Star Wars: Ahsoka

[Otomofan]

Watched the episode, dozed off a couple of times after the

Spoiler

WBW bit. I thought the flashes of Vader overlaid on Anakin were well done, and enjoyed the dueling. The live action CW stuff looked even more goofy than it did in the cartoons regarding the complete lack of military strategy.

I only watched the stuff with Hayden. He was really good. I never watched the cartoons so I really don't "get" Ahsoka's whole deal as a character. From the TV show her deal seems to be standing around with her arms crossed.

As soon as the green lady and her goonie kid showed up, I turned it off. I always said I was only watching the scenes with cameos.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Ironically that’s the same girl who plays her

Oh wow, I didn't even know that when I made that joke. Wow...

 

[DarkChocobi]

I just wish Filoni would have done Sith Anakin'eyes more yellowish like George portrayed them in the Revenge of The Sith..that would be perfect though.

 

[Khev]

I just wish Filoni would have done Sith Anakin'eyes more yellowish like George portrayed them in the Revenge of The Sith..that would be perfect though.

Ahsoka never saw him that way though so I'm fine with evil Anakin appearing as she would have imagined him.

 

[Wor-Gar]

So... it's a dream?

Is the entire Ahsoka series a dream? Maybe she's dying. Lost the will to live.

WBWBWBWBW...

 

[Khev]

So... it's a dream?

She has her own version of Luke's test in the cave on Dagobah.

 

[Wor-Gar]

She has her own version of Luke's test in the cave on Dagobah.

Remember your failure at the ocean.

 

[Khev]

Oh wow, I didn't even know that when I made that joke. Wow...

Yeah in my initial review I criticized the casting of young Ahsoka for reminding me too much of young Gamora and Buffinator was all "dude that WAS her," lol.

When I watched it again I warmed to her take on the character though.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I think little Gammy makes a perfect little Ahs-o.

 

[Khev]

I did think it was a little heavy when it was revealed that her constant bickering made him start to resent all youngling Jedi.

Ugh, kidding aside the real PT is so lame compared to this. It'll take many years of watching only this episode and never revisiting the PT for it to fully replace it, lol.

 

[Wor-Gar]

her constant bickering made him start to resent all youngling Jedi.

 

[Khev]

Yeah it was pretty harsh when they replayed that scene from Anakin's point of view and all the little kids had Ahsoka faces.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yeah it was pretty harsh when they replayed that scene from Anakin's point of view and all the little kids had Ahsoka faces.

 

[MeatHookGekko]

I don't find the show all bad, but I'm watching for the spectacle rather than the story because Filoni does little for me, and I find the writing weak. Also felt the absence of Baylan and Shin in this episode, who really add to the spectacle

Filoni relying on fan service this early is a patch over for having to cover new ground. It's interesting in that the narrative mechanics moves more like Fallout 3 than Rebels.

That being said, I'm happy for the people, the hard core Rebels and Clone Wars folks who got some nice rewards with the fan service. And, of course, the toys potential helps them too. If Avengers Endgame had a 2 second cameo of Snipes as Blade I, just enough to make a figure, I'd be as ecstatic as some people here now. It appears any episode with a starfighter dogfight just puts people at ease. It's the safe well to draw on when the story needs a shot in the arm. Which lends to question on what could have been had Patty Jenkins not self destructed and lost not just Wonder Woman as a franchise, but her Star Wars projects to boot.

I can see how the hard push into merchandising impacting the scripts would drive some non figure collectors crazy. But we're figure collectors here, so some here get to reap into that bonus round.

I'll miss Ray Stevenson. When I see Baylan, I see a more grizzled and wiser Titus Pullo.

 

[greymask]

Howard goes Mcmahon hard, imagine how many anakin variant he could milk from this one episode.

 

[The Buffinator]

Yeah in my initial review I criticized the casting of young Ahsoka for reminding me too much of young Gamora and Buffinator was all "dude that WAS her," lol.

When I watched it again I warmed to her take on the character though.

Pretty sure we posted at the same time. I didn’t see your post until after I pointed that out lol.

 

[jodl73]

Finally got around to starting this show. I wanted to finish up "Twisted Metal" first, I prefer not to follow 2 streaming shows simultaneously. I may ruffle a few feathers, but his is just my take on the show. Also know I haven't watched "Rebels." I watched the first episode, and already it's my favorite Star Wars show next to the first 2 seasons of The Mandalorian. It looks to be better than Mando season 3, "Obi-Wan Kenobi", and Book of Boba Fett. It also looks like it will blow Andor out of the water based on the first episode. A few scenes seemed similar to scenes in The Phantom Menace, A New Hope, and Rogue One. I also got a "Top Gun" vibe from the scene with Sabine on the speeder bike, and her jacket reminds me of a bomber. I already like Sabine, and I'm intrigued by Baylan and Shin. I am actually interested in the characters.
Another detail I noticed is the lightsaber ignition sounds seem more accurate. In the Kenobi show and sequels, the light side lightsabers sounded like dark side ones when lit up.

 

[Khev]

 

[ironwez20]

Got done watching episode 5
See it’s funny cause they use to hate on this guy so much but now he is the savior of Star Wars! My guy came in and did those iconic PT lightsaber moves and we got emotional clone wars flashbacks.
I kinda feel bad if you’re an ST fan. All that silly **** seems to be going out the window soon.
He seemed annoying but I’m sure they are gonna do more with that kid jacen.
That new rey trilogy better not see the light of day if they dont want a bomb
Love the new Ashoka in white. Lord of the rings vibe.
Love the flash back. People said he couldn’t act but he did great! We need a live action clone wars movie. I was to invested in that.
I agree on the sith eyes. Lucas did that way better. They look almost demonic but this is Disney and we can’t have Ashoka looking to scary.
What’s up with the whales? Very weird. It would be hilarious if during a big space fight they just pop out of nowhere and it’s just constant pandemonium. Could you imagine if they came at the end of return of the Jedi and just rammed into the Death Star?

But yea this is pretty good! I hope it doesn’t fumble. Not a fan of the rebels stuff but it’s ok. Ashoka is what matters
Also hope the two sith guys don’t die. The girl is a bad ass.

 

[Khev]

What’s up with the whales? Very weird. It would be hilarious if during a big space fight they just pop out of nowhere and it’s just constant pandemonium. Could you imagine if they came at the end of return of the Jedi and just rammed into the Death Star?