The Star Wars prequels: Finally, we'll learn why Anakin Skywalker joined the Dark Side, how Obi-Wan Kenobi became "Old Ben" and what shriveled old Yoda looked like 20 years before Empire Strikes Back. While the films are pretty universally detested by fans of the series, they're still important to the lore of the Star Wars universe. So, while you may not want to watch them, you have to understand them. That's where we come in.