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The sequels suffered from a lack of overall strategic planning. Key characters like Kylo Ren appeared inconsistent, with motivations that seemed to shift haphazardly. The First Order was introduced as a major threat, yet many fans and insiders agree it was never convincingly established, leading to a narrative that felt disconnected and superficial.
Disney’s approach resulted in an unsatisfactory cacophony of inconsistent storytelling—trying to please fans on one hand while constantly trying to refigure core elements on the other. The franchise’s internal documentation, including making of books and interviews, reveals a convoluted process that lacked unified direction.