Rey's Skywalker Ending Undermines The Sequels' Story
Rey's ending in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is widely considered the final disappointment of the sequel trilogy, but it also undermines the entire narrative arc of the three movies. The Star Wars sequel trilogy remains divisive among the franchise's audience and has faced criticism for a number of reasons. Chief among them was the sequel trilogy's narrative inconsistency, with plot threads picked up, dropped, and picked up again all in the space of just three films.
By introducing three new heroes — Rey, Finn, and Poe — alongside the return of the original trilogy's protagonists, the Star Wars sequels attempted to tell a story that would appeal to both the franchise's existing fanbase and a newer audience. Exactly how successful this was is a matter of opinion, with the sequel trilogy subjected to harsh criticisms of its story, characters, and general handling of the larger Star Wars universe. However, the Star Wars sequels did attempt to explore one or two deeper themes within the epic sci-fi franchise's story.
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One of the sequel trilogy's major themes was — fittingly — moving on from the past, particularly within the context of overcoming one's circumstances or personal history. While this is a key element of the trilogy's overall story, Rey's ending in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actually managed to undermine the entire theme in a matter of seconds. By taking on the Skywalker name, Rey shows that she's effectively learned absolutely nothing from the sequel trilogy's story.
A major theme throughout the entire Skywalker Saga is the idea of its heroes bringing balance to the Force. Starting with young Anakin Skywalker in Star
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