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Episode 18 - The Jedi had it coming?
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- The Red Comet
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- Aug 18, 2025
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- 3308
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Summary
In this episode of The Red Comet Podcast, we dive lightsaber-first into the galaxy far, far away. We break down the current state of Star Wars, from Disney’s safe storytelling to the lack of bold risks that once defined the franchise. 🔥 Did the Jedi set themselves up for Order 66? Was Anakin's fall truly his choice, or was it the inevitable result of a broken system? We unpack the deep flaws in Jedi ideology, trace the roots of Sith lore, and explore how the saga lost some of its edge. Plus:⚡ A deep dive into Starkiller’s insane backstory from The Force Unleashed – could he still fit into canon?💥 Franchise fatigue: why the spark feels dimmer under Disney.🤔 And to wrap it up, we each choose which Star Wars character we’d be an apprentice to—dark side or light.