25: Hoth Takes #25: A Capital D and a Capital V and It Rhymes With Terror

He’s one of the most popular characters in all of Star Wars, immortalized in countless action figures and endless fan art. But what makes Darth Vader so cool and interesting? Why can’t fans ever get enough stories about him? With Vader back in the spotlight thanks to the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, Eric and Grace explore Anakin Skywalker’s journey from selfish downfall to selfless redemption and discuss the Star Wars stories that best capture his dark essence. We talk about how Ezra Bridger and Ahsoka Tano see Vader very differently in a pivotal Star Wars Rebels episode, how Vader’s team-up with Grand Admiral Thrawn reveals a different side of the Dark Lord, and how he’s endlessly fascinating in the original trilogy thanks to his enigmatic presence and subordinate role.