In part 8 of our series reviewing Return of the Jedi for its 40th anniversary, the Empire springs its trap on the Rebels and the Ewoks attack on Endor.

 

Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast joins us for the discussion.

 

This episode covers the segment of the movie that runs from 1:33:18 to 1:43:20.

 

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The capture of the Rebels on Endor,
• A curious note about Leia noticing the fleet approaching,
• The arrival of the Rebel fleet at Endor,
• The Emperor continuing to taunt Luke and tempt him to the dark side of the Force,
• The Ewok attack on the Imperials and their tactics,
• The Imperial trap for the Rebel fleet and the infamous “It’s a trap!” line,
• Emperor Palpatine’s reveal that the Death Star is operational,
• Lando’s insistence that they give Han more time and continue the battle, and
• Artoo’s attempt to unlock the doors to the shield generator.

Find the previous installment in this series in episode 603.

 

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