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Author Details

Nathaniel Roark graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2020 with a B.A. in Theatre and minors in Arts and Business Administration. He is based in Louisville, KY, and enjoys hanging out with friends, teaching Karate classes, and watching WAY too many movies. He is also active on YouTube as "Director Nat" and "The Media Monologue."

Industry Focus

Nathaniel is a Star Wars Features Writer for Screen Rant, covering the latest Disney+ shows and movie updates. He is a walking encyclopedia on the Star Wars Expanded Universe of books and comics and loves tracking characters and storylines across different mediums.

Favorite Media

Nathaniel's favorite Star Wars stories include The Empire Strikes Back, The Clone Wars TV series, the Knights of the Old Republic video games, the Legacy comic, and Darth Plagueis. He will always admire George Lucas' contributions to the film industry and the wonderful galaxy he created.

Latest Articles

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Star Wars: Everything You Need to Know About Kyber Crystals

Kyber crystals have become an essential part of Star Wars lore, from their debut in the first Expanded Universe novel to the current Disney canon.

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The 10 Best Star Wars Characters Of 2023

The Star Wars franchise featured several outstanding characters across every medium this year, but only 10 stand as the absolute best of 2023.

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Star Wars
The 10 Best Star Wars Villains Of 2023, Ranked

2023 was a fantastic year for Star Wars characters, especially villains, with fans being treated to new antagonists and returning fan favorites.

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All 14 Planets In The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Explained

The Star Wars prequel trilogy introduced 11 new planets, brought back two iconic worlds from the original trilogy, and moved another from TV to film.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)
After 18 Years, Star Wars Can Finally Show The Tragic Fate Of One Revenge Of The Sith Planet

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 can return to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk and show its tragic fate during the dark reign of the Empire.

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10 Times Star Wars Fans Were Done With George Lucas

George Lucas created Star Wars and influenced a generation of filmmakers, but he still made mistakes that upset even the most diehard fans.

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The 20 Biggest Retcons In Star Wars History

Star Wars has become one of the biggest film franchises in history, with new stories retconning the timeline by introducing new concepts.

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Rogue One Is The Disney Star Wars Movie Closest To George Lucas' Vision

While no new Star Wars project can perfectly match George Lucas' style, Rogue One did the best job of honoring his vision on the big screen.

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The Mandalorian (2019)
Star Wars Theory Explains Why The Living Waters Are Needed To Forge Mandalorian Armor

Mandalorian beskar is the most indestructible metal in the Star Wars universe, and a Star Wars theory hints that this is owed to the Living Waters.

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Ahsoka (2023)
Ahsoka Season 2 Needs To Reveal One Last Grand Admiral Thrawn Mystery

Grand Admiral Thrawn spent nine years in exile, and while that's a lot of time to explore, Ahsoka season 2 only needs to address one final mystery.

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The Mandalorian (2019)
There’s One Major Problem With A Mandalorian Season 3 Character - & It Goes Back 300 Years

One character in The Mandalorian season 3 doesn't make sense in Star Wars, both in-universe and according to real-world history that inspired it.

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Star Wars
Palpatine Secretly Revealed His True Plan To Yoda Before Revenge Of The Sith - But Ensured He Wouldn't Stop It

While Palpatine thrived on secrecy to hide from the Jedi, he intentionally revealed his plan to Yoda, ensuring that the Jedi Master wouldn't stop it.

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Star Wars Canon Has Already Set Up The Most Terrifying Dark Jedi Of All

While they may not be Sith Lords, Dark Jedi have been some of the most compelling Star Wars villains, and one from Legends has been set up to return.

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The Mandalorian (2019)
One Hidden Mandalorian Detail Hints Din Djarin May Be Secretly Force-Sensitive After All

Din Djarin never fully understood the Force in The Mandalorian, but a hidden detail makes it possible for him to have been Force-sensitive.

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Better Call Saul (2015)
Yes, Jimmy McGill Dies In Prison After Better Call Saul (& That's Fine)

Better Call Saul ends with Jimmy McGill in prison, and despite fans hoping otherwise, this is where he will likely live out the rest of his life.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
5 Ways Star Wars: The Clone Wars Contradicts The Movies (& 5 Ways It's A Faithful Adaptation)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars sometimes contradicted the prequel trilogy, but it also faithfully adapted George Lucas' vision to animation.

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Every Major Jedi In The Star Wars Skywalker Saga, Ranked From Weakest To Strongest

The Star Wars Skywalker Saga features nine major Jedi characters across the three trilogies, but how do they rank from weakest to strongest?

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The 10 Best Star Wars Stories Set In The Prequel Trilogy Era

The prequel trilogy era is one of the most exciting parts of the Star Wars timeline, filled with countless stories that brilliantly expand the saga.

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Ahsoka (2023)
10 Ways Ahsoka's Ezra Bridger Actor Has Already Proven He's Perfect For His Star Wars Rebels Character

Ezra Bridger actor Eman Esfandi proved in Ahsoka season 1 that he was the perfect choice to translate the Star Wars Rebels character into live-action.

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Ahsoka (2023)
10 Reasons Why Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati Are Disney's Best Star Wars Villains

Star Wars has added several outstanding villains to its catalog under Disney, but Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati are the best of the modern era.

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