The Book of Boba Fett Finale: “In the Name of Honor” (Season 1, Episode 7)
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The Book of Boba Fett Finale: “In the Name of Honor” (Season 1, Episode 7)

In our recap of the Book of Boba Fett series finale, we discuss Boba Fett’s big Mandalorian energy and how he has truly been reborn a Tusken. We talk about war—and what comes next—and chart out the possible ramifications of Grogu’s choice. The vibes? Hopeful. The aesthetics? Impeccable. This is a stellar way to close out a show.

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere: “The Marshal”
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The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere: “The Marshal”

In our recap of Chapter 9, “The Marshal,” we gather a basket full of Easter eggs—and identify how they serve the plot, not just the vibes, of this dragon versus cowboys mashup. We weigh the influence of both Camelot-era fantasy and spaghetti Westerns, discuss perceptions from a first-time viewer, and wonder what (if any) Season 1 criticisms the show may be reacting to in its Season 2 premiere.

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Episode 29: Young Boba vs. Mace Windu
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Episode 29: Young Boba vs. Mace Windu

Boba serves up vengeance just the way he likes it in the final arc of season two of The Clone Wars: spicy-hot and full of explosives. In our recap of The Clone Wars season 2, episode 20-22 (“Death Trap,” “R2 Come Home” and “Lethal Trackdown,”), we talk about wolves in sheep’s clothing, the intimacy of being known, generational debts, whether or not Aurra Sing is a good mom and all about the EDM scene in downtown Coruscant. Also, Plo’s Bros.

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Episode 4: Attack of the Clones, Part 2
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Episode 4: Attack of the Clones, Part 2

In the second half of Attack of the Clones, we sing an ode to Mace Windu and rank Padme’s best outfits. Also, we throw in a casual conversation about the meaning of death (to Force users, that is). Quoth Anakin to C3PO: “Get in, loser, we’re going to Geonosis.”

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Episode 3: Attack of the Clones, Part 1
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Episode 3: Attack of the Clones, Part 1

In the first half of Attack of the Clones, Anna finds out she accidentally became a true Star Wars fan, and we discuss the impeccable Kaminoan aesthetics. Also, the Fetts get an honorary award for the healthiest father-son dynamics in Star Wars (for about 20 minutes, that is).

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