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The controversy over Andor emphasizes a broader question: what is Star Wars today? Over the decades, Star Wars has morphed from a family-friendly space saga into a franchise riddled with confusing themes, inconsistent storytelling, and conflicting identities.

Once celebrated for its hero’s journey, mythology, and accessible storytelling, modern Star Wars now juggles a multitude of agendas. Is it a franchise aimed at children, or an adult-oriented exploration of darker themes? Does it prioritize original characters, or replace legacies with new, gender-swapped versions? Does it function as a space opera about family, or an experimental arena for social messaging and political correctness?