This week Alex and Mac breakdown The Bad Batch trailer, speculate what could happen in this final season of Star Wars television animation, and discuss how it could tie into titles like The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and more! Could Grogu cross paths with the Bad Batch?  We also have an annoucement on The Acolyte Book Club! The Light of the Jedi discussion now coming Feb. 14th.  Thank you for making this the number one spot for all things Star Wars TV! Merch: www.keepthewatch.com Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Kevin Graham

The Bad Batch Season 3 Preview

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Join Children of the Watch as we wrap up our breakdown of Season 3 of the Batch, the latest animated Star Wars Televison series. This week, we're talking both the season and series finale: The Cavalry Has Arrived. Tune in for our discussion about the events at Mt. Tantiss, the legacy of Clones in Star Wars, how Project Necromancer could be resurrected by Thrawn in the Mandalorian movie, possible spin off series for Omega, and so much more! Subscribe to our feed so you don't miss our upcoming coverage os The Acolyte and all other Star Wars TV. BlueChew.com (code "COTW" for first month FREE, just pay $5 shipping) For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

The Bad Batch, Series Finale: The Cavalry Has Arrived

Join the Watch as we breakdown everything you prepare for the upcoming Star Wars live action television show, The Acolyte. Alex dives deep into what happened between Light of the Jedi and The Rising Storm. The Sith and what they were up to at the time, their influence on the events, ancient Force artifacts, and more.  If you're seeking more context for The Acolyte, this episode is for you. While the books won't be required knowledge, it is fun to learn what happened about one hundred years before the show and speculate on how it impacts Star Wars and The Acolyte.  When The Acolyte premieres, be sure to join us for detailed scene by scene breakdowns, speculation, and fun along the way. For even more episodes like this one, check out our Patreon! Patreon.com/TheMandalorianWatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

The Acolyte Book Club: The Rising Storm

Join Children of the Watch as we continue our breakdowns of Season 3 of the Batch, the latest animated Star Wars Televison series. This week, we're talking Episode 14: Flash Strike. Alex takes this one solo, discussing everything about this penultimate episode of The Bad Batch. We also take some calls from listeners as we gear up for the finale next week! BlueChew.com (code "COTW" for first month FREE, just pay $5 shipping) Subscribe so you never miss any of our coverage of The Acolyte, The Bad Batch, and all other Star Wars TV! For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 14: Flash Strike

Join Children of the Watch as we continue our breakdowns of Season 3 of the Batch, the latest animated Star Wars Televison series. This week, we're talking Episode 13: Into the Breach. Tune in for our discussion about Omega and her Shawshank Plan to escape Tantiss, the Bad Batch's devolving plans, and the tension present throughout the episode!  We also preview our discussion on our Patreon, where we dive into the "Secrets of the Acolyte"! We will be here to cover every episode of The Acolyte, the upcoming live action Star Wars television series starting on June 4th! BlueChew.com (code "COTW" for first month FREE, just pay $5 shipping) For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 13: Into the Breach

Join Children of the Watch as we continue our breakdowns of Season 3 of The Bad Batch, the latest animated Star Wars televison series. This week, we're talking Episode 12: Juggernaut. Tune in for our discussion about Rampart being a delightfully hateable character, how similar some sequences of this were to a certain episode of The Mandalorian, Omega's current prospects, as well as what the rest of this season holds for us.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/cotw Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Subscribe to never miss any of our coverage of Star Wars TV! Patreon.com/theMandalorianWatch Merch: www.keepthewatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

The Bad Batch Season 3 Preview

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