10 Reasons To Stop Hating Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

The fact the intriguing Kylo Ren/Ben Solo was being brought to life by the magnetic Adam Driver meant that a memorable new figure in the Star Wars sphere was all but guaranteed.

And sure enough, Driver absolutely nailed the role across the entirety of the trilogy, always offering a captivating glimmer of hope and light on the back of, or during, Ren's many explosions of frustration and rage.

Ren's arc is possibly the most satisfying of the entire Sequel series, too, with the petulant son of Han and Leia going from disenchanted fallen Jedi to a person who gives their life to save Rey's over the course of the episodes, becoming an undisputed fan-favourite in the process.

The Sequels most definitely fumbled the likes of Finn, Poe Dameron, and a number of other new faces, with the eventual wasting of brilliant actors like John Boyega and Oscar Isaac pissing off just about everyone who initially connected with their characters during The Force Awakens.

But at least Driver was given the platform to produce a performance that shined even in the trilogy's darkest hours. And it's a turn that still ranks as one of the star's finest to date.