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Adam Driver also pointed out that Kylo Ren's character bore striking similarities to Vader, not just in appearance but in the narrative arc, which was rooted in borrowed ideas from the expanded universe, particularly Jason Solo and Darth Cadus—a lineage of dark side characters with complicated redemption stories. While not necessarily a flaw in theory, the reliance on familiar archetypes without fresh innovation led to unoriginality, further alienating fans seeking novel storytelling.
He acknowledged that the foundation of Kylo Ren’s journey had a solid premise: an increasingly powerful Dark Side user struggling internally. Yet, because the overall story lacked a consistent plan, these foundational ideas were lost or diluted as the trilogy progressed.