Warning: this article contains major spoilers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker adds new layers to the Force and the never-ending war between the Jedi and Sith. During the movie we learn that Rey and Kylo Ren are two halves of a Force Dyad, a phenomenon meant to explain the close bond they’ve shared over the course of the sequel trilogy.
The concept of a Force Dyad is new to the franchise, but it’s certainly one that builds on what we’ve previously seen with these two characters. Read on to learn more about what a Force Dyad actually is and why Rey and Ben are so different from the Jedi and Sith who have come before.
Source: IGN.com Star Wars: Rey and Kylo Ren's Force Connection Explained