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Rebels 3x15/3x16 Full Reaction! (Patreon)

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Saltire le Hutt

Trials Of The Darksabre is one of my favourite episodes of Rebels, easily in the top 10, perhaps top 5. And there is no spectacle or action, its just pure character focus. We've seen Sabine be the most introspective and solitary figure amongst our crew, and the way she expresses herself through her art, tells us there is a fun and brilliantly talented person inside her. That amazing mosaic of the crew above her bed bunk tells us something of this. Note Chopper doesn't barge into her room, like he would do with Ezra and Zeb. He respects Sabine and her privacy (and I think knows not to mess with her too much!). When she touches him, he purrs like the crew 'cat'. :D The tale of Tarre Vizsla is kind of told in the episode of Book Of Boba Fett when Din is wielding the Darksabre, and like Sabine, doesn't want all that comes with being the holder of that special lightsabre. Sabine later notes that the blade is heavy, and again in that Book Of Boba episode, because Din is in conflict about the blade, and moreso about Grogu, the Darksabre gets heavier and heavier, almost to the point of being unwieldable. This is also related to the force itself as Kanan mentions. Obviously Din and Sabine are not force-wielders, but if they can open themselves up to it, the kyber crystal will sense it, and the user can become one with the blade, as we saw with other non-force-users in Pre Vizsla and Bo-Katan, who wielded the Darksabre very well indeed. Sabine here has to work through her issues with her family and her guilt about helping the Empire stomp all over Mandalore; and Hera is brilliant with Kanan, as he has been trying to teach Sabine as a Jedi would - like he did with Ezra - yet thats not what she needs. She needs a more direct 'Mandalorian' approach to get the guilt and shame out of her, and Kanan is unsure about doing that, but Hera sees this is what Sabine needs to move forward. Ezra is a bit too overconfident in his abilities this episode, still showing he has much to learn about having humbleness and humility as a true Jedi would. Still, while Sabine thinks Ezra teaching her the forms with the sticks, is a bit demeaning; this is good for Ezra, if he is to become a mentor of his own some day to another Padawan. He does also bring out the line about 'at least you have parents to go back to'. This I don't think is a put down to Sabine, or to try to make her feel guilty; I think its just him saying she still has a chance to make it up with them. I love the line Kanan uses when trying to bring out the guilt of Sabine : "You are fighting yourself... and losing." That is such a powerful message. We all do that to ourselves occasionally, or most of the time if you suffer from a mental illness. To get out of that you need to accept yourself, which is what Sabine must do if she is to become a wielder of the Darksabre, and have clans back her. As a side-note, Kanan is using the one-handed sparring Form 2, which is what Dooku was the undisputed master of. He is becoming a very good swordsman now, able to adapt and be good in many lightsabre forms. The music in this entire episode is wonderful. Rebels music is always good (and we have spoken recently about the series composer's work over this, Clone Wars, Tales Of The Jedi, Bad Batch to come etc); but here in this episode in particular, it is phenomenal. From the opening scenes, through to even the journey towards the camp, and finally Sabine's Theme in all its glory, as her story unfolds, is par excellence. Here is Sabine's room on The Ghost, I love the nods to other episodes, with Lando, the Purgil, the puffer pig, Ketsu, and the best of all, showing Zeb and Kallus as besties!! :D https://lumiere-a.akamaihd.net/v1/images/315-bts-05_2c68bdc8.jpeg 3x16 : You have seen Sabine's mother, Ursa Wren before. She was with Bo-Katan when they recruited Ahsoka in season 7 of TCW, and was her right-hand at the Siege Of Mandalore, taking on Maul's forces, under the command ironically of Gar Saxon. Here is her look there for comparison : https://i.redd.it/3ph29v127lv41.jpg I don't know if this is a theme we are seeing here, but its interesting to note that a lot of the female Rebels we see, are fairly well-to-do. Mon Mothma and Vel are rich cousins to each other; Leia would have inherited the Kingdom of Alderaan and all the riches that world had, had Tarkin not blown it up; Hera came from a very influential family too with the Syndulla's; and we see with Sabine here, that she is aristocracy as her mother is a Countess and that mansion, though run down, is not to be sniffed at, though I bet the heating bills in that place cost a fortune! :D Sabine can claim the Darksabre after defeating the Viceroy of Mandalore in Gar Saxon, since he was the de facto 'leader' of Mandalore. This is what Fenn Rau refers to at the end when he tells Sabine that she could unite the Houses under her if she so wants; but she doesn't want to, so will find the leader her people need. Ezra just throwing his precious lightsabre - that he was reluctant to let go of earlier in the episode - to Sabine, shows what he'd do for his fellow Spectres. Chopper's timing when he lowers his arms as he realises Sabine isn't coming back, is both hilarious and saddening. One of the family is leaving, and its a blow to our crew, but they understand why. A terrific couple of episodes today, as is the whole rest of the season.

Thomas Corp

This two-parter is one of the standouts of the season. I love the animation when Rau tells the tale of the Darksaber. I was also a bit of a nerd by chiming in with, “Rather interesting you neglect to mention the, at least, fifty something Sith Warriors that were attacking the temple whilst the Darksaber was being liberated. Assuming, of course, that the two events were in fact, one in the same.” The highlight of the first episode is Sabine’s training. I’m with you on being fine with the sticks. The Jedi of old used sparring blades that were dull, so there is precedence. As you observe, it’s great the contrast between the training for Ezra versus the training for Sabine. I enjoyed your reaction to Kanan saying the line, “History lesson. The Jedi won the war with Mandalore!” Me, I became too nerdy, instinctively did a Sean Connery impression, and said, “I know this war! Your conclusions are all wrong, Kanan. Darth Revan won that war.” Kanan is right about the Force residing in all living things. Like they said, the midichlorians are in all of us and all that. It warms the heart when Hera offers advice and support. The most talked about scene is when Sabine finally unleashes everything she’s been bottling up. Tiya Sircar was most excellent in her voice work in that scene, and Jess, your reaction to it was everything I hoped it would be. I love the moment where Rau’s expression tells us he didn’t know what happened, and he still stands by Sabine. You mention the music again. This episode features the full showcasing of Sabine’s Theme. Kevin Kiner was dropping a few notes here and there throughout the first half of the season; building it up before its grand presentation occurs here. It’s similar to how John Williams built up the flying theme of E. T. prior to its famous and grand presentation during the iconic scenes. The second episode is great for the showcasing of Sabine’s family. It also makes me realize that in terms of Mandalorian families, Jango and Boba might be the healthiest and/or most strife-free of the Mandalorian families that we’ve seen. Make of that what you will. That’s nice to hear that Ursa’s armor has your favorite aesthetic thus far. Villainous traitor though Saxon was, he was within his rights to take back the Darksaber as it does belong to the Emperor. The final fight between Sabine and Saxon is great. A striking moment when Ursa shot first and gunned Saxon down. And now to the parting of the ways. Yes, it gets you in the heart to say farewell to Sabine, your reaction to that being wonderful. A lovely reaction, Jess. Thank you.

Thomas Corp
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I do recall you said the Darksaber episode being one of your favorites. It is a good one. I had a similar read to Ezra’s lines about parents that she can still do something about her relationship with them. Not everyone has that opportunity. Yeah, like Kanan says about fighting oneself, that is the hardest battle to overcome. I noticed that as well with Kanan using Makashi. I remember you expressed love for Sabine’s Theme, it is great. I don’t know how deliberate it is, but yeah, there is a continuous trend of the female rebels coming from wealth, aristocracy, and/or royalty. This technically applies to Jyn Erso as well, considering her father was a respected Imperial scientist. As to the heating bills, as someone who was born and bred in the American Midwest where the winters can get fantastically cruel and brutal, the heating bills wouldn’t be quite as high as you’d expect. Then again, that mansion might require more than usual. That is a sad moment when Chopper learns that Sabine is leaving.

Saltire le Hutt
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Yes in some of the games I played, I remember practising with those sticks. It never occurred to me however that this is what they are referencing here though! Tbf about the Mandalorian Wars though, Darth Revan and Malek were still Jedi when they put a stop to these pesky Mandalorians. They didn't become Sith until after the war, when they went on their own. I agree on the voice acting of Tiya in these episodes, she brings together all the emotions for Sabine in a realistic way, when some voice acting can go over the top. We've spoken about Steve Blum, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Lars Mikkelsen, Freddie Prinze and Vanessa Marshall throughout, but these episodes give Tiya a chance to really shine. Oh yes I forgot John Williams did that with E.T. as not seen that in about 30 years, but Kevin Kiner has been putting breadcrumbs of it in several episodes, but here it fully blossoms into a thing of beauty and is one of my favourite Rebels themes. Speaking of Star Wars music, I don't know if you get the BBC Proms over there in America when its on, which it currently is. If you don't know them, they are a series of concerts between July and September in London featuring mainly classical music, but also other types of genres these days. Anyway the other night there was a concert of film music on. I've recorded it for watching and listening to later, and the last piece they play is Duel Of The Fates. See if you can get it Thomas if you are interested. On Mandalorian armour aesthetic, Gar Saxon's Maul-inspired red armour in the Siege Of Mandalore, is my own favourite design; he truly downgraded on that when he became an imperial lackey. Its a well choreographed duel between Sabine and Saxon in the second episode, thats for sure. You can feel his brute strength, but also Sabine's athleticism to counter his blows.