TV Discussion The Future of Star Wars on TV

I’d be happy with one live action series and one animated series per year. But I’m also one of those fossils who can enjoy the books as my primary source of Star Wars content.

It’s my one disappointment since all this stuff has been cranked out that most of publishing has been relegated to the High Republic, which isn’t wowing me.

 

Going to be another great year of Live Action Star Wars. March 1st can’t come soon enough.

2023
Mando S3
Ahsoka
Skeleton Crew

 

I guess part of the question is how much is too much?

I mean GOT only had 1 show a year and it had a major impact/made lots of money.

Is having 3 live action shows a year better than 2 or 1? When do you reach 'over-saturation'

 

I might not be that up on marvel, but I don't think they put out 17 movies in a single year. And people are discussing a decline of marvel interest.

Wait what? Like torchwood, the Sarah jane chronicles or that K9 show?

 

I think the MCU is like Ivan Drago from Rocky, and as Phase 4’s mixed reception has shown...the Russian’s cut.

 

I find your lack of Stallone and/or Rocky knowledge disturbing.

But what I’m getting at is, the MCU isn’t at the height of critical darling it was enjoying during Phase 3. There has been a decline in the critical reception, and I think waving that off as people not liking lesser known characters is a bit dismissive. I think after 17 movies over, what, 10-11 years? People are probably tiring of the formula.

 

Wakanda Forever and Angela Basset are nominated for Oscars, right? That's a pretty good critical reception.

 

In addition to Eternals tanking with critics, you’ve also got Thor Love and Thunder which had everything going for it (sequel to a beloved film, by fan favourite director, huge name actor as the villain, Thor himself enjoying a boost in popularity coming off Ragnarok, Infinity War and Endgame) and yet, that movie didn’t really enjoy a positive reception either. It’s currently the lowest rated of the Thor films and made less than its predecessor. So it’s not just a case of audiences not connecting with new characters.

 

Marvel is still ahead of DC and no matter what they come out with it will take light years before they can even scratch the surface of Marvel.

 

Personally, I thought Eternals and Thor were both better than several others on that list. Opinions, amirite?

 

True. Marvel puts out 27 movies a year and 49 TV shows.

Overall, perhaps. Though DC still has the reigning champ of movies, the Dark Knight trilogy. Nothing Marvel has done comes even close to that level of quality. A totally different league.

 

A few shows a yr is nothing compared to what the MCU does (and it's not a complaint, I'm a big fan). Having TBB, Mando, & Ahsoka this yr is pretty reasonable and that's what we know about.

 

I think they should definitely try to distinguish the shows so that they stand out from each other. One of the problems with TBoBF for me was that it was essentially Season 2.5 of The Mandolorian. Even The Bad Batch and Obi-Wan Kenobi kind of adopt The Mandolorian's "wolf and cub" premise. I enjoyed most of those shows, but that format is getting a bit tiring.

I think that's one of the reasons people responded so positively to Andor. It felt fresh and it explored gritty side to the Rebellion that we rarely see from Star Wars. It's okay to have pulpy shows like Mando, but they should definitely aim to go beyond that from time to time. The Acolyte could potentially be good.

 

I agree, whether you liked it or not (I did), TBOBF was very connected to Mando. Now, I do disagree on the other hand with you. I'd never get OWK and TBB mixed up but I get your point. I did think Andor was a good show and really liked its feel. I hope we get more seasons.

 

Star Wars live action has been phenomenal and definitely would like to see more but only if its worth it and good. Just coming out with a story and slap Star Wars on it will not work anymore. I heard that Lando may have been cancelled.