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Star Wars: The Bad Batch

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch

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Disney+ | Release Date: May 4, 2021

Summary: The animated sequel/spin-off of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is set after that series with members of Clone Force 99 (who call themselves the Bad Batch) beginning new missions in the galaxies.

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

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IndieWire Christian Blauvelt

May 4, 2021

Season 1 Review: For completists then, “The Bad Batch” is essential. For everyone else? Its first 71 minutes provide an engaging, thoughtful, expertly animated story. But it’s a story that’s still just clearing its throat. Read full review

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Joel Keller

May 4, 2021

Season 1 Review: There is some goofiness to the show, especially Wrecker’s desire to “blow stuff up,” but The Bad Batch feels like a worthy spinoff to the very popular Clone Wars series. Read full review

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Radio Times David Craig

Dec 2, 2021

Season 1 Review: The story and setting show a lot of promise, so if the writers can strengthen their core characters over the next few episodes, then this series could well hold its own with the best from Lucasfilm Animation. That said, if you never quite got on board with The Clone Wars or Rebels, there probably isn’t much here to win you over. Read full review

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RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

May 4, 2021

Season 1 Review: “The Bad Batch” is an animated series that seems unlikely to make the same kind of waves as the hit that gave the world Baby Yoda/Grogu, but should satisfy the hardcore fans. Read full review

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Brian Lowry

May 4, 2021

Season 1 Review: A fun if not particularly distinctive "The Clone Wars" extension. Built around a small band of renegade clones, the "Rebels"-like feel doesn't break the mold, even if its characters did. Read full review

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Empire John Nugent

Sep 20, 2021

Season 1 Review: A solid continuation of the Star Wars Filoni-verse. Clone Wars fans will be delighted, but there’s promise of a more ambitious show yet to follow. Read full review

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Slant Magazine

Niv M. Sultan

May 7, 2021

Season 1 Review: The series feels like it’s simply going through the motions, biding its time until the Jedi and other big names show up. Like countless clone troopers, The Bad Batch fails to distinguish itself. Read full review

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spadge1976

May 18, 2021

More first class Star Wars content from Dave Filoni, the true heir to George Lucas's Empire.

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darver123

Jul 29, 2021

This animated series is just a great continuation of the Clone Wars. Everything is fine here: the plot, the atmosphere of the formation of the empire, and the characters themselves, who are revealed more and more with each series, there is even a little similarity with the Mandolorian. As aThis animated series is just a great continuation of the Clone Wars. Everything is fine here: the plot, the atmosphere of the formation of the empire, and the characters themselves, who are revealed more and more with each series, there is even a little similarity with the Mandolorian. As a fan of Star Wars, I recommend watching this wonderful animated series… Expand

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yellowpensorez

Sep 27, 2021

Отличное продолжение мультсериала «Звездные войны: Войны клонов».
Только для настоящих фанатов.

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hitzestau

Aug 23, 2021

The series manages to introduce completely new characters within a short period of time, whose adventures you like to follow as a viewer, especially the young Omega. And it fits very well into the existing Star Wars narrative and manages to incorporate familiar characters and events. DaveThe series manages to introduce completely new characters within a short period of time, whose adventures you like to follow as a viewer, especially the young Omega. And it fits very well into the existing Star Wars narrative and manages to incorporate familiar characters and events. Dave Filoni really nails it and Dee Bradley Baker as the voice actor really has his work cut out for him and manages to give the various troopers their own personalities. Conclusion: Another Star Wars series worth watching!… Expand

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Kai82

Aug 17, 2021

A really good show but with weaknesses and things that are awesome for fans but less so for casual viewers. With the last I mean the excellent fan service. A lot of characters return from Clone Wars, Rebels, Mandalorian and others. For me as fan this was amazing as I was invested into theA really good show but with weaknesses and things that are awesome for fans but less so for casual viewers. With the last I mean the excellent fan service. A lot of characters return from Clone Wars, Rebels, Mandalorian and others. For me as fan this was amazing as I was invested into the continuation of their stories or events from their past. Clarification The Bad Batch is set shortly after the Clone Wars but before Rebels and even more years before the Mandalorian in the time line. However for those who do not know these characters it is a lesser experience by definition. A main critique was that we get something different than expected. Many thought this will be like the A-Team in space or an action series (Don't get me wrong here there is action and it is good). We get more of character development, bonding, interactions and a new character named Omega. This is fine for me and Omega is a great and fascinating character that won me over. However like I said this was an unexpected turn and others did not like her so I say a warning is fair. The Bad Batch aka Clone Force 99 are a unit of abnormal clones which means not that they are a failure. All of them have special abilities that exceed their normal brothers and as unit they are a force to be recognized. They appeared in the final season of the Clone Wars and were awesome there. The story starts right at the end of the Clone Wars when order 66 takes place and left our heroes in now unfamiliar territory as the galaxy will change drastically. As they are on their base / home of Kamino they meet Omega and have to make hard decisions. I tried my best to avoid spoilers. It has personal stories and overall stories as the galaxy changes. The story works mostly well but some episodes feel like filler material. However the cast of characters and fan service helped a lot. It was amazing to see familiar faces again and see more of their stories. This was a true strength of the show and I often applauded here. Like I said if you do not know these characters this could be the place where you end watching the show. Lets continue with the characters. Omega takes a huge role and won me over. She is not as hardened as the others and can be the hearth or conscience of the team. The other members work well too. I liked Hunter, Wrecker, Echo, Tech and Crosshair. All of them have their moments but Crosshair and Hunter have more than the others. Crosshair’s arc is probably the best. I wont spoil the returning characters but say those were amazing and often put a huge smile on my face. While I am at it the show has also good humor (I only say Muchi;-). Of cause they added also new characters and these work fine too. I hope some return in later seasons. For me in total the characters work excellent and this is another strength. The presentation is top notch and has a good art style. To be fair there is no truly bad animated Star Wars show so this was expected. Soundtrack was also never an issue in any Star Wars medium I encountered. There are some negatives. There are some weaker episodes which I considered as filler. Omega starts a bit weaker too but became a character I don't want to miss. Her growth and development is really good. Lets continue with my favorite episodes: “Aftermath” for the strong start, story and setting up the new status quo. “Cut and Run” for the returning characters, character growth and showing even more of the new reality. “Rampage” for the story, humor and of cause Muchi. “Bounty Lost” for an amazing bounty hunter duel, story and development. “Rescue on Ryloth” for more backstories of beloved characters, character development and ideas. Finally the season final “Return to Kamino” and “Kamino Lost” for the unexpected turn of events, long awaited talks, twist and character moments. Overall this was a good first season. It had its weaknesses but the strong characters, development and fan services turned the tide. I am divided between a 7/10 and 8/10. I will go for a rounded up 8/10.… Expand

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Kev1847

Jun 12, 2021

Largely pointless 7 episodes in. Episodes have been mainly “filler” and ep7 in particular would have been treated as a 3-4 panel sequence in a comic book. Hoping for better but am resigned to wait for the upcoming Book of Boba Fett!

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mtoboggan

Jul 7, 2021

This series is a bait and switch. It's a trick. You have bad ass clones, then turn around and give you Omega, another magical super special girl like Rey from the new trilogy. It all about her hidden back story and how she'll impact the whole universe when she grows up. They throw in quickThis series is a bait and switch. It's a trick. You have bad ass clones, then turn around and give you Omega, another magical super special girl like Rey from the new trilogy. It all about her hidden back story and how she'll impact the whole universe when she grows up. They throw in quick fight scenes, then it's back to Omega. Star wars nods and clone wars cameos to try and keep interest, then back to Omega. This is the Omega series hiding behind the clone troopers title.… Expand

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