As the “Star Wars” saga has expanded, so have the abilities one can master through the use of the Force. While there have been some game-changers put on display, such as Force projection and Force healing, there hasn’t been anything that has proven too difficult to write around. If Force flight was introduced, however, it could become something of a storytelling obstacle. Basically, if all Jedi and Sith are capable of flight with the proper training, then why wouldn’t they use it in every scenario imaginable?
Using Force speed as an example of such phenomena, Redditor u/Ozzdo commented, “Why establish a pretty significant power set for the Jedi, then never let them use it when it would have mattered? You cold argue that it would have been an easy out, much less dramatic story-wise…but then why introduce it at all, then?” While Force flight could make for a cool moment, it might be best left off the table if common sense dictates it could be utilized in numerous subsequent moments. Another Reddit user brought up the same point, adding that if flight is the norm for Jedi and Sith, all of their fights become airborne, which can be taxing to depict in a movie or TV show.
Jedi and Sith alike are on power levels near-unmatched in the “Star Wars” universe. Perhaps, for the sake of future stories, Force flight shouldn’t be thoroughly explored. Instead, why not tackle some of the established things about the Force that make no sense?
