Luke Skywalker Theories

The Top 4 Craziest Theories About Luke Skywalker
(SPOILERS AHEAD)

By David Palmer
December 23rd, 2015
So if you have a pulse, you’ve probably seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens by now. If you haven’t STOP READING THIS POST RIGHT NOW, go to a theater, see the movie, and then come back here.

Seriously, if you haven’t seen the movie yet, stop reading.

Last warning. I’m not kidding, this will ruin the movie. This isn’t a game.

Still here? OK, cool. Let’s get this started.

So for months leading up to the release of the film, Luke Skywalker was rumored to have been on the Dark Side, or even was Kylo Ren himself (quick sidenote: Kylo Ren is a badass). But after seeing the film (and barely seeing Luke), it appears those fears can be put to rest. Or are they? Here are four possible theories for Luke Skywalker for Episode VIII.

3. Luke Fell Victim to the Dark Side
Maybe Luke didn’t exile himself to hide from Kylo Ren and the First Order. Maybe he exiled himself because he was afraid of falling into the temptations of the Dark Side. Maybe the First Order knows he is on the edge and is looking for him because they know Ren and/or Snoke could be the final straw to bring him to their side. So when Rey comes and brings him back to civilization, he will snap and kill off yet another beloved character, maybe even his sister.

Abrams has already shown he is okay with killing off classic characters, and what better way to prove his dedication to the Dark Side than by killing your own blood, the leader of the Resistance? Mark Hamill has been a great Joker over the years, so we know he could pull off sinister.