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[Capella]

And should Leia know obi-wan prior to new hope?

Would make sense why she requests him at the beginning of episode 4. 

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Damn, My bad.  I just assume others do as I do and stay away from the thread until I’m caught up.  

You gotta go if you haven’t seen the episodes man come on 

I aint mad at cha as Im all caught up but surprised yall dropped the Vader part at the end of ep 2 already. 

 

[Tick]

Just reading these comments I'm already certain I'll be feeling like an ignorant tourist watching this show, not having seen any of the animated series.  My son told me this morning you have to have seen Rebels because of the Inquisitors. I told him he's a nerd.

I think he's wrong - they're pretty self-explanatory.

That said, watch Rebels.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Would make sense why she requests him at the beginning of episode 4. 

True. And actually when Luke rescued Leia he says he is with “Ben” Kenobi. And she recognizes the name. I don’t think it mattered at all in 1977 and may have been a flub. So this is a nice detail by Favs and Filoni -  not Better Call Saul level details, but nice. 

 

[Osaurus]

Love seeing Flea!

 

[Tick]

Spoilers:

I think I'm missing something.  Obi Wan freaks out when she says Vader's name... did he know Anakin became Vader?  Did we know he knew?

Some other odd bits:

• Who strung up the Jedi in the town?  Grand Inquisitor stopped 3rd Sister from killing him (not sure why), so it must have been her?  I didn't see lightsaber wounds - did the Tatooieners string him up?
  
• Little Leia running away from multiple adults was ridiculous.  No speed.
  

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Spoilers:

I think I'm missing something.  Obi Wan freaks out when she says Vader's name... did he know Anakin became Vader?  Did we know he knew?

Some other odd bits:

• Who strung up the Jedi in the town?  Grand Inquisitor stopped 3rd Sister from killing him (not sure why), so it must have been her?  I didn't see lightsaber wounds - did the Tatooieners string him up?
  
• Little Leia running away from multiple adults was ridiculous.  No speed.
  

Obi-Wan and Yoda knew Anakin took the name Vader from watching security footage. 

 

[Tick]

Obi-Wan and Yoda knew Anakin took the name Vader from watching security footage. 

Even the name?  Or just that he was acting Sithy?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Even the name?  Or just that he was acting Sithy?

Yes. Yoda even suddenly starts calling him Vader instead of Anakin during that scene in Revenge of the Sith. 

 

[need2know]

Obi wan kicks ###!

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Loved it. Really highlights what a turd the Fett show was until it became the Madalorian.  
 

And how good is 10 year old Leah? 

 

[need2know]

Loved it. Really highlights what a turd the Fett show was until it became the Madalorian.  
 

And how good is 10 year old Leah? 

I think it's already better than mando

 

[need2know]

Storyline so far reminds my of the playstation fallen order game which was awesome

 

[Capella]

Storyline so far reminds my of the playstation fallen order game which was awesome

They announced a sequel to that yesterday as well. 

 

[matuski]

I have no idea who any of these people are, enjoyed it.

 

[Skipdog77]

I don't want to jinx it, but I'm already a little bummed that there are only 4 episodes left of this. 

 

[Skipdog77]

Loved it. Really highlights what a turd the Fett show was until it became the Madalorian.  
 

And how good is 10 year old Leah? 

When Obi Wan asked her how old she was, I was like..uh, same age as her twin brother that you've been watching on Tatooine since you brought him there shortly after their birth 10 years ago, dude.   

 

[GroveDiesel]

I think it's already better than mando

Agreed. I stopped watching both of the other Star Wars D+ series because they just didn’t hold my attention. This has been great through 2 episodes. 

I’m just going to watch enjoy them. Some of you nitpicking things crack me up. 

 

[pantherclub]

When Obi Wan asked her how old she was, I was like..uh, same age as her twin brother that you've been watching on Tatooine since you brought him there shortly after their birth 10 years ago, dude.   

There was some incredibly sloppy writing through both episodes.   I mean I am going to keep watching but even as the biggest star wars fluffer on this board I thought both episodes were pretty crappy.  I wish they spent more time at the jedi temple during order 66.  That was cool.  Watching a brooding obi wan is kindof meh. 

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

When Obi Wan asked her how old she was, I was like..uh, same age as her twin brother that you've been watching on Tatooine since you brought him there shortly after their birth 10 years ago, dude.   

I thought it was a rhetorical question. 

 

[Skipdog77]

I thought it was a rhetorical question. 

Either that or those Tatooine suns do a number on the old melon.  

 

[Skipdog77]

There was some incredibly sloppy writing through both episodes.   I mean I am going to keep watching but even as the biggest star wars fluffer on this board I thought both episodes were pretty crappy.  I wish they spent more time at the jedi temple during order 66.  That was cool.  Watching a brooding obi wan is kindof meh. 

Different strokes, I guess.  Exploring the anguish and pain that a character like Obi Wan has harbored since he failed Anakin, Padme, the Jedi order, etc. play out on the screen?  Sign me up a million times for that.  So much potential to be mined there.  

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

This is star wars story we have been looking for. 

 

[Mile High]

Overall enjoyed the first two episodes. The chase scenes involving Leah were pretty bad. She runs so slow the guys chasing her had to walk to keep up.

 

[Capella]

When Obi Wan asked her how old she was, I was like..uh, same age as her twin brother that you've been watching on Tatooine since you brought him there shortly after their birth 10 years ago, dude.   

Lol it was rhetorical. I ask my smart ### kid the same thing sometimes. 

 

[CGRdrJoe]

And should Leia know obi-wan prior to new hope?

i mean, she does say help me obi wan you’re my only hope so now we know she knows him and it’s personal. 

 

[TripItUp]

Pros

Little Leia (so good)

Jedi killer guys

Flea

Cons

None, quit expecting a masterpiece every time there is a new Star Wars show, The Empire Strikes Back isn't walking through that door (although Mandalorian and Rogue One were pretty close)

 

[Andrew74]

Even the name?  Or just that he was acting Sithy?

Go to 40 seconds. 

https://youtu.be/-S0CE9yAjWs

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Pros

Little Leia (so good)

Jedi killer guys

Flea

Cons

None, quit expecting a masterpiece every time there is a new Star Wars show, The Empire Strikes Back isn't walking through that door (although Mandalorian and Rogue One were pretty close)

100%.  This is great.  It isn't going to be perfect on the details like Game of Thrones (pre-final season and the books) or Breaking Bad/Saul.  So expect some inconsistencies and retcons, but this is awesome.  The prequels are having a renaissance (amazingly a lot through memes -- but also due to Clone Wars cartoons and just Filoni and Favs).  That is why Ewan and Hayden came back.  Filoni is all about George's vision and legacy, and you can tell.

 

[Gr00vus]

I liked the 1st 2 episodes pretty well. Only problem was the acting and/or directing for the inquisitors wasn't very good. 

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Kind of insane that Star Wars has had to make a statement about racism due to the actress portraying Reva getting harassed with the N-word on-line.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Enjoyed it. Good to see them expanding this universe. 

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Kind of insane that Star Wars has had to make a statement about racism due to the actress portraying Reva getting harassed with the N-word on-line.

Is it though? I for one am not surprised that we haven't yet cured stupidity.

In another vein - Did they do the same when SLJ was cast as Mace Windu? Was it necessary? Putting my tinfoil hat on...I wouldn't be surprised if it's a controversy manufactured by the House of Mouse itself.

 

[Socrates11]

Pros

Little Leia (so good)

Jedi killer guys

Flea

Cons

None, quit expecting a masterpiece every time there is a new Star Wars show, The Empire Strikes Back isn't walking through that door (although Mandalorian and Rogue One were pretty close)

Little Leia almost killed it for me. I get it, you want to play up that she's smart and precocious, but holy cow it was so over the top it dropped me out of the story at times. Hey you've just been kidnapped by evil dudes who will kill you soon as look at you, and are fortunate to get rescued by a man doing all he can to keep you safe, how about you make life hell for him? Oh and talk non-stop drawing attention to you and your rescuer, then find some stupid reason to run away from him? The whole escape through the streets of the gangster planet was just ridiculous. They both should have been shot 20 times before they walked 5 blocks.

And as has been mentioned, the running through the woods was cringingly bad. Not to mention who the hell allows a princess to run around the woods unattended?

Other than all that, I enjoyed it.

 

[2Squirrels1Nut]

When Obi Wan asked her how old she was, I was like..uh, same age as her twin brother that you've been watching on Tatooine since you brought him there shortly after their birth 10 years ago, dude.   

Didn't Sister remark about the possibility of different father, other than Annakin, of the twins? Maybe Obi was showing off his light saber to Padme when Anni was away on business?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

 @Socrates11

There's already a couple cringe worthy plot contrivances.

"Nope, Ben is the only person in the whole galaxy that can rescue Leia."

"The shifting sands of the desert are no match for Ben Kenobi's lunchbox."

 

[2Squirrels1Nut]

Little Leia almost killed it for me. I get it, you want to play up that she's smart and precocious, but holy cow it was so over the top it dropped me out of the story at times. Hey you've just been kidnapped by evil dudes who will kill you soon as look at you, and are fortunate to get rescued by a man doing all he can to keep you safe, how about you make life hell for him? Oh and talk non-stop drawing attention to you and your rescuer, then find some stupid reason to run away from him? The whole escape through the streets of the gangster planet was just ridiculous. They both should have been shot 20 times before they walked 5 blocks.

And as has been mentioned, the running through the woods was cringingly bad. Not to mention who the hell allows a princess to run around the woods unattended?

Other than all that, I enjoyed it.

Looking at you Mario Bros. 

 

[Capella]

Putting my tinfoil hat on...I wouldn't be surprised if it's a controversy manufactured by the House of Mouse itself.

Buddy, all you have to do is search for it on Twitter. They’re not exactly hiding and it’s certainly no conspiracy theory. 

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Is it though? I for one am not surprised that we haven't yet cured stupidity.

In another vein - Did they do the same when SLJ was cast as Mace Windu? Was it necessary? Putting my tinfoil hat on...I wouldn't be surprised if it's a controversy manufactured by the House of Mouse itself.

There wasn't social media back then.  There were similar issues regarding Finn and Rose, but Rian Johnson screwed those characters up so much (IMO) that I thought some of the hate was more directed at the poor writing/acting with race making it worse.  This is different and worse IMO.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

There wasn't social media back then.  There were similar issues regarding Finn and Rose, but Rian Johnson screwed those characters up so much (IMO) that I thought some of the hate was more directed at the poor writing/acting with race making it worse.  This is different and worse IMO.

Good points, and it's unfortunate (and as I said before, stupid).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Buddy, all you have to do is search for it on Twitter. They’re not exactly hiding and it’s certainly no conspiracy theory. 

Twitter is the liver of society. 

 

[Psychopav]

Little Leia almost killed it for me. I get it, you want to play up that she's smart and precocious, but holy cow it was so over the top it dropped me out of the story at times. Hey you've just been kidnapped by evil dudes who will kill you soon as look at you, and are fortunate to get rescued by a man doing all he can to keep you safe, how about you make life hell for him? Oh and talk non-stop drawing attention to you and your rescuer, then find some stupid reason to run away from him? The whole escape through the streets of the gangster planet was just ridiculous. They both should have been shot 20 times before they walked 5 blocks.

And as has been mentioned, the running through the woods was cringingly bad. Not to mention who the hell allows a princess to run around the woods unattended?

Other than all that, I enjoyed it.

Her mom was an elected queen by the time she was 13 or whatever.  Precociousness runs in their DNA, right?

And as far as the bolded, isn't that basically a time-honored fantasy/fairy tale trope?

 

[Psychopav]

 @Socrates11

There's already a couple cringe worthy plot contrivances.

"Nope, Ben is the only person in the whole galaxy that can rescue Leia."

"The shifting sands of the desert are no match for Ben Kenobi's lunchbox."

He's the GOAT, and a hero of the clone wars.  Makes perfect sense in world that Bail Organa would seek him out an expressly ask for his help.  Jedi are super heroes, who else is he going to find who can do the job Obi Wan could do?

Out of universe, this is a pulp serial fantasy story.  You expected something different?

 

[Capella]

Twitter is the liver of society. 

Of course but there is a lot of cancer and there and they can really affect people. 

 

[TripItUp]

Little Leia almost killed it for me. I get it, you want to play up that she's smart and precocious, but holy cow it was so over the top it dropped me out of the story at times.

Different strokes I suppose.  I thought the little gal nailed it. 

I suppose a tad over the top but I didn't mind sans the chase scene which others have noted...almost Jar Jar bad.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

The prequels are having a renaissance (amazingly a lot through memes -- but also due to Clone Wars cartoons and just Filoni and Favs).  

"We're totally bringing back the prequels."

"You mean in meme form, right?"

[stares intensely]

"You mean in meme form, right?"

 

[Todem]

Loved both episodes.

Only negative for me is the woman playing The 3rd sister is a god freaking awful actress. Cringe worthy.

Other than that…..love it.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

This is outstanding.

 

[Mile High]

This is outstanding.

Other then the fact Princess Leia is the slowest runner ever. Guess that explains how the Third Sister beats her to the other end of the tunnel.

 

[nirad3]

Alright, watched the first two episodes.  In a word... meh.

I have an 11 year old and a 9 year old.  There's no way Leia is 10.  She looks like 6 or 7.  That's the first gripe.

Acting is pretty bad, mostly from the Third Sister.

No "wow" moments through two hours.  

The whole premise is Ben protecting Luke, and we get about 10 seconds of Luke footage.  I assume they are "building up to it", but come on.

I mean, I'm gonna watch the entire series... because... Star Wars.  But through two episodes I am less than impressed.  I hope Ewan McGregor saves it for me.