"Leia's Rebels Will Not Do Anything To Win": The Empire Strikes Back's Rule Has Been Destroyed By Star Wars' Best TV Show, 45 Years Later
There was a clear distinction between the two sides. The Rebels fought the Empire; the Sith were the ancient, villainous enemies of the Jedi. As an audience, it was easy to know who to root for. Why would we ever want to identify with the bad guys? This isone of many reasonsStar Warsbecame such a success. It had a simple yet powerful message, one that transcended cultural barriers. Custom Image by Simone Ashmoore...