I do agree in the context of OT, the “tragedy of Vader” plotline was an excuse. However, it did define a clear beginning, middle, and end for the saga. It is a bit strange that Vader plays a small role in Ep 4 but I think they pull it off especially considering how Ep 6 ends.

My issue with the current “Skywalker Saga” is that the original six aren’t about the Skywalkers. The OT is clearly about Luke, the PT clearly about Anakin… but what about Shimi Skywalker? If this was the Skywalker Saga, shouldn’t her origins be at least explained? And Leia has been tremendously underutilized by both the later OT and ST.

Without a proper connection to the PT, Ep 9 is going to fall flat as an end to nine films. I think it could easily conclude the story of the ST, but will it really end the Skywalker Saga? Killing off Kylo doesn’t count, they need to actually conclude the plot threads that began in Episode One. And those are…

I can’t think of any plot threads for the ST to conclude. If anyone has any please do share.