The Sequel Madness


"Somehow, Palpatine returned."
- Poe Dameron, The Rise of Skywalker

Did You Know?

When The Mandalorian was being filmed in 2019, they didn’t have enough Stormtrooper costumes. Instead of halting production, they enlisted a local Star Wars fan club. The fans came dressed in their own incredible DIY Stormtrooper armor and helped complete the scenes! (source)


Reader 👋

Rewatching the Star Wars sequels is like going on an emotional rollercoaster.

One minute, you’re hyped about Rey and Kylo’s duel; the next, you’re scratching your head over Palpatine somehow being alive. It’s a love-hate relationship, honestly.

So, I rounded up the top 10 ‘Whaaat?!’ moments from the sequels. Check it out and tell me: did I catch all the big ones, or are there even more plot holes lurking in the galaxy?👇

10 Major Plot Holes In The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Let me know if I missed any! 🤦

Why Is Nebulon-B’s Design So Poorly Armoured & Impractical?

You know, the skinny ship that looks like it’ll snap in half if someone sneezes on it? Turns out, its weird design actually makes sense 🤯👇


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Why Do Star Wars Vehicles Have Legs When They’re So Easy to Trip?

I mean, we all remember that moment in The Empire Strikes Back when the Rebels trip an AT-AT with a snowspeeder’s tow cable. 🤦‍♀️

This Deleted Scene From Attack Of The Clones Explains Count Dooku's FALL👇

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May the Force be with you,

Vance

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