About Meg Dowell
Meg Dowell is a Features Writer at CBR covering all things television (and often, but not always, Star Wars). You can find more of her nerdy brain-thoughts on Dork Side of the Force.
Latest Articles
A Baby Yoda Theory May Reveal a Tragic Fate for Grogu - and It Could Break Star Wars
Baby Yoda does not appear in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, which could mean he serves a different purpose in the larger story than originally thought.
Bo-Katan Joining The Mandalorian Added a Much-Needed Relatable Twist
The tone of The Mandalorian changed for the better when Bo-Katan became a major character.
Sabine Wren Lost Her Family Twice But Emerged a Hero Anyway
Sabine Wren lost her family twice throughout Star Wars, but both tragedies made her stronger in the end.
Dave Filoni's Star Wars Movie Is the Franchise’s Last Chance to Resurrect a Major Character
Dave Filoni's Star Wars movie could wrap up the Mandoverse in an epic way, especially if it brings back a major character for one last ride.
How the Star Wars Expanded Universe Saved Padmé Amidala
Padmé Amidala's spotlight dimmed with every Star Wars movie she appeared in, but the Expanded Universe reignited her spark.
Star Wars: The Real Reason Mandalorians Don't Speak Mando'a More Often
Star Wars characters don't speak the Mandalorian language Mando'a often on-screen, and its behind-the-scenes story explains why.
Star Wars Unites Sabine Wren and Bo-Katan Kryze in One Tragic Way
Star Wars heroes Sabine Wren and Bo-Katan Kryze have a lot in common besides their Mandalorian roots, but one tragic link connects their histories.
Bo-Katan's Night of a Thousand Tears Sacrifice Was More Tragic Than Mandalore's Fall
The Night of a Thousand Tears ended in a sacrifice that made Bo-Katan Kryze the ultimate Mandalorian hero.
Din Djarin Giving Up the Darksaber Actually Proves He Was Worthy All Along
Din Djarin gave up the Darksaber so that Bo-Katan could rule Mandalore -- but not because he wasn't worthy of wielding it.
Star Wars: Andor Will Focus on the Empire in a Way A New Hope Couldn’t
The upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor will show how the Rebel Alliance confronted the Empire in a music quieter way than A New Hope.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Reveals the True Burden of Being a Hulk
Jennifer Walters already knows how to be a Hulk. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law shows that her real problem is figuring out how to succeed anyway.
How Andor Will Make Up for Mon Mothma’s Cut Revenge of the Sith Scenes
Mon Mothma's role in the Star Wars prequels was mostly cut, but Andor will make up for that by featuring her in a starring role on the Disney+ series.
She-Hulk vs. The Patriarchy: Jennifer Walters Already Lost
Jennifer Walters' She-Hulk is just as strong mentally as she is physically, so why doesn't she look more muscular in the Disney+ series?
[SPOILER]'s Obi-Wan Kenobi Arc Is the Ben Solo Ending Star Wars Fans Never Got
Ben Solo is just one of many Star Wars villains whose redemption ended in death. Obi-Wan Kenobi showed what can happen when a villain survives.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Shows How Trauma Shaped the Post-Order 66 Galaxy
Obi-Wan Kenobi takes place in the years following Order 66, a dark time in the Star Wars galaxy that changed everyone's lives forever.
Obi-Wan Kenobi's Leia and Reva Scenes Prove How Alike They Are
Obi-Wan Kenobi's Reva and Leia seem like they have nothing in common, but the Disney+ series shows how the aftermath of Order 66 shaped them both.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Theory: Leia Is Ben's Only Hope to Trust the Force Again
On Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ben's relationship with Leia may be the key to bringing the former Jedi Master out of darkness and back to the light.
Star Wars: The Idea Behind The Mandalorian Reinforces the Franchise's Core Thesis
The Mandalorian surprised Star Wars fans when it introduced a unique character -- and George Lucas inspired this during The Clone Wars.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Was Made Possible by the Creation of The Volume
The Mandalorian's use of The Volume not only made the hit Star Wars show possible, but it also might forever change the future of similar shows.
Chicago Med's Revolving Door Makes It Hard to Care - About Anyone
Chicago Med has developed a bad habit of taking away beloved characters and trying to replace them, only for those replacements to leave soon after.