Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 4.
Summary
The Sith Lord ofThe Acolytehas kept their identity a secret thus far, andStar Warsfans have already taken to calling them by a hilarious nickname that would make George Lucas proud.The Acolyteepisode 4 saw a previously unseenSith Lord in canonfinally reveal themselves to the Jedi, which sparked even more interest in them. Theidentity ofThe Acolyte’s villainis one of the biggest mysteries in the entire show, and will likely be revealed in coming episodes. For now, though, fans have given the mysterious Sith Lord a name that could have been pulled directly out of Lucas' notebook.
For lack of a better name to refer to the Sith Lord,Star Warsfans have taken to calling them “Darth Teeth.” This name has been used so much it has become a trending term on X, and gained popularity with fans likeDarthMaullie.
The name “Darth Teeth” refers to the metallic design on the front of the Sith Lord’s helmet, which resembles a toothy grin. It’s not clear exactly what the “smile” is supposed to be, but it could be a cybernetic respirator, which would support the idea thatThe Acolyte’s Sith Lord could be Darth Tenebrous, a Sith Lord fromStar WarsLegends. In any case, Darth Teeth is a hilarious name, and George Lucas would be proud of the ridiculous moniker.
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George Lucas Would Love This Sith Name
The reason George Lucas would love Darth Teeth so much is precisely because it’s so ridiculous and on the nose. Lucas had a tendency to give his villains names that made it clear they were the villains.There’s evidence of his peculiar naming convention throughout the Sith: Darth Sidious clearly is a play on “insidious,” while Count Dooku’s Sith name was Darth Tyranus, a clear play on “tyranny.“Even Lucas' non-Sith villains have overtly evil names. General Grievous, for example, fully incorporates the word “grievous,” which means “severe or serious.” Cad Bane, as well, simply used the word “bane,” meaning “cause of great distress or annoyance.”
Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
The senator for Naboo, Palpatine rose to power and influence during the dying days of the Republic. In reality, his public persona was just a mask; he was really Darth Sidious, greatest of the Sith Lords, and he used his political skills and Machiavellian cunning to bring down both the Republic and the Jedi. Palpatine ruled his Galactic Empire for decades, until he was betrayed by his apprentice, Darth Vader. Even this wasn’t enough to stop the Emperor, however, as he was resurrected by his followers - only to be defeated once again.
Count Dooku
The apprentice of Master Yoda, Count Dooku’s interest in prophecy and ancient Jedi texts led him inexorably to the dark side. He somehow discovered the existence of the Sith, and became Palpatine’s apprentice after the death of Darth Maul. Dooku’s inherited title as Count of Serenno gave him vast political influence, which he used as leader of the Separatist movement during the Clone Wars. He was ultimately killed by Anakin Skywalker, realizing too late that Palpatine had tricked him.
Lucas' penchant for his obvious villain names is clear to see inStar Warscanon, but it was almost even more ridiculous. Lucas had several ideas for potential Sith Lords that were scrapped, and they were even more preposterous than the ones that made it to canon. While consulting onStar Wars: The Force Unleashed,Lucas proposed two Sith names for Starkiller: Darth Insanius and Darth Icky.It’s fairly clear to see why the developers ofThe Force Unleashedopted to veto those names instead, but it also proves that Lucas wasn’t terribly concerned with overly serious Sith names.
Based on Lucas' history of naming his villains, “Darth Teeth” would make him proud. It’s so on the nose and ridiculous that it’s easy to believe Lucas would have come up with the name himself if he were working onThe Acolyte, though he might have come up with something more clearly evil (Darth Sneer, perhaps?).Star Warsfans are also clearly having fun with the name, which Lucas would almost surely appreciate. Until the Sith Lord ofThe Acolyte’s real name is revealed, “Darth Teeth” serves admirably as a funny way to refer to them.
The Acolyte
Cast
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
