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"Star Wars Rebels" advice request! (Patreon)

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2022-11-09 17:06:10
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2022-11-10 01:53:23
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Hi everyone, happy Wednesday!

EDIT: I am going to definitely watch Rebels before Mandalorian - thank you all for your feedback! I'm going to soon make a list of which episodes I will be making reactions to similar to how I did with Clone Wars so be on the lookout for that!

Posting this here because as I am starting Bad Batch this week, I'd ideally want to figure out a good plan to go forward for when we finish Andor!

So I have a few questions to address that I want your advice/input on! I'd google most of these myself but of course I'm trying to avoid spoilers and google is a scary land for that.

1) Currently I have it so that when I finish Star Wars Episode VI I begin the Mandlorian immediately after (this would take place beginning next week.) I have it this way so that I watch Bad Batch and the Mandalorian simultaneously. I know Rebels technically comes before Mandalorian but I thought it would be nice to have some variety in what I am watching (i.e. live action vs animated). However, I am seeing some comments saying that stuff happens in Rebels that would be nice to know before Mandalorian. My first question is this: Would you recommend I watch Rebels before Mandalorian, which would be the same time as Bad Batch?

2) I also have seen comments from you all whether on youtube or patreon saying that not every Rebels episode is a must-see. Are there any suggestions of where to look for a list of episodes that are "must-see"? This one is something I've been nervous to google myself since I think it would be riddled with spoilers. So in a succinct way: What episodes of Rebels should I watch and film reactions for? I would do the similar thing that I did with Clone Wars, where I watch all of them in my own time but only make reactions to certain episodes.

3) My last question, what would be the best way to make both of these series easily consumable for you? Would you prefer multiple episodes in one video for Bad Batch and/or Rebels? I know the first episode of Bad Batch is 75 mins long so that one will definitely be by itself, but wasn't sure how it would work for the rest of it and Rebels. I know for the Clone Wars it was easy to put a couple together since that series was in arcs but I wasn't sure if it would make sense for Bad Batch or Rebels. I am really good either way, just want to make it make best sense for you all!

Thanks for any and all input!!!! I appreciate you all so much, and the way you have all helped me thus far without spoilers!

Comments

Sinister Maul

I'd definitely watch Rebels whenever. Mandalorian is good to watch even if you haven't seen Rebels. There's some stuff I Rebels that you'll see that will definitely expand on the storyline for sure.

Kenny Lam

I commented last time about this so I’m glad you made a post for it since I was gonna say more. I would say ideally, you should watch Rebels before Mandalorian. But I think you should be fine to watch season 1 of Mando now, but don’t continue to season 2 until you finish Rebels. Hard to describe without going into spoilers, but there are storylines set up in Clone Wars, continued in Rebels, and then followed up in Mandalorian. So you’d be missing the middle part and it won’t hit you as hard if you go back and watch it. Especially given your unique viewing order. And I think you should react to Bad Batch and Rebels the same way as you did Clone Wars: multiple episodes to a video and only reacting to essentials.

Elasticated

1. I think you're fine watching the Mandalorian before rebels, the backstory isn't THAT necessary for this show (although will be for future ones which are meant to be dropping in 2023) 2. I think what Ian linked is a strong list 3. Bad Batch episodes were more or less clone wars length, same goes for rebels, so a couple per video makes sense (besides the first one like you said) just my opinion!

Ron K

I have to disagree with those saying Rebels should be watched later. Having grown up with Star Wars I think watching Rebels enhanced my enjoyment of Mandalorian. Especially considering up until recently most information about the Mandalorians came from Clone Wars and Rebels. Rebels is a slow burn sometimes but it's also great story telling. And most of the ne w material for Star Wars is overseen by the same person who helped create and write Rebels. Some of my favorite characters were introduced in Rebels. What I think you should do is watch the first season of Rebels after Bad Batch. Decided if you want to keep going. I think Rebels would definitely make season 2 of Mandalorian more enjoyable. Also Rebels is I think 3 full seasons and a shorter 4th season. It's a quick watch if you're trying to get through them. People may not like taking the extra time to watch Rebels but I think Taking the time to watch it will make it more enjoyable for you. Especially since you've committed to the chronological order.

Landaani

Mandalorian season 1 is completely fine to watch, season 2 has some connection to rebels for sure, but not that big, though you will feel like you missed something in-between. ideally it would be best to watch rebels first, but i wouldn't say its a must. Future shows will follow the story points of some characters we meet in Mandalorian and for those id say its a must to watch rebels. Bad batch doesn't really have any major arcs except the beginning, its very consistent and not that many episodes for now. for Rebels id say you can do the clone wars formula as its longer than bad batch and have more episodes that aren't that crucial, i mean, you will watch all yourself and that's what's most important.

Mathies

Rebels is nice atleast before Mando season 2, for season 1 it doesn't matter too much. If you keep up high pace with the animated shows you could do Mando season 2 and Rebels somewhat at the same time. that being said, Mandalorian was a lot of peoples first entry into star wars, so you're also totally fine watching it first. For Rebels must watch, it's been a while since i watched it but looking back, there's a lot of important episodes even in season 1 which is the most filler rich. maybe someone else can judge that better but the only episodes that i truly find filler in season 1 are 4 and 11, even though the latter does have something i'd like to see your reaction to anyway. for the later seasons, well the later it goes the less episodic and the more storydriven it gets

Steffen K

Yes, i would watch Rebels before Mandalorian, especially before season 2. Heck i'd argue it's near essential. There's a decent bit of context you'd be missing out on if you don't watch it atleast.

Lucas Chantler

This list has a ton of spoilers. Emme if it’s not too late I would avoid clicking the link

Patrick Lundsgaard

I 100% agree with Ron K. I think it would be a shame to start Mando without having watched Rebels. Its more enjoyable and satisfying. It will make a bigger impact. I remember watching Mando the first time thinking it would have been confusing to follow some of it had I not watched CW/Rebels. At the end of the day do whatever you feel is right.

ryeiverr

The connection between Rebels and Mandalorian is not that big of a thing. I would just watch Mandalorian. For Rebels episodes it's harder than with Clone Wars and I guess it depends how many episodes you want to watch. I would say S1E1-2 S1E13-15 S2E1-4 S2E18, 21-22 S3E3, 11, 20 Season 4 is kinda difficult as most of it is part of one long story so I would say watch the whole thing but if you can't watch the whole season then E1-2,9-15 (the last episode is double length) That's 24 episodes but maybe that's too much? You can definitely do Rebels and The Bad Batch as two episodes per video if you want. For Batch Batch you could do E2-3 together all the way to 8-9 and then do 10 as a single episode because 11-12 are part of the same story then 13-14 and 15-16

Seth Beaudreau

Rebels is top tier Star Wars content. As for essential episodes, I would say:

Seth Beaudreau

S1E1-2 S1E10 S1E13-15 S2E1-4 S2E18, 20-22 S3E3, 11, 20

Seth Beaudreau

Mando season 1 is fine. Then do rebels and head back over to Mando season 2

PhillyJ

I think you should watch rebels first.

Benjamin Knight

This is my thought: if it's not too much trouble, watch all of the episodes of Rebels (I highly recommend) and record your reaction for all of them, but *you* decide which ones that you want to edit and upload. That might be too much hassle, but I think you should watch all of the episodes. Even most of the "filler" episodes introduce new characters that become important down the line.

Mark McCormick

I would go with the consensus and say watch Rebels before Mando S1 & *definitely* before Mando S2. As for Rebels reactions, I’d say what others have suggested so far are the barest essentials so I’m going to suggest some more. This is a slightly cut version of a list I made for a friend that imo are all “major” episodes in some way and all worth reacting to: S1E1-3 S1E10-15 S2E1-4 S2E11-12 S2E17-18 S2E21-22 S3E1-3 S3E10-13 S3E15-18 S3E20 S4E1-4 S4E9-16 That’s roughly 40 episodes which I assume (I’ve not counted) is around the same amount or less than you reacted to for TCW. TCW had a lot more episodes total but that’s a lot more “skippable” than Rebels is - this has a more ongoing plot & generally more big reveals/developments per episode. Hopefully people will sound off if they disagree.

Kevin Menden

I would highly recommend that you watch Rebels before the Mandelorian because I think you wouldn't get some parts of specific episodes.

emmereacts

thank you! this seems like a great list and honestly i will probably be using this! i'll make a post in a couple days similar to how i did with clone wars!!!

Nikho_Ronin

Hi Emme 1) You definitely need to watch Rebels before The Mandalorian. Clone Wars, Rebels and The Mandalorian are the same show, not watching Rebels would be like jumping from season 7 to season 12 of the same show You would miss too many things in The Mandalorian if you skipped Rebels. 2) I found this watch guide for Rebels and i agree with it : https://i.imgur.com/9r4WfSv.png The list is still long, for there are not that many fillers in Rebels. 3) Your Clone Wars videos with 2 or 3 episodes were just perfect! For The Bad Batch i think this would work : 1 2 - 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 & 8 9 - 10 11 & 12 13 - 14 15 & 16 I know that whatever you decide to do with Rebels and The Bad Batch, it will be amazing. Thank you so much for your reactions and may the force be with you.

Peter Miller

Hi Emme. You definitely must watch Rebels before the Mandalorian. The link Nikho posted above is good. But I tried the cut it down even further and combined some episodes together. These Are all the episodes that I personally would like to watch you react too. S1-E1&2 Spark of Rebellion part 1&2 S1-E10 Path of the Jedi S1-E15 Fire Across the Galaxy S2-E1&2 The Siege of Lothal part 1&2 S2-E3&4 The Lost Commanders/ Relics of the Old Republic S2-E21&22 Twilight of the Apprentice part 1&2 S3-E1&2 Steps into Shadow part 1&2 S3-E6&7 The Lost Battle/ Imperial Supercommandos S3-E11 Visions and Voices S3-E12&13 Ghosts of Geonosis part 1&2 S3-E15&16 Trials of the Darksaber/ Legacy of Mandalore S3-E20 Twin Suns S3-E21&22 Zero Hour part 1&2 S4-E1&2 Heros of Mandalore part 1&2 S4-E9&10 Rebel Assault/ Jedi Night S4-E11,12,13 Dume/ Wolves and a Door/ A World Between Worlds S4-E14&15 A Fool's Hope/ Family Reunion - and Farewell

Peter Miller

Sorry but I have to add, S2-E10 "The Future of the Force" Also S4-E3&4 "In the Name of Rebellion part 1&2"

Mason

I'm probably late to the party. But I've seen Rebels 4 or 5 times. Its not the same as the clone wars with series of distinguished arcs. There are a lot of "filler" episode that have a fair amount of info in them pertaining to the overall story. But for times sake I would agree with most other comments, adding S2 episode Wings of The Master (cause Hera is great), and highly incourage every episode of season 4. The last 2 seasons are pretty good.