In this alternative Star Wars story, Return of the Jedi unfolds differently when Leia’s meeting with Jabba the Hutt comes to an explosive conclusion.
This episode of Podcast Stardust features our discussion of the final Star Wars Infinities story as we examine Star Wars Infinities: Return of the Jedi. When Leia and Jabba the Hutt come to a communications impasse, the confrontation explodes, literally. The ramifications quickly unfold as Boba Fett escapes with Han Solo still frozen in carbonite. While Leia and Luke search for Han, events in the galaxy continue to unfold. Luke is still destined to confront Darth Vader and the Emperor, but the stakes shift in this tale. We’re breaking it all down in this episode.
In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:
- The twist to the story that alters events from Return of the Jedi,
- How this “What if…?” story compares to Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope and Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back,
- How Leia’s actions impact Han Solo while he is frozen in carbonite,
- Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s discussion with Luke Skywalker on Dagobah,
- Some of the moments from Return of the Jedi that were lost in this version of the story,
- Luke and Leia’s confrontation with Darth Vader and the Emperor, and
- Darth Vader’s redemption and whether it worked.
For our discussion of Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope, check out episode 692. For our discussion of Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back, check out episode 696.
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Don’t forget to check out our discussion of recent Star Wars news in episode 698.
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Podcast Stardust is the fully armed and operational podcast inspired by the code name for the Death Star. Hosted by first-generation Star Wars fans, Dennis Keithly and Jay Krebs, Podcast Stardust endeavors to bring thought provoking discussion on recent Star Wars news on a weekly basis. Between news episodes, Dennis and Jay review the latest episodes from Star Wars television covering everything from Resistance, Rebels, and The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian and other live action productions on Disney+. Of course, Podcast Stardust wouldn’t be complete without thematic discussions, top ten lists, and interviews on everything from Star Wars literature, comics, and the films themselves.