Sheev Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, was one of the smartest and most powerful villains in Star Wars. He was a ...

Several deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith further explain how Palpatine took control, and how the Rebellion was formed ...

The Jedi long suspected Palpatine had a dark side, but there was never enough evidence to be sure until Revenge of the Sith.

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas considered ...

The moment Darth Vader sacrifices himself to kill Emperor Palpatine and save Luke is undoubtedly ... Additionally, observing how Anakin/Vader’s arc concludes in Return of the Jedi, and Luke ...