Honestly people give me flak but I like the prequels way more, because, though their delivery is stunted, the world they paint and the stories they tell are all so much more extensive.
Other cross-overs have to do with the whole "religious" aspects; the light vs the dark; how the Jedi order got corrupted and manipulated (much like modern religious institutions). Other noticeable things include the visible changes in architecture and design, especially around the government, as evil takes control; literal dark side artifacts on display for all to see in the chancellor's office (satanic symbology anyone?) and the final acts containing both a coup and a (failed) counter-coup.
There's also a strong side narrative about the irony of the Republic using slave as their army in the form of the clones.
Lastly, there's the constant reminder that the senate isn't liked by anyone and gets basically nothing done in a timely manner unless it's a part of the agenda of the chancellor.
Honestly people give me flak but I like the prequels way more, because, though their delivery is stunted, the world they paint and the stories they tell are all so much more extensive.
Other cross-overs have to do with the whole "religious" aspects; the light vs the dark; how the Jedi order got corrupted and manipulated (much like modern religious institutions). Other noticeable things include the visible changes in architecture and design, especially around the government, as evil takes control; literal dark side artifacts on display for all to see in the chancellor's office (satanic symbology anyone?) and the final acts containing both a coup and a (failed) counter-coup.
There's also a strong side narrative about the irony of the Republic using slave as their army in the form of the clones.
Lastly, there's the constant reminder that the senate isn't liked by anyone and gets basically nothing done in a timely manner unless it's a part of the agenda of the chancellor.