Sith Talk 62- The Sequel's (Future) Redemption

08/09/2025 1h 1min

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On this episode of Sith Talk, we dive into a big question: will the Star Wars sequel trilogy — The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker — find the same kind of love and redemption that the prequels have today? Brandon and [co-host name if you want to add it] break down ten reasons why these films are destined to be celebrated two decades from now.From generational nostalgia and future recontextualization through new Star Wars media, to the timeless themes of legacy, identity, and redemption, we explore how the sequels will age with fans. We also look at the impact of meme culture, the performances of actors like Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley, the stunning visuals and John Williams’ legendary score, and why controversy always fades with time.Whether you’re a fan who loves the sequels now or one who still wrestles with them, this conversation examines why these movies will become an integral, beloved part of Star Wars mythology in the years to come.Highlights in this episode:Why nostalgia guarantees the sequels a reappraisalHow future Star Wars projects could strengthen their legacyThe role of fan advocacy, memes, and online culture in reshaping perceptionWhy Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren will be remembered as iconic charactersThe sequels’ contribution to the Skywalker Saga’s enduring mythologyJoin our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice!