This geniusStar Warstheory can giveStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s most exciting piece of lore the attention it deserves. Though audiences understandably felt let down by the conclusion of theStar Warssequel trilogy,Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkernevertheless presented some intriguing and lore-altering concepts. Some, like the idea ofcreating a Force-sensitive clone, have since been explored in shows likeThe Mandalorian,Ahsoka, andStar Wars: The Bad Batch. Other ideas and storylines have yet to make a wider impact on the franchise, though one such idea may soon get the chance.
The Rise of Skywalkercapitalized on the popularity of Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship by introducing an entirely new Force power:the Force Dyad.In essence, the Force Dyad is a natural bond created by the Force between two people, balanced between light and dark. This bond was originally set up inStar Wars: The Last Jedi, as Rey and Kylo Ren were able to speak to and see each other through the Force, butRise of Skywalkergave this phenomenon an official name. Little else has been revealed about the Force Dyad, however, and that needs to change.
Rise Of Skywalker Wasted Its Force Dyad
ThoughThe Rise of Skywalker, likeThe Last Jedibefore it, centered on Rey and Kylo Ren’s dynamic as a cornerstone of the sequel trilogy’s storytelling,the Force Dyad as a concept felt like a surprisingly last-minute addition despite the massive implications it had for the franchise’s understanding of the Force. Palpatine briefly mentions it to Kylo, and we see Rey and Kylo interact through it a bit more; then Kylo Ren returns to the light and becomes Ben Solo once more, and suddenly, he dies, sacrificing himself to save Rey’s life. Rey and Kylo didn’t understand their bond, and the audience didn’t, either.
The Force Dyad felt like a surprisingly last-minute addition to The Rise of Skywalker despite the massive implications it had for the franchise’s understanding of the Force.
What was explored inThe Rise of Skywalkeras far as the Dyad was concerned felt very superficial – a tease of what that power could be rather than actually explaining what it meant for the Force and the Jedi and Sith religions. Given the story beatsThe Rise of Skywalkerdid extensively decide to focus on – the Sith assassin, Palpatine’s sudden resurrection, and more – it’s a shame the film neglected its most interesting idea. There is hope, however.
While it seemed likeThe Acolytewas going to explore the concept of a Force Dyad in more detail with twins Osha and Mae, the show’s unfortunate cancelation put a stop to that. However, it did providea quote that perfectly describes a Force Dyad:“Always one but born as two.”Osha and Mae may have been twins, but a Force Dyad essentially means that two Force-sensitive beings operate as one within the Force – that’s also why Rey and Ben were able to heal each other.
We need to know more. Thankfully,The Last Jedihas providedStar Warsanother opportunity to rectifyThe Rise of Skywalker’s oversight and teach us more about the Force Dyad. IfThe Acolytecan’t do it,the franchise’s most exciting upcoming movie could change everything instead.
Was The Prime Jedi Another Force Dyad?
InStar Wars: The Last Jedi, Rey and Luke train together on Ahch-To, a remote planet that is said to be the site of the first Jedi Temple. One of the island’s caves contains a mural depicting a figure bathed equally in light and dark. FurtherStar Warsreference books have identified this figure as the “Prime Jedi,” the first known Jedi and the founder of what would later become the Jedi Order.
Who Was The First Jedi? Prime Jedi Explained
The new Dawn of the Jedi era Star Wars film will explore the origins of the Jedi Order itself and is likely to follow the first Prime Jedi.
Given the yin and yang imagery associated with the Prime Jedi, it’s possible the Prime Jedi was a figure who balanced the light and the dark, much like the non-canon concept of a “gray Jedi” is often said to do. However, after what we’ve learned inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it’s equally possible and perhaps even more plausible that the Prime Jedi wasn’t just one figure but two: two Force-users who together made up a Force Dyad. One embraced the light side of the Force, and the other embraced the dark side.
It’s possible the Prime Jedi wasn’t just one figure but two: two Force-users who together made up a Force Dyad. One embraced the light side of the Force, and the other embraced the dark side.
Rey and Kylo Ren were drawn to each other because of their bond in the Force. How did the first Force-users even discover they had that power? Logically speaking, it would make sense for the first Force-users to have unlocked their power because of their link to another being who was also sensitive to the Force. They would have been drawn to one another, able to speak to one another despite being apart, and that would have been what compelled them to study the Force and understand its meaning, even if they were loyal to opposite sides of the Force.
Dawn Of The Jedi Can Show The First Force Dyad
Star Wars: Dawn of the JediisStar Wars’ most exciting upcoming film. Pitched as aTen Commandmentsmovie about the Jedi and the Force,James Mangold’sDawn of the Jediwill explore the mystical side ofStar Warslike never before.As it’s set 25,000 years before the Skywalker saga, it won’t be bound by previously established canon. Anything goes, including further exploration of the Force Dyad and the Prime Jedi.
Dawn of the Jedican be an interesting study of the origins of the Jedi and the Force itself. What does it mean to bring balance to the Force? How did the Prime Jedi (plural) work together to establish their powers, create a lightsaber, and lay down the ground rules that would eventually govern the Jedi Order even millennia later?
Dawn of the Jediis one of four currently confirmed upcomingStar Warsmovies. The others areThe Mandalorian & Grogu, Rey Skywalker’s solo film, and another as-yet-untitledMandalorianera culmination movie.
One of the most interesting aspects of the Jedi Order’s downfall in theStar Warsprequel trilogy is the Jedi’s refusal to see the darkness as a natural part of the Force. What changed in all that time? How did the original rules and findings get twisted by future generations? There’s so much to explore when it comes to the Force, andifDawn of the Jedidoes examine the idea of the Prime Jedi and the Force Dyad, other pieces of lore can become more crucial as well, likethe Mortis godsintroduced inStar Wars: The Clone Warsand referenced inAhsoka.
Dawn of the Jediproves thatStar Wars iswilling to look beyond the Skywalker saga andThe Mandalorianto further the franchise’s storytelling, and it could change how we view the Jedi and the Sith religions. Which side was right? Is the darkness something to be afraid of or something to embrace? Can it ever truly be kept at bay? There’s so much we don’t know, but by combining the concepts of the Prime Jedi and the Force Dyad fromThe Last JediandStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, we may learn more about theStar Warsgalaxy than we ever dreamed of.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi continues the saga as Rey hones her powers under the guidance of Luke Skywalker. As her abilities unsettle her mentor, the Resistance faces the First Order in a pivotal battle.
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker concludes the Skywalker saga with Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron leading the Resistance against the First Order. As the final battle unfolds, they draw upon the wisdom and strength of previous generations to confront their adversaries. Released in 2019, the film concludes the sequel trilogy.
Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi
Announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2023, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi is a prequel focusing on the first-ever Jedi. Taking place 25,000 before Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Dawn of the Jedi will explore the events set prior to the Old Republic and the Disney+ series, The Acolyte.
