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The Bad Batch 1x02 Full Reaction! (Patreon)

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Ryan

For full context, for those watching these shows in real time (which doesn't include me; I had zero interest until everyone freaked out about the Darksaber appearing in The Mandalorian) it had been a whole ELEVEN YEARS since Cut and his family's single appearance in Clone Wars. So this episode coming right after the premiere (and released together with it) made a hell of a statement of just how deep into the lore Filoni was willing to get with this one. It got a bit more of a mixed reception than the pilot movie, with many fearing Omega's story would be a sign to come with her constantly being a millstone around the Batch's neck getting them into trouble, though others had faith that it was only showing her initial understandable desire to see more of the galaxy, and she'd soon develop past it with more demonstrations of how dangerous it can be. Her actress Michelle Ang plays Alex in Fear the Walking Dead; I dropped out of that franchise after three seasons of the original show so I have absolutely no idea of anything about that character, but with how big into it you still are, I figure that means something. She really has a very intimidating role here, as the only major cast member besides Dee Bradley Baker's five-character tour de force, and pulls it off incredibly well, making Omega's child naivete believable without getting annoying about it and fully standing out alongside her legendary co-star.

Thomas Corp

Though less of a grand episode than the premiere, it is no less of a wonderful episode, which you have now reacted to so wonderfully, Jess. A major delight to see Cut again. You inquired were we supposed to be tipped off about that, which addressing your refreshing us on your viewing strategies not always lending itself to having the strongest recollection of certain aspects of a show or film, especially if it was some time ago, I understand and sympathize completely. Nothing in the last episode indicated anything specific about who the Bad Batch was going to see. The hints are in this episode; the planet name, and the familiar landscape, which I noticed you started to piece it all together. I’m reminded of your introduction to Cut years ago, and how beautiful that reaction was. It was emotional revisiting that episode after seeing this episode of Bad Batch, and the emotion increases again now returning to it, and sharing it with you. Tis a shame that the Bad Batch just missed Rex, your reaction to that development being most wonderful. A highlight is seeing Omega be in awe of the galaxy outside of Kamino. Likewise, it is a major highlight of how her relationship with the Bad Batch is evolving. She is given a start when faced with the Nexu creature as was seen in Attack of the Clones. I like Cut and his wife helping Hunter realize that it would behoove Hunter to treat Omega less like a soldier and more like the young girl that she is. I know of your love of The Walking Dead, similarly, how you very much invested in Ahsoka’s growth in the Clone Wars. Therefore, it is unsurprising how you have gravitated toward Omega in this regard. I hear what you’re saying about her safety probably being better with her away from the Batch, yet that is not what she wants. And I love how Hunter goes into protective dad mode super quick at the end. And indeed, Hunter fills the dad role. Echo feels like an uncle. Wrecker being the big lug of a big brother. And Tech being an adult cousin who is unmarried with no kids of his own, that’d be me in this scenario. Other big highlights were Tech and Echo working together to get the chain codes. The music Kevin Kiner featured in the scenes of Tech and Echo sneaking about, acquiring what they need for the chain codes, sounds very evocative of the music John Williams composed for Minority Report. Not sure if that was intentional, but that’s what it sounded like, and it fits this show like a glove. And I quite enjoyed seeing you dance to it a little. Then there is the ominous and sinister backdrop of the Empire rising, establishing itself, and how the galaxy is responding to it. Already it feels a bit bleak. What can you do? “A culture's teachings, and most importantly, the nature of its people, achieve definition in conflict. They find themselves or find themselves lacking. Too long did the Republic remain unchallenged. It is a stagnant beast that labors for breath; and has for centuries. The Jedi Order was the heart that sustained its sickness. Now the Jedi are lost, we shall see how long the Republic can survive.” as a wise old woman once said. Now the Republic, of course, is dead, and we will see how our Bad Batch family will survive and navigate the rise of the Empire. These first two reactions to The Bad Batch have been most lovely, Jess. Thank you so much, and I greatly appreciate the reactions, and greatly anticipate what is yet to come.

Thomas Corp
>>132138186

Yeah, Filoni made the statement of how deep he was going, lore-wise. I quite enjoy this episode. I leaned more toward the latter opinion you mentioned about Omega in that she’s been on Kamino her whole life. We will then get to see how she evolves, learns, and grows as she experiences the galaxy at large. Michelle Ang does a great job as Omega, especially with bringing the grit and determination without losing naiveté. It’s great how she and Dee Bradley Baker record their dialogue together for at least the first episode which lends to them gaining fantastic working chemistry.

Ryan
>>132142560

And of course Crosshair is the super right wing grandfather the others don’t like to talk about. Not sure why Rex couldn’t be in the episode; maybe the voice actor wasn’t available.

DieWinterkirsche

I loved this episode because it answered the question what happened to the "first" deserter, who wasn't as big war-fan, after order 66 happened... I mean, sure, they could have make it tragic and said that he returned to the army after the order, but I like the more optimistic route they went with, after the darker beginning... :)

Saltire le Hutt

This show isn't called "The Dad Batch" for nothing! This whole show hangs on Dee Bradley Baker delivering. Good on Filoni and co for having faith in him; and it works. This is slightly more of a breather this episode, after the turbulence of the pilot. However its a necessary one so we can find out where everyone stands. Omega being amazed by everything is great. She has been stuck in labs on Kamino all these years and now she will see some of the galaxy with her brothers. Cut is a great dad to his adoptive kids, he is one clone that found some happiness at least. I'm always amazed that the girl kid of Cut's, is played by the same VA as Ventress (who also voices the little alien Hunter and Cut talk to at the market). The chain code stuff comes into play later in the likes of Mando, as a tool to track bounties. The Empire were efficient in coding almost everybody. Note when Admiral Rampart is talking about Imperial Credits, it cuts to another view of him, where on the right in the sky there is a storm brewing, indicative of the darkness that is coming. I like the line from Echo about clones wanting to be given names, and now people are being given numbers, in effect robbing them of their individuality already. Its how it all starts... Hunter is done with Tech's shenanigans this episode! Tech is a fun character, though he's relatively emotionless and totally logical, his abrasive nature and confidence in his abilities, make for some fun moments. What I do like about him too, is that it doesn't always work, so needs adapting as seen here when Omega was the only one to be able to carry out the mission. Omega would have had a good life with Cut's family, but she wants to stay with our crew. Its going to be dangerous for her to do so, but its her decision and one she feels is right. Another main theme of Star Wars is the choices the characters make, and she feels its her purpose to be with Clone Force 99, even if that means exposing her to threats. Note when Omega is grabbed by the clone, Hunter and co use lethal rounds to take them out, no stunning on their fellow clones here!

Saltire le Hutt

Oh btw Jess, be very wary of stories and spoilers ahead with this show. I know you mentioned it in the pilot episode about hearing about Kanan; I would just avoid the Youtube comments completely whilst going through this, unless you are well ahead of these episodes here! As we mentioned last week though, once you are caught up then that shouldn't be any more of an issue, but it is frustrating to experience I bet. I know when I hear about something when browsing Reddit it annoys me!

Ryan
>>132185779

It's questionable how deliberate it is, but a lot of fans have noted that the Empire keeping a lot of people stuck on a single planet with these "chain codes" makes it a lot easier to buy that the entire galaxy would forget the Jedi ever existed in about a dozen years.

Thomas Corp
>>132186333

I know Jess has an editor. I recall she’s mentioned once about having someone being a moderator with comments to ensure if it’s safe to peruse. But yeah, with this show airing its final season, probably best for Jess to avoid youtube comment sections all together for The Bad Batch. I hear you on the reddit annoyance. It’s why I try to catch the new episodes as soon as they drop which where I live, they’ve gone back to it being two o’clock in the morning, thank God.