Wrapping up a nine act, 42-year-old film series would be difficult in any normal circumstance, but in the case of Star Wars, infinitely more so. It's true that no-one hates Star Wars quite like Star Wars fans and at this point, the fan culture is so splintered and hopelessly unsalvageable, with every element subject to an unhealthy amount of debate and conjecture. But through it all, there remains a deep and abiding love for the franchise which just won't quit, such that even the most stubborn will find at least something to enjoy in the franchise's swan song The Rise of Skywalker.