A character or scene is “fan service” if it’s put into the story just to please the fans. This is, allegedly, a serious flaw. For an example of the flaw in action, consider Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. At the climax of The Force Awakens, two episodes earlier in the series, Kylo Ren and Rey face off for a lightsaber duel. Having just killed Han Solo…
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