***SPOILERS*** “The Whole Truth” deals with the cataclysmic, bloody aftermath of Gen V’s three-part premiere. Marie learns about Andre and Emma’s plan, fearing for her roommate’s safety. For her part, Emma hides with Sam at a place resembling a Chuck E. Cheese. Andre takes first place on ...
Read More“Theatre of Pain” brings The Continental to a ridiculous, empty-headed conclusion, successfully demystifying the High Table and removing the stakes from what should have been a near-suicide mission. A few good scenes are sprinkled through what is otherwise an enactment of a child playing with a...
Read MoreAhsoka has had a bumpy season so far. The two-part premiere could have easily been one episode, and it felt like we were on Seatos for too long, but then something awesome happened. Episodes 4-6 rival Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2 and Andor for the best live-action Disney Star Wars. Exploring Ahsok...
Read MoreI had high hopes for The Creator. The trailer telegraphed a gorgeous-looking original sci-fi movie with human themes and a character-driven story. The film itself falls short of that promise. It looks spectacular, and a lot of work went into the special effects and world-building, but the human elem...
Read More***SPOILERS*** In “Far, Far Away,” Ahsoka and Huyang continue the voyage to the other galaxy. Meanwhile, Balon, Shin, and Morgan are met by a native coven of Nightsisters. They lock Sabine away in their temple, sensing Jedi influence in her. Grand Admiral Thrawn finally makes his appeara...
Read More“Harvest” is the point in a story where you kind of just want it to end. I enjoyed most of Secret Invasion in the beginning, but this episode makes it clear that the setup is not going to have a satisfying payoff. There are too many story strands to tie up in a week, too …
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