Beneath Twin Suns: A Star Wars Podcast

We're back with the second half of our introduction to the Clone Wars, and while we're overall disappointed in the movie itself, we have a lot to discuss in terms of how expectations can sink (or elevate) a viewing experience. Stories can create different expectations just by virtue of being called a movie or a show, and release schedules can also impact those experiences. Clone Wars (and several of the modern Star Wars TV shows) seems to have run into issues with the actual stories not matching the expectations of the medium. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Somewhat surprisingly, we have never discussed The Clone Wars move that was released in theaters to introduce people to the show on Cartoon Network. Spoiler alert: We feel it was a weird choice to use this particular arc from Season 1 as the theatrical release, when there are at least two other arcs that feel better suited for cinema. That being said, there is a lot to like, especially surrounding Ahsoka's introduction. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We've finally reached the conclusion of Ahsoka's first season, and we have a lot of thoughts to share. It's one of the rare occasions where both hosts agree on a lot of things but disagree on the overall score for the episode, with Mercules being pretty high on the presentation and moral of Ahsoka's journey, while Kutch is left feeling like some of the issues took away from the overall story too much. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

The penultimate episode of Ahsoka's first season has a lot to like, but does the choice to hold the majority of the reunion between Sabine and Ezra offscreen hold it back? We talk about this and so much more, with a special focus on Thrawn's tactical decision making and strategy, as well as the realities of utilizing an aging-Storm Trooper force! Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

A surprise second episode this week, so we can get a little bit ahead of the game before taking two weeks off. Episode 6 follows the strong trend of mid-season episodes, with wonderful "introductions" to returning characters from Rebels, and it does a perfect job of showing us new stuff that still feels like Star Wars (and pulling in some links from Legends too)! So lets jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Chapter 5 improves upon the already increasingly solid story, and gives us a nearly flawless episode of Star Wars TV (especially for those who have watched Rebels and The Clone Wars). If you haven't, you might be a little lost on some of the deeper cuts and cameos, but we're here to help you make sense of it all! Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Episode 4 of Ahsoka is nearly flawless in its execution of the story, preparing the characters for the inevitable larger conflict with a series of smaller but no less challenging ones, and finally cracking the door open to Ahsoka's inner turmoil. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Episode 3 is here and there is a lot to love, including some wonderful scenes that evoke memories of the Original Trilogy, Clone Wars, and Rebels each individually, along with some good character growth for our core players. However, we do have some criticisms about the way the first couple scenes handle the explanation of where certain characters are at in this story and why they take the paths they do, in terms of how those things play out for the more casual viewers. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We continue our journey through Ahsoka with episode a two, a strong follow up to the premier that rockets the plot forward and takes us to a familiar shipyard planet, as we watch our characters struggle to overcome past decisions. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

It's been a long time coming, but we're excited to finally jump into Ahsoka's first episode! There's some great stuff in this episode, along with a few scenes that we question whether they could have been handled differently, but overall it's an excellent introduction to our newest series and a fun reintroduction to some of our favorite characters!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Our road to Ahsoka ends here, the day before the two part release, with our primer on the suspected main antagonist of the series: Mitth'raw'nuruodo AKA Thrawn! We begin with a discussion of the books, both canon and non-canon, but the meat of the episode is focused on his appearances in Rebels. Given the rumors that Ahsoka can basically be considered Rebels fifth season, this seemed like a great focal point to learn about what makes this character one of the most interesting "villains" in Star Wars history. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We wanted to do something a little different in our episodes leading up to the two-part premier of Ahsoka, so we decided to chronologically go through the arcs and episodes that we feel are essential viewing for someone wanting to be caught up on the character. Kutch and I both took different approaches but there is a lot of overlap and we cover some of the best stories ever told in Star Wars TV, so let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

The second episode in our Documentary Series (and potentially the last one until after Ahsoka) covers the making of Episode 1 with The Beginning. This documentary is a surprisingly candid look at the difficulty behind following up on the greatest trilogy of all time, and serves as a fair warning to what can happen when someone is given free reign to micromanage every facet of a production with limitless potential. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Diving into the first episode of our Documentary Series here on Beneath Twin Suns with an all time great work of Star Wars non-fiction, Empire of Dreams! Join us for a behind the scenes look at what it took to make the original trilogy, presented through the interesting lens that was the early 2000s. It turns out that Star Wars was not just a labor of George Lucas's passion for the story, but it also took a lot of other people believing in a relatively unproven filmmaker and a generous helping of luck to get it off the ground, and even then the production still almost collapsed under the weight of ambition multiple times (nearly taking George down with it).BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We've finally reached the end of the second season of Bad Batch, and we're going out on a high note (at least as far as episode quality goes). Surprisingly poignant, with little to no levity which is appreciated given the story they tell, and with an interesting semi-twist at the end that leaves us on a cliffhanger and excited for Season 3, this is a very solid two-part episode and arguably one of the best Bad Batch has given us so far. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We're near the end of Bad Batch's second season, and we've offered an episode that is pretty much a 20 minute establishing shot in Pabu, and then an episode that lives up to its name in Tipping Point. Pabu is probably a low point in the second half of the season not because it is a bad episode, but simply because not much happens and it is surrounded by pivotal moments in the story. Tipping Point, on the other hand, is excellent and gives us another half of a Crosshair story which I've come to appreciate as one of my favorites. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Two absolutely phenomenal episodes in a row, with a mixture of horror and monster movie madness in Metamorphosis and another brilliant treatment for Crosshair in The Outpost. We had too much fun discussing these episodes, especially in comparison to the previous two, so let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

These next two episodes have the difficult task of following up on two of the best episodes in the series, but the Crossing starts out strong with some of the best character development we have seen within the Bad Batch yet. Unfortunately what could have been an interesting "bottle" episode gets mired down in an unneeded linkage to a secondary story about a group of youthful miners/prisoners ruled over by a terrible leader, and the conclusion of the two-parter struggles to mimic a fraction of the power that the Andor Narkina-5 arc had. In the end, it feels like the first episode would have benefitted from being a standalone, and the second episode needed a more compelling reason to believe there was actually a possibility the workers wouldn't overthrow the ruler. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We reach the midway point of Bad Batch's second season with a true high water mark and two of the best episodes of the show we have seen so far. We get an entertaining mix of political intrigue on Coruscant, but the Bad Batch themselves makes a fun and functional appearance in the latter half of the arc, alongside some real character growth and permanent changes to the Galaxy. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Just before the midway point in the season, and Bad Batch still feels like it is trying to figure out what it wants to be in a post-Kamino world. Entombed is an Indiana Jones style adventure with a bit of heart, but it closes off the storylines it opens in almost the same breath, with a confusingly short climax. Tribe fares better, but for the most part wastes Kashyyyk and the return of a certain Wookie Padawan with low stakes enemies, although we do get introduced to the enjoyable Vanguard Axis smugglers. Let's jump in! BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We basically get whiplash going from one of the best episodes of The Bad Batch so far to one of the most forgettable. The Solitary Clone is bordering on a masterpiece of story telling, while Faster is a rehash of the Phantom Menace's podracing scenes without the fun of podracing, salvaged only slightly by some fun guest stars. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

The first two episodes of Bad Batch Season 2 feel like a bit of a regression from the strong ending we experienced in Season 1. The stakes are low, the world building is present but not a central focus, and there is little in the way of interesting character progression. On the positive side, we do get to see some beautiful bits of a destroyed Serenno, as well as more of Admiral Rampart and the clones who still serve the Empire, which helps to elevate an otherwise middling two-part episode.BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

And with this, we come to the end of Season 3 of the Mandalorian, and what a journey it has been! We wrap up the season on a high note with the conclusion to last week's semi-cliffhanger episode, neatly putting a bow on the main storyline that has been in progress all the way from Season 1. We wouldn't have been disappointed if this was a series finale instead of a seasonal one, as this episode brings it all together so neatly. With barely a moment of filler in the whole thing, we hit pretty much every storyline we've seen so far at least for a moment and they even let a couple of previously supporting characters play pivotal roles. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

The penultimate episode of Mando Season 3 is really more like Part 1 of the Finale, and it is a doozy! We waste no time being introduced to the man who has been pulling the strings behind all the weird occurrences this season, and that sets the tone for an episode that moves along at a lightning pace. Returning to Mandalore is of course not as easy as anyone suspects, but it gives us some of the best scenes of Season 3 in addition to some fantastic and much appreciated larger world building. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Potentially the most divisive episode of the Mandalorian so far, fans are split on whether this is filler and a waste or time, or good character progressions with a fun throwback to a Clone Wars style episode done in live action. We find the show to be the latter, but we do disagree a bit on whether the shorter, single-episode runtime hurt the overall unfolding of the mystery. Cameos abound, and there are lots of little bits of worldbuilidng that make our time on Plazir-15 worthwhile! Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Let's talk about everything we have learned from Star Wars Celebration 2023! The new Ahsoka trailer dropped, we finally found out who is playing Thrawn and we got our first glimpses at some of the Rebel's characters in live action, and we learned a bit about several new movies in development!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Chapter 21 ended up being a totally unexpected turn in this season's story and a ton of fun! If you love classic Star Wars, this episode is for you. We get stereotypical space-pirate enemies, inefficient Republic bureaucracy, Mandalorians showing why they are some of the most well-renowned fighters in the galaxy, a bunch of super fun cameos, a dastardly plot simmering under the surface, and even a good dose of tension right at the end! For the first time in a while, the hosts even slightly disagree with what to rate the episode (although both are on the high side). Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Chapter 20 is in the books, and man did we have fun with this one! The flashback in the middle of the episode is one of the high points for the series, and the story told of a day in the life at the Mandalorian covert is enjoyable as well, though with a weird lack of urgency given the situation. All in all, short but sweet with a good amount of character development for everyone's favorite warrior aunt, Bo Katan.Ahmed Best Interview: https://www.starwars.com/news/ahmed-best-the-mandalorian-interviewBECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We finally get an hour long episode, and it's a fun one! We take a break from Mando and Grogu for just a bit to catch up on how things are going with the New Republic, and there's a bit of a conspiracy afoot! The question is, who can we trust? Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Chapter 18 is a ton of fun right off the bat, revisiting an old friend on Tatooine and helping to get us ready for an adventure to Mandalore. The plot moves along at a decent pace without feeling rushed, and the lore exposition given to use in this episode feels natural and well-done. Some items are even appropriately lampshaded, where in the past it may have been left up to the viewers to figure out the reasoning, which is a pleasant change and proves the showrunners have been listening to and learning from audience feedback. All in all, it seems like Season 3 is starting off on the right foot and we're excited to see where it leads!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We're finally back on track and ready to talk about the Mandalorian's third season! We're a little bit divided on the first episode, but one thing we can both agree on is it was too short! Does Chapter 17 work as a good "table setting" episode to get everyone up to speed and let us know where everyone sits, or is it just a little bit too disjointed to stand on its own as a full episode? Let's dive in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Let's jump right into the two-part finale to Andor, which in our opinion ranks up there with Twilight of the Apprentice, The Wrong Jedi, and Siege of Mandalore as one of the best season/series finales of Star Wars TV we've ever seen! Two more incredible monologues, a climax that gives us chills just talking about it, great characters coming together on Ferrix, and Andor finally taking the turn we all knew he would in a way that feels earnest and sincere, all combine to make the last two episodes a high point of the season, and pave the way for the next season!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Truly a perfect episode in almost every facet, One Way Out is the highest point so far in Andor's first season. An episode that has almost everything you could want for the core story lines we've been following so far (except poor Cyril has has been left on the outside looking in for now), and topped of with two of the most incredible monologues we've ever heard, episode 10 is must watch TV for any fan of Star Wars. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

From this point on, Andor's first season hits its pace and never falters. The worst thing about this episode was that we both found it impossible to not immediately continue watching when we were done! Nobody's Listening sets up a strong conclusion to the season as all the pieces on the board are finally moving into place, and the slow burn of the early episodes is completely paid off. BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

If last episode was a transition, than this episode is the catalyst for the rest of Andor's first season. Big changes happening across the galaxy, from Ferrix to Coruscant, while Andor settles down in his new "home" of Narkina 5. Lot's of trivia to get to this week, so let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Episode 7 serves as a transitional episode between Andor's first half of the season and the second, and as such we spend a large amount of time basically resetting characters to the new status quo. Political intrigue and jockeying for position has reach an all time high within the ISB, while both Cyril and Andor become cogs in the machine that is the Empire, albeit in different ways. The theme of the episode could be best described as "consequences" with Luthen pointing out that people suffering due to the Aldhani heist in the point of the whole thing. The Empire steps up its oppression, leading to ripples across the whole galaxy from Coruscant to Ferrix. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

What an episode this turned out to be! All of the tension that has been built up in the previous episodes comes to a head, and the consequences for some characters turn out to be dire. A lot happens in this episode, with some subtle blink and you'll miss it foreshadowing about true character motivations and turning allegiances hidden in the action. The time spent building up these characters also pays off in spades when the powder keg that is Aldhani finally ignites, and even the Imperials get some time in the spotlight. Is this the best episode of Andor's first season so far? Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

In the middle episode of Andor's second story arc, we shift between the various story lines at lightning pace, bouncing between Ferrix, Coruscant, and Aldhani. Some inter-story conflict helps to drive home that point that we're racing towards what is sure to be a dramatic and violent culmination. This episode ratchets up the tension in a highly effective way, and leaves us on the edges of our seats by the end. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

The second story arc in Andor starts off with an intertwining of a half dozen different stories, woven together with excellent writing and exceptional characterizations of both new and known faces. There isn't much action in this episode, but it lays the groundwork for rising tensions and works well as a sort of soft reset for multiple arcs, with Andor moving away from Ferrix, and Luthen and Syril returning to Coruscant, not to mention the heavy focus on the ISB story lines. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

What an incredible climax to the first story arc in Andor! Action packed for a change, but missing none of the stellar dialogue and acting that we've come to expect. Story lines intersect, and everyone comes away from the encounter changed in dramatic ways. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Episode 2 is here, and with it comes an expertly crafted bridge between the catalyst's of the first episode and the inevitable merging of all of the disparate character's story lines. Syril makes some progress (and a new friend), while Andor starts to really feel the pressure, and we get our first glance of the mysterious buyer who wants to meet him. While there's little in the way of action, the dialogue in this episode really shines, with a host of side characters who all feel like they play a purpose and play it well. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Well after a long delay we are finally here to talk about Andor, and we could not be more excited! The show's initial episode immediately sets a tone for the series that differentiates it from typical Star Wars live action, with a heavy focus on dialogue driven drama, and it makes us care about a host of characters that for the most part are entirely unfamiliar. Without giving too much away, Andor starts off strong and shapes up to present a worthy prequel to one of our favorite Star Wars movies, Rogue One.BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We get to revisit one of our favorite characters, as Dave Filoni walks us through several pivotal moments in the life of Ahsoka. Episode 1 tells a tale of a mother and daughter that we wish had explored that dynamic more deeply, while episode 2 pulls on the heartstrings with an incredible look into Anakin pushing Ahsoka to be the best. Episode 3 retells a familiar tale with some details changed, but for better or worse? Let's dive in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We jump back into the world of Star Wars animation with the newly release Tales of the Jedi shorts. A fantastic look at a character whose motivations have never been truly explored on screen, Justice, Choices, and the Sith Lord paint a haunting picture of the former Jedi, Count Dooku. Is this Clone Wars Season 7.5? How much does it add to our canon knowledge of the character (or does it contradict it directly)? Can Dave Filoni be trusted with serious, sometimes bleak material (the answer is yes)? Let's dive in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

And finally we reach the conclusion of our trilogy, not just of Revenge of the Sith but of the prequels as a whole! And what a way to go out, with easily the strongest of the prequel movies putting on a clinic in how to end an arc. We have some minor issues with the portrayal of the transformation from Anakin to Vader, mirroring issues we had with the middle third of the movie zipping past information that could have improved understanding of character motivations, but outside of that the finale is fantastic in every aspect. Every actor steps up their game, the cinematography is unmatched, and John Williams takes things up to the next level. We go for stretches of minutes at a time without a single line of dialogue being delivered, and when that dialogue does eventually arrive it's all the more impactful for it. We know it's been a wait to get here, so let's dive in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We follow up the cinematic masterpiece that is the opening act of Revenge of the Sith with a much more exposition based middle of the movie. The plot moves along, sometimes too quickly for our taste, but we start to see Sidious's plot come together more overtly, much to his and our joy. Some fantastically fun acting from the movie's villain gives us some of Star Wars' most quotable lines, and we get some great character moments from Anakin and Obi-Wan too! Let's dive in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We've reached the finale of the prequels, and it is a good one! Revenge of the Sith opens with an extended and flawless rescue sequence which showcases many of the best parts of Star Wars: Fun banter, incredible VFX, amazing sound design, fantastic villains, and humor and emotion in measured doses to complement it all! Let's dive in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Let's wrap up the second of the prequels before we head out on a month long hiatus. The latter half of the movie suffers from the same ails as the first, with an inconsistent and poorly written love story dragging down an otherwise stellar tale of Obi-Wan tracking down the bad guys. We get a phenomenal introduction to Count Dooku, some fun scenes with Jango Fett, and have an all around great time on Geonosis, where the Clone Wars finally begin. So much to talk about, so let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

We pick up 10 years after The Phantom Menace, and Anakin has grown up to be quite... something. A phenomenal opening act, spoiled only by some honestly creepy romantic dialogue that is extremely hard to overlook. Coruscant shines as the main focal point of the first quarter of the movie, and explorations of Naboo and Kamino are enjoyable as well. Obi-Wan as a detective is a great story device, but the romantic plot between Anakin and Padme feels forced. Let's jump in and see how we feel about the first half of Attack of the Clones!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com

Let's wrap up the first of the prequels today, in our inaugural episode of a "mature" BTS - After Dark! Will we get carried away discussing things that have absolutely nothing to do with Star Wars? For sure! But do we both come away with a greater appreciation for The Phantom Menace after this rewatch? Also yes! Jar Jar and young Anakin may be a bit much for the adults, but there are some major things to love about this movie, including a fantastic climax and brilliant world building.BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastDESTINY 2 PODS:PVP: https://destiny-massive-breakdowns.captivate.fm/listenPVE: https://pve-podcast-versus-enemies.captivate.fm/listenCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQHOME PAGE: https://destinymassivebreakdowns.com