How Star Wars Is Retroactively Making The Sequel Trilogy Good
The Star Wars franchise has been one of the most successful and influential franchises in the history of cinema. However, the sequel trilogy that was released from 2015 to 2019 has been a controversial topic, because while they were commercially successful, they received universal mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. To fix this, the Star Wars franchise has been trying to make the sequel trilogy more relevant and appealing to fans through its TV shows, such as The Mandalorian, The Bad Batch, and future television shows.
*** Spoilers for Mandalorian Season 3 and Bad Batch Season 2 will appear
The Problem With The Sequel Trilogy
One of the main criticisms of the sequel trilogy was its lack of cohesion and direction. The three movies, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker, were directed by two different directors, J.J. Abrams for episode 7 and 9, and Rian Johnson for episode 8. This led to a disjointed narrative that left many plot holes and fans dissatisfied. To address these issues, the Star Wars franchise has turned to TV shows to fill in the gaps and provide a more…
