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Number 3: Palpatine's Return and Lazy Writing
A notorious moment in the saga, "Somehow Palpatine Returned", earns the third spot on the list. The speaker mocks this line as emblematic of lazy storytelling—an unserious plot twist that undermines the gravity of Palpatine’s character arc established in Return of the Jedi. The criticism emphasizes how this vague, unexplained resurgence of the Sith Lord felt rushed and out of character, especially given the budget and effort poured into the films.
Alongside this, the phrase illustrates what the critic describes as "lazy writing," showcasing how the franchise’s storytelling has become more dependent on plot convenience rather than well-laid narrative foundations.