Star Wars Discussion Thread v. Rise of Skywalker / Mandalorian (merged)

[axeman90210]

I appreciate them skipping the foreplay and going right for the money shot of "Timothy Olyphant guest stars as a lawman", between that and me catching up on Fargo it was a good week on that front

Timothy Olyphant was pretty good as well....he typically gives a solid effort in all the roles he has. Fun fact....the bartender in the episode was played by Earl Brown......who played Dan Dority in 'Deadwood'. So there was a little reunion going on set as well.

Yeah, I didn't even realize about Earl Brown until I saw a twitter thread from him about the experience afterwards. As a huge Deadwood fan, that's a fun little touch, and evidently the two of them fell into doing Deadwood scenes when they were killing time on set, which must've been fun for everyone there.

[CrimsonSunrise]

Ready for the new season!  My only knock is I don't like the small 30 min episodes.

Then you'll be happy to know that this season, they are closer to an hour (or so jingle.son tells me).

Excellent news!!!  I mean... I'd still watch it otherwise 

[lordxizor]

Chapter 10 out today! Decent episode, but not as good as the last one.

On a side note, I've read in multiple entertainment news sources that Boba Fett returned in Chapter 9, stating it likes it a well known fact. More than ever, I really hope it turns out to not be Bob Fett.

[Orbert]

Bob Fett must've been what he called himself later, after getting teased mercilessly as a child for having a silly name.

[jingle.boy]

This looks glorious!

Disney+ Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

[gmillerdrake]

This looks glorious!

Disney+ Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

    Looks fun! 

[axeman90210]

That looks like a blast

[faizoff]

Chapter 10 out today! Decent episode, but not as good as the last one.

On a side note, I've read in multiple entertainment news sources that Boba Fett returned in Chapter 9, stating it likes it a well known fact. More than ever, I really hope it turns out to not be Bob Fett.

Yeah the episode could've used more season-story development than what was given. It was short too and very in the middle, I did enjoy it but it just kinda didn't do much.

According to the credits, the character at the end is the same actor who played Jango Fett in Attack of the clones. We shall have to wait and see if there's more to it.

[lonestar]

Fun episode...didn't bring a lot to the overall table, but fun. An overload of Baby Yoda cuteness for sure.

[gmillerdrake]

Has anyone here read the 'Darth Vader' comics? I'm contemplating buying the Omnibus that is available that has all 25 comics....but it's like $300.

[jingle.boy]

So...  this week's episode.  Cool, but hard to see how it really contributed much overall.  I'll bet that the Rebellion will come back into things somehoe, and frog-lady/husband will have a bigger role to play when all is said and done.

Guess she doesn't count her eggs, huh?

[Adami]

I liked the episode and have no issue with it not being a huge part of the larger story. It was fun.

[jingle.boy]

I liked the episode and have no issue with it not being a huge part of the larger story. It was fun.

Me too... absolutely.  Over the weekend, I was thinking that not every episode in any serialized TV show needs to be pushing towards the endgame, so I was totally cool with this.

[gmillerdrake]

I liked the episode and have no issue with it not being a huge part of the larger story. It was fun.

Me too... absolutely.  Over the weekend, I was thinking that not every episode in any serialized TV show needs to be pushing towards the endgame, so I was totally cool with this.

Yeah. I like the fact they’re not all hit you over the head with important content. It was a fun episode that although in the surface seems like nothing happened.....I’m sure that when viewed as a whole this episode will probably have something important in it that we don’t recognize yet.

[bosk1]

Yeah, exactly.  Life doesn't move in a linear fashion.  I don't expect a serial to necessarily do so either.  When I think back on Galactica, for example, although that series had a lot heavier content overall, and was pretty methodical in pushing the story forward, there were plenty of episodes that took detours just to build character or show what was going on in some other little corner of the fleet or the galaxy, even if it didn't impact the larger story.  But it still helped build the connective tissue of the entire "world" they were building with the story.  This episode did that too, especially by tying back to what seemed like another small detour--the prison ship escapade. 

I like how every time the child went to eat an egg, Mando would tell him "no!" but not take away the one in his hand that he was about to eat. 

[lonestar]

I like how every time the child went to eat an egg, Mando would tell him "no!" but not take away the one in his hand that he was about to eat. 

Seriously haha...makes him less a father figure and more the fun uncle figure that sneaks you a beer behind mom's back.

[lonestar]

[Kotowboy]

This looks glorious!

Disney+ Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

So they used Red Letter Media's TROS time travel idea :-P

[gmillerdrake]

Loved this episode. I really like the approach the series takes with the methodical telling of the story. They don't force too much into each episode....it's clear they have a plan for the pace of the story and they stick to it. Will have to wait until 'our' agreed upon timeframe to dig into this one more but I'll just say again how much I appreciated the episode as a whole.

[Orbert]

I like the way things are playing out.  There's this season's arc (get The Child back to his people) but along the way, there will be adventures big and small, and we'll get to see more of the Star Wars universe, and occassionally run into familiar things or even familiar people.

[Adami]

Great episode. Loved it.

Might say more after the weekend.

[gmillerdrake]

Might say more after the weekend.

I know I will. I want to say more now but will be patient.

[faizoff]

LOVED this episode. Probably one of the best of the series.

[jingle.boy]

Might say more after the weekend.

I know I will. I want to say more now but will be patient.

Naturally, given the tie in with The Clone Wars. My only beef tonight was that IT WAS ONLY 30 MINUTES!!!  Give me moar

[lordxizor]

That was a great episode. I agree it should have  been longer.

[ariich]

Awesome episode. Loved the guest stars.

Also, I'm finally getting round to watching The Clone Wars. One question I have is whether there's any point in watching the movie first or shall I just watch the series?

EDIT: Also, not for right now but for later on, does it make any difference whether I watch Rebels between seasons 6 and 7 or just watch it separately once I've finished TCW?

[gmillerdrake]

I have never watched the Clone War movie. I did a quick YouTube review of it and then hammered out the series.

You’re good with Rebels after TCW’s. I’m near certain everything in Rebels takes place years after TCWs. The delay between the production of S6 and S7 didn’t cause a huge jump in time.....it was really them just tying up some loose ends the original ending of TCWs gave us.

[lonestar]

Katie Sackoff....


Also great episode, but Katie

[gmillerdrake]

Katie Sackoff....


Also great episode, but Katie

Yep. LOVE her. She’s great in everything she does. And she’s a cutie pie.

[jingle.boy]

Katie Sackoff....


Also great episode, but Katie

Yep. LOVE her. She’s great in everything she does. And she’s a cutie pie.

And age appropriate for us fogeys to ogle over.

[gmillerdrake]

Katie Sackoff....


Also great episode, but Katie

Yep. LOVE her. She’s great in everything she does. And she’s a cutie pie.

And age appropriate for us fogeys to ogle over.

She’s a fun follow on social media. Very positive person who has a lot of fun

[lonestar]

Katie Sackoff....


Also great episode, but Katie

Yep. LOVE her. She’s great in everything she does. And she’s a cutie pie.

And age appropriate for us fogeys to ogle over.

She’s a fun follow on social media. Very positive person who has a lot of fun

Yup...just....sigh....



On a sidenote, I'm really wishing I had run through clone wars now, just could never get into it, and 8 seasons/150ish episodes seems daunting as fuck now.

[gmillerdrake]

RJ there are a few good YouTube videos that cover the series and what happens. You’ll miss ‘growing’ with the characters like Ashoka and seeing Anakin and Obi Wan developed better.....but it could fill in some holes.

It’s a huge commitment to watch though. Especially since the episodes are hit and miss the first two or three seasons. I’ve said it before but I put the ratio to about 80/20 as far as good to waste of time/boring.

Obviously I’m on record as Ashoka being one of if not my favorite SW character. Her and Clone Wars Anakin and Clone Wars Kenobi are at a dead heat for my ‘favorite’. I personally think the time commitment is ‘worth it’ to any SW fan who is more than the casual fan.

Same with Rebels. Rebels is really good as well.

[lonestar]

I think I'm like 18 episodes into S1, and it's a chore to go back each time, but I'm also avoiding a synopsis run in case I do want to go back, if that makes sense. Ahsoka gets so much love I really want to delve into her character before she makes her Mandalorian appearance but time just won't allow that.

[hefdaddy42]

Man, this episode was fun!