For those who don’t want things spoiled I’ll say this, I don’t think Jedi Night was perfect. In fact some parts downright annoyed me. But that doesn’t detract from they’re emotional impact.
Here come the spoilers. Watch yourself.
Kanan’s…sorry, Caleb’s death was heavily foreshadowed and expected, but still felt like a punch in the guy. Through A New Dawn and Rebels I’ve grown to really like the character. He had to go and he did so in a heroic manner. To see his eyes clear at the end…damn. That he and Hera only got a small amount of time to be truly honest annoyed me, especially as it felt as though Hera only admitted things because she was drugged. I wanted more, but I understand why I didn’t get it. Damn you Filoni!
Putting our loss aside for a second, Jedi Night has a pretty awesome Rogue One tie-in! Thrawn and Tarkin discussing how Krennic’s ‘Stardust’ project is vying for the same resources as the TIE Defenders not only brings the films into Rebels but also shows one of the biggest differences between the Imperials and Rebels; one fights among themselves whilst the other bands together. That they mention how ‘Stardust’ is “nothing more than expenses and excuses” tickles me too.
Jedi Night was a decent episode. Its impact on the characters makes it an important one. The imagery of the gliders over Lothal was beautiful, as was the music. But then I think of Shadow Troopers getting taken out like stock Stormtroopers and I get a little annoyed. A mixed one, but in time it will only be remembered for the feels.
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