Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1 (Jennifer Corbett and Dave Filoni, 2021)

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Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

I was super excited when The Bad Batch was announced as I loved the introduction to this troop in Clone Wars. This new series did not disappoint. The animation is stellar, the storylines work, the characters are all interesting and each has their own quirks. While this isn't as good as Rebels or The Mandalorian, it is still really engaging. Introducing a child, Omega, was a fun twist and I can't wait to see how she fits into the bigger picture of the Star Wars universe.

The recent Star Wars shows have done a wonderful job at weaving together to make a cohesive universe. It's fun to be reminded of other storylines, events, and even see characters from other shows (Rebels, Clone Wars, The Mandalorian) show up in The Bad Batch.

Season 1 Rating: DSQ=10, SP=7 / Decadence

Scale A=4, Scale B=3, Scale C=3, Scale D=3, Scale E=4

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The Mandalorian, Season 1

The Mandalorian, Season 1 (John Favreau, 2019)

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Rating: DSQ=10, SP=5 / Average Snack

Scale A=4, Scale B=3, Scale C=3, Scale D=2, Scale E=3

Fantasy, Science Fiction, Star Wars Universe, Epic

When the internet totally exploded with pictures of a baby yoda, I quickly figured out that it was from The Mandalorian show. I thought, a show with a baby as cute as that must be doing something right. I was correct--the show is great, even without the cuteness. This is a fun story in the Star Wars universe that will appeal to fans and non-fans, alike. But I do think it is more enjoyable with at least a basic knowledge of Star Wars lore. Each episode is captivating--asks as many questions as it answers--so you are left wanting more. Lots of droids and stunning cinematography. Can't wait for the next season--too much still to learn!

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