Laugh Out Loud: Palpatine's Comeback in Rise of Skywalker Takes Over the Internet
Palpatine's shocking return in The Rise of Skywalker left fans with more questions than answers The sudden appearance of the iconic villain raised concerns about plot holes and lack of storytelling The controversial move has since become a topic of debate among the Star Wars community
The internet is once again abuzz with a hilarious meme centered around Emperor Palpatine's return in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, poking fun at the film's flaws. Critics have pointed out that the movie rushed through key plot points, leaving audiences confused and unsatisfied. One such point was Palpatine's resurrection, which was poorly explained in the film through a single line of dialogue. However, a recent tweet about finding a Palpatine action figure from decades ago has inspired a new wave of jokes, including a perfectly fitting reaction image shared by writer Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker).
“Somehow, Palpatine Returned” Line Summarized The Rise Of Skywalker’s Problems
has become a cultural phenomenon in the Star Wars fandom, representing the shock and disbelief fans experienced upon learning of Palpatine's resurrection. Even now, years after the movie's release, memes featuring Poe's expression continue to circulate on social media, demonstrating the lasting impact of this iconic moment in the franchise's history.
The return of Palpatine in The Rise of Skywalker was not a new concept, as it had already been explored in the Expanded Universe. The use of cloning and the enigmatic Midi-chlorians could have been utilized to justify Palpatine’s reappearance. However, the film neglected to address what should have been its primary focus.
The explanation for Palpatine's return in The Rise of Skywalker fell short with Poe's vague statement and Beaumont Kin's mention of "dark science, cloning, secrets only the Sith knew." The film relied on other pieces of Star Wars lore to make Palpatine's return plausible. However, with multiple plotlines and reveals occurring simultaneously, the impact of Palpatine's return was underwhelming and missed the opportunity for a more significant moment. The Mandalorian's exploration of the Empire's return may offer a chance to retroactively enhance Palpatine's role in The Rise of Skywalker.
Source: @MikeDrucker/Mike Drucker
