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It's been a couple of years, but it's finally time to return to the world of Andor with it's Season 2 premiere, delivering three episodes for us to discuss.

ONE YEAR LATER An undercover mission. A sanctuary threatened. A Chandrilan wedding. A chilling Imperial plan.

SAGRONA TEEMA Cassian caught in a rebel turf war. Mon's wedding woes mount. The Ferrix survivors face inspection.

HARVEST Time is running out for everyone.

Director: Ar...

A journey filled with adventure comes to a surprising end.

• The finale provided a satisfying conclusion to character arcs.
• The action sequences were visually impressive and engaging.
• The series had a unique blend of suburban settings with classic Star Wars elements.
• Revelations about the AI supervisor added depth to the story.
• The exploration of Jedi mythology was a key theme in the finale.
• Character motivati...

Our Skeleton Crew are back home on At Attin, finally, but not in the way they would have liked.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble
• Director: Lee Isaac Chung
• Writer: Christopher Ford, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford

Hosts:

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

After our holiday break, we're back to discuss the episodes we missed, in which our Skeleton Crew ended up on a holiday resort planet that holds the map back home.

Takeaways From This Week

• The episodes transition from a dark pirate planet to a resort-like environment.
• Character dynamics are enriched by humour and relatable moments.
• The portrayal of disability and augmentation adds depth to the characters' ex...

We're off to home, finally! Or so we thought...

Takeaways From This Week

• The episode focuses on the character Neil and his role in the story.
• Dylan and Ashley appreciate the self-contained nature of the episode.
• The relationship dynamics between characters are highlighted as a key element.
• There are strong parallels drawn between this episode and Treasure Planet.
• The humour in Jude Law's performance is noted...

A new type of alien was introduced in this week's episode of Skeleton Crew.

Takeaways From This Week

• The show is fun and engaging, with interesting story decisions.
• Character dynamics are evolving quickly, avoiding unnecessary drama.
• The writing effectively mirrors the audience's thoughts through character dialogue.
• The humour in the series is well-executed and adds to its charm.
• Speculations about character...

Welcome to Pirate Radio! We're talking about Skeleton Crew, the brand new Disney+ Star Wars series.

Takeaways From This Week

• Skeleton Crew offers a fresh take on the Star Wars universe.
• The character dynamics among the kids are a highlight.
• Humour plays a significant role in the series.
• The show has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 80s adventure films.
• Jude Law's character adds intrigue to the storyline.
• The ...

We discuss the final episode of The Acoylye, and what our hopes are for a future follow-up season.

Takeaways From This Week

• The season finale of The Acolyte took an unexpected direction and may divide fans.
• The episode explores the portrayal of the Jedi and their controversial decisions.
• The appearance of Darth Plagueis raises speculation about his role in the series.
• The return to Brendock brings the story f...

It's the penultimate episode of the season, but it is leaving us with doubt about how the show can wrap up in a satisfying way,

Takeaways From This Week

• The placement of the flashback episode in 'Choice' is a point of contention for the hosts, as it interrupts the main storyline and lacks significant reveals.
• The character development of Sol is a major focus of the episode, with his actions and choices reveal...

In which the Sith attempts to tempt us all to the dark side.

Takeaways From This Week

• The character dynamics between Osha and The Stranger are a highlight of the episode
• Theories about the Stranger's identity and past are discussed
• There is speculation about a flashback episode in the next instalment
• The design of the Stranger's helmet and its significance are noted
• The Jedi investigation on the island adds i...

This one is one hell of an episode, and Dylan and Ashley are in agreement that it rocked! 

Takeaways From This Week

• The latest episode of 'Acolyte' features intense lightsaber fight scenes and plot twists.
• The use of cortosis to short out lightsabers adds an interesting element to the fights.
• Fan reactions to the episode have been mixed, with some praising the action and character development, while others cr...

A shorter episode this week, but one that has a hell of a cliffhanger.

Takeaways From This Week

• The Acolyte has received mixed reviews, with some viewers influenced by YouTube critics
• The portrayal of the Jedi in the series challenges the traditional image of the all-good, all-powerful heroes
• The introduction of the new creature/character Bazil adds a classic Star Wars element to the show
• The identity of the ...

In the third episode of The Acolyte, we travel back to the night everything changed for the sisters. However, the singular narrative view leaves us questioning what we're watching.

Takeaways From This Week

• The third episode of The Acolyte focuses on a single point of view, deviating from the dual narrative structure of the previous episodes.
• The relationship between the twin sisters, Osha and Mae, is explored...

We discuss the premiere episode of The Acolyte, a brand new Star Wars series that's set in a time we haven't seen in live action before, with a bunch of new and exciting characters.

Takeaways From This Week

• Exploration of character dynamics and interactions in the Acolyte series
• Insights into the portrayal of the Jedi and the world-building in the show
• Discussion of the plot twists and potential direction of ...

We discuss the final three episodes of The Bad Batch, our thoughts on the finale, and the season and series itself.

Hosts:

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

The Very Bad Batch Credits:

• Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star Wars
• Holocron Entri...

The Bad Batch takes on a mission to try and get the final bits of information ended to get Omega back, as it's something of a calm before the storm.

Takeaways From This Week

• The episode progressed the overall story and set up the next episode
• The action sequences were enjoyable
• The lack of a significant reveal at the end was disappointing
• The use of feet in piloting ships was an interesting observation

Episode Breakdown

E...

Our final double-episode week gives us a look at Project Necromancer before we end up right back where we started the season.

Takeaways From This Week

• Which is worse: killing force-sensitive children or imprisoning them to study their blood?
• Cad Bane is back, but we can’t remember where we saw him last
• Why has no one protected the one spacesh...

Asaj Ventress makes a surprise return to the world of Star Wars, and they finally say the M-word.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: The Harbinger
• Synopsis: As the Batch plans their next move, a mysterious stranger arrives.
• Director: Brad Rau, Steward Lee
• Writer: Jennifer Corbett

Hosts:

A transitional episode has Hunter and Wrecker on a mission with a returning Fennec Shand, while a tease for another bounty hunter next week has us trying to guess who it could be.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: Bad Territory
• Synopsis: Desperate for intel, Hunter and Wrecker track down a dangerous bounty hunter.
• Director: Brad Rau, Nathaniel...