We are first introduced to the Bad Batch in Star Wars, The Clone Wars, Season 7. The first four episodes of the Final Season is about how Captain Rex, and the Bad Batch find, secure and save ARC Trooper Echo from the Separatists. The following is an overview of the characters detailing their personalities, weapons, strengths and weaknesses. Hope you enjoy! .... Read More>>
The Bad Batch opens its season with a BANG! It is highly kinetic and rich in storytelling. .... Read More>>
Omega has much to learn about the wider galaxy around her. The realization that she has been raised completely indoors hits the viewer as she walks out of the Havoc Marauder, smells the air and drops to her knees to touch the dirt. .... Read More>>
This week’s episode title, Replacements, is a double entendre. The backdrop for this episode focuses Omega and Crosshair’s new realities. ... Read More>>
As I predicted in last week’s blog, the Bad Batch is confronted with logistical concerns. They need food and fuel. .... Read More>>
This episode is about quid pro quo. The Bad Batch is fixated on figuring out who the mysterious bounty hunter is, and who she might be working for. ... Read More>>
The Empire looms. As the Galactic Empire is quickly taking shape, the last remnants of the Separatist Forces are being tossed into forge and melted down for future use .... Read More>>
The underlying theme of this first season is coming to a head. Wrecker’s headaches will be solved, and a familiar face is back in action. ... Read More>>
As predicted, Crosshair and his new team are back and are coming after the Bad Batch. The Kaminoans strategy is heating up. An old Bounty Hunter is back in the mix. ... Read More>>
This episode begins to reveal all the speculation surrounding Omega. Who is she? Who is really on her side besides the Bad Batch? ... Read More>>
This episode helps the Bad Batch cement their thought process on who the real enemy is. Old enemies and old alliances are not what they used to be. ... Read More>>
This week’s episode centers around Ryloth and the Syndulla clan. There are only a few minutes of screen time for the Bad Batch as a whole. ... Read More>>
This week’s episode centers on helping the Syndulla clan escape from Imperial control on Ryloth. The hallmarks of a successful rebellion showed up in this week’s episode. ... Read More>>
We are back to Ord Mantell for this episode. Cid finds herself in a compromised position. The Bad Batch put Cid in a position to owe them one. ... Read More>>
This week’s episode took a darker tone. The transition to the Empire as we know it in A New Hope is well on its way. More links to Star Wars Rebels are revealed. ... Read More>>
A reunion. The end of an era. This week’s episode is part 1 of 2 and it has already proven to be highly emotional. ... Read More>>
Sacrifice. Loss. Redemption. Divergent Paths. These are the themes of this last episode. It was interesting to see the reaction of a Regular Clone trooper as he ... Read More>>
The first episode of the new season opens with a bit of hilarious excitement. It was like a scene out of an Indiana Jones film, ... Read More>>
With the team separated, they must figure out how to link back together and survive. ... Read More>>
Crosshair survived. We all knew that he would. It is unclear if the ordeal that ended last season has changed him at all though. ... Read More>>
With the team separated, they must figure out how to link back together and survive. ... Read More>>
Crosshair survived. We all knew that he would. It is unclear if the ordeal that ended last season has changed him at all though. ... Read More>>
On its face, this was a light fun episode however there is a tinge of darkness that overshadows this week’s story. ... Read More>>
This week’s episode is about a classical treasure hunt gone wrong. ... Read More>>
My family and I have recently moved back to Texas. One of the features of our new home is a dedicated movie room... Read More>>
The Mandalorian is walking across rocky terrain. A shadow passes. The lizards scurrying about suddenly disappear. This is how Chapter 2 opens. It is thrilling. ... Read More>>
Kinetic. Emotional. Deep. These are the first three words that come to mind. The musical score really helps you keep pace with the show. Read More>>
Peace. Tranquility. Security. It is something we all want. It is something we all strive for. Peace is hard to find for men and women of war. ... Read More>>
Youth. Pride. Arrogance. All three of these traits mixed in the wrong doses will get you killed. Read More>>
Reunion. Betrayal. Survival. This chapter is a blast from the past for the Mandalorian. He is forced to confront the consequences and history of his past experiences. ... Read More>>
Reunion. Discovery. Loss. This chapter starts to bring together all the elements of the overall story. ... Read More>>
Loss, Revelation, Growth. This chapter has a humorous start to it. In the military, there is a lot of hurry up and wait. ... Read More>>
Quest. Honor. Growth. This is one of my favorite chapters in the whole series. This chapter ties in many of the elements from A New Hope and the Phantom Menace. ... Read More>>
Honor, Adversity, Clemency. This episode picks up right where the last one left off. Still covered in krayt dragon gore, Din Djarin speeds back to Mos Eisley. ... Read More>>
Revelations and Challenges. Chapter 11 reveals to Din Djarin that there is more to being a Mandalorian than “The Way.” ... Read More>>
Revelations and Challenges. Chapter 11 reveals to Din Djarin that there is more to being a Mandalorian than “The Way.” ... Read More>>
With the Razor Crest fully functional, the Mandalorian is finally able to resume his quest. ... Read More>>
The Mandalorian is on to the next stage of his quest. Planet Tython is situated in a remote system in the Deep Core. ... Read More>>
Boba Fett, The Mandalorian and Cara Dune are all vested in finding Grogu. Dune uses her Marshal status to find out where Migs Mayfeld is being held in confinement. ... Read More>>
This is the culminating chapter of the season. It all comes together here. As you watch, you can sense the main conflict coming. ... Read More>>
There has been a lot of speculation as to what Season 3 will be about. One thing is for sure, it’s going to be about more than one Mandalorian. ... Read More>>
There has been a lot of speculation as to what Season 3 will be about. One thing is for sure, it’s going to be about more than one Mandalorian. ... Read More>>
Before I jump into discussing this episode, I want to discuss two very important scenes teasing the return of Boba Fett.
Boba Fett’s return to the Star Wars universe was first teased in Chapter 5, The Gunslinger. At the end of the episode, you hear a pair of spurs as a dark cloaked individual walks up to the wounded Fennic Shand. Then, in The Mandalorian, Chapter 9: The Marshal, the closing scene shows a scarred clone’s gaze following Dinn Djarin’s speeder race across the dunes.
Shivers ran down my spine as I watched the trailer on my big screen during Monday Night Football. It was the third time I had seen it on Monday. ... Read More>>
Before I jump into discussing this episode, I want to discuss two very important scenes teasing the return of Boba Fett.Boba Fett’s return to the Star Wars universe was first teased in Chapter 5, The Gunslinger.. ... Read More>>
Culture. Redemption. Renewal. These are the main themes that I took away from Chapter 2. Rarely do we get to peer into such a reclusive culture such as the Tuskens. ... Read More>>
Boba Fett is growing his own personal retinue. Up and until now, his retinue has only included two Gamorreans, Fennec Shand and a few droids. ... Read More>>
Chapter 4 fills in few more blanks and raises a few more questions. This chapter shows us how he and Fennec Shand partnered up. It also shows how he recovered his ship. ... Read More>>
Chapter 5 is rich with lore, action and star-wars charm. I don’t have much of a preamble to this week’s Chapter so I will jump right into my points. ... Read More>>
Training, Attachment, Choices, First Blood. These are the essential themes that sum up Chapter 6. The chapter starts and ends with first blood. ... Read More>>
Honor, Grit, Reunion. These are the main themes of this week’s finale. ... Read More>>
Training, Attachment, Choices, First Blood. These are the essential themes that sum up Chapter 6. The chapter starts and ends with first blood. ... Read More>>
It has been a long time coming. Many of us have wanted to see Ewan McGregor tell Obi Wan’s continued story after the Clone Wars. ... Read More>>
Ten years removed from the Clone Wars and individuals are still buying into the lie that the Empire brings peace, order, and security to the galaxy. ... Read More>>
The Empire has been busy over the last ten years. The infrastructure built to support the systematic eradication of the Jedi is staggering. ... Read More>>
Several important revelations have occurred in Part V. First, we confirm the true origins of Reva. Second, we confirm the fate of the Grand Inquisitor. ... Read More>>
The culminating episode is full of action and emotion. Questions are answered. ... Read More>>
Several important revelations have occurred in Part V. First, we confirm the true origins of Reva. Second, we confirm the fate of the Grand Inquisitor. ... Read More>>
I sat down Wednesday night and watched all three episodes in one setting as many of you did. My first takeaway was this show is not for children. ... Read More>>
Last week’s episode lays more groundwork for the story to come. The episode details Luthen Rael’s cover, Andor’s first mission and provides insight into the Imperial Security Bureau. ... Read More>>
Anticipation. Tension. Suspicion. These are the main themes that seem to drive this episode of Andor. Arvel Skeen embodies paranoia coupled with vengeance. ... Read More>>
Suspense, Victory, Loss, Betrayal. This week’s episode is filled with suspense and action. Even the lead up to the action is suspenseful as we watch the chess pieces on the board being set. ... Read More>>
This episode introduces Admiral Yularen. As I discussed a few weeks ago, the ISB is much larger than the little board room of agents we have been observing for the last six shows. ... Read More>>
This episode centers around three main threads, prison, plans and investigation. Syril continues his personal investigation into Cassian Andor. ... Read More>>
Plans, Investigations and Revelations. The net is drawing closer to Cassian Andor and Axis. ... Read More>>
Escape, Escape, Escape! This episode centers around Cassian Andor’s execution of his escape plan. ... Read More>>
This week’s episode seems to be setting up a climactic finale in at least two places; Spellhaus and Ferrix. ... Read More>>
The stage is set. Spellhaus is a slaughterhouse. So, the episode focuses on the buildup in the hours leading to Maarva’s funeral procession on Rix Road. ... Read More>>
Overall, Tales of the Jedi bridge together several unknown occurrences to help us understand the origins of certain characters in the larger canon of Star Wars. ... Read More>>
This story short seems to introduce the origins of Count Dooku’s fall from the light side of the force. ... Read More>>
Master Windu and Master Dooku travel to Raxus Secundus (also known as Raxus) to transport the remains of Jedi Master Katri back to the Jedi Temple. ... Read More>>
This story short seems to introduce the origins of Count Dooku’s fall from the light side of the force. ... Read More>>
A live action Ahsoka series has been in the works for several years now. ... Read More>>
The long-awaited live action series on Ahoska and the remainder of Phoenix Squadron ... Read More>>
Ahsoka demonstrates a new force skill, psychometry. She has the ability ... Read More>>
Training. Huyang has resumed Sabine’s training in the various lightsaber forms. ... Read More>>
This episode leaves many more questions than answers, so I am going to dive right in. ... Read More>>
Training. Huyang has resumed Sabine’s training in the various lightsaber forms. ... Read More>>
Overall, once I got past my initial irritation explained below, I enjoyed the first episode of the Acolyte. It is as exciting as it is mysterious. ... Read More>>
The Acolyte is taking us on a tour around the galaxy as each show appears to start on a new planet. The beginning of episode two left me a bit perplexed. ... Read More>>
This episode takes us back 16 years into the past, to examine the origins of Mae and Osha. It also examines the origins of the show’s overall mystery, while leaving even more questions ... Read More>>
This short episode ends on a massive cliffhanger. It starts with Mae and Qimir landing on the arboreal planet Khofar ... Read More>>
This episode picks up where the last left off. A light saber battle is underway. The red bladed wonder is skillful as he is brutal ... Read More>>
As this episode unfolds, we begin to realize why Qimir revealed himself. He apparently could sense that Mae would betray him. He was likely always curious about Osha ... Read More>>