Part 6/9:
Moreover, Filoni's assertion that Anakin Skywalker never thought he became evil starkly contradicts the franchise’s established narrative. The character's inner conflict, especially evident in Return of the Jedi, where Vader expresses regret and acknowledges his evil deeds, seems to be ignored or dismissed. Critics argue that such misinterpretations or dismissals point to a fundamental misunderstanding—or a blatant misrepresentation—of the source material.