There's no denying that Kylo Ren is angsty. The Force Awakens' entire plot essentially centers around his confused self-identity and the rejection of his parents' ideals. Honestly, although the movie's great, it still feels like it's missing a crucial line: "It’s not a phase, mom!!"

We all experimented with new religions, clothing, subcultures, and music as teenagers, and for Kylo, he's just testing out the dark side. It's normal to change your name and reject your parents! Maybe the darker look will be a good fit for Kylo, or maybe not. We’ll find out in future Star Wars, no doubt, because they will continue be made long past our time on Earth.