10 Things That Could've Fixed The Star Wars Sequels 

Hey guys, thanks as always for watching, hope you enjoy this new top 10 idea I had. Also, apologies for the literal mullet forming here, haven't had a haircut since January and with COVID cases on the rise again here in the UK, I'm wary to get it chopped off. Working on another 'But I'm In it' video, hopefully that'll be up soon. Stay tuned!

yeah why was luke so sad over his temple burning down? luke: ALL MY DEATHSTICKS WERE IN THERE

Imagine if they had a plan for the sequels. Would've been a million times better.

One HUGE thing id do is have JJ Abrahams, Rian Johnson and colin trevorrow were in the same room and worked out how they were to work together and build this trilogy together. Just like how Favreau got together with all the directors of each mandalorian episode and devised on how the show should go. I wish Abrams , Johnson and Trevorrow did that EXACT same thing, discussed what they wanted to do, work out a compromise and make a cohesive trilogy as Originally as Planned

“I’ll see you around.” Was like a ghost. In the original trevorrow script he haunts Ben solo.

Why cut the knights of Ren and not utilize them early on. I thought a Sith order would’ve been awesome and the knights of Ren would be interesting as like the sith equivalent of the ring wraths.

That ending concept of Darkside Rey and Luke training Finn actually seems like a logical idea since they pushed for him to be force sensitive and would be a interesting thing seeing two apprentices in parallel scenes of training dark/ light and the ending duel between Luke and Palpatine (who yes should be just Ian Mcdiamid without make up as clone concept from old canon EU Disney think people!) would be an ultimate final confrontation of two masters but also would allow Luke’s story arc from 456 not to fall to pieces like it has because of these new movies. They literally destroyed his story and the chosen one story of Anakin so they ruin both the prequels and original by existing. This is why the Thrawn trilogy would have been better and Imagine if instead of Pryce we had the actor play Thrawn. Omg that would be amazing. Thanks for this video!

My top 1 thing I would change about the sequel trilogy: 1) Have a plan

The people who disliked were laughing so hard they misclicked.

Adding onto the Kylo seeing Anakin instead of Han idea, there's actually a perfect scene just like it in the EU, with someone who is also a Skywalker descendent. Cade Skywalker is on the verge of the dark side and encounters Darth Vader years after his death, and is defeated by him in a duel. Vader then removes his helmet and shows his burns, then warns Cade about the consequences of the dark side, revealing it to be a vision. Not only would this scene have a massive shock factor (imagine hearing Darth Vader's breathing behind Kylo), but it would give more ample reason for Kylo to reject the dark side. Plus it would make Anakin's sacrifice seem less undermined, as it would be his influence on Kylo that ultimately defeats the Emperor once again.

Honestly I would just set the sequels 100 years after the originals and focus on entirely new characters. The original 3 characters’ arcs already concluded in the original trilogy. I would make it a civil war between the Jedi, and not rehash Jedi Vs Sith or Rebels vs Empire. If the prequels tried something different, this trilogy should’ve. Instead it’s just the originals 2.0

IDK if anyone here is going to make the excuse “we didn’t need a backstory for the empire in the original trilogy” or “the emperor didn’t need a backstory in the original trilogy” my answer is this: The Sequel Trilogy is NOT the Original Trilogy and doesn’t have the benefit of establishing an entirely new universe. The Sequel Trilogy exists in a world where the OT and Prequels exist and it should have accommodated both.

My biggest problem with the sequel trilogy is the fact they didn’t plan this out from the start instead they just made it up as they went along.

This guy is a better writer than the army that Disney had.

You should do a review pirates of the Caribbean

We all know the sequel trilogy would never have happened if you hadn't jinxed it in that one Harry potter review "It's like Star Wars episode 7, it's never going to happen"

This is one of the very few critiques of the sequels I've enjoyed watching, and it actually proposed good solutions instead of just complaining. Plus didn't delve into racism, sexism, etc. And I'm all for the "Episode 6 Emperor was a clone" theory. Good stuff all around!

I dint think that 9 needed any kind of super weapon A fleet of a thousand star destroyers is more than enough No need for them to have death star lasers or the star forge nearby

Seeing Darth Vader say 'stupid' was something I didn't know I needed

Even if I don't fully agree with all your choices, gotta say, this is one of the most respectful videos talking about problems with the Sequel Trilogy I've ever seen! Despite really enjoying the trilogy, some of your ideas are actually pretty creative! Thank you Suspect for staying awesome and not being toxic!

I’m so glad you agree with me about Luke’s death. I went into the movie pretty much knowing Luke would die. And when he turned out to have just been projecting himself I was so hyped. I’d all sorts of ideas of how the next movie would play out. Then nope he’s just dead.

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I would love to see suspect do his version of episode 7-9 while using the ideas in the video

The fact that Snoke is barely mentioned in this video, is really telling.

As much as I do quite enjoy the Sequels, and I personally have found a lot to like in them, I do agree with quite a bit of this. Hell, some of these are ideas I shared even prior to this.

It's been amazing watching you grow throughout the years, you've actually improved in terms of content and quality. Keep it up!

It's funny you mention the Star Forge in this video, because The Rise of Skywalker's plot beats are VERY similar to Knight of the Old Republic's... - Our band of heroes are going from planet to planet searching for McGuffins related to the final objective. - Main protagonist gets a reveal of her true self on a ship before escaping. - The final boss is on a planet with an infinite fleet. - Revan and Bastila, like Kylo Ren and Rey, have a FORCE BOND. Side-Note: Hell, Couch Tomato believes TROS is similar to Deathly Hallows Part 2.

I’m so happy to see a calm, civilized critique instead of the screaming nonsense from most people. Happy to see your opinions be sound and backed up. Keep it up!

The Suspect is back! Always good to see him upload. I’m telling you the biggest mistake they made was ironically bringing Palpatine into it. By doing that and bending over backwards to try and fit Rey to him even though we early had an effective answer in The Last Jedi that fit the themes of the saga and actually created whole new possibilities, they ended up hurting themselves and causing unforeseen story consequences. Also why did they give J.J. Abrams only SIX MONTHS of pre-production?! TFA and TLJ had a year to two years of pre-production which gives them time to prep and fine-tune the story. But TROS got fucked by getting only six months. Not sure who in the comments will agree but as an original and sequel trilogy fan that’s my take.

"See you round, kid" I always took to mean that he was implying to Kylo (and probably the audience) that he would be back as a force spirit and impossible to be rid of. Almost a threat to Kylo in same way Obi-Wan said "if you strike me down, I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine".

I really enjoyed this video, mostly because for once it felt like a video discussing the sequel trilogy that WASN'T just coming from a place of "I absolutely hate these films". Most videos are overly negative, but I feel like (even though you did criticise aspects of these films fairly), it still came from a place of enjoyment of these films, at least in certain aspects. And, though it's a video focused on the shortcomings of the films, and what you would have edited, it didn't feel depressingly hateful towards the films. If I could suggest one change that I feel most people don't mention, it's to do with Rey's "your parents are nobody" story arc. She had to be a force for change and good in this series, and learn that her lineage wasn't important to who she was. It's a good message (even if it's kind of edited to "You can be good IN SPITE of your lineage" in Rise of Skywalker) but I felt it was a really misplaced message. Why? Because of Finn. Finn was brainwashed into joining the First Order from a young age, and is implied to be a child soldier. The only family he knows is the other storm troopers, and the friends he makes in the resistance. If ANYONE should have had the "your lineage doesn't matter, you can still be a hero" arc, it's Finn. And though I like the sequel trilogy well enough (even RoS), I think Finn had a lot of missed potential, and hearing that John Boyega was completely shafted during the films' production is really hard to hear. Anyways, great video man, it's nice to see a video that can be critical of this trilogy while still feeling hopeful.

Imagine if, in your version of TROS, it ended with Rey, "redeemed" but still not trusting herself, heading into isolation on Ach-To like Luke did at the start of the trilogy. Then, the final scene was Finn leading a new generation of Force users in his Academy with Rey also there, just using the Astral projection technique.

I enjoyed all the sequels on first viewing but this list could’ve easily been 50 things

“I could go on for hours.” PLEASE DO!

Brilliant video suspect, amazing editing, a concise and informative script and some of the best ideas for Star Wars since 1980! Keep up the great work man 🙂

Your videos are a gift! Your comedic style is perfect. Thank you!

Damn... Rey turning into a sith. That plotline alone would be better than the entire prequel trilogy.

Once again Suspect, you’re videos continue to amaze and entertain me. I can see you having a successful career as a creative writer in the movie industry, like if I ever needed help with script rewrites to a “franchise” movie, I would go to you for help. Because fans always do the best work.

Always good to see you around, Unusual. Love this content.

This reminds me of the old video you had called something like "Top 10 Things the Original Trilogy Did Wrong". I really enjoyed that video but I can't find it anymore. Anyways I really just wanted to say I've enjoyed your stuff for a long time and it makes my day when you release new content!

I think the biggest issue with the trilogy was a lack of planning. Sure, the original trilogy wasn't planned out, but George had three years to make each film and plan things out between films. However, Disney rushed these movies into production - as soon as one movie released, the next film started filming so they could meet Disney's release dates, leaving little time to plan between films. As someone who liked the first two films in the trilogy (especially The Last Jedi), I feel that the trilogy needed a bit more planning and things set in motion. I appreciate Rian Johnson trying to take the trilogy in new directions, but at the same time, I understand how it rubbed people the wrong way, and it would have been better if Rian was given a stand alone film. As for Phasma - her costume started out as concept art for Kylo Ren, and the character was made around that and then she was shoehorned into the story.

I can't believe the disaster that was the production of these movies, they had so much potential

So glad to see you back, Ross! Excited to watch this one. Nice mullet, by the way. 😉

30:41... and I have just shit myself. Another great video, Suspect. As ever, delivering some really thoughtful and honest ideas which could genuinely give these films a better narrative structure. Keep up with the great work.

They really should’ve kept the scene from TFA where they explain that Kylo sees Anakin’s redemption as a single moment of weakness in an otherwise perfectly evil life as Darth Vader. It’s still the canon explanation for them not trying to explain Anakin’s redemption to Kylo.

You hit the nail on the head with the whole matter of the Death Stars. I mean, the Death Star, the Death Star 2, the Starkiller Base, which may as well be called the Death Star Forge, and then the Death Star Destroyers. How many of these planet-busting laser weapons did these filmmakers think were needed? Yeah, the villains are a tyrannical military, they need a big weapon as a symbol of power to induce fear, but couldn't they mix it up? Aside from the Star Forge that you mentioned in this video, there's another idea I found out about while doing some Star Wars research. Have you ever heard of the now non-canon Dark Empire comics, Suspect? In them, the Galactic Empire, under the order of a reborn Palpatine, has built these superweapons that are kind of like the Star Forge, only these things eat planets, like Unicron; they're called the World Devastators. Using powerful tractor beams, they would rip a planet apart at close-range, harvest their resources and convert them into both fuel for themselves and parts to automatically build any tools of war the Empire requires, including starships, fighters, droids and, with enough time, more World Devastators. That's another thing: there were *several* of these monstrous machines. Something like that would be a great challenge for the heroes, combining the threat of a bunch of giant, armored, planet-killing weapons even more deadly than the Death Star with rapidly growing enemy fleets. Just have Palpatine oversee the construction of the World Devastators in a top secret shipyard, unleash them on the galaxy when they're least expected, and without making his presence or involvement known, and then finally unveil the fleet they've built from the worlds they've ended. Even though the Legends continuity has been disregarded as officially published fanfiction by Disney, they and Lucasfilm still drew some inspiration from it (or unintentionally copied it, I dunno) for the sequel trilogy. Why not also revive the concept of this type of superweapon? By the way, since this would be a relevant place to make this recommendation, I suggest you check out Phoenix Studios. He's made videos describing how he'd rewrite the Star Wars sequels, Michael Bay's Transformers and a few other films, as well as video essays on story tropes. And now I go on with my life while my long comment on this video just sits here, ignored for all eternity because I took 4 months to think of anything to type about it.

Fantastic vid as always! I love every single change you came up with and am honestly a bit annoyed now thinking about what could have been. Although I think the audio levels might have been a bit too low for this vid. I was wearing earphones and had my volume up to 100% and still I struggled hearing

I remember the original video on the originals is the reason I found your content and I’ve loved your content ever since. Keep it up

I liked Rey's Nobody parent story because it fit the concept of balance in the force. Snoke was basically saying that he always knew the Force would create an opposite to Kylo. Now follow me here: Palpatine influenced the Force to create Anakin, so the Skywalker bloodline should NOT exist. The Force balances that by essentially picking a "nobody" and making them Kylo's balance. And having Snoke basically say this shows that Snoke has the wisdom and understanding of how the Force really works, and is trying to mnipulate that understanding. Of course they frelled that all up in the next one.

15:14 personally I would have preferred something more mystical and darker-side esque, like a modified version of the Malachor Superweapon that appeared in Star Wars Rebels

This was the video that finally got me to watch episode IX. I can’t avoid suspect content, but spoilers. Better late than never, and well worth the wait, great video / review.

This reminds me so much of the OG star wars list vid you made that brought me to the channel

Absolutely love the number 1 idea, it would have felt there was less repeat from the original trilogy

My problem with the "make episode 6 Palpatine a clone" thing is that it makes absolutely no sense for actual Palpatine to then just sit back and do nothing for 30 years despite still having a whole Empire at his command.

This was a great video, and honestly I could see some of these ideas working out pretty well. Also, those Palpatine sketches have no right being that funny!

Loved the video man. Was amazing and well thought out in terms of jokes and ideas

I don’t hate this trilogy, I’m just disappointed Welp, Mandolorian Season 2 Time!

I love all these ideas. Even though I don't like The Last Jedi, I appreciate it trying to be slightly different. But these concepts you've come up with are true to Star Wars and make sense with the six main films stories behind these three.

It’s great to see you back. Your one of my favorite youtubers

This is SUCH a good video! I'd thought of some of these myself and you expanded ideas like Dark Rey so well!!! Ahhhh!! ❤️ For the record I LOVE Star Wars and enjoy ALL the films! But crikey I wish the ST had taken different directions!

Rey turning to the Dark Side does sound interesting, though I still prefer her sticking to the Light Side and wanting to do the right thing.

Rey should have been like "I'm all the Jedi" and then ALL the Force ghosts show behind her, building from far behind her at first, but the closer they come, they become more familiar. You see Ahsoka, Kitt Fisto and all the other jedi from Clone Wars. Then Qui Gonn, & Mace Windu, Obi Wan and Yoda. And finally, flanking Rey are Luke and Anakin. The final heart wrench, Luke helps Rey steady the lightsaber that belonged to him. Then another hand steadies Leia's saber. Pan up and see Leia. Ben would have to be conscious in this scene, and he'd lock eyes with his mother.

Great video. U acknowledged at the end that there are some good things in the sequels. U should make a video on 10 things u liked (if i can find 10) the big thing for me was the way they treated finn. We have seen characters like Rey and Poe, but never seen a stormtrooper, turn good guy, turn JEDI. That would have been am amazing story. Especially since he is force sensitive

I honestly think that the Luke scene at the end of the Last Jedi was fine for me. If he actually was there and stepped out in front of the walkers, he would have died instantly. I liked how he shrugged off his shoulder after all of the walkers fired upon him, it made me laugh in the theater. The force projection power that Luke has was also pretty cool, as he had to project his whole body plus the blue lightsaber across the galaxy, which would require a lot of patience and Force energy. I also liked his sacrifice at the end.

I was sort of defending TFA when it came to all the new hope stuff but in hindsight the fact that that even existed should've told me along with many others that disney had no plan, passion, care for these movies

Serious question: Ever think of becoming a script editor, Ross?

That end-gag with the "what the f-" made me laugh the hardest I did all day!

I think this is currently your best video 😁😁, been a fan for 6 years btw

Honestly, with these changes, I'd actually want to watch these.

4 DEATH STARS had me laughing!

good to see you back, loved the other vids.

I think you were pretty generous to these films in this review/list

Al least the true sequel to Return of the Jedi is here now: It's called The Mandalorian. Class 👌

Number one: everything

So excited when i saw this in my notis. Finally can watch now!

Damn your ideas and changes are actually good in my opinion

Guess who's back? Back again? Suspect's back, Say amen

Let’s pretend for a day that another Star Wars trilogy was indeed getting made, and they were continuing the stories of the ST characters, but with actors to play them as their older selves set at least two decades after TROS. Who can play them? Well, for me at least, I’d cast Keira Knightley as Rey, and Denzel Washington as Finn. Not only would they both look the part of an older Rey and Finn really well, but both are amazing actors that can bring real believability to these roles. Plus, it’d make a good return for Keira in the SW franchise since her first appearance in Phantom Menace.....didn’t leave a good impression. As for Poe, I have no idea. Oscar Isaac was so good as Poe, I don’t know who else can play him as his older self. Have fun in the comments.

Dude, that #1 ending idea got me so hyped

God I’ve been watching this guy for years, I loved all his movie reviews, especially the sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy as a kid, I still love it, watching this video and seeing u I’m having nostalgia

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I would have took out the FO and changed the main threat to a ancient force that has existed outside of the Galaxy. I would NOT have kept Luke in exile stuck on the island planet, i would have had Rey come along and help restore his faith in the force, and then he comes out of that exile and joins everyone else, including a reunion with Leia and Han. I would have made Snoke either a ancient Sith or someone who has dabbled in the darkside, experimented with it and done something "un-natural", resulting in him being immensely powerful in the darkside but not a natural force sensitive, causing his physical body to wither. I would definitely make Finn Force Sensitive alongside Rey. I would have the New Republic existing in the Galaxy.

Great job. I agree with a lot of it. One of the things that I really couldn’t stand about the Last Jedi was that cheesy dialog at the end between Finn and Rose when she almost sacrificed herself. Your theory about Palpatine’s clone in Episode Vi is really intriguing. As far as Chewie dying in episode VIII would almost fall in line with the Legacy books as he does give up his life in one of them (I can’t remember which one). Thanks for an awesome video.

hallelujah love that you've also got the no haircut this year look too

My list for how I would change the sequels is a lot shorter: I would have just adapted the Young Jedi Knights series of novels and had Jaina and Jacen Solo as the protagonists. Because SPOILERS.... Jacen becomes a full on Sith Lord down the road spitting in the face of what Luke, Anakin and his family sacrificed themselves for and Jaina ultimately has to kill her own twin brother. There’s no redemption before death, he’s just straight up killed.

While I don't think episode 8 is the best episode in all of the star wars films, that shall always been V, its the best out of the new sequels (at least for me). Ots the only ony that doesn't rely so heavily of previous films like 7 does or cave-in and retcon a whole bunch of plot points plus have a lot of plot holes like 9. Granted there are things that could be change but overall Episode 8 is fine as is. Note I think the biggest problems these films had is they didn't really plan ahead each film and just hoped for the best, thinking lightning would strike twice as the OG Star wars wasn't a planned trilogy either. Also Disney gave in way to easily to fan backlash. Also I would have gone with Ryan as the main architect of the trilogy than JJ. JJ is good for reigniting film series that are old but not really planning ahead. To big of an obsession on the mystery box and not really thinking what's in the box, which is great to get something going but not the ending of it.

This is definitely one I will watch later. Game night with the family going on right now. But I’m looking forward to hearing what you have to say, Ross.

Always a pleasure to see your vids

Well, the prequels have the Clone wars (what got me into Star Wars). Hope The Unusual suspect checks it out.

I would have insisted on pre-planning the trilogy. I would have used the Knights of Ren as a pursuit force throughout to add tension to Luke training Rey. I would have had Rey go with Kylo but they do their own thing. If Palpatine must return in 9, he takes command of the First Order and Rey/Kylo have to come back to stop him.

Thank god. My week has sucked and now it’s all better. Thank you suspect you legend.

That was really good. Please do more of these for other movies and series. I would love to hear how you would have handled Game of Thrones Season 8.

I wrote a long post about my thoughts on the trilogy, but I do really like yours as well. I will also say though, I do think the sequels will have a similar renaissance like the prequels recently did. Yes they're flawed, but imo there's enough good shit there to last a while and I do think today's generation will continue to love it for year down the line.

The return of the king

I love your deep dive videos, they're the best

Great video dude keep up the great work!

Just watch, in about 10-15 years, they're gonna release an Episode 10 trailer and say "Gotcha, episode 9 wasn't the final chapter".

Here’s something I’d change: Get rid of Kylo and Rey’s “relationship”. It drives me fucking nuts that people look at these two and think that they’d be a perfect romance, also that kiss was completely unnecessary and there was no set up for it

and the see you around kid, is the a reference to Obi-Wan's line in New Hope, he became more powerful in death then in life, and his not attacking/hurting Ben shows empathy and compassion

I Love your Star Wars videos man. I appreciate that you don’t just shit on the movies and yell but approach it in a dignified and professional manner.