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Liz Declan-Staff Writer

Liz Declan

Staff Writer

November, 2023
Star Wars, Andor, Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader
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About Liz Declan

Liz Declan is a Senior Star Wars Writer for Screen Rant and a proud Philadelphian. She received her BA in English with a minor in Spanish and her Masters in English from Temple University, and she completed her education with an MFA in Non-Fiction at Bennington College. Although Liz's focus is Star Wars, she's involved in many fandoms, including Marvel and Disney, and she's an avid reader. You can find her Star Wars content on her TikTok page @va.va.vera

Industry Focus

Liz is a massive consumer of media with a love of movies and TV shows across genres. She particularly loves Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. Within Star Wars, Liz especially adores the prequel trilogy and anything from the Clone Wars era. 

Favorite Media

Liz enjoys movies and TV shows above all else, but she is also an avid reader, especially when it comes to Star Wars books. However, Liz tends to also burn through a number of popular Netflix shows and new movies at record speed. 

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Anakin Skywalker:Darth Vader looking angry in Revenge of the Sith
This Forgotten Phantom Menace Star Is Essential For A Darth Vader Show

Many Star Wars fans are hoping a Darth Vader show could be in the works, but that would require the return of one unexpected Phantom Menace star.

Obi-Wan Kenobi holding his lightsaber on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith
I Can't Believe It's Taken Star Wars Fans 20 Years To Spot The Real Reason Obi-Wan Beat Anakin In Revenge Of The Sith

The battle on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith is among Star Wars' most iconic moments, but for 20 years, audiences have missed why Obi-Wan really won.

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Bix Caleen smiling in Andor season 2
One Andor Season 2 Storyline Deserves So Much More Attention Than It's Getting

One minor story arc in Andor season 2 has a compelling real-life connection, and it hasn't been getting enough attention after the show's conclusion.

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Mon Mothma in Andor season 2
Andor Season 2 Fixed An Awful Star Wars Trend (& I Couldn't Be Happier)

Andor season 2 managed to pull off one tricky character transition that broke a disappointing trend seen in Star Wars' shows and movies.

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Saw Gerrera looking concerned in Andor season 2
Sorry, But I'll Never Think This One Star Wars Rebel Was A Good Person

Saw Gerrera is undoubtedly a very important figure in the Rebellion, but I will never be able to think of him as a good person regardless.

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Bix Caleen looking serious in Andor season 2
Revenge May Not Be The Jedi Way, But It Was One Of The Most Satisfying Parts Of Andor

While the Jedi aren't meant to seek revenge in Star Wars, one Andor season 2 scene revealed just how satisfying revenge can be for others.

Mon Mothma delivering her speech before the Senate in Andor season 2
Star Wars: Andor Season 2's 10 Best Scenes, Ranked

Andor season 2 proved that Andor is one of Star Wars' best TV shows, and these 10 scenes from the season in particular are the overall standouts.

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Pe Amidala in front of an image of Naboo in purple
Star Wars' Smartest Prequel Trilogy Character Deserves More Credit, And This Brilliant Cosplay Proves It

One Star Wars prequel trilogy character consistently proved to be among the most intelligent, and this incredible cosplay reinforces that perfectly.

Jabba the Hutt raising his arms in Star Wars
The Next Star Wars Movie Is About To Give Jabba The Hutt The Strangest Legacy

Star Wars' next movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, will no doubt have many surprises in store, but we can't believe this Jabba the Hutt connection.

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Sabine Wren holding up the map in Ahsoka
Sabine Wren Broke The Most Important Jedi Rule, And It Doomed The Galaxy

In the Ahsoka show, Sabine Wren chose to break one of the Jedi Order's oldest and most important rules, and the galaxy is doomed because of it.

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Palpatine Grimacing in Revenge of the Sith
Genius Clone Wars Retcon Reveals Surprising Rise Of Skywalker Setup In The Last Place I Expected It

Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious' return in The Rise of Skywalker remains massively controversial, but did The Clone Wars set it up 9 years earlier?

Leida looking surprised at Mon Mothma who stands in front during Leida's wedding in Andor season 2
One Dark Andor Season 2 Scene Turns Everything George Lucas Did Upside-Down (& I Think That's The Point)

This one disturbing Andor season 2 storyline completely changed one of George Lucas' early concepts in Star Wars, but I understand why.

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Kylo Ren in The Force Awakens holding a red lightsaber
Andor Season 2 Has A Secret Kylo Ren Connection That Helps Me Understand His Darth Vader Obsession

Although Andor and the Star Wars sequel trilogy, one season 2 plot actually connected directly to Kylo Ren/Ben Solo and revealed more about his story.

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Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) hugging her baby in Andor Season 2 Ep 12
Andor Star Adria Arjona Explains Why Bix Really Left (& Accidentally Roasts One Of My Favorite Star Wars Prequel Heroes)

Bix Caleen actress Adria Arjona provides new insight into one controversial moment in Andor season 2, but this also reveals another character's flaws.

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Cassian Andor in Andor season 2.
I'm Haunted By Andor Season 2's Decision To Leave One Character's Fate Unaddressed—And It's Not Cassian's Sister

Andor season 2 left one significant character's fate entirely unknown, and that makes her story even more disturbing than it already was.

Anakin Skywalker with a scar on his face looking upset in Revenge of the Sith
One Overlooked Clone Wars Retcon Explains Why Palpatine Was Able To Lie To Anakin So Well

This shocking Clone Wars retcon makes it so much clearer why Palpatine was able to successfully trick Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith.

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Anakin and Pe embracing in Revenge of the Sith
Anakin Skywalker's Most Meaningful Legacy Lives On In Andor Season 2

One Andor season 2 storyline brilliantly links Cassian Andor's Star Wars story and Anakin Skywalker's, and it's perfect for Anakin's legacy.

Dedra Meero looking angry and evil in Andor season 2
This Disturbing Andor Season 2 Line Subtly Reveals The True Evil Of The Empire

Throughout Star Wars movies and TV shows, the cruelty of the Empire has been clear, but this Andor season 2 line revealed a new angle to this evil.

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Palpatine grinning evilly in Revenge of the Sith in a purple hue
Star Wars' Best TV Show Proves Palpatine Wasn't Nearly As Powerful As He Claimed To Be

Andor season 2 just proved that Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious' claims about unlimited power in Revenge of the Sith were completely false.

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Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka season 1 wearing the Clone Wars armor in the World Between Worlds
Smart Anakin Skywalker Theory Reveals Hayden Christensen Has Three Different Roles In Ahsoka Season 2

Hayden Christensen is confirmed to be returning in Ahsoka season 2, and we know at least three perfect roles for him to play in this new season.

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