[7.5/10] Well hey, Resistance has been on a steady upward trajectory, which is all you can really ask for, right? I like a few things about this episode in particular. First, it gives a bit of the spotlight to Neeku, who has quickly become my favorite character in the show with his good-natured literalism. The fact that he knows about the unseen members of the platform, like the “shell people” who work below most folks’ notice, and is reflexively content to helping people like Kaz and the runaway children, just makes him all the more endearing.
I also like that this episode gives us a little more insight into the First Order and its looming presence over the station. There’s some world-building going on here, and the idea that the First Order is operating in places that most people don’t know, while trying to kill all the people who would in order to maintain their secrecy, is really interesting. Presumably Tehar is near where the First Order was staging its invasion, or perhaps even building Starkiller base, which makes the whole thing mysterious and intriguing, even before the runaways mention that they escaped Kylo Ren.
And while I tire of Kaz’s naivete and generic incompetence, I do appreciate that they’re leaning into his “heart of gold” qualities here, and even showing a bit of cleverness. Him escaping the first level of the platform via a chute shows learning from his own mistakes, and the plan to fool the First Order guards with the shell folk’s hibernation trick is honestly pretty smart. There’s still some convenience in how well they manage to pull it off, and frankly how easily Kaz gets wrapped into this whole thing to begin with, but it’s centered on him trying to help people in need no matter what, which gives it some cushion. The whole message of the episode, of looking after the people below others’ notice, and having them look after you, is a strong one.
Overall, Resistance seems to be finding a rhythm, which is encouraging after its rather questionable start.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2019-01-10T02:18:00Z
[7.5/10] Well hey, Resistance has been on a steady upward trajectory, which is all you can really ask for, right? I like a few things about this episode in particular. First, it gives a bit of the spotlight to Neeku, who has quickly become my favorite character in the show with his good-natured literalism. The fact that he knows about the unseen members of the platform, like the “shell people” who work below most folks’ notice, and is reflexively content to helping people like Kaz and the runaway children, just makes him all the more endearing.
I also like that this episode gives us a little more insight into the First Order and its looming presence over the station. There’s some world-building going on here, and the idea that the First Order is operating in places that most people don’t know, while trying to kill all the people who would in order to maintain their secrecy, is really interesting. Presumably Tehar is near where the First Order was staging its invasion, or perhaps even building Starkiller base, which makes the whole thing mysterious and intriguing, even before the runaways mention that they escaped Kylo Ren.
And while I tire of Kaz’s naivete and generic incompetence, I do appreciate that they’re leaning into his “heart of gold” qualities here, and even showing a bit of cleverness. Him escaping the first level of the platform via a chute shows learning from his own mistakes, and the plan to fool the First Order guards with the shell folk’s hibernation trick is honestly pretty smart. There’s still some convenience in how well they manage to pull it off, and frankly how easily Kaz gets wrapped into this whole thing to begin with, but it’s centered on him trying to help people in need no matter what, which gives it some cushion. The whole message of the episode, of looking after the people below others’ notice, and having them look after you, is a strong one.
Overall, Resistance seems to be finding a rhythm, which is encouraging after its rather questionable start.