8 things that nobody wants to admit about Star Wars

7. The soft rebooting of the universe was a mistake

New and refreshing tales about the Jedi, a closer look into the struggles of the Resistance, and more layers to the iconic characters we’ve known for decades are some of the things long-time fans of the franchise really wanted. Well, the sequel trilogy takes us on a different flight path and instead of enriching the overall Star Wars lore, these movies only seem to echo the past.

New characters like Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren don’t really break new ground while living in the shadows of and relying on Luke, Han, and Leia. Sure, these new characters do have different backstories and they have fresh, new faces, but they’re there to serve their one and only purpose: reboot the franchise according to Disney. Basically, make modern and forcibly diverse characters while having our favorite and iconic Star Wars characters “subvert our expectations” and do things we’d never expect them to by just giving them a fresh coat of paint.

Let’s not even mention the Legacy characters like Luke Skywalker and Han Solo being reduced to mere plot devices and shown as temper-tantrum-throwing old men. I don’t think I will ever forgive the way Luke was written in this new trilogy.

Remember Luke, who believed there was still goodness in his father, even with Vader being in the Dark Side for so long and committing so many atrocities? Or the bold Han Solo who was willing to risk it all for his friends?

Those distinct and cherished personalities are completely pulverized. It’s depressing, honestly. Your childhood heroes are there, just acting as bumps to either slow down the plot or to help it move forward. There’s no real character advancement for them, as everything is focused on just putting Rey on a pedestal giving Rey her story.