In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard, Joseph, Jeremy, Josh, and Stephen ignite their lightsabers to discuss Rian Johnson’s polarizing 2017 film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The crew debates whether the film's bold choices—like killing Supreme Leader Snoke and portraying a disillusioned Luke Skywalker—were genius subversions or narrative missteps that derailed the sequel trilogy.

The discussion covers the divisive Canto Bight subplot, which the hosts generally agree felt unnecessary and padded the runtime. They critique the lack of communication from Admiral Holdo that led to Poe Dameron's mutiny and analyze the controversial "Holdo Maneuver." The group is split on Luke's portrayal; while some found his cynicism jarring, Stephen appreciates the connection to Yoda's teachings about failure. They also touch on the "Rey Nobody" reveal, the sudden death of Snoke without backstory, and the missed opportunity to reunite the original trio. Ultimately, the crew votes to "Rest in Peace," accepting the film for what it is rather than wishing for a remake.

Key Highlights
[15:02] Rian Johnson's Direction: A critical look at Johnson's creative freedom and the lack of an overarching plan from Disney/Lucasfilm, leading to a disjointed trilogy.
[25:16] Luke's Lightsaber Toss: The crew reacts to the opening scene where Luke throws away his father's lightsaber, setting the tone for his character's arc.
[27:55] Canto Bight Subplot: A unanimous critique of the 12-13 minute casino planet sequence, calling it a waste of time that didn't serve the main plot effectively.
[34:47] The Holdo Maneuver: A discussion on the visually stunning but lore-breaking scene where Admiral Holdo jumps to lightspeed through the First Order fleet.
[54:06] Snoke's Death: The hosts express disappointment in Snoke being killed off so easily without any explanation of his origins or power. [58:54] Luke vs. Kylo Ren: Praise for the final confrontation on Crait, specifically Luke's Force projection and the callback to Han Solo's dice.