Star Wars: 8 Things That The Sequel Trilogy Got RIGHT

8. Memorable Characters

The original Star Wars trilogy had Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia as its core trio. The prequels had Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padme Amidala. So when The Force Awakens was first confirmed way back in 2012, the question on every fan’s mind was whether a gang of three as iconic as those other two could be introduced.

And whatever your opinion on their character arcs, it’s safe to say that nobody will be forgetting about Rey, Finn, or Poe Dameron any time soon. From the second that first trailer debuted, we knew that these new additions were franchise icons destined to stand the test of time. It’s not just the heroes who became instantly recognisable either.

The dark side also got some terrifying new additions with the likes of Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, and General Hux all teaming up to terrorise our heroes. All of these fascinating new characters are the stuff that the best cosplays and fan art are made of.

No one can say that the sequel trilogy didn’t absolutely succeed in making the Star Wars universe feel bigger by giving us new friends and foes to invest in.