[7.0/10] This was a little disappointing for what amounts to a potential series finale to the Freemaker-verse. Rather than this being a full-fledged adventure of Moxie’s own to go out on, this episode basically amounts to “Hey, remember the major events and locales of The Last Jedi? Moxie was there too!” Whether it’s running around on Canto Bight, pretending to be stormtroopers on the First Order star destroyer, or fending off TIE-fighters above Crait, the episode basically just inserts Moxie on the margins of events we already know.
That might be forgivable if her involvement felt less contrived or if the show gave her more to do that wasn’t so directly related to the big moments of that film. When she’s in a tight spot on Canto Bight, she’s indirectly saved by Finn and Rose having freed the cat-horses. When she’s in a tight spot on the First Order ship, she’s indirectly saved by the Holdo Maneuver. About the only major choice and/or rescue she makes on her own is to save Roger from Graballa, which is admittedly enjoyable, but thin broth.
Still, there’s some amusing moments. Roger accidentally giving away the location of Anakin’s starfighter due to his autobiography is a laugh. Graballa’s antics are always amusing. And the running gags about everyone being surprised that Vader had a family is worth a chuckle. I just wish the strained plot elements were as solid as the comic elements.
That said, the episode ends on a nice note, with Roger being willing to sacrifice himself to save the Resistance, and him, Moxie, and Ka-Pao resolving to help Leia and Co. no matter what, because it’s the Freemaker legacy, and they’re apt to build their way out of any problem. It’s more of a “the fight goes on...” type ending that something more final, but I guess we got our finality in The Freemaker Adventures proper and this is more of a prologue/epilogue.
Overall, All-Stars was a little scattershot, and a little to plain in its efforts to tie into the latest movies, but still helped fill in some good Freemaker lore and deliver some good laughs.
Shout by Todd FuryBlockedParentSpoilers2021-07-24T00:10:36Z
Finale was a bit disappointing, but I knew no one was going to die. I was hoping Roger sacrificing himself one last time would be the end of him. It would have made the story a bit better, but I know it's a kids show so it's alright. Definitely loved this series overall and it was way better than I thought it would be!