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The Empire Strikes Back

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Synopsis

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

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ciaran_burke · 21 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC

Curious about The Empire Strikes Back. Would you call it a relaxed evening pick or something to save for the right mood?

grainne_dunne · 21 Oct 2026, 22:08 UTC

Ciaran, i have added a boost too. Would be interesting to see how it sits beside the other choices.

cianreads · 21 Oct 2026, 13:08 UTC

The Empire Strikes Back is one I am weighing up. I would like to see this in the six with a few very different choices around it.

saoirseinmayo_119 · 22 Oct 2026, 03:08 UTC

Cian, i am following this thread for exactly that reason. Happy to hear a few different opinions.

saoirseinmayo · 21 Oct 2026, 17:08 UTC

For anyone considering The Empire Strikes Back: This would be a good change of pace from the things currently at the top of my list.