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FlyEaglesFly24 posted...

and I dont know what purpose Finn and Poe are actually supposed to serve.

I know what you mean. It seemed like they wanted to have two cool younger male leads that the most hardcore audience of mostly young men would feel connected to...

But I will point out that Finn was set up for a grand redemption arc that gets resolved really quickly without much effort or conflict. There's something there, but it's under utilized.

"I'm a bad guy questioning my world"
"I'm a deserter being dragged along by the plot"
"I think I'm going to run and hide now that we're free."
"Oh wait, we're being attacked?"
"Nah, I'm going to stay and be a good guy from now on."

All before the end of the 2nd act of the first film.