You love “Star Wars.” You love “Dallas.” Have you ever noticed how much they have in common?
The first “Star Wars” trilogy and the original “Dallas” series are both sweeping sagas that feature dreamy heroes, scary villains, epic romances and lots of family drama.
The similarities continue in “The Force Awakens” and the canceled-too-soon “Dallas” sequel series.
Both stories combine new characters and old favorites.
Both also feature ambitious young men with daddy (or granddaddy) complexes …
Kickass heroines …
Handsome heroes who like to go fast …
And tender reunions between beloved characters.
Also, the “Star Wars” and “Dallas” guys get hotter with age …
And so do the gals.
Other similarities include evil masterminds who toil in the shadows …
Complicated bromances …
Tall gals with guns …
And iconic villains who cast long shadows.
Only one question remains: Now that “Star Wars” has been reawakened …
Why can’t “Dallas” rise again?
What similarities do you see between “Star Wars” and “Dallas”? Share your comments below and read more features from Dallas Decoder.
