I think it's funny that Lucas, of all people, gave these guys the go-ahead to pee all over 30-plus years of his legacy.
They're really turning this stuff on its head, and Lucas has even participated! They've made Vader an inept dumbass, the Emperor is some drama head, Boba is a frat boy, etc.
You watch this stuff too much, it's a bit odd going back and watching the real movies. You find yourself imagining the Emperor and Vader having one of their "exchanges".
