Episode 146: Rebels: “Heroes of Mandalore” (Season 4, Episodes 1–2) (Season 4 Premiere)

While the Phoenix cell was getting obliterated on Atollon last week, war was brewing on Mandalore. Joining Clan Wren and the Protectors is our favorite redhead (besides Anna)—Bo-Katan Kryze! 

In "Heroes of Mandalore" (Rebels S4, Ep. 1–2) we talk about Mandalorian warrior culture, the ethics of imperialism, the darksaber, and the importance of family. Also, it's been a long time since Bo-Katan crashed into her sister's throne room with Ahsoka in S7 of The Clone Wars, so we speculate a LOT about what she's been up to.

This arc is fast and violent and involves a paint-bombed convoy ambush, plus fighting TIE fighters with just Ezra’s fists. But we also take a minute to talk about Sabine and Bo-Katan struggling with what the future holds for them, as Mandalorians, as leaders, and as women.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Plot Overview

00:15:08 Bo-Katan’s Journey

00:27:28 Family and The Ethics of Empire

00:42:51 Hera and Kanan and Sexytimes

00:46:25 Bae Watch

00:51:36 Closing Thoughts