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Mer noted how Disney’s inability to craft a cohesive universe from the original Star Wars cast—who never actually shared screen time—exposed their lack of focus. They pointed out that the sequel trilogy gradually destroyed the franchise’s mystique, watering down storytelling in favor of flashy visuals and appeasing the lowest common denominator. The aftermath is a franchise suffering from overexposure, bad storytelling, and a complete loss of its original magic.