When Han Solo killed Greedo in A New Hope, it set a sad precedent for Rodians as a species who live fast and die young. But why do so many of them end up dead almost as soon as they appear on screen? This week Adam and James dive into Rodian culture and biology, examine the fates of famous Rodians in film, TV and books, and conduct some Totally Legit Science™ to try and find an answer.

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