I noticed that they changed his chin-tentacle thingies from brown to white, which did suggest aging, by analogy with white hair in humans. I think he also seemed a bit more gaunt.
Star Wars Rebels Season Two (spoilers)
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I noticed that they changed his chin-tentacle thingies from brown to white, which did suggest aging, by analogy with white hair in humans. I think he also seemed a bit more gaunt.
It's time Ezra evolved (matured) a bit. I doubt that any real street smart, independent kid would be this whiny. If I were Filoni/Kinberg, I would have made him a quiet introvert, so that a lot of SW fanboys and fangirls could more easily relate (like Lucas did with Luke back in seventies).
Most of the time I'm not even rooting for him. I like Kanan a lot better.
Most of the time I'm not even rooting for him. I like Kanan a lot better.
Agent Kallus is cool too.
TCW took several seasons to get really good. I already think Rebels 1 and 2 so far are better than TCW seasons 1 and 2.
^ Except for the visuals and the maturity of the content. Still, for what it sets out to be, Rebels is definitely off to a faster start than TCW.
that's true. Visually, i prefer the look of Clone Wars. Some of the animation is stunning.
Go back and take another look at TCW's first season, or even the movie as I did a few weeks back. It's actually surprising how stiff, ropey and flat everything looks compared to what they were doing by the end. Leaps and bounds would be an understatement and it wasn't even *that* bad to begin with.
I saw an interview with Dave Filoni somewhere in which he credits George Lucas for all of that improvement and the move towards a more classical cinematic look. Say what you will about his dialogue and plotting abilities (spoiler: they suck), Lucas *knows* film making, cinematography and has always been a master of visual story telling.
I don't think that Lucas' problem was with plotting so much as dialogue. That sucked. The stories themselves were all salvagable.
Does anyone get the impression that Ezra may join the dark side for a spell at some point in this series - lured there by The Seventh Sister? Although the message of the episode was 'staying together', I think there's value in the crew sending Ezra to the Empire as a spy/inquisitor himself.... which is what I think happened to Ezra's parents. So he either bails the Ghost crew of his own accord or gets inspired to become a full time Rebel spy.
All the next few episodes sound incredible. Finally getting some Hera and Sabine backstory at last.
All the next few episodes sound incredible. Finally getting some Hera and Sabine backstory at last.
I'm glad to see a Hera focus episode, but I had some issues with this one. For one thing, why is it that the ships that are actually called Blockade Runners have so much trouble running a blockade? For another, why is their "strategy" to fly directly toward the blockading ships? Why didn't the transport even try to maneuver around them? And why are there so few blockading ships? They're in space! It ain't exactly a bottleneck! Why not just come out of hyperspace on the opposite side of the planet?
Sure, I know, Star Wars has never been much for realistic space combat strategy. But at least it's usually based on aerial dogfights, with three dimensions of movement. This was more like... like trying to drive through a police blockade of a freeway. And that is bizarrely limiting for spaceships.
Still, I liked the parts that focused on Hera's love of flying rather than the fighting stuff. Interesting that the music accompanying the test flight sequence was a pastiche of James Horner's Rocketeer theme. Usually the music here is based strictly on John Williams.
Other questions: B-wings weren't seen onscreen until Return of the Jedi. Why not, if they were around this early? And did they have that four-beam mini-Death-Star-laser weapon there?
And a Mon Calamari with a mustache? What's up with that?
Sure, I know, Star Wars has never been much for realistic space combat strategy. But at least it's usually based on aerial dogfights, with three dimensions of movement. This was more like... like trying to drive through a police blockade of a freeway. And that is bizarrely limiting for spaceships.
Still, I liked the parts that focused on Hera's love of flying rather than the fighting stuff. Interesting that the music accompanying the test flight sequence was a pastiche of James Horner's Rocketeer theme. Usually the music here is based strictly on John Williams.
Other questions: B-wings weren't seen onscreen until Return of the Jedi. Why not, if they were around this early? And did they have that four-beam mini-Death-Star-laser weapon there?
And a Mon Calamari with a mustache? What's up with that?
The B-wing is such a beautiful craft. 
My thoughts exactly
Ezra was again his usual whiny self, and at this point I just wish the show dropped him. He brings nothing to the table, and is only there for the kids to have someone to relate to. Even Kanan finds him annoying...
I had some issues with the episode's premise as well. Empire intentionally starving-out their workforce? For what purpose?
Nice episode and about time Hera become more of the focus. Also, we were *this* close to seeing if she has ears or not! 
Bonus points for incorporating the ILM model shop's original "Blade Wing" nickname for the design.
Did anyone else get a serious James Horner vibe from this episode's score? The whole thing pretty much screamed "golden age of aviation" tribute.
As for the blockade runner not being able to run blockades: I think it's worth keeping in mind the the way hyperspace works in star wars is that you can only approach on known safe vectors, so you can't just decide to jump to the far side of the planet without risking getting your ship atomised. Which also means that anyone blockading a planet has the advantage of knowing what direction they need to focus their attention.
Sure, you could drop out further away from the system and come in at sublight, but that would take more time and leave you open to being intercepted further out and harried for much longer. Deflector shields don't last forever.
Bonus points for incorporating the ILM model shop's original "Blade Wing" nickname for the design.Did anyone else get a serious James Horner vibe from this episode's score? The whole thing pretty much screamed "golden age of aviation" tribute.
As for the blockade runner not being able to run blockades: I think it's worth keeping in mind the the way hyperspace works in star wars is that you can only approach on known safe vectors, so you can't just decide to jump to the far side of the planet without risking getting your ship atomised. Which also means that anyone blockading a planet has the advantage of knowing what direction they need to focus their attention.
Sure, you could drop out further away from the system and come in at sublight, but that would take more time and leave you open to being intercepted further out and harried for much longer. Deflector shields don't last forever.
Very enjoyable standalone! Hera is my favorite character and it's cool to build a whole episode around the introduction of the B Wing.
I also grimaced at the strategy of flying straight at the only three Imperial frigates visible. Yes there are hyperspace routes, but you could also come out early and make a micro-jump to the other side or something.
Dumb question, do we know if X-Wings exist yet or not?
I also grimaced at the strategy of flying straight at the only three Imperial frigates visible. Yes there are hyperspace routes, but you could also come out early and make a micro-jump to the other side or something.
Dumb question, do we know if X-Wings exist yet or not?
^Pretty sure it's well established you can't jump close to a gravity well, certainly not towards it and they were already in what looked light high orbit. Even if that weren't the case, I'm pretty sure decelerating down from lightspeed into an atmosphere would be as good as flying into a solid object.
But they come out right next to the planet. You can exit the jump at the edge of the solar system, micro-jump in another direction, then micro-jump back towards the planet. The gravity well stopper only happens at short range; it's not like you have to exit at the edge of the solar system and burn the entire way in.
I don't think hyperdrives have ever been shown to be anywhere near that precise at short range. Hell, they need *precise* calculations just to make sure they don't bumble into a freaking supernova. Generally speaking, those things aren't hard to miss.
Anyway, for those wondering where all the X-wings and Y-Wings are and why there were no B-wings or A-Wings in ANH; apparently they're all with a different group of rebels lead by Dodonna. Presumably currently based on Dantooine.
[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdj4teY5gik[/yt]
Anyway, for those wondering where all the X-wings and Y-Wings are and why there were no B-wings or A-Wings in ANH; apparently they're all with a different group of rebels lead by Dodonna. Presumably currently based on Dantooine.
[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdj4teY5gik[/yt]
I don't remember this being stated in any of the six movies.
My guess is another independent 'cell' of Rebels is sitting on some X Wings. (EDIT Ah yes, just read Reverend's post above. That makes all the sense. Off to watch that Rebels Recon - cheers.)
We'll see them in Rouge One, that's my bet. I hope Rebels isn't cancelled prematurely to 'make room' for Rouge One. In terms on timelines, Rouge One takes place at the end of Rebels, no? It has a fixed release date of December 2016. Does that mean Rebels is limited to three seasons? Hopefully not (tugs at collar a la Rodney Dangerfield) they should aim for at least 100 eps, a number no where near to that after season three ends.
Wow!! Last night's Rebels was great. After four semi-slow episodes in which main characters are back-benched, this action packed episode included everyone but focused on Hera, saw a new planet, introduced new characters, achieved an exciting climax and did it all in 22 minutes. Very nicely done. The first one of the season (minus Siege of Lothal) that I watched again immediately.
Fans of the B-Wing are going to be happy with this episode... fans of Hera, too! BTW: Dear The Lego Group, I can't believe you are going to make me buy another B-Wing!
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