Honestly I never really liked the idea that someone as evil as Vader could be saved. If Luke had succeeded right away and he and Vader took out the Emperor…what then? Vader doesn’t pay for any of his crimes? Because if he is going to pay for his crimes, he’s either going to be executed or spend all the galactic years of his life in prison. And if he’s not, well then what?
Same thing with Ben at this point. It’s too late.
I think there’s definitely a way to have Ben repent but then not let him totally off the hook. I think that might be interesting.
What’s the punishment then?
I’m sure there are plenty of things they could do we aren’t even thinking about.
I feel like I’ve said this before, but I kinda really want them to redeem Kylo in some way. If he goes out a complete villain, like so many want, to me that’s pretty fucked up. I don’t like to place specific expectations on unseen movies like this, but if they did that I’d be a little disappointed. It’s antithetical to what Star Wars is about.