Star Wars Explained Archives

‘Star Wars: Visions’ Flirts with the Gray Jedi Concept. More, Please.

We dig into the season two episode ‘Sith’ and consider how it challenges the boring binary of Light Sid and Dark Side.

April 28, 2023By Brad Gullickson

The big season three reveal? Lucasfilm doesn’t care about magic swords—at least, this magic sword.

April 14, 2023By Brad Gullickson

Chapter 23 takes more steps to connect the Disney+ series to the sequel trilogy while establishing a long-desired villainous presence.

April 12, 2023By Brad Gullickson

We dig into the teaser trailer and consider how it adheres to and contradicts the character’s animated history.

April 5, 2023By Brad Gullickson

Is the Mandalorian still the Mandalorian in ‘The Mandalorian’?

April 3, 2023By Brad Gullickson

The second season finale was a major bummer, but hope resides on the horizon, as it does in all good ‘Star Wars.’

April 3, 2023By Brad Gullickson

We dig into ‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 21 and inspect what the Zeb Orrelios cameo could mean for the franchise’s future. More Rebels, please.

March 17, 2023By Brad Gullickson

Okay, so, no, it’s not. Although, our conversation with ‘A Disturbance in the Force’ co-director Jeremy Coon does recontextualize its awfulness.

March 9, 2023By Brad Gullickson

While Din Djarin struggles to stay standing, his pals come to his rescue over and over again.