Star Wars Binge

This episode begin, what Jeff believes, is an arc superior to almost all the movies.

Lots to love and discuss here as we are introduced to the inner life of Asajj Ventress.

A wonderful early episode that not only elevates a primary theme in Star Wars of betrayal and evil working under the surface, but this gives us an opportunity to unpack what is the most interesting character in all of the Clone Wars.

Season 4 : Episodes 10-12 | This is our culminating episode into one of the most underrated of all the Clone Wars arcs.

We see Obi Wan escape from slavery, Rex murder a slaver, Ahsoka elevated by her people and Anakin at the height of his powers and goodness.

This arc is special.

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We end this arc with one of the great tropes in all story: heroes moving to rescue a whole people from misery and enslavement.

Do watch this Clone Wars arc -- Season 4; episodes 10-12 -- as we discuss the overlaps running through all of pop culture, and hit what we believe is the central idea within all of Star Wars.

One of the better Clone Wars episodes, borrowing heavily from Return of the Jedi.

We talk about heroes stealing cars, Anakin's Don Juan persona, and we talk about "Slave Leia" and the assassination of gangsters.

We conclude the first episode of the Kadavo Arc: Season 4 | Episodes 10-12.

Excellent themes hit here from terrorists with bombs to Post Traumatic Stress caused by slavery.

So much to discuss!

We tackle a significantly underrated 3 episode arc from Season 4.

This may be the best unveiling of the hearts of Ahsoka, Anakin and Kenobi in all of the Clone Wars. In this arc we see trauma, we see the inability of friends to help heal deep wounds, and we see the hearts of our characters exposed in ways seldom seen in this series.

In terms of its importance and ability to set up everything to come, this is top shelf material.

In a wonderful salute to Die Hard and The Dark Knight, we see Anakin Skywalker seeking to save his bride from what is arguably the best villain created in the Clone Wars Era.

We had a lot of fun here, and we may also make fun of buffoons who storm capital buildings ... so be warned.

We talk freedom, duty, and the importance of family in Star Wars, concluding a primary episode that elevates the heart of Rex and the Clones.

In what Daniel describes as the best episode of Star Trek he's seen, we enjoy a Rex focused episode that elevates the Captain's humanity, sense of self, and his own thoughts on "freedom".

This is not only a character building episode, "The Deserter" highlights many of the central themes and conflicts in the Clone Wars: family, free will, duty and the desire for happiness.

This may be the best episode in all of Season 2. Enjoy!