Get in fam, it’s time for the Rebels pilot! 

We’ve finally arrived at Sam’s favorite Star Wars show—Rebels. This week, we recap the double-header pilot, “Spark of Rebellion,” which originally premiered in 2014 as an hour-long movie.

We talk about the critical reception Rebels received when it premiered versus its reputation now, which is a show for true fans. We also talk about the expansion of the Empire across the galaxy, how each Spectre is a part of the family and also a distinguishable member of a D&D party, how some people just grow up and start adopting dangerous street youths, and why Rebels is (and is not) a “kid’s show.” 

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Plot Overview

00:13:38 Characters Discussion 

00:28:45 The Empire in Rebels

00:36:46 Rebels as a Series Discussion

00:43:17 Rebels as a “Kids Show”

00:54:06 Bae Watch

00:57:58 End Credits