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the empire is evil
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The Empire vs the Rebellion wasn't black and white anyway. There was good and bad on both sides.
In newer Star Wars (especially stuff like Andor), I agree. In old Star Wars (especially episode IV-VI), no. These movies are 100% black and white.
The most grey character that exists in there is Darth Vater who's whole life of horrible atrocities was forgiven within 2 minutes because he betrayed space Hitler and was the Hero's dad.
Nah, I never forgave Anakin for killing the younglings. He doesn't come back from that. Period.
tbf, betraying space hitler to end the war...
In Episodes IV-VI, I think the Empire was portrayed as bad mainly due to their execution of power.
I think the Empire's ideals of order and stability don't seem so bad in theory. Even the Mandolorian TV show (which was set around that time) supports this perspective.
The virtue of stability is entirely dependent on the virtue of the system you are stabilizing.
One person's freedom fighter is another person's terrorist
Yea no, it was white and white ๐