Get in, King Katuunko heads, we’re going to Space Arizona!

Our recap of “The Crossing” and “Retrieval” (The Bad Batch S2, 9–10) takes us to the slot canyons of Sedona—sorry, Ipsidon—where the Bad Batch is besieged by lightning, thunder, explosions, theft, gravity, and a herd of space gazelles. They also confront the evils of capitalism, and convince a bunch of kid miners to unionize. 

In our recap, we talk about the softest conversation in Bad Batch so far, between Tech and Omega. We also recap mining unionization in American history (more interesting than it sounds—also bloodier) and famous leaders of child pickpocketing gangs. Also, what’s Cid’s deal?

Join us next week to recap “Metamorphosis” and “The Outpost” (Season 2, episodes 11–12).

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Plot Overview

00:12:15 This Episode is Set in Space Arizona

00:17:33 Mokko and the Exploitation Station

00:24:29 Benni and the (Unionized) Jets

00:33:24 What’s Cid’s Deal?!

00:35:14 Omega and Tech Discussion

00:49:23 Easter Eggs 

00:55:02 Bae Watch

01:00:36 End Credits