A Fight For Identity: How Episodes 3 and 4 of Maul:Shadow Lord Will Shape The Future of the Galaxy (and the show)

The third and fourth episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord, entitled “Whispers in the Unknown” and “Pride and Vengeance,” respectively, are some of the most compelling episodes of Star Wars animation to date in that they are not just about action or survival. They are about identity, how it is formed, and what one does to […]

Why Trials of the Jedi Is The Most Important Star Wars Book In A Generation

(This article contains spoilers for Trials of the Jedi.) Trials of the Jedi, the latest and final installment in The High Republic saga, is one of the most important Star Wars books ever written. In fact, it may be the most important Star Wars book since the original Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn. […]

Momentary Decay: How The Jedi Slowly But Surely Destroyed Themselves

Brotherhood by Mike Chen is one of the finest examples of Star Wars literature ever penned. Its exploration of the changing relationship between Anakin Skywalker, who is being promoted to the status of Jedi Knight in the second chapter of the book, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin’s former Master who has been promoted to the level […]

Destiny and Choice: The Divergent Paths of Mae and Osha in The Acolyte

The third episode of The Acolyte, entitled “Destiny,” explores the history of twins Mae and Osha, the main antagonist and protagonist of the series thus far, while being raised by witches on Brendok. These witches believe the Force, which they call the Thread, ties everything and everyone together. Consequently, pulling on the Thread affects more […]

Paths of Light and Shadow: Exploring Moral Journeys in Tales of the Empire

Tales of the Empire, the new Star Wars series released on May 4th, is a beautiful exploration of how we react to injustice, who we become because of that reaction, and the paths we can end up following as a result. The first three shorts, entitled The Path of Fear, The Path of Anger, and […]

Top 3 Reasons to Be Excited About The Acolyte

With the release of The Acolyte,Star Wars embarks on its first live-action venture set in the time before the Skywalker Saga. Known to Star Wars book fans as The High Republic, this era witnesses the Jedi at their peak, serving as beacons of light and life shining brightly throughout the galaxy. However, a looming darkness […]

Attachment, Connection, and the Fall of the Jedi

The fall of the Jedi is a nuanced and ever-evolving story that grows deeper with each new Jedi story told. From Ahsoka to Cal Kestis, from Obi-Wan to Anakin, each Jedi had their own strengths and weaknesses that eventually led to their downfall. Thus, when considering the root problems of the institution itself, one must […]

Best of the Book: Eye of Darkness

Despite a plethora of new installments coming out this year, it feels like Star Wars is also returning to The High Republic with the release of Eye of Darkness by George Mann. The novel takes readers into Phase Three of the initiative, back to the main timeline after a trek backwards in Phase Two. While […]

How Leia Will Redeem Obi-Wan

While the portrayals of Obi-Wan Kenobi given by both Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor are nearly flawless, there has always been a bit of a disconnect between the two. At the end of Revenge of the Sith we have a man whose entire life has been left in shambles. Picking up in A New Hope, […]

Killing the Father: Destiny or Choice?

The darkness rises. The pain pours from his eyes as he looks into those of his father, both knowing what he should do and what he will do. The father knows it too, although he is trying to change the course of destiny. But he can’t. The red blade ignites. “Thank you,” the son tells […]

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