.... where I would take the franchise if I was in charge, in case you're still interested. I'll put it all under the spoiler tag below to help make it easier for everyone else to scroll past it and keep the discussion here on topic....... There was so much more to the OT themes than just the hero's journey or good versus evil, and that helped keep it relatable and intuitive for people of all ages for 40+ years. It was just as much about family, personal accountability, rejecting tyranny, the value of older mentors and their wisdom, knowing what to fight for, and understanding how everything is interconnected. And too often overlooked is how it was also about the value of being able to let go.....2.) I'd want to see stories in the distant future. Maybe in a region so war torn that they were essentially ostracized from the rest of the galaxy and turned into a post-apocalyptic setting. I'd like see it portrayed as a breeding ground for tribal feuds. It could even include Force wielders recruiting followers; some aiming simply for power and control, some aiming to lead a better way forward....I just want to see SW remember its conceptual and thematic roots, but without covering the same narrative ground over and over again. How many times will watching a master fail an apprentice (or vice versa) remain compelling? How often can we watch a Jedi fall and turn to the dark side before it has lost all meaning? How many orphaned youngsters need to be taken in by a more seasoned freedom fighter to have exhausted that dynamic?
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Like I've said many times. I prefer to watch these shows all together if possible. And skip those I know will get under my skin (OWK).
