How Close Did Luke Skywalker Come To The Dark Side (& Why Didn’t He Fall?)

Luke Skywalker’s struggle with the dark side is central to Star Wars, but it might have actually led to his fall in Return of the Jedi during one crucial moment. The ability to feel and use the Force is passed down genetically in the Star Wars galaxy, and this explains why Luke Skywalker was so predisposed to it. Anakin Skywalker had the highest Midi-chlorian count ever recorded by the Jedi Order and joined the Sith to become Darth Vader. He went on to be a menacing and feared enforcer of the Empire, and even fought his son Luke.