The Rise and Fall of Star Wars

In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Star Wars—from George Lucas' iconic original trilogy to Disney's controversial sequels, spin-offs like Rogue One, and fan-favorites like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. Get your lightsaber at https://LegionSabers.com/Variant and use code VARIANT for 30% off your order. When you buy ANY saber, you’ll also get a second mystery saber totally free. Star Wars has defined pop culture for generations, but how did it transform from a universally loved franchise to one of the most debated sagas in entertainment history? In this video, we dive into the decisions that shaped the galaxy far, far away and the fan backlash that followed. Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or just curious about what happened, this deep dive uncovers the highs, lows, and future of the franchise. Join the conversation in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insights into the stories that shaped geek culture! Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: The Rise and Fall of Star Wars 1:23 - The George Lucas Era: A Galaxy is Born 9:04 - The Original Trilogy: Why It Changed Cinema Forever 12:17 - The Prequel Trilogy: Love, Hate, and Redemption 16:44 - Disney Buys Lucasfilm: A New Chapter Begins 20:02 - Starting With Wins and Losses 22:30 - Changing Canon 26:28 - A Turn To The Darkside 31:11 - No Legacy Star Wars in Disney Parks 33:49 - The Mandalorian and Disney+ Era Begins 42:58 - Breaking the Galaxy Far Far Away 49:04 - Closing Thoughts: Can Star Wars Unite the Fandom Again? FOLLOW VARIANT TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@variantcomics Twitter: https://twitter.com/variantcomics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Variant_official/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/variantcomics/ SUBSCRIBE TO VARIANT THE PODCAST: YT - http://bit.ly/VariantPodcast iTunes - http://bit.ly/VariantThePodcast Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2JBCTcV Stitcher - http://bit.ly/2N0fTGh #StarWars #TheRiseAndFall #DisneyStarWars #TheMandalorian #Ahsoka #RogueOne #CloneWars #DarthVader #LukeSkywalker #StarWarsSaga #StarWarsFandom #PopCulture #VariantComics