I agree with many here that this was the weakest episode so far. I didn't have a problem with any of the individual plot points or characters. I just think the storytelling and execution weren't so great. The pacing was also meandering, and some of the design choices invited more questions than they needed to. For example, the biker kids didn't bother me in concept, but they should have been rougher and wilder. They seemed very cosmopolitan and a bit posh (like rebellious rich kids). We should have also been given more insight into why Boba was interested in employing them. It's not like he had seem them in action beforehand. How did he know they would be a good addition to his team? How does he know they're trustworthy? It just seemed a bit random to me.
Some good things I liked and/or found interesting:
- Black Krrsantan's electric knuckle spikes were cool. You know he'll show up again (both in the show and eventually our toy shelves).
- The decimation of the Tuskan tribe was truly a surprise and was quite sad. I didn't see the female Tuskan warrior among the dead. I wonder if she somehow survived. If so, will we see her again?
- Fennec continues to be a great wingman. I feel like her main purpose is to infuse some common sense into any situation while being bad ass at it.
- The exchange with the Hutt twins was very intriguing. Why are they so quick to get out of Tatooine? Are they that afraid of the Pykes and the mayor? Are there other forces at work?
I have to say that you brought up many points that I was going to post. I won't duplicate your points but agree with most.
Episode 2 gave me hope. Episode 3 brought me back down to questioning the direction and purpose of this show.
The biker kids were the worst part of this episode, for me. I found them completely out of place. Not just in how they looked but how they were written. I got a
"let's have some cool teens in the show" type of nonsense with their inclusion. Perhaps if they had indeed been rougher and older, it may have worked better. The putt-putt Skittles Bikes didn't help, either. At least "Alita" isn't what I initially feared she would be but there's still episodes left. A good curve ball would be if the were involved in the massacre, leaving their sign and Boba wipes them out... Nah, Disney would never be so ruthless.
The "car chase" was atrocious.
I did like the Tusken scene. That's definitely going to lead to some good action. I hope.
The Black Wookie scene could have been much better. Did one of the Gammy's forget to close the palace's front door?... And why don't they carry blasters?
I'm expecting an "End Game" type of finale, with all of the characters befriended or given a second chance, to come to Boba's side at the final battle, while riding the rancor. I cringe just thinking about this.
Finally, if I had ordered the Boba/throne set and Fennec, I would have Fennec sitting on the throne and Boba standing on the side... Good thing I didn't order it.
I only have the Boba Deluxe set and Fennec on pre-order. I think I'll be staying with just those two.
