In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke and Leia had a famous kiss scene. In The Return of the Jedi, Luke told Leia she was his sister. She responded, “I Know. Somehow, I’ve Always Known.” This is a perplexing situation. If she had known already, this could be the most disturbing line in Star Wars. Or, …
Todd Wahlstrom
Fans probably remember the first appearance of IG-88 in The Empire Strikes Back. This assassin bounty hunter looked both innovative and menacing. Yet, we did not get to see this IG unit in action, only a short glimpse of his potential. The IG droid from The Mandalorian was so badass for several reasons, including this …
After The Acolyte was canceled, fans and writers discussed the reasons for it. Some pointed to creative decisions, while others contended it was about the Star Wars fan base. Here we explore whether The Acolyte failed for trying something “new” that defied fan expectations. Did The Acolyte Fail for Trying Something “New”? The Acolyte — …
Initially a stalwart Imperialist, Agent Kallus transformed himself into a devout Rebel. This was a surprising turn of events, going from one extreme to another. Why did Kallus defect from the Empire and the Rebellion accept him? Short and long-term experiences provide a good part of the answer. Agent Kallus Defected Star Wars Rebels: Agent …
Darth Maul was a deadly Sith who wielded a double-bladed lightsaber. We saw him defeat Qui Gon-Jinn with it. Yet, is this type of weapon really the best choice for a Sith or Jedi? How practical is a double-bladed lightsaber? Read on to find out. Merits of Double-Bladed Lightsabers As fans may know, double-bladed lightsabers …
The Rise of Skywalker was the culmination of the Skywalker saga. As such, this film was unique because it concluded a story that has lasted more than 40 years. Yet, it drew the ire of fans and critics alike and reportedly was not even viewed by Disney beforehand. Why was The Rise of Skywalker so …
Just as The Acolyte was canceled, we also discovered that Keanu Reeves could have played the Jedi Sol. Lucasfilm has indicated their interest in casting Reeves, and the John Wick and Matrix actor appears equally interested. What could that mean for an upcoming Star Wars project? Keanu Reeves Could Be in an Upcoming Star Wars …
We know him as rebel leader Kanan Jarrus who gave his life so that his friends could live. In his final moments, Kanan’s vision was restored. Kanan Jarrus, Rebels, and His Death In the Star War Rebels, Kanan Jarrus was a Jedi knight survivor of the Clone Wars and Order 66. Kanan became a fugitive …
In The Acolyte, we get a reminder of how powerful the Sith are. Qimir, or the Stranger, defeated a group of Jedi, and he may only be an apprentice. If even a Sith apprentice could defeat a Jedi Master, how did the Jedi almost wipe out the Sith? Read more below to find out. The …
After Darth Sidious, Darth Vader may be the next most powerful Sith. After all, Anakin had the highest known midichlorian count. Yet, Sidious easily defeated Vader. In comparison, Sidious struggled to defeat Yoda, who had a lower count than Vader. How was Sidious able to overpower Vader so easily but struggle with Yoda? Read on …