Since the premiere of Star Wars: The Acolyte, fans have wanted to know who Darth Bortles is and if he is the main villain in the series. The story revolves around the investigation into the murders of several members of the Jedi Order. As the series progresses, it becomes apparent that the assassin, Mae, has a secret master, who may or may not be a Sith Lord. In episode 4, the Jedi first encounter this individual, who ignites his red lightsaber and attacks them using the Force.
Here is everything we have discovered about Darth Bortles and whether he is the villain of The Acolyte.
Who is Darth Bortles in Star Wars: The Acolyte?
According to some rumors, a Sith Lord named Darth Bortles will appear in Star Wars: The Acolyte. However, the name seemingly surfaced when the fans jokingly started speculating about who the mysterious Dark-Side user and Mae’s master could be in The Acolyte a few months ago.
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As of June 2024, no character named Darth Bortles has been introduced either in the Star Wars Canon or in the Legends (also known as Expanded Universe or EU). It’s possible that the writers might subvert the audience’s expectations, which involve characters who have already appeared in canon or Legends or both, and reveal Mae’s master to be an original addition to the franchise. Even if that’s the case, it’s unlikely to be Darth Bortles.
Is Darth Bortles the villain of Star Wars: The Acolyte?
No, Darth Bortles is not confirmed to be the villain of Star Wars: The Acolyte.
However, there is a connection between the name “Bortles” and the possible villain of the story. The series seems to hint that Qimir, a smuggler who works closely with Mae, is secretly the latter’s master. Manny Jacinto, who portrays Qimir, also played Jason Mendoza in the NBC series The Good Place. Among other things, Jason is a massive fan of quarterback Blake Bortles, which likely has led some fans to humorously claim that Darth Bortles will be in The Acolyte.
