predictability was intentional. You see, the true twist lay not in Qimir’s unveiling, but in the sudden deaths of series favorites Yord and Jeckie. Sneaky, sneaky indeed.

This revelation, of course, evokes the tantalizing question: Who, pray tell, is the real puppet master behind this tangible web of intrigue and conflict? The current circulating theories propose that Master Sol might be Qimir’s father and that there is another Sith Master pulling Qimir’s strings. Well, sign us up for this mystery hunt.

Forensic enthusiasts over at CBR put forth the tantalizing name of Mother Korin. Wait, the same Mother Korin many speculated was ‘The Stranger’? Apparently, some of us like our plotlines served in a roundabout manner sprinkled with generous doses of Déjà vu. However, before we start grumbling again, let’s look at the evidence supporting this hypothesis.

Firstly, remember the rather dramatic massacre of the witch coven where Mother Aniseya ended up six feet under? But where was dear old Mother Korin in this cluster of demise and GOT-like carnage? Her body was conspicuous by its absence. Coincidence? We think not.

In the eerie aftermath of that inferno, many fans speculated that while our protagonist Mae was seen initiating the fire, the swift spread and voracious consumption of the stone settlement far exceeded any normal expectations of a controlled fire. This has led to interesting whispers about Mother Korin’s possible role.

Was this a carefully planned catastrophe with the aim of framing the Jedi stationed there for an attempt to kidnap young Osha? Did this scheme tragically spiral out of control, taking down her entire family and pouring fuel (literally and metaphorically) on her animosity for the Jedi order?

Let’s not discount Mother Korin’s fierce criticism of Aniseya’s parenting methods either. It adds quite a tangy flavor to this pot of speculation. Moreover, the latest navigating beacon of mystery points towards The Stranger – who recently displayed a knack for messing with people’s minds. This ability struck a chord with Osha, who remembered her late mother demonstrating a similar power over an unsuspecting Torbin. This presents us with an intriguing possibility – could Aniseya have passed on this Jedi mind trick to Mother Korin?

Adding to the list of mounting evidence, Qimir was recently caught expressing a keen desire to get himself an apprentice. His insistence on recruiting either Osha or Mae might just be proof that he knows about the true origins of these mysteriously powerful girls. It’s almost as if he is looking to coax out whatever inherited powers they might have and potentially use them to his own advantage.

Now, fans may be divided over this eerie hypothesis about Mother Korin, but there’s one thing we can agree on — Qimir’s flagrant past won’t stay hidden for much longer. According to the series creator Leslye Headland, the 6th and 8th episode will dip their toes into Qimir’s history, albeit from Osha’s perspective. This indicates an entwining narrative rope between The Stranger’s past and Osha’s own trajectory. Whether or not we’re done with Mother Korin, only time (and the remaining episodes) will tell.

Have any theories of your own? Do pour them out in our comments section and join us in making sense of this twisted galaxy far, far away.