Top 10 Romances In Star Wars, Ranked

Star Wars, a fantasy adventure series set in space, is known for many things: lightsabers, blasters, spaceships, and all manner of creatures. However, it wouldn’t be fantasy without romance, of which the series has its fair share.

Romances in the galaxy far far away range from low-key to epic, although almost all end in tragedy. Here are the top ten romances in Star Wars, ranked.

10 Poe and Zorii

We first meet Zorii in The Rise of Skywalker where we learn that she and Poe worked together as spice runners in their youth. Apparently, Poe left at some point to join the Resistance, leaving Zorii feeling abandoned and betrayed. Despite the hard feelings, she helps Poe, Finn, Rey, and C-3PO sneak aboard a First Order ship, giving up her only means of escape in the process.

Poe clearly has feelings for Zorii, but she playfully rejects his advances. It’s unclear where their relationship stands after The Rise of Skywalker. Poe has chemistry with just about everyone, so the future of these two characters is up in the air.

9 Cassian and Jyn

Cassian and Jyn didn’t exactly hit it off at first. This was mostly due to their entirely different priorities; Cassian was a devoted member of the rebellion, while Jyn was a criminal mostly invested in saving her own skin. To make things more complicated, Jyn’s father worked for the Empire, and Cassian had a hard time believing Jyn when she found out that he was secretly helping the rebels. Ultimately, he chose to believe Jyn and her father.

Jyn eventually came around to fighting the Empire, and she and Cassian worked well together to get the Death Star plans. They spend their dying moments holding one another on the beach.

8 Han and Qi’ra

Han and Qi’ra grew up together in the same tough conditions. Together, they dreamed of escaping and traveling the galaxy. When they finally got their chance, Qi’ra was captured, and Han was forced to leave her behind.

Han spent the next few years of his life trying to find a way to get a ship so he could go back for Qi’ra. While doing a job with Beckett, he found her working for the crime organization Crimson Dawn. She helped him complete his mission but eventually chose to rise up the ranks instead of running away with Han.

7 Beckett and Val

Beckett and Val had been working together as smugglers for a while when Han found them. Val was Beckett’s only soft spot, the only person he trusted and wouldn’t betray. She died when a heist went wrong.

6 Finn and Rose

In The Force Awakens, Finn was brave enough to leave the First Order despite never knowing anything else. He’s still afraid to be involved in the war and to stand up to tyranny. Rose finds him trying to desert the Resistance. Together, they embark on a mission to help their friends escape the First Order.

Rose teaches Finn about the many layers of corruption and greed throughout the galaxy and confides in him about what the First Order did to her family. He is inspired by Rose and decides to fully join the cause. When he tries to sacrifice himself, Rose saves his life. They share a sweet kiss. Although Finn later brushes off their connection, Rose never stops caring for and looking out for him.

5 Obi-Wan and Satine

Obi-Wan and Satine fell for each other when they were young, but he chose to give up a future with her so that he could be a Jedi. The two shared similar values and were able to work well together throughout the clone wars.

When Dath Maul took power on Mandalore, he used Satine to lure Obi-Wan into a trap. Maul killed Satine in front of Obi-Wan, and she died in his arms.

4 Anakin and Padme

When he was a slave on Tatooine, Padme brought Anakin hope and showed him kindness. Years later, he had never stopped thinking of her and was assigned to protect her after multiple assassination attempts. On Naboo, they bonded over their interest in politics. Padme saw the best and worst sides of Anakin and accepted him completely.

Due to Anakin’s role as a Jedi, their love was forbidden. They married in secret, and three years later were expecting twins. Anakin had visions of Padme dying in childbirth and was afraid to lose her. This fear led him to the dark side, which ultimately led to him choking a pregnant Padme. She died in childbirth, fulfilling his vision.

3 Hera and Kanan

Hera and Kanan were one of the most solid couples in all of Star Wars canon. Together, they fought against the Empire and helped many people across the galaxy. In a tragic and heroic sacrifice, Kanan gave his life so that Hera and their unborn child could live.

2 Han and Leia

One of the most iconic couples of all time didn’t get along at first. Han’s arrogance rubbed Leia the wrong way. Their sexual tension was undeniable, but they refused to admit their feelings to each other until Han forces Leia to confront the way she feels.

They remain together for many years until their son, Ben Solo, falls to the dark side. This drives a wedge between them, and they separate until Han runs into a droid that Leia needs. Soon after, Han is killed by their son.

1 Ben and Rey

Ben and Rey make up two halves of a prophesied dyad. They are equals whose connection spans space and time. Despite being on opposite sides of a war, they were never able to kill each other. They understand one another completely, having been in each other’s minds. This allows them to show one another compassion.

Ben kills Snoke to save Rey in The Last Jedi, but he lets her down by asking her to join the First Order instead of leaving with her to help the Resistance. After Rey saves his life, he renounces the dark side and embraces the light, flying to Exegol and helping Rey face Palpatine. When Rey dies, he gives her his life so that she can live. They kiss, and he dies.

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