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The Book of Boba Fett: “The Tribes of Tatooine” (Season 1, Episode 2)
Is “The Tribes of Tatooine” the best live-action Star Wars episode yet? If not—it’s pretty dang close. The Book of Boba Fett’s second episode delivers a transcendent work of art that dives into the colonization of the Tusken people, ritual and rebirth, and the optics of power in Mos Espa and across the Dune Sea.
The Book of Boba Fett Premiere: “Stranger in a Strange Land”
It’s not as pulpy or epic as Robert Rodriguez’s previous Boba Fett-centric episode (“The Tragedy”), but some shots of The Book of Boba Fett’s premiere, “Stranger in a Strange Land”—like Boba Fett’s fist punching through the sands of Tatooine—are straight out of a comic book panel.
The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale: “The Rescue”
The Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian (Chapter 16, “The Rescue”) sweeps to a stunning conclusion. Prepare to weep.
The Mandalorian, Chapter 15: “The Believer”
What line would you cross, and why? In this week’s episode, “The Believer” (The Mandalorian Chapter 15), we go deep into that question—plumbing the depths of honor, extremism, and vengeance.
The Mandalorian, Chapter 14: “The Tragedy”
The tragedies of “The Tragedy” (The Mandalorian Chapter 14) are as follows: The Child is stolen. The Razor Crest is disintegrated. Boba Fett only gets to shatter the helmets of, like, 15 Stormtroopers, when we would rather watch it all day.
The Mandalorian, Chapter 13: “The Jedi”
The Mandalorian’s thirteenth chapter, “The Jedi,” picks up Morgan Elsbeth’s story right where it left off in Tales of the Empire. Ahsoka’s tale, though, is another story. We rehash the wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff of Ahsoka’s journey, and discover just how alone she’s been since The Clone Wars.
Tales of the Empire: Morgan’s Tale
We thread our discussion of “The Path of Fear,” “The Path of Anger,” and “The Path of Hate” with analysis of the anti-hero’s journey, Morgan’s motivations to join the Empire, and Thrawn’s desire to see order created out of chaos. We also shake our fist at Star Wars for always killing off their witches, and sing our praises for the baddest Grand Admiral of them all.
The Mandalorian, Chapter 12: “The Siege”
Is it a siege, or more of an infiltration? Regardless, The Mandalorian’s Chapter 12, “The Siege,” brings us back to Nevarro—and a plotline we thought maybe we’d seen the end of.
The Mandalorian, Chapter 11: “The Heiress”
In this week’s episode, “The Heiress” (The Mandalorian, Chapter 11) we tell the entire bloody tale of Mandalorian history: Tracing the Darksaber’s path through Mandalorian society, tracing Bo-Katan’s journey from radical to royal, and asking how Din Djarin ended up in a religious extremist splinter cell.
The Mandalorian, Chapter 10: “The Passenger”
In our recap of “The Passenger” (The Mandalorian, Chapter 10) we watch as Mando walks ten thousand miles in the desert heat and wades through at least one million ice spiders—and has to learn that real parents maybe, possibly, generally try not to put their children through this kind of trauma.
The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere: “The Marshal”
In our recap of Chapter 9, “The Marshal,” we gather a basket full of Easter eggs—and identify how they serve the plot, not just the vibes, of this dragon versus cowboys mashup. We weigh the influence of both Camelot-era fantasy and spaghetti Westerns, discuss perceptions from a first-time viewer, and wonder what (if any) Season 1 criticisms the show may be reacting to in its Season 2 premiere.
Tales of the Underworld: Asajj’s Tale
In “Tales of the Underworld,” the shroud of Asajj’s love affair with Quinlan Vos from Dark Disciple hangs heavy over her tale. But it’s also full of surprising tenderness, self-determination, and a willingness to start new. More than any of the Tales, Asajj’s story feels like a fully realized work of art.
Tales of the Underworld: Cad’s Tale
Deeply out of chronological order, we’re venturing five or six decades before the Battle of Yavin to watch Cad Bane grow up in “Tale of the Underworld.” We examine how, and why, Star Wars chose to tell a police drama, a spaghetti Western, and a Mafia crime ascendancy in the same story. We parse the fantasy of the “good cop,” wonder about Cad and Niro’s legacy, and discuss the critical reception of this very lovely piece of animation.
Andor Season 2 Finale: “Jedha, Kyber, Erso” (Season 2, Episode 12)
It’s the end of an era. And so many lives.
This week, in the Andor Season 2 finale, “Jedha, Kyber, Erso” (Season 2, Episode 12), we trace the ways that Andor knits itself together into the wider tapestry of Star Wars, specifically by tying itself to Rogue One. We question whether the Rebels’ sacrifices are cheapened by Luke Skywalker’s heroism in Episode IV, define heroism through two key characters—Bix and Nemik—and investigate the reasons why Rebel High Command…is like that.
Andor: “Who Else Knows?” (Season 2, Episode 11)
We feel pretty confident that most sane Andor viewers skipped right from “Who Else Knows?” (S2, E11) into the finale. Turns out, there’s still a LOT to discuss in the penultimate episode of Andor ever.
Andor: “Make It Stop” (Season 2, Episode 10)
This week, in “Make It Stop” (Andor S2 E10), everything is either leveling up, going rogue—or shuffling off this mortal coil. As we get booted another year forward in time, we talk through Lonni’s growth into a true spymaster and Dedra’s grief curdling even deeper into fanaticism. Then, looking deeper into the past, we examine Luthen and Kleya’s father/daughter relationship and parse why Luthen felt compelled to begin the Rebellion.
Andor: “Welcome to the Rebellion” (Season 2, Episode 9)
Two ferocious monologues close the penultimate chapter of Andor, “Welcome to the Rebellion” (Andor S2 E9).
Andor: “Who Are You?” (Season 2, Episode 8)
Our hearts are heavy this week as we compare the Empire’s actions on Ghorman to real-world parallels. This week, as we recap Andor’s “Who Are You?” (S2, E8), we draw connections to the Gleiwitz incident that kicked off WWII, student massacres in Tiananmen Square, and sniper deaths in Syria—plus the Los Angeles protests and Minnesota political assassinations. It has not been a fun week, y’all!!!!
Andor: “Messenger” (Season 2, Episode 7)
In Andor’s “Messenger” (S2, E7) we parse the schism between the Rebellion proper and…whatever Luthen is up to. Relationships are at the core of this episode, and we dig into Bix and Cassian’s healthy, established love; Dedra and Syril’s anemic but weirdly passionate love affair; and Vel’s grieving process. We also watch Cassian fight to remain a free agent, even as the Rebellion grows steadily more organized. Also, does Bix have a job??
Andor: “What a Festive Evening” (Season 2, Episode 6)
In our recap of “What A Festive Evening” (S2, E6), we dive into relationships in the Rebellion. Should our Rebels be giving them up for the cause, or clinging to what makes them feel human? We dive deep into engineering ethics and why Dr. Gorst definitely should have suffered more. And we parse whether a show with such a high death toll can still be faulted for Burying Its Gays.