10 Reasons To Stop Hating Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
9. They Were Never Going To Live Up To Ridiculous Expectations
After those widely adored Original Trilogy beginnings, it's safe to say that the Prequel series of Star Wars entries largely weren't what the majority of folks were either expecting or wanting heading into Episodes I-III.
So, news of the Sequel era of flicks not only picking up the story three decades on from Return of the Jedi, but reintroducing the likes of Luke, Leia, Han and the gang in a new tale being told understandably left many fans feeling justifiably hopeful about the saga’s future.
The Force Awakens actually did a decent job of living up to the hype, too, combining the overall vibe of those OG features with some spectacular visuals and fresh new characters, even if the tale was largely a retread of A New Hope.
The episodes that followed weren't as universally saluted, however, with every bold twist or hit of nostalgia being praised by one fan and utterly slammed by another.
Trying to please every single soul within a fanbase as massive and diverse as Star Wars' from start to finish was always going to be an impossible task, especially when it comes to the sacred Skywalker Saga.
And with that in mind, the fact both those who longed for the nostalgic days of the OG trilogy and the folks who just wanted to see the series be dragged down a fresh new path were both sporadically given moments to get excited about is actually a minor miracle that isn't celebrated enough.