That’s why there should’ve been more thought towards chronological viewing in the prequels, namely to preserve spoilers from the OT. I know that’s an unpopular opinion for some, but I’d prefer watching I, II, and III where:
- we have no idea what Yoda looks like, but we know his name as an exile of the Jedi Order
- Obi-Wan had two apprentices, either one likely to be Vader (but we know it’s Anakin - situational irony)
- we don’t know that Padme gave birth to twins
Unpopular, but I appreciate prequel rewrites that keep this stuff in mind.
I’m with you too.
And for arguing that the prequels were made to enhance the OT, that ignores how Luke’s primary motivation for becoming a Jedi and redeeming his father was the belief that his father was ultimately a good person and not a genocidal child-murderer. If Obi-wan had shown Luke the prequels in his hut Luke would absolutely have vowed eternal vengeance against that monster.