Star Wars Rebels: Season 1

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Disney XD | Season Premiere Date: October 13, 2014

Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Vanessa Marshall, Tiya Sircar

Summary: The latest Star Wars animated series is set five years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The Imperial forces have been forced to a remote planet where a small crew aboard the starship Ghost seek to end the Galactic Empire's grip on the galaxy.

Creator: Dave Filoni and Simon Kinberg and Carrie Beck

Genre(s): Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Kids

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Season 1 Overview
Air Date: October 13, 2014
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15. Fire Across the Galaxy
Air Date: March 2, 2015
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14. Rebel Resolve
Air Date: February 23, 2015
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13. Call to Action
Air Date: February 9, 2015
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12. Visions of Hope
Air Date: January 25, 2015
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12. Vision of Hope
Air Date: February 2, 2015
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11. Idiot's Array
Air Date: January 19, 2015
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10. Path of the Jedi
Air Date: January 5, 2015
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9. Gathering Forces
Air Date: November 24, 2014
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8. Empire Day
Air Date: November 17, 2014
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7. Out of Darkness
Air Date: November 10, 2014
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6. Breaking Ranks
Air Date: November 6, 2014
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5. Rise of the Old Masters
Air Date: October 27, 2014
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3. Fighter Flight
Air Date: October 24, 2014
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2. Droids in Distress
Air Date: October 13, 2014
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2. Spark of Rebellion: Part 2
Air Date: October 3, 2014
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1. Spark of Rebellion
Air Date: October 3, 2014
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1. Spark of Rebellion: Part 1
Air Date: October 3, 2014

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Critic Reviews

Variety - Brian Lowry

Sep 29, 2014

In terms of succeeding creatively, they haven’t just tried; done it, they have. Read full review

Washington Post - Hank Stuever

Oct 3, 2014

A shipshape, neato-burrito side project that finds the right balance between hype and hyperspace. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Robert Lloyd

Oct 3, 2014

Though firmly in the Lucas tradition, this is also a Disney cartoon, for a Disney crowd and a Disney corporation--watching, you can almost feel the plastic and the plush--and whatever the characters are up to, however cute or sentimental the business, it is smartly designed and cinematically staged, and not hard to enjoy. Read full review

The New York Times - Mike Hale

Oct 2, 2014

It’s a better-than-average, serious-minded science-fiction cartoon, with well-executed space chases and battles but also an introspection more reminiscent of Japanese anime than of the usual American children’s animation. Read full review

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dfxvader

Feb 12, 2016

I wasn't expecting much from this show and the first five or so episodes were meh, but this show has completely blown away my expectations and season 2 is even better.

The Clone Wars was meh to me, but this show feels like Star Wars

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Ultronprimus575

Jun 10, 2017

Gives a new perspective on the franchise and the creators handle each character very well.Especially Grand Admiral Thrawn.And if you watched the show since the beginning the ghost crew has grown into better characters.

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Rosvel92

Sep 4, 2016

The first season starts slow, but it is meant to establish the characters as capable to function on their own.
The only complaints may be how the wookies animation isn't on par, to the quality of the rest of the series, Lando appearing feels a little weird, but hearing Billie Dee WilliamsThe first season starts slow, but it is meant to establish the characters as capable to function on their own.
The only complaints may be how the wookies animation isn't on par, to the quality of the rest of the series, Lando appearing feels a little weird, but hearing Billie Dee Williams reprising the iconic role, and James Earl Jones reprising Darth Vader in the pilot is a gift by the gods. The season finale includes a great surprise.

The second season is incredibly satisfying as it deals with resolving many of the arcs, previously started in ''The Clone Wars'' including the return of many fan favorites from the former show, the Season Finale is a show changer, and probably the highlight of the show so far. And promises a darker 3rd Season.

The 3rd Season includes the long awaited return of a Fan Favorite, from the classic ''Legends'' books.

The only minor complaint is that it seems to show less violence than ''The Clone Wars''. There's man guest characters reprising their roles from the Saga but I didn't mention them due to the spolierific nature.… Expand

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welchmen22

Oct 28, 2014

Good show, its on Disney and clearly geared towards children but enjoyable if you are a Star Wars fan. I grew up loving the original trilogy. I never got into the clone wars series but look forward to this one. I like the idea of following a Jedi in training from the beginning as well as aGood show, its on Disney and clearly geared towards children but enjoyable if you are a Star Wars fan. I grew up loving the original trilogy. I never got into the clone wars series but look forward to this one. I like the idea of following a Jedi in training from the beginning as well as a different look at the rebellion. The hour long movie to kick it off was a great intro and succeeded in sucking me into the storyline.… Expand

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spacebear1

Dec 12, 2017

This first season is not a great setup for a later great series. Don't get me wrong, I really liked the main character, Ezra Bridger. He grows and matures throughout the entire season. I thought the jedi character, Kanan Jarrus, was okay. But I honestly didn't care for the rest of theThis first season is not a great setup for a later great series. Don't get me wrong, I really liked the main character, Ezra Bridger. He grows and matures throughout the entire season. I thought the jedi character, Kanan Jarrus, was okay. But I honestly didn't care for the rest of the protagonists. The villain, the Inquisitor, was pretty cool...I guess. In the end, I DO like this season but it's just less like a Star Wars story during a dark time and more like a family friendly adventure.… Expand

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Sammy_

Jul 25, 2015

The few episodes of the clone wars that I caught on tv were actually not bad. Some of it was even kinda dark (clones shot a unarmed traitor jedi in his cell, cold **** It may have been an animated show, but it made you question morality. Some episodes even show kids to have a littleThe few episodes of the clone wars that I caught on tv were actually not bad. Some of it was even kinda dark (clones shot a unarmed traitor jedi in his cell, cold **** It may have been an animated show, but it made you question morality. Some episodes even show kids to have a little perspective. Not all the separatists were bad, you arent supposed to take things at face value. I get that its supposed to be a kids show, but its freaking star wars. We grew up watching the live-action movies as little kids. This is honestly the goddamn backyardigans with lightsabers, even the computer animation has been softened up. It sucks this show is canon, huge disappointment. Maybe those that cant sit through the brain dead fluff fest that is Rebels will get a grittier novel or something. Have we forgotten that we grew up with violent cartoons? Batman beyond, Dragon Ball z, Transformers, Thundercats, He-man. People bleed, and people die, I have no honest idea why they made this cartoon just so damn weak!… Expand

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TheMemeLord

Aug 14, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (This review may be lengthy but worth the read as to advertise my distaste for this show)
How come so many people love this show? I will literally list the countless problems with it below:

Biggest issue: They need to stop marketing this show towards adults. It is so obviously exclusively for little kids. They add things like Thrawn and Season trailers, things kids dont even know about. I wouldnt have a problem with this show if they just marketed it for little kids but i guess they think its a "sequel to Clone wars"...

Concept art; It ends up being ruined by cringey animation. They tried to hype up the show by revealing that the characters and models would be based off of concept art for the original Star Wars movies but since they are being paid a ton by Disney they don't put enough effort into the animation and it ends up looking really bad.

The characters; Zeb is actually a knock-off of Chewbacca, except he can talk. His design is even based off of concept art for Chewie. Ezra doesn't change at all for the entire show but apparently if the team thinks giving him a haircut gives him a personality change, then they are wrong.

The show itself; Back when I watched The Clone wars, every episode was amazing, even cinematic. The animation quality and effects were astounding and you can take away actual lessons and even be willing to watch it again, and again. For Rebels, literally there is nothing to take away from each episode. Every episode is exactly the same. They make a plan to annoy the empire. They steal stormtrooper armor and everyone falls for it. They blow something up. They fly away. Nothing bad ever really happens to them.

Oh yeah, and did i ever mention, that nobody ever dies in this show? I mean sure, a few tie fighters crash and you can presume that they died, But you will never see a character death on-screen. In Clone wars, characters died left and right, even if they were main characters or secondary characters. Sure it was a bit graphic at times but thats what made that show good and a bit dark. There are a few scenes, such as when Ezra runs towards the stormtroopers with his lightsaber and cuts their guns in half, and they run away.(See 'Stormtroopers' below) Like,what? And there is another scene where chopper picks up a blaster and, instead of shooting a stormtrooper with it, Runs up to him and hits him in the head with it, knocking him out.

Stormtroopers; Ok, they are idiots. remember in A New Hope, when the empire was menacing and seemed like they were invincible? You won't get that feeling in this show. The empire is so idiotic sometimes Its just really shocking. For example: there is a scene where the Rebels throw this pig-midget-thing on the window of the imperial base, which is obviously a distraction, and every person in the room immediately whip out their guns and start shooting the impervious glass, repeatedly. And they keep shooting, even after the discovery that, oh, I don't know, the windows in the building that you've been working at for years are invincible, which they should have known, they DONT. STOP. SHOOTING.

Rebellion; This entire show is supposed to be about how the Rebellion formed, hence the name, But wanna know a secret? It doesn't At the end of the show the "rebellion" they started is defeated. Even Leia talked about the Rebellion she started was growing. (So what on earth are WE watching if the actual stuff isnt even going to be in the show?). So basically the entire show has nothing to do with the continuity.

Thrawn; I get it, he's a strategic mastermind, so how come he literally does nothing In season 3 and 4, except steal a piece of wood and try to attack a city? So we're supposed to care about Lothal just because Ezra was BORN there? What?? Anyways, a strategic mastermind gets tricked by a dumb kid and gets kidnapped by whales and then gets teleported away, never to be seen again. (Not joking)

Helicopter inquisitors; There are some people who think The Last jedi ruined star wars, and this "show" saved Star wars. Oh, are you talking about the show where the inquisitors start spinning their lightsabers and fly away like helicopters. I am kidding you not, that is what they do. Can you imagine if during the Duel of the fates, Darth Maul just starts spinning his lightsaber, and flies away, like a helicopter?! Not only that, but at the beginning of season 2, it just starts with Kanan and Ezra fighting 2 inquisitors, without any introduction or explanation where they came from or who trained them.

Darth Maul; So the only chance we get for seeing an episode without the other characters is ruined by stinking Ezra. We COULD OF HAD a episode showcasing exclusively darth-mauls final stand and journey to find and defeat Obi-wan but instead we get to watch Ezra prance around in the desert for 90% of the episode. He literally does nothing.

Ok, this lengthy review is finished, for now. But honestly this show just sucks.… Expand

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