The thing about the prequels is that they ruin the story of the originals. You protect the originals as much as possible and watch the prequels to flesh out the story. For example (spoiler)--Darth Vader being Luke's father is one of the biggest reveals of all-time, the prequels let you know before in its wrap up who Vader's son and daughter is, the prequels ruin the mysticism of the Force by over sciencing it, and the prequels are just not good movies... wooden dialogue, unimaginative story teller, and lacking a story arch of a main character.


The order I'd view it in for a first timer:

1. A New Hope

2. Empire Strikes Back

3. Return of the Jedi

4. Force Awakens

---Rogue One


I'd say if you become a fan or become curious, only then should the prequels be watched. The prequels don't capture the spirit or magic of Star Wars

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