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The force is strong with these 'Star Wars' hot takes; but are they on the light or dark side?&nbsp;

20 Unpopular 'Star Wars' Opinions That Came Straight From The Dark Side

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Lists about Star Wars places, things, and powers for humans in the know.

A Galaxy Far Away

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/small-details-final-star-wars/joedonley">Star Wars</a> has always been about big finishes. A New Hope ends with the destruction of the Death Star, Empire concludes with Han being taken away by Boba Fett, and each movie continues the trope. If you look at the many fights with lightsabers and some <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-grisly-moments/jonathan-kantor">grisly moments</a> in the franchise, there are some exceptional finishing moves done by various characters.While Vader and Obi-Wan's fight in A New Hope was somewhat anticlimactic, later additions to the franchise corrected this. After all, we now know that Obi-Wan is one of the best fighters in the franchise's history, and he's in good company with the likes of Yoda, Ahsoka Tano, and others. This list details <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-action-movie-finishing-movies/williamsbrianjake">the best finishing moves</a> in the franchise, so take a look, and be sure to upvote your favorites before you go!

The Most Impressive Finishing Moves In The 'Star Wars' Franchise

The Most Impressive Finishing Moves In Star Wars, Ranked

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The Mandalorian and Grogu are back having their fun little adventures, and fans couldn't be happier. Season 3, episode 2, “The Mines of Mandalore” finds Din seeking redemption in the living waters of Mandalore. And what he finds is a whole mess of trouble where Grogu has to get Bo-Katan to save his sunken butt.&nbsp;But what did people on Twitter make of the action-packed episode? Here are some of the best responses we found. Be sure to give these folks a follow and vote up your favorites.&nbsp;SPOILERS AHEAD

The Mandalorian Takes A Dive As Twitter Reacts To 'The Mines of Mandalore'

Mark Rennie

Boba Fett

What&#39;s&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;without a little bit of scum and villainy? Bounty hunters have been a part of the bread and butter of the&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;galaxy since long before the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/which-jedi-or-sith-would-win-in-a-battle/eric-vega?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Jedi or Sith</a> ever rose to prominent positions of power and only with&nbsp;The Mandalorian&nbsp;are they finally starting to get the respect they deserve. As with most things, as bounty hunters gain screentime, they also gain a plethora of memes to accompany them.

This is a collection of funny bounty hunter memes from Star Wars. Vote up the memes that make you laugh!&nbsp;

20 Bounty Hunter Memes From 'Star Wars' For Fans Of Scum & Villainy

Joe Donley

Grogu (The Child)

With&nbsp;Season 2 of&nbsp;The Mandalorian&nbsp;behind us and Grogu&nbsp;venturing off into the wilds of space with a Jedi master to begin training, we the viewers are left with a Baby Yoda sized hole in our hearts. Thankfully, the internet is here to help. As with most things adorable-and-science fiction adjacent, Grogu/Baby Yoda/The Child has graced our screens as a meme since he first appeared in 2019 and thankfully, there&#39;s no sign of him vanishing into obscurity anytime soon.

This is a collection of wholesome Grogu memes. Vote up the memes that make you feel good!

25 Wholesome Grogu Memes To Show You This Is The Way

Sci-Fi

Star Wars has never shied away from depictions of the military and its commanders. After all, the galaxy had been fighting the Clone Wars before the events of A New Hope. The Rebel Alliance kept it going long after the battles between the Separatists and the Galactic Republic came to an end during the civil war.&nbsp;Sure, there's plenty of political intrigue carried out by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-political-figures-ranked/jonathan-kantor">powerful political leaders</a>, like Mon Mothma and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-tarkin-timeline/jonathan-kantor">Grand Moff Tarkin</a>, but the military is where the real story takes place… at least in the original trilogy. The battle between the Rebel Alliance and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-empire-facts/tyler-mitchell">Empire</a> pits some of fiction's most powerful military leaders against one another. Whether battles take place in the sea, land, air, or outer space, someone is commanding the action.&nbsp;This list looks at the 20 most powerful military figures in Star Wars by focusing on the high-level commanders. Military members from the Galactic Republic, Empire, First Order, and even the Jedi Order are represented, so take a look at them down below. When you find the military leader you think is the most powerful, be sure to give them an upvote to see which one rises to the top!

The 20 Most Powerful Military Figures In The 'Star Wars' Galaxy, Ranked

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The Most Powerful Military Figures In Star Wars

Star Wars has long been home to some of science fiction's most interesting and devastating <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strongest-movie-monsters/orrin-grey">creatures, monsters, and beastly beasties</a>. Since the franchise's earliest days, Star Wars fans have enjoyed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-giant-creature-facts/jonathan-kantor">giant trash monsters</a>, abominable snowmen, and terrors lurking just beneath the sand. Many new dangerous creatures have since been added to the franchise, thanks to series' on Disney+, which houses <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-powerful-mcu-creatures/stephanroget">similarly big baddies in the MCU</a>.While it's well known that there are some terribly powerful creatures in the Star Wars franchise, it's challenging to determine which is the most powerful. After all, it depends on the situation, so a Rancor may seem terrifying on the ground, but blasting them from the cockpit of an X-Wing is something altogether different. Regardless, the choice is yours, so take a look at some of Star Wars' biggest creatures and be sure to upvote the ones you think are most powerful to see which one rises to the top!

The 15 Most Powerful Creatures In The 'Star Wars' Galaxy, Ranked

The Most Powerful Creatures In Star Wars

The Mandalorian (Disney+)

The Mandalorian&nbsp;is easily the biggest new show for 2020, and with only one season, it&#39;s already garnered the same level of excitement shows like&nbsp;Game of Thrones&nbsp;enjoyed. It&#39;s one of those shows that could only come out now that Disney owns&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;and has a seemingly bottomless purse to feed the&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;fans with content.

Still, it&#39;s interesting to imagine what the show might have looked like had it been made in the 1990s. The CGI technology wasn&#39;t too bad back then, so it seems like&nbsp;The Mandalorian&nbsp;would have worked as a &#39;90s show. That being said, the real question arises in determining just who would have portrayed the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mandalorian-characters/ranker-tv" target="_blank">memorable characters</a>&nbsp;in the series. The hottest stars of the 1990s could have easily fit into&nbsp;The Mandalorian, but it&#39;s up to you to determine who is best cast to the role. Check out the list below, and vote up any casting choices you think would have made for a spectacular 1990s&nbsp;Mandalorian.

Who Would Star In 'The Mandalorian' In The '90s?

Actor

As far as most Star Wars fans are concerned, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/andor-moving-moments/mviladegutt">Andor is the best television series in the franchise</a> to date. That's saying something because it's not as if people don't love The Mandalorian, and there's a lot of love out there for The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi. One of the reasons the series has done so well is that it's more grounded and sits comfortably outside the influence of the Skywalker family.There aren't any <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-andor-antique-easter-eggs/jonathan-kantor">Jedi</a> or Sith running around mucking up Cassian Andor's day, which makes the series feel more real and shows how the Rebel Alliance started thanks to ordinary people who've had enough. It exposes the corruption of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-empire-evil-deeds/jonathan-kantor">Empire</a> on ordinary people, as well as the highest classes of society centered around Mon Mothma, and fans have loved it.A lot of work went into creating the series – probably more than you can imagine. As a result, there are some interesting behind-the-scenes details about the production of Andor many don't know. This list highlights the most interesting trivia and BTS stories about what went into making Andor. Take a look at them below, and if you find out anything particularly interesting about the series, be sure to give it an upvote before you go!

13 Behind The Scenes Details We Learned About The Production Of 'Andor'

Behind The Scenes Details From 'Andor'

British TV

The force will always be with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hilarious-marvel-interviews-graham-norton/charlie-boyle">The Graham Norton Show</a>! From the original three of Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Harrison Ford, to the newer cast of the sequels, prequels, and TV shows - this show has them all! Below are a few such hilarious <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/naughty-comedian-interviews-graham-norton/charlie-boyle">interviews</a>.Vote up your favorites!

14 Hilarious 'Graham Norton' Interviews With 'Star Wars' Actors That Bring Balance To The Force

Charlie Boyle

When A New Hope was released in 1977, there weren't many people running around with the ability to use the Force. Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Obi-Wan Kenobi were the only ones… and Kenobi died in the film's second act! Since then, the Star Wars franchise has expanded significantly, having introduced hundreds of Force users across an extended period of time. There are numerous members of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jedi-order-facts/jonathan-kantor">Jedi Order</a>, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-sith-fun-facts/jonathan-kantor">Sith</a>, and even a prophecy of the Chosen One, so there are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-most-powerful-force-acts/jonathan-kantor">plenty of powerful people</a> spread around the galaxy.Knowing this, fans have argued for years, trying to determine precisely who the most powerful user of the Force is. Could it be the Chosen One, or could it be the beings of Mortis? Many fans would argue it's Luke Skywalker, while others will die on the hill that it's Yoda. This list aims to put the argument to rest once and for all. Below are the most powerful Force users from throughout Star Wars canon (sorry, no Legends folks here). Take a look at them below, and be sure to upvote the person you believe stands above the rest as the most powerful Force user in all the galaxy!

The 20 Most Powerful Force Users In The 'Star Wars' Galaxy, Ranked

Most Powerful Force Users In Star Wars

Everything from A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, including trivia, behind the scenes photos, jokes, gifts, Grogu (Baby Yoda), and all the rankings you can handle.

Go See a Star War

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Although the Star Wars TV shows Star Wars: Droids and Star Wars: Ewoks (which were aired together under the more exciting name &quot;The Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour&quot;) landed on television in 1985, it wasn&#39;t until the new century that Star Wars television series gained momentum. Since then, there have been some great Star Wars series - expanding the universe and adding background to favorite characters, old and new.

Although the Emmy-winning micro-series Star Wars: Clone Wars premiered in 2003, weeks before the 2005 release of Revenge of the Sith, when it ended the TV was once again empty of Star Wars. The full-lenth 2008 animated series The Clone Wars wasn&#39;t released until three years after the last film in the prequel trilogy. That Star Wars show seemed to open the floodgates of possibility and fandom. The acquisition of the Star Wars franchise by Disney and the collaboration with LEGO brought some of the best Star Wars stories to the television screen, from comedic versions of Resistance history to dramas no less intense for being computer-animated. With the introduction of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus and untitled Cassian Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi live-action series in the works, the world of Star Wars seems to have no intention of leaving us hanging without Star Wars TV shows any time soon. Plus, with the anime entry of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-star-wars-visions-episodes/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Star Wars: Visions</a>, the world of Star Wars shows seems ever-expanding. Still, there&#39;s more to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/good-sw-comics-games-shows/jim-rowley" target="_blank">Star Wars universe</a> you can check out!

These are the shows you&#39;re looking for, so vote up your favorite Star Wars shows that have aired on TV.

Every 'Star Wars' TV Series, Ranked

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The Best 'Star Wars' Shows Of All Time, Ranked by Fans

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Star Wars

Like any popular franchise, Star Wars is filled to the brim with outstanding characters who resonate with fans and keep them coming back for more. Unlike other franchises, Star Wars tends to throw a background character into a scene and not leave it at that. Most of the people seen on screen, whether they have lines or any action, have some sort of backstory. There's that, and of course, a toy or action figure related to them, and Star Wars has a plethora of fleshed-out background characters with unusual names, which gave rise to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://amp.knowyourmeme.com/memes/glup-shitto">"Glup Shitto” meme</a>.Some of those <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/minor-star-wars-character-facts/jonathan-kantor">characters have long been beloved by fans</a>, which is one of the reasons they have such rich backstories. Still, even if someone somewhere wrote 10,000 words on the biography of a character who was on screen for five seconds, that doesn't exactly leave fans truly sated. Sometimes, a character just needs their time to shine. Quinlan Vos is an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-characters-in-only-one-movie/joe-allen">example of this</a> — he was on-screen for &gt;10 seconds in The Phantom Menace, and he became a major player in The Clone Wars.This list highlights some of the most beloved underrated (and often seemingly unknown) Star Wars characters from the background the fans would love to see in a future film or television series. Some of these characters had more screen time than others, while others were the victims of deleted scenes. Whatever the reason, these obscure fan-favorite Star Wars characters deserve their time to shine! Take a look down below, and don't forget to vote up your favorite background character from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away!

16 Obscure Fan-Favorite 'Star Wars' Characters That Deserve Their Time To Shine

Obscure Star Wars Characters That Deserve Some Attention

The opening moments of 1977&#39;s&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;ushered in an instant tradition that carried through every episodic installment over the four subsequent decades: John Williams&#39;s bombastic main title theme accompanied by an opening crawl that sets up the ensuing story.&nbsp;With the Skywalker Saga wrapping up with The Rise of Skywalker, the ninth and final installment, it&#39;s time to decide which of these was far, far, and away the best.

Every 'Star Wars' Opening Crawl, Ranked

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A bounty hunter. A child. Stormtroopers and Jawas and TIE fighters and Twi'leks and droids. Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian' is now streaming on Disney Plus.

This Is the Way

For many, one of the main reasons to get Disney+ is to watch The Mandalorian. Disney&rsquo;s latest original series has proved to be an instant hit, providing a unique story set deep within the Star Wars universe. Part of the reason for the show&#39;s success comes down to the incredible characters they&#39;ve developed. For this list, we&#39;re running through the best (and worst) characters on The Mandalorian.&nbsp;

Which character is your favorite? The show&rsquo;s titular character has proven to be an intriguing bounty hunter who seems rough at first but then develops a soft spot for an infant creature of Yoda&#39;s species. Of course, Baby Yoda has also become an internet favorite, and many people seem to watch the show just to see the little guy.&nbsp;

While <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-would-be-in-the-mandalorian-90s/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">The Mandalorian cast</a> puts their all into every episode, some characters might be more noteworthy than overs. Vote up all your favorite characters from The Mandalorian to see who - or what - tops the list. When you&#39;re finished, you can find even more great characters to root for on other <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-the-mandalorian/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like The Mandalorian</a>.

The Best Characters On 'The Mandalorian'

The Best Characters On 'The Mandalorian', Ranked

With so many good episodes of Andor so far, which ones have what it takes to stand up to the dark side? Do you like the premiere episode "Kassa" the best, or is "Aldahani" your favorite episode of Andor? To determine once and for all what the best episodes of the Rogue One prequel are, let's rank every Andor episode from best to worst.Andor follows the five years of Cassian Andor's life leading up to the Rebel Alliance's first victory against the Empire. Andor premiered on Disney Plus on September 21, 2022.&nbsp;Diego Luna reprises his role as the titular character with a few familiar faces popping up along the way.Vote up your favorite episodes of Andor, and vote down any bad episodes that you really didn't enjoy, despite how much you love the series as a whole. You might need the Force to put one Andor episode over the other when there are so many good ones, which is why you can vote on however many episodes you like.

The Best Episodes of 'Andor'

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Ranking the Best 'Andor' Episodes

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With so many stellar (and not-so-stellar) releases over the years, Star Wars games are almost a genre unto themselves. &nbsp;From&nbsp;racers to role-playing games and more, this list of Star Wars games features all the biggest hits and misses over the years.&nbsp;If you&#39;ve always dreamed of fighting against <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-star-wars-villains-list-of-all-star-wars-enemies/all-enemies-and-supervillains">Star Wars enemies</a>, you can with these games! Just refer to this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-star-wars-movie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of all Star Wars</a> games to get yourself started.&nbsp;

What are the best Star Wars video games? Take a look at this list of star wars video games and you&#39;ll find your answer. This list encompasses every gaming system, style and derivative form of Star Wars games. While many take place in the same realm (or movie), every Star&nbsp;Wars game&nbsp;is different. This is one of the most extensive list of Star Wars video games on the web, so use it as a guide to finding out what is your favorite game. Everything is included here, from the newest Star Wars game to the oldest.

This list includes Star Wars games for PlayStation 3 (PS3 Star Wars games), PS1 Star Wars games, and just about every other gaming system you can think of (including Star Wars computer games). Vote up all your favorite releases, and vote down the games that <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stormtrooper-fan-theories/grayson-titan" target="_blank">missed the mark</a>.

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Every Star Wars Video Game Ranked

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The 50+ Best Star Wars Video Games Of All Time, Ranked

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Lists for and about those superfans who can name every member of the Cantina band, do a passable Shyriiwook howl, and dress up with lightsabers and Cinnabon hair to imagine what life would be like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

Geeking Out: Star Wars

Star Wars gifts can be found all over the internet and in real life, thanks to the buying power of nerds and the acceptance of the geeky pop culture phenomenon by the people who love them. If you need to get that special nerd a gift, there are myriad unique Star Wars gift ideas floating around the internet including all the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-star-wars-movie?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Star Wars</a> gifts, listed right here on this list of cool Star Wars presents.

What are the best nerdy presents for Star Wars fans? Whether it&#39;s your Star Wars loving friend&#39;s birthday or you need to peruse Star Wars gifts for a boyfriend of girlfriend, there are countless geeky gifts to bestow upon your Star Wars-loving buddy.

If any of these gift-giving needs match&nbsp;your present buying guidelines, the&nbsp;best Star Wars gifts will direct you to a present any fan would love to receive!

24 Star Wars Gifts Your Nerd Will Love

Star Wars Gifts & Ideas for Fans

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From Darth Vader to Jar Jar Binks, the best Star Wars characters include Jedis, Siths, humans,&nbsp;Wookiees, drones, aliens, and everything in between. This&nbsp;ranked list features&nbsp;the&nbsp;people and creatures who make up the complete Star Wars universe, ranked by <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sw-character-ages/jim-rowley" target="_blank">Star Wars fans</a>&nbsp;everywhere.&nbsp;Original Star Wars characters from the first movie, Episode IV -&nbsp;New Hope, like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, are high up on the Star Wars character rankings, but fan favorites from later Star Wars media, like the main character from The&nbsp;Mandalorian and the &quot;Sequel Trilogy&quot;&nbsp;villain Kylo Ren, are bound to break the top 10. Featuring Star Wars movies, shows, books, and video games, the most popular Star Wars characters also include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Revan, Rey,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Grogu (Baby Yoda).

Who are the coolest (and hottest?)&nbsp;Star Wars characters? Han Solo is definitely up there, with Lando&nbsp;Calrissian and&nbsp;Ahsoka Tano. Other famous female and male characters from the Star Wars franchise include Darth Maul, Padm&eacute; Amidala, and Chewbecca.&nbsp;

Vote up the greatest Star Wars characters of all time, and may the Force be with you. But if you feel&nbsp;the &quot;hate flowing through you,&quot; vote down the worst ones, and check out who ends up being the most hated Star Wars characters ever. If you just need a reference list to see every character and all their names, this should also come in handy.&nbsp;

General Grievous

The Best (And Worst) 'Star Wars' Characters Ever

The 100+ Greatest 'Star Wars' Characters Ever, Ranked

Ranker Community

Here is a&nbsp;list of the best Star Wars movies, ranked by fans and critics. Since the premiere of the first&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;movie (A New Hope) in 1977, the saga of the Jedi, the Sith, and the Skywalker family have been favorites of movie-goers. Along with the original film, its sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and The Return of the Jedi (1983) are considered some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">best movies of all time</a>. The stories follow Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo, and their friends and droids as they battle the evil Sith lords Darth Vader and Darth Sidious - and make some admittedly <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumbest-sw-movie-decisions/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">dumb decisions</a> along the way.

Sixteen after the release of the initial films, a trilogy of Star Wars prequels were created, beginning with Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 1999. Attack of the Clones was released in 2002, and Revenge of the Sith (2005) was the final film. This set of films followed Anakin Skywalker, Luke&#39;s father, from his youth to his becoming Darth Vader as well as his relationships with wife Padme Amidala, mentor Obi Wan Kenobi, and eventually Emperor Palpatine.

In 2015, a new Star Wars trilogy began with The Force Awakens, directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Adam Driver.&nbsp;Star Wars anthology movies, like Rogue One and Solo, are also ranked here. Vote for your favorites to move them to the top of the list. May the Force be with you.

After you&#39;ve voted, check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-star-wars-shows/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">best Star Wars TV shows</a> - some of which are no longer even part of the Legends timeline.