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Rebels: Zero Hour [3x21 + 3x22] ✦ Watchalong Reaction & Review
Added 2023-05-30 21:19:30 +0000 UTCHello again everyone! Here is my reaction to the final two episodes of Season 3 of Rebels! [Direct link here.] I can't believe we only have ONE MONTH left of Rebels before I move onto The Mandalorian. Quite the journey we've been on with Star Wars... I don't know if I expected to still be watching the shows over a YEAR after finishing the films on YouTube, but here we are! And I'm still loving it. I forgot that Season 4 kicks off with 2 two-parters, so Eps 401-402 will release later this week (not sure which day yet).
Thanks so much for watching with me!
✦ KL
Comments
Actually, this talk about hierarchy made me think about a possible but pretty obscure connection between Rebels and Andor. Agent Kallus is ISB, which I believe is something like a merge of the FBI and the Military Police. I believe, under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be unheard of for an ISB Agent to collaborate with the military, and perhaps have command of a military force for a short period of time, but I'd say Agent Kallus (in season 1 and 2) seems to be permanently in command of some very substantial forces of the Imperial Military, and I'd say that, under normal circumstances that would be strange. However, there's a scene in Andor, where Yularen says that after Aldhaani the ISB was granted full authority over army and navy assets they need, giving us an explanation of why Kallus is in such a prominent command role. It seems to me that it's just a coincidence, and probably no one thought of this, but still, it is a happy coincidence.
Michał Zawisza Alvarez
2023-06-01 18:16:05 +0000 UTCYeah the ominous plot comments seem to stick more in my brain than direct comments not about plot, a la "Filoni voices Chopper" 😂 Apology accepted! Here's to an excellent season ahead.
kaiielle
2023-06-01 02:48:32 +0000 UTCI know better, apologies for getting in your head. I originally thought that was the intention of the line and Thrawn vs Bendu in that scene since it seemed to get in Thrawn's head but I know how you feel about ominous comments like that so apologies. With my post watching clarity I see my mistake.
Andrew Sitek
2023-06-01 01:21:46 +0000 UTCThat hierarchy makes sense. And you're right, it's kind of not clear exactly whether Tarkin or Vader are above one another, they're almost like equals sometimes but not others. In A New Hope my first time watching it felt like Vader was over him but then in my second viewing, it felt like Tarkin was calling all the shots and Vader was just a Yes Man. 🤣 Appreciate your insights!
kaiielle
2023-05-31 19:01:43 +0000 UTCI am not gonna repeat information that's already been said in other comments, just say that for me this is Rebels at its best, there's something special about seeing so many Original Trilogy rebel ships in big battles like this one. Also, I really feel commander Sato's sacrifice, I really liked him, and it was truly brave of him. And you gotta respect the two unnamed rebel soldiers who said "we are staying", knowing exactly what was going on. I think noone has commented on what you said about where Thrawn would be in the Empire's hierarchy. I'd say you were mostly right: Obviously Darth Sidious, being the Emperor is the head of state, so he is at the top. The official place of Darth Vader in the hierarchy is a bit unclear, as a Sith himself, he is probably the closest to the emperor and knows most about his plans, and it's clear that when necessary, he can take command of almost any military force or civilian asset, but at the same time, in A New Hope he seemingly was not above Tarkin, so I'd say he has no official place in the hierarchy, but according to the situation he can be above or below a Grand Moff. Now, Tarkin is a Grand Moff, which is I believe the highest rank in the whole imperial military, and has also some civilian responsabilities, as thyey act as governors of "oversectors". A Grand Moff has authority over any force (either army, navy or stormtrooper core) assigned to his oversector. Thrawn is a Grand Admiral, which I believe is the highest rank in the imperial navy, meaning he has authority over a particular grand fleet, but also could have army or stormtrooper elements attached to the grand fleet. However, he is clearly below a Grand Moff.
Michał Zawisza Alvarez
2023-05-31 15:07:11 +0000 UTCGood point about Bendu - guess I just had faith in him that he would side with Kanan and crew. Kallus has so much HOPE and I love it. Even if the Rebels hadn't picked him up, I think he ultimately would have been fine just floating around until... you know. I think it's better than being stuck with the Empire. AHHH I need to watch Rogue One again and listen for that. Very excited for Season 4!
kaiielle
2023-05-31 06:20:54 +0000 UTCAgreed on the Kallus stuff. I feel like he probably didn't think he'd be rescued - the facial expressions were surprise and relief. I'm just so glad for him!
kaiielle
2023-05-31 06:06:26 +0000 UTC"Just something to keep tucked in your mind for the future." I really wish I could forget this, but now I know a callback is coming in Season 4 that has something to do with Bendu. Does Bendu get to say it again? Will Thrawn be the one who says it? Does Thrawn say it to Bendu? Does Thrawn say it to someone else? Or does Thrawn get exactly what is coming to him? Probably. Either way, my brain gears are turning about this and I'm sad.
kaiielle
2023-05-31 06:05:44 +0000 UTC"I see your defeat, like many arms surrounding you in a cold embrace". Just something to keep tucked in your mind for the future. You touched on it with Kanan and Kallus, and I know I've mentioned it before in comments but Rebels does a great job at showing character development for multiple characters at the same time. Remember back when Kallus was first helping the rebels and Kanan really didn't trust him after multiple incidents where Kallus helped the Rebels. Even though Kallus was met with borderline hostility by most of the Rebels time and again, he kept fighting the good fight because he felt it was right. Now we get to the point where he needs to flee for his life and in the desperate call to the Rebels in his escape pod, what do you think was going through his head? How likely did he think it would be for the rebels to take time out from their own escape to save him? Then for him to be on the ship and noticeably feeling awkward, and to have Kanan come up and show his own growth by not only welcoming Kallus but acknowledging the risks he'd taken had to have felt good for Kallus, very reassuring that he made the right choice. As we know, Kanan has learned to see things differently now.
Andrew Sitek
2023-05-31 02:28:22 +0000 UTCThese are such good episodes. I love how Ezra basically inherited Maul's Mandalorian ship. Also the door detail to the cockpit I just noticed looks like the design Mandalorian breastplates have with the keyhole element. I think Bendu was non-discriminating in who got hurt, if rebels/Kanan got hurt or killed I don't think he cared, he was just angry. I also like how even though strategically picking up an escape pod in the middle of a retreat was maybe not the best idea, Kallus still tried and had hope in the Rebels and their loyalty to their people to try-- since the Empire would NEVER. In Rogue One when they are on Yavin 4, there's a call in the background "General Syndulla please report..." It would be cool to get another call out in Andor. This next season of Rebels is amazing.
Keeley Thurman
2023-05-31 01:39:48 +0000 UTCYAVIN AH. Thank you. Totally forgot the name of it. Glad you had a great time! Thanks for watching.
kaiielle
2023-05-31 00:24:45 +0000 UTCTHIS WAS FANTASTIC! I love how these episodes were a perfect culmination of things from other episodes! We had the Interdictor Cruisers, Sabine and her Family, Maul’s ship from last episode, the Geonosian Shield generator, Wedge, Bendu, Tarkin, Thrawn, Kallus! Just fantastic! I’ll start with some facts and details: 1. General Dodana here, is in A New Hope, he gives the Death Star Attack briefing with Leia 2. If it were not for Konstantin’s Arrogance, Thrawn likely would have had a total victory because Ezra wouldn’t have escaped🤔 3. It’s unclear if Bendu really did die but became similar to a Jedi Force Ghost, or if he just vanished like a Vision 4. Sabine’s brother Tristen has his right shoulder armor painted by Sabine 5. Thrawn has a personal squad of Deathtroopers like Krennek from Rogue One! 6. At the End of the Episode, Rex and AP-5 talk about jumping to Yavin, which is where the Rebels are in Rogue One and A New Hope 7. We actually see an ORBITAL BOMBARDMENT!!! Which in Legends is a popular strategy, but in Canon it is used far less commonly. Though in Bad Batch Season 2 episode 1 the Batch mention how the Empire used such a tactic on Serenno (Dooku’s Homeworld) 8. Thrawn didn’t include “Jedi Devilry” AKA the “Bendu; The One in the Middle” in his plan but he did EXPECT the unexpected, which I find interesting. I take that as him having a hard time quantifying THE FORCE outside of a Jedi’s regular powers. Kinda like what Ahsoka says about the more you understand the force, the less you actually know😅🤔! This is just one of Star Wars’ best battles! Honestly not too much more to say that you didn’t say, I love Sato’s sacrifice, and Zeb and Rex together! Just all of it!
Justin
2023-05-30 23:18:17 +0000 UTCThe HD has about one hour left of processing but I published this now because I know there are some of you who won't mind seeing ME at like 480p during the reaction. 🤣
kaiielle
2023-05-30 21:19:57 +0000 UTC
