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One of the biggest issues I have with Disney Star Wars is that nearly all of their projects have become too interconnected. Almost every project requires homework and nearly nothing works as a standalone even when it's meant to be a standalone.

Tony Gilroy set out to write a compelling, no homework required, self contained narrative that could appeal to both Star Wars fans & non Star Wars fans.

The main protagonist and other supporting characters previously appeared in other Star Wars media, but unlike the Ahsoka TV series, Andor wasn't written under the assumption that you already knew who these characters were. If you haven't seen or read a Star Wars thing in your life, you could still come away from the show thinking these characters were interesting.

It also has a definitive ending. None of the episodes are backdoor pilots for spin-offs and it doesn't end on a cliffhanger.

I don't have anything against the idea of a multi-media universe, but I do agree that people shouldn't have to do loads of homework before watching or reading a thing they're actually interested in.

Also, unless it's meant to be a traditional sequel, they also need to tell stories that feel complete.

I do all the star wars audio books and the overall best star wars book is lost stars. But it is nowhere to be found on any audible platform. Not Google or audible or anywhere. I cannot read a physical book (I'm a Gen z--judge me) so wtf

So, I have a timeline of every on-screen content in canon, plus Son of Dathomir and Dark Disciple (since i consider them essential reading for Clone Wars S7 and Tales of the Underworld).

In this same logic, which other canon books and comics also fit into that "essential" category for other on-screen content?

I’ve now asked twice about how to find a copy of the galaxys edge myths and fables short stories collection. I’m willing to pay for it. But twice now my post has been removed by the mods. Why? What rule am I breaking? Please enlighten me so I know what I’m doing wrong!

Weird question, let me elabotate. Across the modern and ongoing SW media what are the current storylines that should be completed in the future? The big one of course is the current "Thrawn/empire remnants" arc across the Mandalorian and Ahsoka. 

But I'm also talking about smaller still open characters arcs, characters who we still dont know their fate, that to be clear, I dont mean "we have still not seeing them die" like sometimes people equate to a character's story being incomplete. 

The "Tales" series has done a great job at giving some closure to characters like Ventress and Barriss, but there is still some in need of it.

We saw Cody desert the empire in TBB, I want to see where did he went from there! Also Idk if Qira relation with Maul was ever explored at her appaerences at Marvel, if not it could be finally cover in Shadow Lord.

So that, which ones do you have?

The Inquisitors, a minor legends organization that became far more well known under canon, though for mixed reasons. Introduced as Jedi Hunters yet besides the Grand Inquisitor, none have succeeded in killing a Jedi. Their portrayal in media has been mixed with genuine threats such as the Second Sister, Ninth Sister, and Grand Inquisitor in Rebels, to the very unimpressive like Fourth Sister, Fifth Brother, and Seventh Sister. However in Maul the Shadow Lord we get to see a new side of the Inquisitors, one that treats them seriously and shows a potentially more apt role of the Inquisitors with First Brother and Eleventh Brother.

Introduced to Marrok in Shadow Lord with his interrogation of Captain Lawson and from the meeting determines that Lawson knew more than he claimed, and encountered the Jedi while attacking Lawson's home. Over the course of the season Marrok, and later the Crow, track the protagonists across the city, retracing their steps and engaging them multiple times before Vader comes in for the final battle. It in this that the Inquisitors show their true talents, not as Jedi Hunters but as Jedi Trackers and Vader's hunting dogs.

They seek out potential Jedi, and when they find one they report it in to Vader, then they continue to track the Jedi and make engagements that force them towards Vader for him to have the kill as you will notice in Shadow Lord how Vader was waiting for the Jedi and the Inquisitors helped drive them in his direction. As any good hunting dog they are not supposed to make the kill, but to bring the prey out of hiding for their master.

Their attacks serve another purpose besides forcing their targets in Vader's direction but also to eliminate Jedi imposters and those too weak for Vader to find any enjoyment of killing.

Personally I think portraying them as trackers meant to seek and drive out targets for Vader instead of being Jedi killers themselves puts them in a more competent light.

So we saw in the final clone wars arc that maul tells Ashoka about Sidious grooming Anakin and her decision to not tell the council. If she had told them, do you think they could have adverted Order 66?

My opinion is they couldn’t have stopped it at that point. Yoda and Obi Wan were already off world at that point and Anakin was effectively isolated with only Windu for guidance.

The TCW chronological order is a fantastic resource for navigating the complexities of an anthology show, but I think there are a few episodes that weren’t ever fixed and deserve to be moved to a more accurate spot.

First, S1 E6: Downfall of a Droid and S1 E7: Duel of the Droids make so much more sense before the Malevolence arc; they were intended to go there initially, and both Grievous and Ahsoka’s characterization flows better if you watch it that way — as well as cementing Grievous as a threat moving across the Outer Rim before he gets to go crazy with Malevolence — also makes the loss of that more of a crushing defeat. In books like TCW: Wild Space (non-canon, but still worth noting), it’s clear that the first episodes to take place after the movie are these.

I’m not set on this, but I wonder if there is a case to put the Bounty Hunters/Zillo Beast episodes (S2 E17-19) back to their original airing spots (after the S2 Mandalore arc); I couldn’t find any good reason why they’re before the 2nd Battle of Geonosis.

Then there’s the Season 6 Clovis arc — S6 E5-7. To me, this makes so much more sense if you put it in between S5 E5 and E6; Onderon and the Gathering; mainly because Abercrombie is still voicing Palpatine and Satine is mentioned as if she’s still alive. It was originally intended to be placed here as well.

And last — the final four episodes of Season 6, S6 E10: The Lost One and S6 E11-13, the Yoda on Moraband arc. The rationale in my mind is simple — would Yoda, having just found balance in the force, turn around and order Dooku’s assassination? I do think that these episodes also work better even closer to the end of the Clone Wars; thus, I’d advocate for the S6-era timeline to look something like this:

• S6 E1-4: Fives arc
• S6 E8-9: The Disappeared
• Crystal Crisis on Utapau
• Dark Disciple Ch. 1-25
• Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir
• Dark Disciple Ch. 26-42
• S6 E10: The Lost One
• S6 E11-13: Yoda on Moraband

I’m curious what everyone thinks about these changes. As far as I’ve researched, none of the changes actively conflict with anything — no battles or character deaths are mentioned prematurely; that’s kind of the nature of this show as an anthology, but that’s where the question comes in — emotionally, are these changes more satisfying (and without breaking a comprehensible timeline).

Just watched The Clone Wars movie for the first time and I have... mixed feelings.

Why was this movie even necessary? It feels like a big shift from Episodes 1–3, especially with Anakin. He’s suddenly way more sarcastic and funny, which threw me off. Not bad, just different.

Also, timeline wise at the end of Attack of the Clones, Obi-Wan is still calling Anakin a “VERY young Padawan” and now less than a year later he has his own padawan? That felt rushed and sudden.

That said, I did enjoy parts of the story, and I’m curious how the show fills in the gaps and builds toward Revenge of the Sith. I’m especially interested in how Anakin develops, because right now he seems pretty happy go lucky, considering everything with his mom and the Tusken Raiders.

Padmé felt consistent, which I appreciate, and I like the idea of Ahsoka as a strong character. I’ll admit she was a little annoying at first, but I get that she’s meant to mirror Anakin.

Question though did I miss where the nickname “Snips” comes from?

Another thing that confused me: why did Jabba believe Dooku so quickly? The Jedi show up saying they’re rescuing his son, and then Dooku just shows up like “actually they kidnapped him” and Jabba goes with it? That didn’t really make sense for me.

Overall, there are a lot of pieces I’m unsure about, but I’m definitely interested to keep going. Also, fun fact I had no idea Anakin even had a Padawan, so that was a huge surprise.

Would love to hear what others think, especially if the series helps smooth out some of these issues.

I have seen all the movies, but none of the shows. I’m now going to watch EVERYTHING. Should I watch it in chronological order or by release order? What would you recommend?

I'm wondering what the outlook for this year holds, and whether Celebration 2027 will be filled with various announcements. Honestly, if there's no announcement about exploring a new era, like the Old Republic, it'll be a major failure for me. The franchise will be 50 years old, and we need to essentially create a new chapter, breathe life into new ideas to progress further.

One of my dislikes of the Disney Star Wars is it’s becoming too much like the MCU … too many separate stories. It’s great that there are new TV shows but I miss the simplicity of the 70s and 80s. It’s just too complicated I have to make notes. Here are a few of them which I hope it doesn’t take decades to resolve because I’ll be dead my then!

What’s going to happen with the 2 Sith in Acolyte?

What’s going to happen to that female Inquisitor in Obi Wan?m by the time of the ST?

What’s going to happen with that gold planet in Skeleton Crew? Does the First Order seize it?

Why don’t Ahsoka help train Luke? Surely by the time of the OT a lot of Rebel leadership knew he and Ahsoka were Jedi. In between Ben dying and Luke going to Yoda, Ahsoka could have given him of advice.

In between the OT and ST, did Luke try and hunt down any remaining Sith or Inquisitors?

Why did Baylan reveal himself to be a force user when doing the prison break? Surely he knows that could bring all the heat including Luke. And why didn’t Luke help fight Baylan surely his job now if to rid the galaxy of those evil ex Jedi?

So first let me start by mentioning i have seen the Original trilogy in the past and the prequels and i have a rather 'basic' understanding of the universe/lore.

Secondly, and this is the part that might sound blasphemous to most... i prefer the prequels and over-all more modern star-wars than the classic trilogy.

Now those few bits out of the way, i started 're-watching' (as i saw both trilogys quite a while ago) and came up with a list thanks to some random reddit poster quite a while ago (i'd credit whoever posted it but i literally couldn't find it again now... unfortunately.) this list will mostly cover the Movies,Animated shows (those that at least interest me) and the tv shows and i'd appreciate some feedback on if overall it is "acceptable" for someone like myself or if someone has any suggestions/improvements:

Tales of the Jedi Episodes 2 & 3 

The Phantom Menace (Episode 1) 

Tales of the Jedi Episodes 4 & 1 

Attack of the Clones (Episode 2) 

The Clone Wars S1-S7 up to final 4 episodes aka finale (in Chronological order) 

Revenge of the Sith (Episode 3) 

The Clone Wars S7 finale arc (4 episodes) 

Tales of the Jedi Episodes 5 & 6 

Rebels* (see note in the next line)

The Bad Batch (but ngl watching Rebels first might be the move if you wanna catch up for the Ahsoka show or wanna catch Rebel’s easter eggs and recognize characters who are obviously much older in Rebels.) 

Solo 

Obi-Wan 

Rogue One 

Andor Series (happens before the above movie chronologically, obviously, but just way cooler watching afterwards) 

Original Trilogy 

The Mandalorian S1-2 

The Book of Boba Fett (aka The Mandalorian S2.5) 

The Mandalorian S3 

Ahsoka 

So yeah, this does not include stuff like Tales of the Empire/Underworld nor the most recent Maul Shadow Lord which i am 100% going to watch and super hyped about but would probably be somewhere after clone wars/rebels or further down the line (it was not as easy as Tales of the Jedi to pinpoint per se) and i'll worry about it down the line. my main concern is basically the starting point and overall structure of how i plan to watch it... if someone can spot some glaring problem, i'd appreciate it and Thanks in advance to anyone replying!