Thread:ShockwaveDude120/@comment-35235206-20180307205630/@comment-24097388-20180308000938

Yes because prior to Snoke assuming command, the First Order (as well as Starkiller Base) was already being put together and Kylo had already turned to the dark side after destroying Luke's Jedi Order. You could literally put anyone in Snoke's place and you'd still get the same film.