Rebels: “The Wynkahthu Job,” “The Inside Man,” and “Visions and Voices” (Season 3, Episodes 9–11)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
4h ago
Not to dunk on it too badly, but so little of note happened in “The Wynkahthu Job” (Rebels S3, Ep. 9) that we added “Visions and Voices” (Rebels S3, Ep. 11) to our watch this week. Combined, these episodes show that there are two Boomers inside of you—a Hondo and a Maul—and you become the one you feed. We spend quality time on Dathomir getting hassled by Nightsister ghosts, and watch Thrawn touring the facility and picking up slack on Lothal.  Join us this week for an impromptu triple-header as we explore themes of sabotage, betrayal, and oppression. We also talk about the next owner of t ..read more
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Rebels: “Imperial Supercommandos” and “Iron Squadron” (Season 3, Episodes 7–8)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
1w ago
Do you want to know everything there is to know about Mandalorian internal politics? You’re in luck! In our discussion of “Imperial Supercommandos” (Rebels S3, Ep. 7) we explore Mandalorian clans, the Protectors of Concord Dawn, family loyalty, treason, and responsibility. Star Wars was only mostly samurai-inspired before this! On the flip side, “Iron Squadron” (Rebels S3, Ep.8) gives us…youths. There is some nice space combat and deep lore into a Legends-imported ship—but at what cost?? Thrawn lets the Rebels go free, and that’s always bad news. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a ..read more
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Rebels: “Hera’s Heroes” and “The Last Battle” (Season 3, Episodes 5–6)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
2w ago
Welcome to a “Best of Thrawn” homage. In “Hera’s Heroes” (Rebels S3, Ep. 5) we talk all about the grandest art appropriator of them all—and how art theft is a theft of self.  In the second installment this week,”The Last Battle,” we get a deeply ominous situation which ends up being DELIGHTFULLY silly. We see the Clone Wars from the other side—from the battles we fought in the past, to what we need to do to overcome them. As generals become allies and allies become friends (maybe?)—and B1 battle droids continue to be goofballs—we see actual growth from some of the old guard as the new gen ..read more
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Rebels: “The Holocrons of Fate” and “The Antilles Extraction” (Season 3, Episodes 3–4)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
3w ago
Fate in the Star Wars universe: Can you escape it? Does free will exist? All these questions and more come up during “The Holocrons of Fate” (Rebels Season 3, Ep. 3) as our heroes have to contend once again with an angry Maul. We also dance around some of the setup and payoff for the events of the original trilogy in “The Antilles Extraction” (Rebels Season 3, Ep. 4). Wedge Antilles, Boy Wonder and heartthrob of Skystrike Academy. We get to see Sabine shine as she infiltrates the Empire’s elite flight academy. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon ..read more
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Rebels: “Steps into Darkness” (Season 3 Premiere)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
1M ago
And you thought we were anxious during the Rebels S2 finale! After a six-month time skip, everyone has new hair and new vibes. We’re also introduced to two new characters: the Bendu (iconic, btw) and GRAND. ADMIRAL. THRAWN.  We talk about Thrawn’s canon importance, the nature of the Force, and absentee parents. We also question when a healthy relationship is just unbelievable. (C’mon, Hera, yell at your man!!) as well as what the wider Rebellion is up to. There’s so much going on in these episodes that Hondo Ohnaka is in them and barely got a mention. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker ..read more
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Rebels: “Twilight of the Apprentice” Parts 1 and 2 (Season 2 Finale)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
1M ago
In the Rebels Season 2 finale, the Force users of the Rebels crew head to Malachor to find answers. However, between a new Inquisitor, MAUL, DARTH VADER, and a ton of lightsaber fighting, things get pretty scary this week too! But whose twilight is this? Depa Billaba’s apprentice, recently blinded? Palpatine’s apprentice, shaken in faith? Kanan Jarrus’ (and possibly Maul’s apprentice) taking steps into a new, darker world? We have more questions than answers this week, but sometimes that’s the point! Join us in our “I watched Rebels Season 2 and I am not okay” support group and hang on until n ..read more
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Rebels: “The Forgotten Droid” and “The Mystery of Chopper Base” (Season 2, Ep. 19–20)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
1M ago
There’s only one crew member of the Ghost who hasn’t fulfilled their Season 2 recruitment goals, and it’s Chopper. Fortunately, he fills his quota this week—so let’s give a warm leg of applause to the newest Spectre recruit, AP-5! “The Forgotten Droid” (Rebels S2, Ep. 19) shows the bravery and honor of droids and how metallic brethren become friends. With a bench full of recruits and a safe base at last, we move into “The Mystery of Chopper Base”...which isn’t too much of a mystery, tbh. Unless you weren’t expecting giant schmonsters.  In our recap, we talk about friendship, the growing d ..read more
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Rebels: “The Honorable Ones” and “Shroud of Darkness” (Season 2, Ep. 17–18)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
1M ago
Dive out of your escape pod and into an enemies-to-lovers DREAM. “The Honorable Ones” (Rebels S2, Ep. 17) strands Zeb and Agent Kellus on a dangerous moon. And there’s only one heating cube. ;) Our discussion centers on whether or not there’s space in literature for males to have intimate friendships without intimacy, and the dual theories on whether Kallezub is canon. We’ll see if there’s a continuation of these two! Moving into far more esoteric territory, “Shroud of Darkness” (Rebels S2, Ep. 18) carries on the long-standing tradition of Force-centric Clone Wars episodes. We explore the natu ..read more
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Rebels: “The Call” and “Homecoming” (Season 2, Ep. 15–16)
Growing Up Skywalker
by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
2M ago
Avast, ye scurvy spacelubbers, join us on our Moby Dick-themed Rebels tour! We start—well, we actually started our discussion this week with “Homecoming” (Rebels S2 Ep. 15), but bear with us, because we also recapped “The Call” (Rebels S2, Ep. 14). Our discussion there centered on the confluence of nature, science, technology, and magic, all of which intertwine with Ezra’s growth as a Force user and a true Jedi. And yes, there is WHALE RIDING IN SPACE. We also dug deep into “Homecoming,” which brings back one Cham Syndulla! And Numa! And Gobi Glie! We work through generational trauma at the sp ..read more
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Rebels: “The Protector of Concord Dawn” and “Legends of the Lasat” (Season 2, Ep. 13–14)
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by Sam Nilsson and Anna Squires
2M ago
In our two backstory episodes this week, we gain allies, freedom from self-recrimination, and some of the best music Rebels has to offer. Hop in, we’re going on a field trip! “The Protector of Concord Dawn” (Rebels S2, Ep. 13) asks the Rebels to decide whether to show force or try diplomacy to win new allies against the Empire. Unfortunately, they’re both dangerous games, and Kanan and Sabine have to pull literal Western saloon hijinks just to stay alive. Changing gears entirely (because Hondo Ohnaka stole our transmission), “Legends of the Lasat” (Rebels S2, Ep. 14) puts Zeb center stage. In ..read more
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