This episode goes to a place where Star Wars rarely went in the past. We always assumed how evil Palpatine and his Empire was/is but actually seeing it hits harder then you think.
The atmosphere in this episode is really one of hopelessness and helplessness. Yes, it reminded me of the prison in "Andor" and maybe there is your glimmer of hope. Because they got out of that one.
Wow that was good, one of the better episodes this season. Reminded me of Andor. Really captures the loneliness and the quiet, controlled horror of the empire.
Amazing episode! Great twist with the Fulcrum agents. Sarah really impressed me in this episode, I think I might finally be warming up to her.
Also, poor Casey losing his toe like that LOL
The whole gang of Buy More continues to be hilarious.
Great episode! It was amazing seeing an episode that focused on Casey. He really has layers. Also the ending scene with Chuck and Ellie was so heartbreaking and sweet
Oh, very good - Ventress... but I still don't quite understand what's the problem with just testing Omega's midichlorian count. Does no one have the equipment for that, not even Ventress? I mean I'm thinking of Qui-Gon here who had no reason to have a testing device with him on Tatooine (and the Naboo cruiser who could actually run the test...).
What I just don't understand... if force-sensitivity were required to transfer Sidious' consciousness into a cloned body... then, why would he kill off anyone who's force-sensitive, even the children? With the purge he'd be sabotaging his own immortality project. So, I think what is needed is someone who's able to act as some kind of conduit for midichlorians, and apparently Omega fits that bill.
Once again, the animators taking Every. Single. Live-action. Producer. To. School.
Real blackout darkness without making the show difficult to watch. Every light source and shadow in this episode was premeditated. Even when characters were completely hidden by shadows, I could still see what was going on on a nine-year-old LCD. The entire episode took place on an island experiencing total overcast and yet everything still looked beautiful and colorful.
If a genie suddenly told me I had three wishes, my first wish might actually be that every human values and respects the ability to competently frame and light a scene!
As for the actual story... Asajj Ventress, Kraken Whisperer.
The way Ventress was so casually (re)introduced, and the way she relates to the Batchers was a real left-field play and I really liked it. And they finally said "Midi-chlorians" after being so cheeky for so long with M-count this, M-count that. Just say the word. It's not cursed or anything.
Another thing I really liked is how Crosshair gave Ventress his hand. Good Crosshair, you're LEARNING!
Omega's journey is about to get very heavy, and we are now at the half-way point for the final season. This whole series has been one bar higher than the animated Star Wars that came before, and this season has been so focused and devoid of any distractions. I'm so conflicted that this is the end, but I'm so pleased that this isn't the end for Filoni's animated Star Wars.
(I'm still holding my breath for a complete remaster of the original Clone Wars series using the current version of their animation engine.)
The best part of it was finding out that Casey was a choir boy!! LMAO
Also liked the sort of loyalty that the guys at Buy More had for Chuck LOL
Yeah, screw Jill.
Casey being a choir boy was great though.
Ohh background on Jeff!! Cool!
And Chuck being a hero was amazing!
Everytime Bryce pops up he ruins everything! Just when Sarah and Chuck were getting somewhere. I think Bryce is jealous even if he’s not wrong.
that was hilarious! Roan was quite the character
Great season premiere! Chuck was so smart and amazing, specially when he impersonated Carmichael!
Loved seeing that Casey really didn't want to kill Chuck, our nerd won over the big guy's heart
I liked that Gov just did a really good job and started to question things, instead of foolhardedly trying to pursue Luther through the entire thing. That made me like his character a lot more.
But Alice... oh Alice, why did you...
Some fine and unexpected character development. The ending was unbelievable and the song choice perfect. Even just seeing the genuine remorse from Ian about killing Zoe was so perfect, but yet his character still used something so atrocious to frame a strong friend.
I don't think anyone was asking for gator wrasslin' down on the bayou in Star Wars, but here we are.
Crosshair and Omega's moments are really carrying this season for me
So after all that they just let the rebellious clones walk away? I mean, anyone who has seen Rebels knows that Wolffe will eventually change sides, but did nobody else in his squad really had a problem with letting their #1 target walk away (Isn't "Good soldiers follow orders" still a thing due to the inhibitor chip?). How are they even going to explain that to their superiors? The resolution just felt poorly made.
What a gift though. "Happy birthday, here, have a dead girl's necklace, now let me rape you"
The wife's reaction has been talked about a lot, so I expected greatness, and I wasn't disappointed. It felt so genuine it tore me up.
Also I think latest (given you're deaf) at the point the police gets to the apartment you'd have to notice this is Great Britain - in an American TV show they'd have had the guns trained on him right away.
But omg... what an unfortunate ending.
best episode so far, got me hooked up to finish the whole series.
Good episode. Omega as target, Rex and the rogue clones distrusting Crosshair, the Empire's shadows i.e. brainwashed clones (which didn't work with Crosshair)...
This Alice angle is so US television. It's distracting. Now Luther even searches her help. I guess she will never be convicted for killing her parents - maybe the big twist will be she didn't do it in the first place ? Because other than that I really like the show. Would have been nice to have a straight forward crime show without any additional baggage.
The worst thing about this episode is how Luther visited that shop as if there was no way the guy would recognise him. He was literally on national television last episode baiting out a killer!
I've heard so much about this show for years and finally trying it.
Clearly, all other characters pale in comparison to Luther and Alice. Is it due to the characters or to Elba and Wilson being too good ? We'll see.
I have already have enough of the futur ex-wife and the useless drama. Was hoping she'd get killed in the middle of this episode.
Alice would have been an interesting character for an episode, but it looks like that will be the story for the whole season ? Not sure that holds on.
Wait and see.
But, given it's a murder investigation, nobody noticed the gun parts in the dog's ashes ?? Really ?
Not alltogether bad but watching it almost 10 years after it aired you instantly get the feeling this is one of this (now) overused story arcs of a cat and mouse game between a cop and a genius killer who will always get away in an unexpected twist until the final episode where she makes a stupid mistake.
The whole setup is very generic, the characters are clichèd (cop with marriage issues, child prodigy killing her parents) , and I am already tired of the sexual angle. Plus there is an awful logic issue: why did no one in the crematorium find the gun parts ? If you want to be recognized as an intelligent drama don't make such mistakes.
I really liked the scenes between Crosshair and Hunter. That's exactly what I was looking for. I would not have bought it had things just smoothed over. Crosshair has a lot of demons to chase.
But I'm also totally with Wrecker on this one: why has there always have to be a monster.
I don't ship Chuck/Sarah at all, but that ending scene with him begging her to tell something true about herself was heartbreaking
When a girl like that so out of your league talks to you much less ask you out you should automatically be suspicious :joy: i would be.
I dont like seeing my boy Chuck getting played man. How can we just meet him and i feel protective already lol. Probably because he reminds me of myself.
This episode reminded me of the Movie “She’s Out Of My League”
This is Cinema. I guess this is what older people were feeling when movies like Star Wars the original trilogy or LOTR were airing. This movie is going to be generational defining and I am glad that I am a fully grown adult with opinions and taste to really see how good this movie is
Director Denis Villeneuve has actually managed to maintain the quality of what I consider to be the almost perfect "Dune" (2021) in this sequel. And I don't even want to start ranking both films; they are clearly on par for me and belong together. While the 2021 film has a stronger beginning, the finale of "Part 2" is much more satisfying. Ultimately, a double feature is worthwhile.
Looking at the second part on its own, my only major criticism is that the opening is a little clunky. In fact, it feels a bit like you're entering the middle of a story (which you are). However, it doesn't take long before you're fully immersed in the world again. This is primarily due to Villeneuve's impeccable sense of style. Whether it's the production design, score, visual effects, costumes, or sound, everything fits together perfectly. I would be very surprised if the film didn't play a major role at the Oscars in 2025.
But the acting is also another highlight. Timothée Chalamet shows once again that he is already a master of his craft. And Zendaya and Javier Bardem are also great in extended roles this time. But the MVP for me is actually Austin Butler, whose Feyd-Rautha is incredibly unsettling.
All in all, "Dune: Part Two" is a complete success. Only viewers who were hoping for a definitive conclusion to the story might be a little disappointed. After all, Frank Herbert's story is far from over. But if the film is successful, which it looks like it will be, then we shouldn't have to wait too long for an adaptation of "Dune Messiah."
