Summary
- Countless Star Wars stories reveal the flaws of the Jedi Order, highlighting the need for alternative beliefs and practices outside of Jedi Orthodoxy.
- Characters like Vergere, Kreia, and Baylan Skoll criticize the Jedi's limited views and rigid beliefs, pointing out the failures that led to the destruction of the old Jedi Order.
- Luke Skywalker, Revan, and Ahsoka Tano challenge traditional Jedi teachings, showing that emotional attachment, love, and questioning the legacy of the Jedi are essential for growth and avoiding past mistakes.
Countless Star Wars stories have expanded the history and teachings of the Jedi Order, revealing its most glaring flaws along the way. The original Star Wars movie presented the Jedi as "the guardians of peace and justice in the old Republic," while Yoda taught Luke Skywalker what it meant to have the Force as an ally. However, Return of the Jedi hinted that the Jedi were not as perfect as Obi-Wan and Yoda led Luke to believe, and then the prequel trilogy shed further light on the Jedi's failures that led to their destruction. Star Wars stories across every medium have continued exposing more of the Jedi's biggest flaws.
These problems have led to some of the most compelling narratives in the Star Wars franchise, highlighting beliefs and practices outside of Jedi Orthodoxy. It has also led to other versions of the Jedi Order throughout all eras of the Star Wars timeline, from the High Republic era in canon to Luke's New Jedi Order in Legends. The upcoming Star Wars movies can also learn from the mistakes of the Jedi Order as James Mangold explores the Dawn of the Jedi era and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy unveils Rey's New Jedi Order. 10 Star Wars stories excel at showing the Jedi Order's flaws and presenting the Force in a new way.
