The animated series of the franchise premiered the first three episodes of its final season on Disney+. The reasons that make it an unmissable gem in the Star Wars universe.
Long before The Mandalorian, Ahsoka or Andor, George Lucascreator of Star Warssaw the future of the franchise on television but in a different format: the animation. The filmmaker carried it forward with the production of the animated series clone wars, in which he worked for five seasons. Her apprentice at that time, Dave Filonicontinued that legacy by closing that series and later with the production of the spin-off The Bad Batch. This Wednesday they premiered in Disney+ the first three episodes of the third and final season of this series and once again demonstrates that animation is an equally valid medium to take you to the deepest themes of the saga.
The Bad Batch is a group of clones like those seen in Episodes 2 and 3 of Star Wars but with special abilities. In the best Ninja Turtles style, each “Batch” is an expert in something different and for years they formed an elite squad for the Republic army. With the arrival of Empirethe clones lost their purpose and the team must Find a place in the world, protect your “little sister”, Omega and fight for the future of the world.and all of them.
After a terrible tragedy at the end of the previous season, this third puts the Batch with few options. There is no more escaping the Empire and seeking a peaceful life. They must understand The Emperor’s most secret plans and give battle. Throughout the first eight episodes that I was able to see in advancethe clones play cat and mouse with the Empiretrying to figure out what they are looking for themselves and at the same time trying not to get caught.
During this half season, although there is no lack of action as always, the focus became one of pure suspense. The feeling that they are behind them all the time is very tangible and is reflected in the editing and music of these episodes. As every year, Animation quality improves with new particle effects, lighting and camera movements for the middle.
Since its second season, The Bad Batch was characterized by present a much rawer look at the Star Wars universe, one very similar to the one that revolutionized fans in the live-action series Andor, but unexpected for the world of animation. Clones are a very particular concept, beings created to fight a war but with the possibility of developing their own personality and learning from their experiences like any other person. What happens to them when they lose purpose and are only seen as objects to be discarded? How can they fight against that? This animated series is not just another product for kids, it is an audiovisual piece that asks questions and raises conflicts. A series that talks about brotherhood, distrust, hope, war, individualism, future and many other topics.
Perhaps not the most popular, this series does an excellent job of bringing the themes that Star Wars always talked about but right up front and without losing a drop of that appeal that the franchise has for All public. The fans they wait anxiously See how the story of these endearing characters ends and those who have not seen the series have an excellent opportunity to catch up facing the end.
Where to watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the new animated series of the franchise can be seen on the Disney+ streaming platform. The first three episodes were released and will be released new ones every Wednesday.
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