Too bad the way the films were written and shot don’t reflect that, Lucas’ later cinematic mutilations and claims to the contrary nontwithstanding.
Please quote where I said he was adamant on this stance the second the cameras began rolling for ANH in '76, because I don’t recall doing so.
His decision to turn it into a 6 part saga was at least the moment he titled ESB “Episode V” in the crawl.
His decision to tie everything closer together was at least in '97 when he made the first SE.
I never said it was his grand plan all along, I just said that’s the way it is post '97, and taking the six part saga post 97 if we include the special editions (which is the point), then yes, it’s a six part saga that is meant to flow together.
I don’t know why every discussion like this has to spawn yet more countless “Lucas is an idiot” comments. We’re all very aware that many people here feel that way, but it contributes nothing to the conversation at all.
It’s not some subjective idea to be argued over whether or not Lucas wants I - VI to be considered one long story, it is a fact that Lucas wants I - VI to be considered one long story. You don’t have to agree, but that’s not the point.