Nathaniel Roark
Contributing since October, 2022
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Author Details
Nathaniel Roark graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2020 with a B.A. in Theatre and minors in Arts and Business Administration. He is based in Louisville, KY, and enjoys hanging out with friends, teaching Karate classes, and watching WAY too many movies. He is also active on YouTube as "Director Nat" and "The Media Monologue."
Industry Focus
Nathaniel is a Star Wars Features Writer for Screen Rant, covering the latest Disney+ shows and movie updates. He is a walking encyclopedia on the Star Wars Expanded Universe of books and comics and loves tracking characters and storylines across different mediums.
Favorite Media
Nathaniel's favorite Star Wars stories include The Empire Strikes Back, The Clone Wars TV series, the Knights of the Old Republic video games, the Legacy comic, and Darth Plagueis. He will always admire George Lucas' contributions to the film industry and the wonderful galaxy he created.
Latest Articles
10 Reasons Why Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati Are Disney's Best Star Wars Villains
Star Wars has added several outstanding villains to its catalog under Disney, but Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati are the best of the modern era.
10 Ahsoka Characters Who Can Return In The Mandalorian Season 4 (& How They Can Come Back)
Several characters from Ahsoka season 1 can return in The Mandalorian season 4, working alongside Din Djarin while setting up The Mandalorian movie.
10 Star Wars Characters Who May Be Secretly Force-Sensitive After Ahsoka's Massive Force Change
The Force is generally restricted to Jedi and Sith, but after Ahsoka season 1, it's possible that other characters were secretly Force-sensitive.
10 Weakest Jedi In Star Wars
10,000 Jedi Knights protected the galaxy at the height of the Old Republic, and while many of them became legends, others were weak by comparison.
Why Anakin Skywalker's Force Ghost Appeared In Ahsoka Episode 8
Anakin Skywalker appears one last time as a Force Ghost in Ahsoka episode 8, and while his appearance is brief, it serves a purpose to the story.
"The Beginning Of Something New": 10 Ways Ahsoka Relaunched Star Wars For The Future
Ahsoka honored Star Wars' past by building off the previous movies and TV shows while paving the way for a future of new and exciting stories.
Star Wars Hints At Chewbacca's Adventures Before He Met Han Solo
Chewbacca lived hundreds of years before he met Han Solo, and a new Star Wars book hints at the Wookiee's first adventure in the timeline.
10 Unanswered Questions About Sabine After Ahsoka Season 1
Ahsoka season 1 revealed what happened to Sabine Wren after Star Wars Rebels, but the finale left many questions unanswered and her fate uncertain.
Luke Skywalker's Hiding Place On Tatooine Reveals Obi-Wan Thought He Was The Chosen One All Along
Obi-Wan Kenobi believed that Luke Skywalker was the Chosen One, not Anakin, and taking him to live on Tatooine proves this was always the case.
Amazing Star Wars Digital Art Celebrates Ahsoka's Character Arc
A talented Star Wars fan artist has illustrated every stage of Ahsoka Tano's story, highlighting everything fans love about the character.
10 Times Star Wars Abandoned George Lucas' Vision
Many Star Wars stories have brilliantly continued Lucas' saga across every medium, while others have abandoned his vision for the franchise.
10 Most Exciting Things About Rey's New Star Wars Movie
There are countless reasons to be excited about Rey's New Jedi Order movie, but 10 things offer the most potential for a great Star Wars experience.
10 Best Moments In The Star Wars Live-Action TV Shows, Ranked
From The Mandalorian to Ahsoka, the live-action Star Wars TV shows have rapidly expanded to include some of the best moments in the franchise.
How Old Is Han Solo In Every Star Wars Movie?
Han Solo has appeared in the original trilogy, the sequel trilogy, and his own spinoff film, but how old was he in each Star Wars movie?
All 15 Star Wars Series Premieres Ranked
The first episode of a TV show is always exciting, but some are better than others. Here is every Star Wars series premiere ranked from worst to best.
Luke Skywalker Was Right About The Jedi Order's Flaws - & It's Up To Rey To Fix Them
Luke Skywalker heavily criticized the Jedi Order in the sequel trilogy, and Rey has the chance to fix these flaws in her upcoming Star Wars movie.
Sabine Wren Is More Like Anakin Than You Think - & That's Why Ahsoka Was Afraid To Train Her
Ahsoka struggled with guilt over Anakin's fate and training Sabine, and the similarities between her master and apprentice created this problem.
Star Wars' Sequel Trilogy Copied The OT - But It Really Needed To Learn From George Lucas' Prequels
The Star Wars sequel trilogy borrowed heavily from the originals, but the story could have used some inspiration from George Lucas' prequels.
10 Things In The Star Wars Sequels That George Lucas Would've Done Too
The final version of the Star Wars sequel trilogy differed from what George Lucas intended but still had several ideas that aligned with his vision.
Top 10 Star Wars Fighters Who Aren't Jedi Or Sith, Ranked Worst To Best
There are plenty of strong Jedi and Sith characters throughout the Star Wars franchise, but who are the best fighters that aren't either?