"What Does He Have To Be Redeemed For?": Adam Driver's Kylo Ren Argument Shines A Light On Star Wars' Biggest Problem

Kylo Ren/Ben Solo's redemption arc in the Star Wars sequel trilogy began a negative trend in the franchise, but Adam Driver's advice could fix it.

May 10, 2024 - 15:45
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"What Does He Have To Be Redeemed For?": Adam Driver's Kylo Ren Argument Shines A Light On Star Wars' Biggest Problem

Adam Driver's perspective on Kylo Ren's redemption arc is exactly what Star Wars needs to move beyond its current problematic trend. While the sequel trilogy doesn't necessarily rank highly among Star Wars' best movies, many agree that Kylo Ren was a standout character. In part, this was because he was such an excellent, refreshing villain.