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

The Phantom Menace, a veiled figure shadows all galactic happenings, exercising control over political systems and personal destinies.

Even directly after the fall of the Republic, Darth Vader still had more Anakin Skywalker inside than he was willing to admit ...

Anakin Skywalker's decision to turn on Mace Windu in Revenge of the Sith set countless events in motion, but why did he ...

One deleted scene even has Palpatine explain to Anakin how he would take direct control of the once-autonomous Jedi Council. The most important deleted scene dealing with the political fallout of ...

The iconic stature achieved by Luke Skywalker has transcended a single movie in the Star Wars franchise. The famous Jedi ...

Whether it’s Supreme Chancellor Palpatine manipulating Anakin Skywalker ... as he tells the story of how Darth Plagueis could save others from death—just not himself. This monologue is ...

In Revenge of the Sith, Anakin’s relationship with Padmé becomes very possessive. He has terrifying nightmares about her dying in childbirth. Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious is able to ...

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 ...