Star Wars Just Proved the Jedi Learned Nothing (Even After Order 66)

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As a fan, I’ve always seen the Jedi as the heroes of the Star Wars story, and even when individual Jedi make mistakes – like Master Sol in The Acolyte – the Jedi Order generally fought for what was right. But looking back at the prequel era, it’s clear things got complicated. The Jedi started making choices that actually hurt them, especially when they got involved in the Clone Wars and mixed up in politics. The Clone Wars series really explored this, showing us Jedi who questioned those decisions and weren’t always comfortable with the direction things were going.

Even though the Jedi didn’t deserve to be destroyed, their actions during the prequel years unintentionally helped Palpatine eliminate them and falsely portray them as the villains. A major problem was their strict adherence to rules and unwillingness to adapt, even when flexibility would have been beneficial. The new Star Wars series, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, now shows that the Jedi still haven’t learned this lesson, even after the devastating Order 66.

Eeko-Dio Daki Is Proof The Jedi Still Haven’t Changed

In Maul – Shadow Lord, Devon and Eeko-Dio Daki—a Jedi Master and apprentice who both survived Order 66—are desperately trying to evade capture. They’re struggling, as the story begins with Devon admitting she’s exhausted from constantly having to ask for help, and she’s so hungry she attempts to steal food. However, she’s caught when someone accidentally knocks the food from her hands. As she’s about to be arrested, she wants to flee, but Eeko-Dio Daki insists she cooperate with the authorities.

Eeko-Dio Daki’s reaction was surprisingly unhelpful, especially considering the perilous situation. Both Jedi were in a dangerous galaxy after Order 66, and arresting Devon could have cost him his life. This shows the Jedi haven’t really learned from their past mistakes. Eeko-Dio Daki should have understood the risks they faced and acted accordingly, but he stubbornly stuck to his principles, potentially endangering Devon.

Even Order 66 Didn’t Make The Jedi Reconsider Their Flaws

While the Jedi in the prequel films were generally portrayed as good, they definitely had weaknesses. The three movies clearly showed these flaws, particularly in how they handled Anakin Skywalker. Although Anakin was ultimately responsible for his choices in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, the Jedi’s treatment of him, starting when he first arrived on Coruscant, played a significant role in his fall to the dark side.

Anakin embodies the Jedi Order’s strict rules. One of the first things they told him was that his natural love for his mother could lead him to the dark side. While that might have been a valid concern, Anakin was a child newly arrived on Coruscant and unfamiliar with the Jedi way. It was natural for him to miss his mother, and the Jedi should have responded with more kindness and empathy instead of immediately framing his feelings as a danger.

Instead, they made the young boy feel like a threat and like he didn’t belong. This strictness only increased as Anakin grew up, as seen in Yoda’s reaction to his bad dreams. Yoda told Anakin not to let his fears grow, warning that fear could lead to the dark side, but he didn’t really try to comfort or help Anakin with his worries. Telling him to simply ignore it wouldn’t work for a child like Anakin, and even for a Jedi, he was clearly different and needed more support.

Will New Star Wars Jedi Have The Same Issue?

The direction of the Jedi Order in future Star Wars stories is currently uncertain. While Daisy Ridley’s Rey was initially expected to lead a new era, especially with the planned movie New Jedi Order, recent announcements have complicated things. A new trilogy from Simon Kinberg has been revealed, and Lucasfilm hasn’t provided much information about the future of the Jedi after The Rise of Skywalker, aside from Star Wars: Starfighter, which appears to be a separate story not centered on the Jedi.

It’s hard to know if a new Jedi Order will make the same mistakes as before, sticking to old rules even when a new approach is needed. Some signs suggest they might, like when Daisy Ridley said Rey won’t have a romantic storyline because of the Jedi rules against attachments. Hopefully, future Jedi will realize that rigid rules aren’t always helpful—and can even be harmful—but the story Maul – Shadow Lord shows that some Jedi still haven’t learned this lesson.

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2026-04-11 16:42