The Star Wars series The Acolyte reportedly had plans to connect a character known as the Stranger to Kylo Ren, although it is unclear if this connection was actually made. Some outlets suggest that a book related to The Acolyte has revealed a link between the Stranger and Kylo Ren, as well as other characters. The show itself has been cancelled after one season, but its showrunner had intended to explore this connection in future seasons.