With the latest show ended John, Derek and Chris get together to chat about Star Wars The Acolyte Season 1. We discuss our spoiler filled impressions on the full season.

Not as satisfying as it could have been. The central mystery was hidden for far too long leading to a lack of engagement from us. There were some wonderful elements here from the acting to the incredible lightsaber battles. We'll be looking forward to season 2 if there is an announcement

The Acolyte Season 1 Synopsis

Series Created by: Leslye Headland

Series Writers Room: Leslye Headland, Jasmyne Flournoy, Kor Adana, Charmaine DeGrate, Jason Micallef, Jocelyn Bioh, Claire Kiechel, Jen Richards, Eileen Shim, Cameron Squires

Episode Directors: Leslye Headland (Ep 1+2), Kogonada (Ep 3+7), Alex Garcia Lopez (Ep 4+5), Hanelle Culpepper (Ep 6+8)

A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY…

A century before the rise of the Galactic Empire, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic bask in an era of unprecedented peace. Yet, darkness looms as Jedi Master Indara falls victim to a mysterious assailant. Osha Aniseya, a former Padawan turned meknek, is wrongfully accused of the crime and pursued by Jedi Knight Yord Fandar and his Padawan, Tasi Lowa.

As fate intervenes, Osha discovers a shocking truth: her presumed-dead twin sister, Mae, is alive and the true culprit. Jedi Masters Sol, Vernestra Rwoh, and their Padawans, Jecki Lon and Yord, embark on a perilous quest to unravel the conspiracy. Meanwhile, Mae, under the influence of a shadowy master, wages a deadly game against the Jedi, targeting Masters Torbin, Indara, Sol, and the Wookiee Kelnacca.

On the desolate planet Brendok, the origins of the twins are revealed, tied to a coven of Force-wielding witches led by Mother Aniseya. A fateful decision by Osha to embrace the Jedi Path sets in motion a chain of events that will shatter the galaxy.

As the hunt for Mae intensifies, a fallen Jedi, known only as Qimir, emerges as a formidable adversary. The fate of the Jedi Order hangs in the balance as the dark side of the Force grows stronger. A new era dawns, filled with treachery, loss, and the uncertain path of destiny.

The Acolyte Cast

• Lee Jung-jae Master Sol
• Amandla Stenberg Mae and Osha Aniseya
• Manny Jacinto The Stranger/Qimir
• Charlie Barnett Yord Fandar 
• Dafne Keen Jecki Lon 
• Rebecca Henderson Vernestra Rwoh 
• Joonas Suotamo Master Kelnacca (Also plays Chewbacca)
• Leah Brady Little Mae
• Lauren Brady Little Osha 
• Jodie Turner-Smith Mother Aniseya
• Dean-Charles Chapman Torbin
• Carrie-Anne Moss Master Indara
• Derek Arnold Master Ki-Adi-Mundi
• David Harewood Senator Rayencourt

Follow us and Subscribe to the Podcast

We're back to chat about all 6 episodes from the Tales of The Empire animated mini series. We also reveal the Bad Batch Cantina Quiz answers and winners.

Tales of the Empire Episode 1 "Path of Fear" Synopsis

Story by: Dave Filoni

Episode 1 Written by: Amanda Rose Muñoz

Episode 1 Directed By: Nate Villanueva

Young Morgan Elsbeth seeks revenge after losing everything.

Tales of the Empire Episode 2 "Path of Anger" Synopsis

Episode 2 Written by: Amanda Rose Muñoz

Episode 2 Directed By: Steward Lee

Morgan is approached by a potentially powerful ally.

Tales of the Empire Episode 3 "Path of Hate" Synopsis

Episode 3 Written by: Amanda Rose Muñoz

Episode 3 Directed By: Nate Villanueva

Offered the chance to stand trial for her crimes, Morgan instead seeks her destiny.

Tales of the Empire Episode 4 "Devoted" Synopsis

Story by: Dave Filoni

Episode 4 Written by: Nicolas Anastassiou

Episode 4 Directed By: Saul Ruiz

Former Jedi Barriss Offee is recruited by the Empire..

Tales of the Empire Episode 5 "Realization" Synopsis

Episode 5 Written by: Matt Michnovetz

Episode 5 Directed By: Steward Lee

On a mission to hunt a fugitive, complications change Barriss forever.

Tales of the Empire Episode 6 "Path of Hate" Synopsis

Episode 3 Written by: Matt Michnovetz

Episode 3 Directed By: Nate Villanueva

A shadow from Barriss' past catches up with her.

Cast Tales of The Empire Episodes 1-3

• Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth and Selena (ep1)
• Lars Mikkelsen as Admiral Thrawn
• Xander Berkeley as Gilad Pellaeon
• Matthew Wood as General Grievous
• Lydia Look as Matron of the Mountain Clan
• Cathy Ang as Young Morgan Elsbeth (ep1)
• Daisy Lightfoot as Nali
• Tom Konkle as Moff Isdain
• Warwick Davis as Rukh
• Shelby Young as Nadura
• Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze
• Steve Blum as Reggi
• Wing T Chao as Wing

Cast Tales of The Empire Episodes 4-6

• Meredith Salenger as Barriss Offee
• Rya Kihlstedt as Lyn Rakish (Fourth Sister)
• Jason Isaacs as Grand Inquisitor.
• Zeno Robinson as Amar
• Dee Bradley Baker as Clone Trooper
• Nicolas Cantu as Dante
• Keith Ferguson as The Governor
• Ry Chase as The Jedi
• Jordyn Curet as Young Girl
• Steve Blum as Attendant 1
• Anna Graves as Attendant 2
• Keaton John as Father
• Suzie McGrath as Mother

BAD BATCH CANTINA QUIZ RESULTS

The time has come and the story of Clone Force 99 has come to an end. John, Chris and Derek are all back together this week to chat all about The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 15 "The Cavalry Has Arrived".

We were all very satisfied with how the show has wrapped up it's tale of brotherhood, fatherhood and family and we hope to see more of these characters in the future.

The Bad Batch 315 "The Cavalry Has Arrived" Synopsis

Series Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau

Episode 315 Written by: Jennifer Corbett

Episode 315 Directed By: Steward Lee, Saul Ruiz & Brad Rau

Story Editor: Matt Michnovetz

Omega enacts her plan with her fellow captives and escapes to free the Zillo Beast, which goes on a rampage through the facility drawing the base’s troop to try and deal with it. Meanwhile from the forested slopes surrounding Mount Tantiss Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair infiltrate the base but are captured by Hemlock's CX operatives. 

Elsewhere, Echo is helped by Emerie Karr to find the captives from the vault after they’ve escaped and Emerie takes Jax, Eva, Bayrn and Sami to safety. Echo and Omega continue on the mission to free Nala Se, Rampart, and the other clone prisoners. 

Nala Se goes to the data vault to destroy the facility's data, to protect Omega and prevent the Empire from using her research, but Rampart follows her down. After extracting information about project Necromancer, which he believes will bring him leverage with the Empire, he kills her. Before she dies, Nala Se uses a thermal detonator to destroy the data and kill Rampart. 

Hemlock attempts to convert Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair into operatives, but Echo, Omega, and the other clones manage to free them and defeat the existing operatives. Hemlock takes Omega hostage, but she helps Hunter and Crosshair kill him. 

The Bad Batch all escape to Pabu, where Emerie decides to join Echo and Rex in helping other clones. Meanwhile back at Mount Tantiss Tarkin shuts down Hemlock’s work, mothballs the facility and diverts its funding to "Project Stardust".

Years later, an adult Omega bids farewell to Hunter and leaves Pabu to join "the Rebellion".

The Bad Batch Cast

Dee Bradley Baker as Hunter, Echo, Wrecker, Tech and Crosshair

Michelle Ang as Omega

Jimi Simpson as Doctor Royce Hemlock

Keisha Castle-Hughes as Emerie Kart

Gwendoline Yeo as Nala Se

Helen Sadler as Doctor Sadler

Ivan Sinitsin as SP-32 / Jax

Jeffrey Boehm as Lt. Novitz / Medical Assistant

Matthew M Garcia as Imperial Tech

Naiya Singh Padilla as Sami

Noshir Dalal as Rampart

Olwyn M. Whelan as SP-54 / Eva

Shelby Young as Bayrn / Nanny Droid 

Stephen Stanton as Governor Tarkin / Stormtrooper #1

Feedback for Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 3

Once you've watched the episodes you can email us to [email protected], you can message us @TVPodcastIndustries on Threads or join our Facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries and share your thoughts in our spoiler posts for each episode.

Follow us and Subscribe to the Podcast

Unbelievably it's the penultimate episode of the series as Chris and Derek chat all about The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 14 "Flash Strike".

The Bad Batch 314 "Flash Strike" Synopsis

Series Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau

Episode 314 Written by: Brad Rau

Episode 314 Directed By: Nate Villanueva

Story Editor: Matt Michnovetz

Doctor Hemlock is alerted that the Bad Batch infiltrated the relay station and sends fighters to intercept the incoming vessel. Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Rampart are forced to crash near Tantiss base and continue on foot, hunted by Stormtrooper patrols. 

With the base on high alert, Omega takes advantage of the distraction to scout her planned escape route and finds the Zillo Beast in an underground enclosure. 

In the jungle, Rampart accidentally awakens a large creature that attacks them. He is separated from the others and gets captured. 

Echo infiltrates the base and encounters Dr Karr, who tells him about the other children being held with Omega.

The Bad Batch Cast

Dee Bradley Baker as Hunter, Echo, Wrecker, Tech and Crosshair

Michelle Ang as Omega

Jimi Simpson as Doctor Royce Hemlock

Keisha Castle-Hughes as Emerie Kart

Helen Sadler as Doctor Sadler

Ivan Sinitsin as SP-32 / Jax

Jeffrey Boehm as Lt. Novitz / Medical Assistant

Matthew M Garcia as Imperial Tech

Naiya Singh Padilla as Sami

Noshir Dalal as Rampart

Olwyn M. Whelan as SP-54 / Eva

Shelby Young as Bayrn / Nanny Droid 

Stephen Stanton as RA-7-81 / Stormtrooper #1

Feedback for Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 3

Once you've watched the episodes you can email us to [email protected], you can message us @TVPodcastIndustries on Threads or join our Facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries and share your thoughts in our spoiler posts for each episode.

Follow us and Subscribe to the Podcast

Another tension filled episode as John, Derek and Chris chat all about Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 13 "Into The Breach" in spoiler filled detail.

The Bad Batch 313 "Into The Breach" Synopsis

Series Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau

Episode 313 Written by: Brad Rau

Episode 313 Directed By: Saul Ruiz

Story Editor: Matt Michnovetz

Omega is introduced to her fellow Project Necromancer test subjects: Eva, Jax, Sami, and Bayrn. She tells them that she has escaped from Tantiss before and plans to do so again using a passage behind their cell walls. 

The Bad Batch and Rampart rendezvous with Echo and a stolen Imperial shuttle, which they use to infiltrate an Imperial relay station at Coruscant to find the coordinates for Tantiss. 

Unable to extract the information from the station's databanks, Echo decides to sneak aboard a science shuttle bound for Tantiss and disable its proximity sensors. This allows the others to dock on the vessel in their stolen shuttle just as it enters hyperspace.

The Bad Batch Cast

Dee Bradley Baker as Hunter, Echo, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair and Rex.

Michelle Ang as Omega

Dee Bradley Baker as BATCHER the creature.

Keisha Castle-Hughes as Emerie Karr

Noshir Dalal as Rampart

Helen Sadler as Doctor Scalder

Feedback for Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 3

Once you've watched the episodes you can email us to [email protected], you can message us @TVPodcastIndustries on Threads or join our Facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries and share your thoughts in our spoiler posts for each episode.

Follow us and Subscribe to the Podcast