Episode 97: Solo, Part 2

We asked a provocative question in our show this week: Should Solo be the first Star Wars movie a brand-new fan watches?

There aren’t any Jedi in Solo—or even any Force users—but it’s a Star Wars story that shows a very familiar (and very fun!) side of the galaxy. Star Wars isn’t just about galactic duels between good and evil. It’s also about space heists, found family, and pushing the limits of what you think is possible. Also, spanking good costumes. Solo has it all.

Join us for discussions into all the major characters, morality, rebellions, and powerful Star Wars women. (We’re looking at you, Qi’ra, L3, and Enfys Nest.)

Join us next week for the pilot episode of Kenobi! We’re reviewing Obi-Wan Kenobi, Part 1 with Kathleen Wass from The FSF Popcast as our special guest.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Plot Overview

00:21:14 Solo—Big Picture Discussion

00:23:59 Should Solo Be Someone’s First Star Wars Movie?

00:28:40 Morality in Solo

00:34:30 Dryden Vos Discussion

00:37:53 Han and Chewie Discussion

00:47:39 Qi’ra and Maul Discussion

00:54:02 Rebels (With and Without a Cause) in Solo

01:33:00 Bae Watch

01:07:38 End Credits