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The Bad Batch 1x01 Full Reaction! (Patreon)

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Ryan

What struck me most of all about this setup is how it gets the franchise out of the narrative dead end the Clone Wars crew got themselves into, where after so many years of developing the clones as individuals with their own agency, the only way the portrayal of Order 66 in Revenge of the Sith could make sense was an instant mass brainwashing, but that also completely removes any potential for further stories about them in the Empire era, at least until now. We start with a couple delightful surprise cameos, one especially unexpected since the episode was released several months after Tom Kane's voice was destroyed by a stroke, and the crew managed to keep it completely secret that before it happened, he'd recorded one last appearance as the Clone Wars narrator. And then there's Caleb Dune, and while it's objectively hilarious to hear Freddie Prinze Jr.'s clearly adult voice coming out of him (especially when we know full well what he really sounded like at that age), you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who cares that much and we were all just happy to see him again. The scene also got some backlash for contradicting the portrayal of his experience of Order 66 in a comic, to which I could only say "Good thing I don't care about them" (yeah, I know, I'm not a real Star Wars fan). If I have one real complaint, it's that the Batch's Clone Wars arc didn't give us enough time with Crosshair to really feel the weight of his betrayal, so now it's hard to see him as anything but a basic villain, but the writing and performance from Dee Bradley Baker as our five main characters (and how badass is that credit at the end?) certainly does its part to sell it. And then there's Omega. She got a bit of grumbling accusing her of being an obvious attempt to copy the magic of Baby Yoda, but right from the start she definitely proves herself a worthy character apart from that undeniable factor (being able to verbally communicate is a big plus). And it's very much appreciated that the reveal of her being a clone isn't saved for some big midseason or finale reveal, as after so long in this franchise, Filoni clearly has a strong sense of what the fans will be able to figure out and when, and Tech saying he figured it would be obvious to everyone is a nice little nod to that. The show got off to a rough start for some fans but they now seem to be much more on board, so it's lovely to see you got there right from the start. And have fun speculating on who the "guy" Hunter knows is; I promise the reveal is worth the cliffhanger.

Saltire le Hutt

Its strange to come back to the end of the Clone Wars, now after your journey with Rebels and Mando/Ahsoka and that timeline; and though chronologically it is a bit all over the place Jess, you can see how things fit together better and have a good idea of whats what and who is who. Shame about the spoilers about Kanan, but the good thing is that once you are finished this, you'll be completely caught up, so there will be no more of that nonsense going forward. On a sad note to start with, the voice over at the start that was prevalent during TCW was the last we hear of Tom Kane (who also did Yoda and Yularen too amongst others) as the poor guy had a stroke and can't now speak, which must be horrible for a voice actor. Its why we never heard Yoda speak in Tales Of The Jedi too. :( I always get excited to see Kanan in anything else, and seeing him here again was a joy! Btw, look again as he is sliding down the snow when introduced - he is in THAT position as to when he (and later Ezra) makes his sacrifice to save his family! Its also horrible to see his Order 66, and why he had issues with Rex and co for a long time after. This version of his Order 66 is different from the comic featuring Kanan and perhaps books (not read those yet - I really must!), but the end result is still the same, and it fits in nicely still with what we see from him later. Even though we know he'll make it, it is horrid still to watch and see the fear and confusion in his eyes wondering what is going on. Look at that force jump though, as I said in Rebels, no one else we've seen, is able to jump like that regularly. Thats him off to struggle with his own identity for years. One of the great reasons you did Rebels first, as you now have an association with Caleb/Kanan, that wouldn't be there had you watched this first. It still works for those who haven't seen Rebels, but those who have, it just hits more emotionally. From the off Tarkin is at it again! He's in his element here, helping reshape the galaxy in Sidious's image. And already he's undermining the clone programme as thats something they don't yet fully control, and is looking at other ways to police the galaxy. The clones will do for the time being until they are replaced. They don't exactly give him a good impression of being in his plans though with the fight in the mess hall, which Omega caused! :D Crosshair's shot with the knife in the 'training exercise' is just so good. He may be the most difficult of the Bad Batch team, but he is also the coolest! I hate the line Tarkin uses when the Kaminoans say the clones are extraordinary, and he replies "that remains to be seen". He is full of hubris and ego there, he's seen how impressive the clones are in battles, how efficiently they took out most of the Jedi, won the war for him; and just watched the Bad Batch demolish his training exercise. I also think he may feel if he can't contol the clones, they could be a threat to the nascent Empire as they are a force to be reckoned with. Saw's look is directly from his season 6 TCW version, and even the voice actor is the same as there. He is off to start his own rebellion, though we know how that goes for him. Rewatch Omega when she is recruited, she copies Hunter's movements, like kids sometimes do with their parents. She is so sweet. And that music at the end, Omega's Theme, and is one of the best new pieces done by Kevin Kiner and his crew in the animations, its a really great theme, very rousing. So our crew found out just what being an imperial is like, and unfortunately lost Crosshair to them, but gained Omega. They are all going to have to adapt to life under this new regime. The animation is stunning; this is the culmination of everything they learned making the Clone Wars specifically, but there is definitely a lot of elements of Rebels in there too, specifically the painted backgrounds which were used a lot in that show, that really made some scenes pop out beautifully. Tales Of The Jedi too uses the same tech as here, and things like lighting and depth of field are jaw-dropping. Its movie level animation for a tv series. The animation in season 3 of this is even light years on from season 7 of Clone Wars, showing that they are improving on it all the time. This is a great pilot to the show and sets everything up for the story to come. When Bad Batch is good, its very good!

Saltire le Hutt
>>131509574

Yeah young Kanan sounded like he was on 40 cigs a day and was off to the forest for a sneaky puff, hehe! As you say though, even though his voice is slightly jarring, we'd all have it no other way. It needed to be Freddie Prinze back doing him. Great point about Dee Bradley Baker. He makes this show, as so much relies on him voicing the clones, and we can hear he has refined the Bad Batch themselves from season 7 of TCW, to make them a bit more distinct to each other. The man is a top tier voice actor, no doubt about that. Omega is great, and a nice addition to the story who adds a lot as they make their way as best they can during these tumultuous times. The moaners about her forget that a main theme of Star Wars is about coming of age, and that will be her story in the show.

Thomas Corp

Start by addressing your statements of the schedule. An acceptable strategy. I rewatched the first two episodes so I’d be ready in case reactions to both were today. I can just watch the second episode again so I’m ready for next week, and then I’m set for the business-as-usual viewing strategy. And yeah, tis unfortunate that those on youtube will only see so much of your reactions prior to your break. Like you said, that’s just the way it crumbles, cookie-wise. Now to the premiere of this fantastic show. I’m happy to see that you’ve already had a positive connection with this show. It feels very much like The A-Team and/or The Dirty Dozen for Star Wars, and I like the fact that you liked the tone. It hits you with the Clone Wars logo burning away to reveal the new logo. Likewise, weeping happened hearing Tom Kane one final time. As Ryan commented, a stroke robbed Tom of his great voice, thus, to hear him for one last Clone Wars narration, it essentially was a goodbye to Tom. Your own reaction to that was lovely, Jess. Revisiting the Bad Batch’s reintroduction here complete with the rousing theme by Kevin Kiner, it was emotional. I am sorry to hear that Caleb’s appearance was spoiled. I would like to state for the record that I didn’t say anything; I was cool! Hopefully, that’s the only spoiler you received. Everyone observes that Freddie Prinze Jr sounds too old for voicing Caleb at this point, though I note he does make an effort to pitch his voice up some. Even then, it still sounds too mature, but it’s just nice to hear him as Caleb, so I can’t complain. The heart got ripped out when Order 66 happens and Depa lays down her life for Caleb, made worse by the music playing a combination of Anakin’s Betrayal and Anakin’s Dark Deeds. I so loved your reactions to Crosshair’s conflict with Hunter, especially you encouraging him to take a nap, just a smidgey-smidge of a nap. I’m a sick man who enjoyed far too much when the Emperor has his gloriously magnificent new era speech with the audio of Ian McDiarmid straight from Revenge of the Sith. I LOVE how the hologram he projects has a sort of image of divinity. “Divinity of hell! When devils will the blackest sins put on, they do suggest at first with heavenly shows.”, as old Sheev does now. And his speech solidifies his position as Emperor giving him unlimited powers that would make martial law seem like anarchy. And since it was presumably broadcast across the galaxy, it probably got him a hell of a rating. Fifty share, easy. I also laugh at how the animated Emperor in that scene from Sith looks less animated than in live action. Such is the power of Ian. Lovely, for me, at least, to see Tarkin. I very much enjoyed your first reactions to Omega. She was initially something of a divisive character. I quite like her. A little strong with the chipper kids’ show energy at first, but even that was tame. I like how you got invested in her quite quickly. Just as I so adored your lovely reaction to Tech’s famous line when he reveals Omega’s true nature. He spelled out my thought process on putting two and two together with her. A delight to see Saw again, who yes, your timeline with him is like a pinball. A horrifying yet narratively satisfying plotline of Crosshair being the Batch’s enemy. In terms of favorite characters. As I said before, my favorite of the batch is Crosshair followed shortly by Tech. When it came to your favorite, first, I like that Echo has first place for you, Jess. Leading up to your reactions to this, there was the question of Echo aside, who your favorite of the Batch would be. And for me, it was not a question. Unlike Rebels where I thought your favorite could have been any of the Shady Bunch, or Star Trek Next Gen where I thought a case could be made for any of the leads there, (Though I did know you would have a strong love for Geordi) with the Bad Batch, I KNEW who your favorite would be after Echo, and that is Tech. You are hitting me right in the heart with your first reaction alone confirming that belief. Yes, Tech doth possess a strong and dry wit. One reaction in, and this is so beautiful seeing your emotions with this show already. Thank you for the beautiful first reaction to Bad Batch, Jess, I look forward to what’s to come.

Thomas Corp
>>131521902

Yeah, a bit jarring with the timeline jumping. The sadness remains potent over Tom Kane. He was such a prominent voice actor of my childhood. That move Caleb makes also looks like the motion that Depa makes encouraging Caleb to run. First Depa, then Caleb, then Ezra. Poetry. Rhyming. Stanzas rhyming with the last, feeling the flow, working it. Good man, Filoni. Still haven’t read the Caleb comic myself. You’re right of course that Tarkin is disrespectful, and yet, my love for Tarkin, and by extension, Peter Cushing, I find myself unable to be mad at him for it. Kevin Kiner continues a great tradition that John Williams has in that the female protagonists tend to get the most gorgeous themes, and Omega’s is certainly something. The animation is superb. Can’t wait to continue with this show with Jess, yourself, and everyone else here.

Ryan
>>131523452

It also adds an extra tragic layer to Kanan's first reaction to Rex's crew, having no idea he only survived Order 66 because of Hunter.