The Problem With Porgs: The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Send us Fan MailTo celebrate one full year of Fandom of Fandoms, we go off the cuff on Star Wars Episodes VII, VIII, and IX and why these movies still spark so much love, frustration, and rewatches. We start with the moments burned into our brains, from Rey’s first scavenger scene to Kylo Ren’s terrifying appearance, plus some of the most striking visuals in Star Wars.Then we get into the big questions: Is Rey a strong protagonist or does the trilogy rush her development? Did “Rey Nobody” offer a more interesting theme than “Rey Palpatine,” and why does Palpatine’s return feel like a twist without groundwork? We also break down Kylo as the trilogy’s most dynamic character, the underused potential of Finn and Poe, the messy handling of legacy characters like Luke, Leia, and Han, and the way fandom backlash shapes choices in The Rise of Skywalker.We end on what the sequels absolutely nail: jaw-dropping cinematography, memorable planets, big action set pieces, and a John Williams score that still defines the franchise. If you’ve ever argued about The Last Jedi, rolled your eyes at porgs, or secretly love parts of these films anyway, this one is for you. Follow the show, share this episode with a Star Wars friend, and leave a review wherever you listen.Thanks so much for listening! We hope you will consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts!You can also join our Fandom of Fans! Follow us on social media!ThreadsInstagramYouTubeIf you have ideas about future episodes or would like to join us as a guest, send us an email at [email protected]!