Reconsidering the Sequel Trilogy: The Force Awakens (Season 7 Episode 15)
Listen now
Description
Ten years ago, Disney's Star Wars was making waves with the production of The Force Awakens, the first film in what would become known as The Sequel Trilogy. Over the past decade, these films have sparked both celebration and debate among fans. Starting this week, and throughout July, we'll be revisiting Episodes 7, 8, and 9, and peeking into the future of the Star Wars universe. Today’s episode is all about our first adventure with the Scavenger Rey, the Traitor Finn, the Hot Shot pilot Poe, and of course, Kylo Ren. We're diving deep into The Force Awakens! The Pre-Force Awakens Era: The sale of Lucasfilm in 2012The state of Star Wars before the new trilogyThe Expanded Universe vs. Canon debateGeorge Lucas’s original plan for the sequels, which included Leia rebuilding the Republic, Luke finding new Jedi, and the mythology of the Whills. A New Direction: How J.J. Abrams and Disney took a different path from Lucas’s visionInsights from production designer Rick Carter and J.J. Abrams on the changesGeorge Lucas’s feelings of betrayal and Mark Hamill’s reflections on the differences Our Initial Reactions: Excitement from the trailers, including the iconic "Chewie, we're home" momentPersonal feelings and reactions from December 2015 to nowFavorite moments from The Force Awakens Classic Star Wars Themes: Family: From Han and Ben’s confrontation to Leia’s hope for redemptionFriendship and Loyalty: Finn’s journey from the First Order to finding a new purposeRedemption: Leia’s belief in the light still present in Ben While The Force Awakens didn't follow George Lucas’s original story details, it captured the spirit of the original Star Wars films and set the stage for a new era. We've got SO MUCH more to share about the show and everything going on around it. Read it all HERE. Subscribe to our SUBSTACK to stay up to date (completely FREE). 
More Episodes
Join **Tatooine Sons: A Pop Culture Podcast**, where we explore the mythology of modern pop culture, starting with iconic heroes and villains. In this episode, we dive into Season 2 of *The Rings of Power*, discussing Galadriel’s battle with Elrond over the power of the rings, Big Durin’s...
Published 09/17/24
In this episode of Tatooine Sons: A Pop Culture Podcast, we look into the recent cancellation of “The Acolyte” and explore what lessons can be learned for the future of Star Wars.  Although “The Acolyte” may not have been a fan favorite, its cancellation is still a loss for the galaxy far, far...
Published 08/27/24