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One such issue is the portrayal of Force users, who now can perform actions like choking one another effortlessly, changing lightsaber colors depending on mood, and wiping people's memories. Critics argue these abilities are inconsistent with traditional Star Wars lore. For instance, if Force users can just choke enemies or alter lightsaber colors so arbitrarily, it undermines the importance of lightsaber combat and Jedi training.
The episode also raises questions about the logic of Force powers. Why didn't Darth Vader just force choke Obi-Wan or Hagon in their confrontations? Why wasn't Palpatine mass choking Jedi in his office? The portrayal implies that Force powers are now limitless, eroding the strategic and disciplined use of the Force that was central to the series’ lore.