The Bad Batch

I didn't mind that episode too much, it gave us some good moments to develop the characters. Unlike most of the previous episodes, I felt like this one gave itself space to breathe and let the characters reflect on their situation. I'm glad so much centered around Omega's reaction to Echo leaving, it makes sense for someone as young as her to not take it well.

I also appreciated Tech being called out for his colder and more calculating demeanor. It's about time we saw him reveal some of his emotions behind that front, even if he can't express them the way most others do.

Although not an outstanding episode, I enjoyed what it did. Probably better than most of the previous filler episodes.

Starting to get caught up…

Faster - Honestly something about this one I actually enjoyed, it was 100% filler but I didn’t mind it. I kind of like seeing the underworld gambling kind of stuff sometimes. Like I said before I would have loved an Anakin episode of TCW revisiting Pod Racing so this was kind of cool. It’s still a 6/10 episode I guess but still it was ok.

Entombed - Not very good, I don’t even remember the treasure hunters name but they acted like they knew her forever and she was just kind of an annoying character. I’ll admit the lore of the ancient technology had me intrigued briefly. I wouldn’t mind knowing who made the robot but I guess it clear that whatever society it was their own tech ended up destroying them. Kind of poetic in a sense that humanity is threatened by a similar fate with nuclear missiles and what not. That said it was “The Ancients” and in Old Republic speak that always refers to the Rakata, wondering if that was a possible left open to interpretation thing. I’ll say a 4/10 for this.

Tribe - Honestly thought this was average and slightly good at times. The space station at the start was really cool tbh, always like seeing stuff like that. Kashyyyk was cool and it kind of occurred to me that I think this is the first time we’ve ever seen it in TCW animation I think? The end of Season 3 arc was the moon of Trandosha. I know there was plans for a Kashyyyk arc though in season 7 or 8. I always liked Gungi as well. The empire working with Trandoshan seems really out of place, especially when they were using Separatist tanks, it contradicts the Tarkin novel I think as he decreed all Seppie tech was to be scrapped. Although that was probably after this episode in the timeline I guess. Think I’ll give this a 7/10.

Some people are saying the mech thing was Zeffo technology but god I hope they never confirm that. The Zeffo are supposed to be a peaceful race, I don't see why they would create such a weapon.

Good point about this being the first time Kashyyyk was animated. Actually wasn't the scrapped Kashyyyk arc in TCW supposed to involve the Bad Batch?

I always thought it was strange TCW never utilized the prequel planets more. Never saw Mygeeto or Polis Massa. Others like Felucia and Saleucami were visited only once or twice. Honestly even seeing OT planets could've been interesting. Believe Yavin was in the 2D show


Im not gonna lie, I'm really hoping they don't do more seasons after this one. I just can not and probably will not ever connect to the characters which makes it very hard to get invested. I haven't heard much about viewership but there's no way the numbers are that good.

This show feels like it was made just to have some filler content in between live action shows, doesn't feel like there's much passion behind it.

Watched 3 more.

The Clone Conspiracy - Strong episode, we get to see Coruscant for the first time and really advances the potential Clone Rebellion plot line. I liked the utilization of Senator Chuchi here as well, I feel like she’s basically carrying on Padmes role in the senate for her. Although I do wonder how Bail survives as long as he does in the Empire.. he just screams Rebel sympathizer in every content you see him in. Seeing lots of familiar clone wars locations was pretty cool and the Assassin Clone seems like a potential interesting plotline, I wonder if that will just die though now that Ramparts fate is to be determined. At first I was wondering why they didn’t use Crosshair for the assassination but it honestly makes sense. Rampart knows he’s lying about Kamino and Crosshair probably wouldn’t want to kill clones. Another episode that also proofs that the show doesn’t need the Batch every episode as well, solid 8/10.

Truth and Consequences - Strong follow up episode. Always nice seeing Rex and the infiltration of the Venator was better then a lot of the action in the season thus far. The real highlight of the episode though is obviously Palpatines speech at the end, I was a little skeptical with how he would be utilized in the show but that was honestly pretty perfect. He masterfully turned what looked to be a complete disaster for the empire into a glowing victory. Also very curious how Rampart got sacrificed, interested in seeing what happens to him. I’ll give this one an 8/10 as well since it’s basically just a 45 minute episode tbh.

The Crossing - I expected a really mediocre follow up to a great mid season pair of episodes but I was pleasantly surprised here. The animation of whatever planet they were on and, especially, the music of this episode was stellar imo. Probably some of the best music of the show thematically. Gave me some old west adventure vibes. Also had decent character development with Tech and Omega. Honestly I never really liked Echo all that much… he seems like a very static one dimensional character and that’s in comparison to the other Bad Batchers… I’ll give this one a 7/10, I actually quite enjoyed this.

Episodes 4-6 really had me down on the season but the last 3 have been good quality. Maybe the rest of the season will be mostly good… season 5 TCW vibes were only one episode in the first half was really good, and tbh it was only because they ripped Revival out of a later arc to make the premiere interesting.

So I’m all caught up now…


Retrieval - Yeah this is one of the worst episodes in the show… like there’s a few slow ones, the Cut Laweque episode comes to mind, but this just wasn’t all that enjoyable which is a shame cause I quite enjoyed the first part of this “arc”. I meant to mention that last time… they almost seem like they are moving in the direction of episode arcs this season with standalones as well. Everything about this episode was just fairly bad and 100% predictable. This is a 3/10 which is Nomad Droids bad.

Metamorphosis - Wow. Honestly great episode and this is what I wanted the Bad Batch to accomplish as well with regards to wrapping up some of the smaller Clone Wars pieces that were left hanging. It’s hard to believe it’s been literally 14 years since we seen the Zilo Beast but what an interesting concept for the creature. So I guess the clone wars one was already at max size? I knew as soon as they revealed it though that it was a Zilo Beast, the nose part is unmistakable.

The Doctor is really intriguing, I do not believe he is an existing character but I’m very curious about him since it’s obvious he has a lot of pull in the Empire. Also seeing Delta Squad is really cool, I’m gonna give this one a 8/10. It’s the best up there with the Crosshair episode.

One thing I like to mention though is that this is honestly the first time Hunter has really gave an interest in the main plot. He’s always just concerned for Omega. So I think we are now moving in the direction of Hunter and the others aligning more with Rex and Echo. I would not be surprised if Rex was a main character in season 3 which would make sense, he would just replace Sid essentially.

Also I’ve really grown to like Tech over these last few episodes, his character development is coming along. Actually come to think of it he’s been the main focus. The opening Arc was very Tech involved, the race episode, and these last few. Him and Crosshair have gotten the most this season.

If Rampart was in charge I doubt they would send Crosshair after the squad but with him gone maybe they do. Crosshair lied about them surviving Kamino, honestly I think he joins with the squad again at the end of this season. It just feels a little empty with just Hunter, Wrecker and Tech.

Outpost was solid. These one off clones they've been doing have been pretty memorable. Howzer, Wilco, and now Mayday. Two are dead but Howzer is still out there. I hope we see him again. Honestly thought he as well as Cody would show up more than just in one episode. Maybe they are just doing this to show how widespread the clone defiance is

With Crosshair's return to the squad or at least redemption being set up and bringing him to Mount Tantiss, I think we're on a good trajectory for the last few episodes. I can see Crosshair dying though, maybe a sacrifice after being inspired by Mayday. But Echo leaving opens a slot back with the squad. Could go either way I guess.

Really good episode this week. Easy 9/10 for me. Crosshair definitely has gotten some superb character development this season and he’s a good example that the show can work with these seemingly one dimensional characters with the proper writing. Really liked the dynamic here between the Clones and the Empire and honestly I wish we got to see more snow planets. Really only saw the one in Trespass that I remember from TCW. Sad that Mayday died but I guess it was needed to advance Crosshairs story.

I think Omega might get captured and Crosshair and her will team up to escape and thus the OG squad will be reunited that way. Could also see early on in the episode thst Crosshairs program was just about to fail.

They should do something with clones made from other dna templates besides Jango’s. I’m not sure if we’ve seen many non Fett clones before, at least produced by Kaminoans. In the Thrawn trilogy, obviously that was before the prequels so the clones in that had random donors

I’d say this was a 7/10. Honestly the planet itself was beautiful and it was at least kind of intriguing. But I wouldn’t say 90% has been filler. Episode 3, 7, 8, 12 were all pretty essential to the main story. And I’d argue 11 was too.

I think I can predict what will happen though… Sid planted a tracker on their ship and sells them out. The Empire or maybe even bounty hunters track down and capture Omega and bring her to Tantis. The squad works up a plan to rescue her along with Rex and Echo most likely. Meanwhile inside Crosshair, Omega and maybe a few other clones (Howzer?) team up to make their own way out. Crosshair ends up rejoining the team.