The Empire Strikes Back: Part 2

Welcome to Cloud City! This week, we’re covering 01:06:33 all the way to the end of “The Empire Strikes Back.” The Original Trilogy flexes its operatic muscles and hits on deep themes of family, loyalty, individuality, and fate.

The second half of “The Empire Strikes Back” is massively influential and changes the entire course of Star Wars. But how did it change the course of our history? Join us and find out!

Timestamps:

00:0:00 Who Are We Tho

00:04:44 Plot Overview

00:18:19 Legacy and Critical Reception of Empire Strikes Back

00:27:29 Characters: Vader, Luke, Leia, Lando, and Han

01:00:36 Bae Watch

01:11:38 Closing Thoughts

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