5 Overrated Characters in Star Wars

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Star Wars is filled with interesting characters both good and bad. Some are loved more than others, and sometimes undeservedly so. Here are 5 overrated characters in Star Wars.

Star Wars is loved for not just the amazing special effects and cool looking creatures in the films, but for the battle between those that fight against oppression and evil. It’s the characters that drive the story and what happens to them is what we the fans, ultimately care about.

In a universe as big as the one created by George Lucas and other contributors, there is a wide range of characters. Some are humans, some are humanoid, and some are of a completely alien origin. There are also characters who are completely evil, some who are all good, and others fall somewhere in the middle.

Many characters have bigger roles in the film than others, but Star Wars being Star Wars even a character with a small role probably has a back story in a comic or novel and is intensely debated by fans. Some of these characters probably get more love than they deserve, while others don’t get nearly enough. Here are 5 characters in the Star Wars universe that are overrated.