Explore the true origins of Darth Nihilus in this deep dive into Star Wars Legends lore. From the catastrophic activation of the Mass Shadow Generator at Malachor V to the creation of one of the most terrifying Sith Lords in history, this video breaks down Nihilus’ transformation into the Lord of Hunger. Using insights from the Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide, we examine the theory that Nihilus was once a Republic soldier and uncover how this revelation reshapes his story, motivations, and connection to the Jedi. If you love Sith mythology, KOTOR lore, and dark side mysteries, this analysis offers a new perspective on one of Star Wars’ most enigmatic characters
Maul: Shadow Lord is around the corner. I recently read back through every story in canon and Legends that focuses on the character. So here is my recommended watching and reading list for Maul before his new series premieres!
Andor is almost here! Get ready by running back through a quick summary of the first season, and prep up on some Star Wars lore and characters that will probably show up in the final season of this fantastic series.
The Acolyte is almost here! I’ve put together a crash course on the High Republic era, the characters, factions, and stories you might want to be familiar with before watching the new series.
What do we need to know before The Bad Batch season three begins? Will there be more Young Jedi Adventures? How wild is that Temptation of the Force synopsis? These questions and more are answered in this week’s Q&A!
0:00 Super Bowl Memes
3:05 The Bad Batch Season Three
6:48 More Young Jedi Adventures?
13:38 Temptation of the Force
18:44 Would the Nameless Affect a Sith?
23:07 Star Wars Celebration Japan
25:09 What Glup Shittos Should We See in the Rey Movie?
Asajj Ventress is going to be in The Bad Batch season three. How is that going to work, exactly? We reread Dark Disciple to help us remember the story and try to figure out how Asajj could return.
Andor is almost here! I’ve put together a crash course on the Star Wars heroes, villains, and history you’ll need to be familiar with before starting the series.
Ahsoka is almost here! I’ve put together a crash course on several Star Wars characters, creators, and real world issues that you might want to be familiar with before starting the series, especially if you’ve never watched The Clone Wars or Star Wars Rebels.
Leslye Headland, showrunner of upcoming Star Wars Disney+ TV show The Acolyte, promised Jedi action scenes unlike any viewers have seen before. Excitement is building for The Acolyte, an upcoming Star Wars Disney+ TV show set a century before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Unlike other Star Wars stories, this will focus in on the actions of the Sith – exploring them as the underdogs of the High Republic Era. This was a time when the Jedi and the Republic were at their height, and the dark side only existed in the galaxy’s shadows….
The Mandalorian season three is almost here! So I’ve gone through everything you NEED to know before diving back into Din and Grogu’s story. A refresher on what happened in The Book of Boba Fett, lore behind the darksaber, an introduction to characters we’ll likely be meeting for the first time in live action, and more!
What should you read or watch before The Mandalorian season three? What hobbies should each member of the Bad Batch pick up to be more well rounded? These questions and more answered in this week’s Q&A!
MANDALORIAN WATCH LIST
The Clone Wars:
The Mandalore Plot
Voyage of Temptation
Duchess of Mandalore
A Friend in Need
Eminence
Shades of Reason
The Lawless
Old Friends Not Forgotten
The Phantom Apprentice
Star Wars Rebels:
Visions and Voices
Trials of the Darksaber
Legacy of Mandalore
Heroes of Mandalore
0:00 What to watch before The Mandalorian Season Three
5:11 When will we see more Sequel Trilogy books and comics?
10:19 Will The High Republic fill in the gaps between phases?
12:02 Should we see Ventress and Barriss in the next Tales of the Jedi?
14:38 What hobbies should the Bad Batch pick up?
21:29 Is Cid a Final Fantasy reference?
23:22 What will Ezra and Thrawn’s relationship look like?
26:49 Can the Emperor issue Order 66 AGAIN?
Andor comes out in just one more week! So here is Cassian’s story before the start of the series, what we know about the character from reference books that take us from his birth up until five years before the events of Rogue One.
Here is Saw Gerrera’s story before the time of the Andor series. From the films, animation, books, reference materials, video games, and more! He has an extensive history, but this is everything you NEED to know before seeing his appearance in Andor!
Here is everything you need to know about the leader of the Rebel Alliance, Mon Mothma. From the movies, deleted scenes, reference materials, books, and more, this will fully prepare you for her most significant live action role to date!
The Star Wars film hiatus after The Rise of Skywalker is set to continue for at least one year longer than initially anticipated.
After the underperformance of Solo: A Star Wars Story, Lucasfilm hit the pause button on Star Wars films ahead of the ninth Skywalker Saga episode to reassess the situation. Some projects have remained in limbo, such as a potential trilogy of films written and directed by The Last Jedi writer/director Rian Johnson (who has opted instead to focus on making sequels to his whodunit mystery film Knives Out), and a Rogue Squadron adaptation by Patty Jenkins (who has seemingly put the project on pause in favor of working on a third Wonder Woman film, which is expected to be her last). Other projects have been reworked into television series, with planned spin-offs for Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi and Temuera Morrison’s Boba Fett being turned into limited series with potential for more. There have been a number of films that have been placed into the pipeline with no word on whether or not they’ll move forward, such as Taika Waititi’s film (which may film as soon as early next year), and with Damon Lindelof speculated to be writing a Star Wars movie script right now.
Unfortunately, it seems like we’ll have to wait a bit longer to get news on the theatrical front. A recent report from the Puck News newsletter (run by former THR editor Matt Belloni) talked about what to expect at Disney D23 ahead of the opening Friday, and the picture painted says that Lucasfilm want to keep their cards to their vest until they’re completely confident in where to take the franchise next on a theatrical front. In short, don’t expect a new Star Wars movie to come out until 2024 or later. Check out a screencap of the newsletter below…
In less than a month, the galaxy far, far away returns to Disney+ with Star Wars: Andor. The 12-episode first season sees the return of Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, shining a light on the early days of the man who would become a hero of the Rebellion in Rogue One.
Lucasfilm has a trio of prequels on their hands, as Andor is to Rogue One what the spin-off film is to A New Hope – it will just take a little longer for the show to resolve itself. Season 1 will encompass a year of Cassian’s life in the Star Wars timeline, and Season 2 will follow up with a dozen more episodes, with four arcs of three taking place over one year apiece until the show leads right into Rogue One.
With so much Star Wars content available from different pockets of the timeline, where things fall into place can get confusing for viewers. The canon is all interconnected, so much so that it’s almost mandatory to see or read certain things before diving into something new. As such, producer Tony Gilroy was naturally asked what audiences should watch to prepare for Andor. Given who the project is aimed toward, the answer is surprisingly simple: nothing….
Andor comes out soon! While you wait, here are more than ten Star Wars stories to watch or read that I think will enhance your viewing experience. Episodes of The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and The Bad Batch, as well as some deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith, and a handful of books that connect with Rogue One!
Mon Mothma is about to become a household Star Wars name thanks to Andor! To prepare for the series, I recommend watching some of the deleted scenes from Revenge of the Sith that give a sense of some of the political intrigue we might see in the near future. How did Mon Mothma become the head of the Rebel Alliance? Her story begins in these must-watch scenes!