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5 years ago, the most controversial Star Wars movie changed the franchise — but not in the way you think

In 2017 and now, the most divisive 'Star Wars' film feels pretty conservative in retrospect.

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Star Wars finally admitted that the Emperor's master plan was actually terrible

Star Wars canon is built on many little moments, and one innocuous scene in 'A New Hope' sets up all of 'Andor.'

Inverse

Star Wars theory reveals Luthen Rael's dark secret in 'Andor'

Could Luthen have more contact with the dark side than we think?

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Star Wars theory reveals Palpatine's secret, dark influence in 'Andor'

We've seen more of Coruscant in 'Andor,' and one subtle element may reveal Palpatine's insidious plan.

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20 years later, Star Wars just solved a Palpatine mystery from the prequels

Why did Count Dooku turn to the Dark Side? In the new 'Star Wars' anthology series, 'Tales of the Jedi,' we finally have an answer. And it changes everything.

Inverse

Star Wars is getting ready to fix the biggest Palpatine plot hole ever

We know Palps was a powerful Sith Lord. But what was he like as the ruler of the Empire? In 'Star Wars: Andor' Episode 7, we suddenly have new insight into how Palpatine actually ruled the Empire. And it's not what we thought.

Inverse

'Star Wars' just quietly fixed the most unrealistic thing in Phantom Menace

One small moment with Mon Mothma in 'Andor' makes 'Phantom Menace' look ridiculous. Here's why the weirdest thing about Star Wars politics was hiding in plain sight.

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'Andor' Episode 5 Easter egg could make Luke Skywalker’s wife canon again

Will 'Star Wars' bring back The Emperor's Hand?" Here's why a conversation between Cassian and Skeen in 'Andor' Episode 5 could have much bigger implications.

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Sly Moore! 'Andor' Episode 4 quietly referenced Palpatine’s secret mistress

This prequels background character has a sordid history with Palpatine, and could appear in 'Andor'.

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How 'Andor' fits into the 'Star Wars' canon: Everything you need to know

"Andor" is about the rise of a rebellion — and a revolutionary.

Los Angeles Times

Rogue One Was a Minor Miracle

It’s finally time to give the underrated Star Wars spin-off its flowers ahead of the new prequel series, Andor.

The Atlantic

The Star Wars sequel trilogy was a galactic mess. Who should take the blame?

Rian Johnson has defended his contribution to the incoherent series – and he’s right: it wasn’t his fault they were an incoherent failure

The Guardian - UK

Star Wars prequel theory reveals Palpatine is even more sinister than we thought

Palpatine's always been an evil genius, but this theory could reveal the true amount of thought that went into his plans.

Inverse

'Mandalorian' Season 3's biggest mystery could be solved by 'Andor'

The 'Rogue One' prequel could have a major impact on a lingering 'Mandalorian' mystery.

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Star Wars theory may reveal a shocking RD-D2 and Palpatine connection

Could one of the most beloved Star Wars characters actually be a legendary Force user?

Inverse

The next Star Wars show needs to feature Palpatine for one insidious reason

Somehow, Palpatine has to return. Again. Here's why 'Star Wars: Andor' will make no sense without Sheev Palpatine.

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'Obi-Wan Kenobi's biggest plothole proves it can’t escape the Prequels curse

Why did Darth Vader do what he did? The plot made him! Here's why Star Wars canon forced Obi-Wan and Vader into some strange decisions in the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' finale.

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Palpatine: 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' finally solve a 45-year-old Star Wars mystery

Who is holding Vader's leash now? In the finale of 'Obi-Wan-Kenobi' we finally get a sense of why Darth Vader is so low-key in 'A New Hope,' and it's all thanks to the Palpatine cameo.

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Los Angeles Times

Obi-Wan Kenobi has a deep history. Before watching Disney+ series, here's what to know

For anybody familiar with "Star Wars," Obi-Wan Kenobi requires no introduction.

Daily Record

Eight Scottish actors who brought Star Wars to life

With Ewan McGregor's new Obi Wan Kenobi show on the way we thought we'd look at the other Scots actors who starred in the hit films.

Glasgow Live

The Scottish Star Wars celebrities and where they are now from blockbusters to soaps

There are a multitude of actors and actresses that garnered fame through the Star Wars franchise - let's look deeper into the Scottish celebs who played a key role in the movies.

Inverse

Is Palpatine in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'? Ian McDiarmid says his “presence will be known”

Could the biggest bad in all of Star Wars make an unexpected appearance in a few weeks?

The Independent UK

Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine actor hints at return in new Disney Plus series

‘There’s a certain show coming soon set right around the time I may have considered to be very active’

Inverse

Star Wars theory: A controversial Jedi could fix the worst part of the sequels

Why was Palpatine acting so weird in the sequel trilogy? The answer could lie in a decades-old book.

Inverse

New Star Wars book could reveal how Palpatine thwarted Yoda's secret plan

Let's talk about Force Ghost-Busters. Did Palpatine trap Anakin Skywalker's ghost on Exegol? A zany new Star Wars theory says yes.

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