My wife and I watch Star Wars Rebels for the first time || Episode 10-12

[@ryansemmes346]

I'm really happy that Jen is now so deep into the Star Wars that she's "spitting facts." I LOVE Ezra's lightsaber/blaster combo.

[@TheArrowedKnee]

Fun fact 1. The reason for Yoda sounding much more like Yoda in the OT, is beacuse it's the same actor from the OT/PT that is playing him(Frank Oz). The Clone Wars had a different voice actor(Tom Kane). But of course the writing of his dialogue is as you say, much more in line with OT Yoda. Fun fact 2. This is the same Grand Inquisitor that we saw in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series Also good observations about Kanan, in fact, Kanan technically isn't even a Jedi Knight, let alone a Jedi Master. He's technically still a Padawan.

[@IggyStardust1967]

Question for you: Do you think it would be a spoiler to reveal who the Grand Inquisitor used to be?

[@digitaladventurer2142]

@@IggyStardust1967 it is revealed later though maybe not as in much detail as some people know

[@cookiesnugglez7318]

​@@IggyStardust1967it's not a big deal but I would say wait for them to see who he used to be

[@thatginger6839]

​@@cookiesnugglez7318 I mean they've already finished the show so it really doesn't matter anymore

[@cookiesnugglez7318]

@@thatginger6839 have they?

[@markmckeever3237]

When this Trekkie heard that you two enjoyed Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Holden's epic status was elevated. But then the Tractor Beam Dance made its debut and now he's back down to square one.

[@HoldenHardman]

Haha!

[@nicklyle4683]

Speaking of which, the voice actor for Trayvis is Brent Spiner, who played the android Data in Star Trek the Next Generation.

[@VadersRage]

@@nicklyle4683 Off the top of my head, I can only think of Brent Spiner and George Takae having crossed franchise lines.....but I KNOW there are other Star Trek stars involved in a galaxy far far away. My "recall" is failing....

[@nicklyle4683]

@@VadersRage Simon Pegg - he’s in The Force Awakens and Star Trek (2009) trilogy.

[@VadersRage]

@@nicklyle4683 I completely forgot about him.

[@Brandon.S.Brooker]

The saber design was pulled from Ralph McQuarrie concept art. Also, the sewer design is made from repurposed assets from the Season 5 Ahsoka on the Run arc and the Lothal Temple also pulls assets from The Gathering episode.

[@Darth_Mornabin]

Wishing you guys a good time with the season-finale next week!

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

The thing about the skinny sabers and, really everything you see in Rebels is that it's all Ralph Macquarie Star Wars concept art. In the second episode, you'll see the concept for C3P0 in the two security droids.

[@davido.1233]

Fun facts: Episode 10: I only realized this a few months ago with another reaction to this episode, but the reason why the Jedi Masters withered and died was due to the fact that they came here at separate times, so they died alone waiting for their padawans. Also, this is very similar to Luke's trial in the dark side cave on Dagobah. And speaking of Dagobah, final fun fact of this episode: Yoda's original voice actor, Frank Oz, reprises his role in this episode. Episode 11: Yes, that is Billy Dee Williams reprising his role as Lando Calrissian (And this is my favorite episode of the entire first season), and yes that is James Hong voicing Azmorigan! Also, Azmorigan's design is based on Jabba the Hutt Concept art. Episode 12: Not a fun fact, but I think Chopper is a closeted sociopath.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Yes......closeted

[@Darth_Mornabin]

That Billy Dee Williams clip was so spot on.

[@SWTobito0702]

I honestly think episode 10 might be my favorite of the entire first season. Such ingenious storytelling throughout and the emotional beats hit so well. It also has so many memorable lines.

[@luvacting]

I love Star Wars Rebels! The story, the character development, and especially the music. The music plays such an important part in the storytelling with Star Wars. Hearing Yoda's theme, and the Force theme in the background always gives me chills. Keep enjoying the series and I'm a huge fan of the channel. :D

[@caleb2670]

Kevin Kiner is the goat I’m really hoping he’s gonna get to compose the music for the Dave filoni film

[@Darth_Mornabin]

9:46 That‘s because Holden they got Frank Oz, puppet master and therefore voice actor of Yoda in the movies, to also play the role in Rebels as well. Best Regards

[@pe8268]

Those little editor's notes on Lando really cracked me up XD

[@BichaeldeAngelo]

“You’re getting caught in my tractor beam” made me actually spit out my drink, props that was gold

[@msoundg]

Great reactions! Ezra getting his kyber crystal from the depths of the Temple was amazing, the "bright star inside" that he referred to before they opened the stone door

[@cassieo]

2:00 DS9 is such a gem in the Star Trek crown 👑💫 Glad to see you all appreciate the amazing work those creators and artists did during that series.

[@chrisryons]

No such thing as filler Rebels episodes! Holden gets it!

[@bradenliner7189]

The reason the jedi did not use blasters or lightsaber/blaster hybrids is because of what Obi Wan said after killing general grievous "so uncivilized". The jedi order frowned upon blasters because their sole purpose was to take life plus lightsaber crystals in lightsabers are connected to its user through the force making the wielder more in tune with the force during battle, and lastly, using a lightsaber was a much simpler way of being able to beat an opponent without necessarily killing them outright unless the jedi is Anakin then "DO IT!"

[@nikulus2840]

This show probably has the best character development out of any Star Wars show/movie

[@catnipcrazy4078]

Congrats on the baby you two, hope you're recovering well Jen!

[@mikegoggin570]

2:00 The Star Trek fan in me just screamed.

[@caleb2670]

I feel like rebels absolutely nails that high energy dialogue mixed with music during the dog fights that the original trilogy had

[@zephyr835]

Yeah, that's one of my favorite things about the show; a lot of the dialogue feels like that Kasdan style, very natural-sounding IMO.

[@michaelpapp5518]

22:28 speaking of Star Trek, let’s all give a big hand to Mr Brent Spiner as the rebellious senator!

[@bluebeeper9811]

14:45 that was hilarious and one of the many reasons I love this channel glad I found you all the way back from my friend watches star wars you're both amazing also I'm gonna have to watch those videos on legacy of Goku and buus fury my favorite handheld dbz games I had to go back and check what the first video I saw was😅

[@philiprawles6262]

I'm so excited that you've released your Rebels reaction on KZbin, your in for a really fun ride

[@GenXDaddyO]

That dog is napping HARD! 🤣

[@Darth_Mornabin]

1:54 Just finished Deep Space Nine last week. Best Star Trek I‘ve ever seen to date. I‘m catching up on all star trek properties since 2,5 years now. There are so many high points, it‘s a great ride.

[@oreokush5393]

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND. THIS LAND IS MY LAND. FROM BONAVISTA TO VANCOUVER ISLAND TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO THE GREAT LAKE WAAATERS THIS LAND WAS MADE FOR YOU AND ME!!!!! CANADA 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

[@RandomGuy285]

The Colt .45 bit had me rolling

[@raymonddiaz1106]

My boy Chopper has the highest kill count in Star Wars.

[@PedroHenrique-mz3we]

Love how elegant the Grand Inquisitor is while fighting

[@IggyStardust1967]

29:33 - I agree. It's one of, if not the main reason I like Rebels more than Clone Wars. I have to admit, though, I also enjoy The Bad Batch as much as Rebels, and for the same reason. No spoilers, but you two might want to strap in, because some of these episodes can get really intense.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Iconic breathing intensifies

[@BichaeldeAngelo]

Love the character growth of Jen and Holden on this channel to where they have a stuffed Appa in between them

[@edwardlasso3092]

It's good to see how they kept portraying Lando as being polite and friendly towards droids, which makes a lot of sense after watching young Lando in the "Solo" movie. As for this being a more "traditional " series, most series before Rebels had been episodic with a few 2 or 3 part arcs (think of old Star Trek or shows like Bonanza), mostly because "serialized" shows with an overarching story would mean that someone watching a single episode in reruns might be completely lost as to what was going on in the story (such as later episodes of Deep Space 9 or Babylon 5).

[@keondesouza9010]

19:57 The reason is basically the Jedi find blasters, vibroblades, and really any weapon other than a lightsaber uncivilized and too war-like for peacekeepers to carry. Having two lightsabers was looked down upon, having double-blades lightsabers even more so, but having a weapon/firearm was straight up prohibited. But times change when you’re a Jedi survivor following the purge. In Legends-which aren’t canon anymore-after Luke created his own Jedi Order he got rid of that rule, so you’d see a lot of Jedi running around with various tools, gadgets, and equipment. Like personal shields, grenades, blasters of all kinds, and knives/blades.

[@HondoJarrus]

Thanks for uploading these! Yes, the show gets better with each season and the scope does get larger.🙂

[@curtrogers1715]

I’m glad to see you’re enjoying Star Wars rebels. Congratulations on the birth of your son. He looks adorable little like Yoda wise beyond his years do you think it was fun to watch gen Star Wars the first time wait till he sees it for the first time with you I hope you’re happy, healthy and safe now it’s you’re time to View some Sesame Street in paw patrol bubble guppies now I have nieces and nephews, so I understand you do things you didn’t think you could do watch shows you never would watch it’s the best adventure you’ll ever have and you guys can do it together all my best wishes and enjoy the fun!

[@caleb2670]

The lightsabers are skinnier in this show to resemble how they are on the posters for the original Star Wars

[@wakebacon8301]

just saw the pic of the new kid on the block, congrats you guys, may the force be with you....always

[@unstoppable1480]

if you hear the music in the background of ep 11 thats lando's theme.

[@digitaladventurer2142]

Honestly Ezra may have just been the first person to think of the Saber/Blaster combo, and honestly having one of each is more practical though since if one is lost you still have the other, with Ezra if he loses his weapon he has nothing

[@dirtyhawkstv1575]

Congratulations on the new addition to the fam!

[@BigBlack84]

DS9 is definitely one of the best Star Trek of that time frame. That show dealt with some heavy stuff. Although they didn’t really find their footing until like season four.

[@xelinaski3831]

Really enjoying watching these with you guys!!! Feels like waiting to watch Saturday cartoons. Thanks for sharing your Rebels journey. 😊

[@jollyrayda]

There is no filler in the Filoni verse - it can take time, but the connections are always made, and it makes for a really fun and fulfilling story overall.

[@speedhuntr]

I liked this series and the vibe of them needing to hide the fact they carry sabers. kanans is in pieces when holstered. And Ezra's just looks like a blaster.

[@jmhaces]

The show takes a lot of visual cues and inspiration from the original concept art that Ralph McQuarrie did for "A New Hope" back in the day, and that includes the lightsabers being noticeably thinner than in the rest of Wars movies/shows. Same thing for main and side characters, like Zeb being based on Chewbacca's original design and Chopper being based on R2D2's original design, and some of the protocol droids like the ones in the episode about Ezra's visions being based on C3P0's original design. As for Kanan, I always liked that he's kind of like Luke in the sense that he never had the chance to finish his formal training and he has to figure a lot of things out on his own trusting his connection to the Force, only he's worse off than Luke because Luke's own ignorance meant that he didn't know just how much he didn't know, if that makes sense, because the only Jedi Masters he knew were Obi-Wan and Yoda and he never really saw them display their full mastery of the Force, while Kanan has several years worth of formal training as a Padawan during the Republic era and he is keenly aware of just how skilled and powerful a Jedi Master truly is, having known many during his childhood and during the Clone Wars, and he knows for a fact he's nowhere near on that level, and you can see that by the comparatively simplistic way he wields his Force powers, which is more similar to the way the Force was used in the OT as opposed to later Star Wars media with OP Jedi, and by how much he struggles with instructing Ezra because, like he said here and in the episode where he brought up Yoda's "Do Or Do Not, There Is No Try" line, he feels he doesn't know enough himself.

[@davidstratton9918]

I have loved watching! So many great things to come!

[@DugTheDog]

If you guys ever re watch Rogue One in the future, look for Chopper in the Yavin Rebel Base where you can also hear the name "General Syndulla" called out through he speakers when they decide to help Andor with the attack on Scarif.

[@caleb2670]

Spoilers

[@DugTheDog]

@@caleb2670 They're already done with the series. They watched it all months ago and are just releasing it now for all instead of just their patreons.

[@michaelgrant4867]

Congratulations on your beautifull baby!!! also a Deep Space 9 watch through woiuld be the best, i cant wait for Jens reaction to the twists and turn of that!

[@alvarostockle]

I really like Rebels, and I don't think I've ever watch reactions to it, so I'm enjoying this ride a lot.

[@caleb2670]

I recommend blind wave they’ve done 2 seperate reactions to it with different people.

[@FreakDaMIghet]

I remember watching this episode for the first time a few days after getting my wisdom teeth out, so every time I rewatch it, my jaw aches.

[@mr.fancipants6639]

Thank you!

[@Rorujin]

Special appearance by Appa in this reaction

[@louaug27]

He should stick around

[@cliffperk234]

the voice of the great james hong.

[@darthmewtwo1759]

Getting closer and closer to the awesomeness

[@Darth_Mornabin]

11:36 You‘re not the first reactors to say that about Ezra‘s lightsaber.

[@davxlau]

One more video for season 1!!! Looking forward to it guys, I think you're going to enjoy it.

[@christianw.3488]

Congrats on the new baby guys

[@kabnoot]

13:55 "he's gonna fuck that droid" Has me dyin' so hard right now.

[@spidersj12]

I'm surprised Holden didn't catch Brent Spiner's voice in episode 12...

[@TheGrandJeef]

Ah deep space nine, as i have grown older i find myself loving that show more and more. I'd love to see Holden talk about its take on religion

[@CaptainJoteda]

Billy Dee Williams called him CP 30 in an interview too so it makes sense Jen would say it after Lando showed up haha.

[@zacharyblankenship512]

Reason Jedi don't typically use blasters was because they are taught to use the force for defensive mainly but offensive if necessary. A blaster is mainly for offensive only. Thus why they are so uncivilized. It is also why you don't usually see jedi turning other lightsabers off, it was dishonorable and agreed by Jedi and Sith

[@kbar463]

Semi spoiler, if you've already watched all the bad batch, you've seen Kanan on Order 66 day.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Frank Oz as Grand Master Yoda, there's no complaints on this series. No one expected that or that Ezra found a Kyber there. The twist that his lightsaber has blast functionality was equally surprising. You guys picked up quick the tests of the temple. Btw congrats on the youngling you 2

[@roryotoole3279]

The saber copies the design of the 1978 Kenner 12 inch Luke Skywalker action figure. It was made that way so the hand could slide in the hole to hold the lightsaber.

[@thewickedproducer579]

HOLDMAN HOLDMAN HOLDMAN _ ****The LIGHTSABER GUN, STUNS, so weapon of peace.**** 👍

[@michaelpapp5518]

Congrats on the new baby!

[@DevelDogg48]

Wish the Grand Inquisitor was this cool in Kenobi

[@caleb2670]

But nah we got an actual egg

[@timothywhitfield8785]

We get to see Kanan as a kid (voiced by Freddie Prinze Jr) in the episode "Aftermath" of Star Wars: The Bad Batch during Order 66

[@haroldcruz8550]

The reason why Jedi's don't use blasters is because blasters are a purely offensive weapons. Jedi's for most of the time use light sabers as a defensive weapon.

[@DavidWallz]

This was uploaded the day your son was born!!

[@AngelSalazar-rr3yb]

The lightsaber that Ezra has is one of the unique “Top 10 Lightsabers” which we see in all of Star Wars. P.S. I was the same way at first Holden, but you’ll get use to it. (I want to say something else but I don’t want to spoil anything)

[@LeChaunce]

Dunno if it was mentioned in the previous episode with Senator Trayvis, but he's voiced by Brent Spiner -- Data from Star Trek TNG.

[@kingofthemooners09]

Congratulations

[@TheMagicianBee]

Time the channel name was changed from Holden Hardman to Holden & Jen. 🎉

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

19:40 IMO that is the most badass lightsaber in the entire SW universe....

[@tomsamper4345]

You’re right the lightsabers are skinnier here (more like a fencing saber) the reason for that choice in style was the same as a lot of the artistic choices in the story, the style takes a lot of inspiration from the early concept art of Ralph McQuarie (I’m sure you’ve heard from other posters that Zeb was the original concept are of Chewbacca, the city in Lothal was taken based on work for the capital city of Alderaan that was never seen etc) and in several of the more famous concept are pieces skinny lightsabers were depicted

[@Freak_a_zoid]

You guys are great. Love the reactions.

[@Bhint320610]

Congrats fam!!!!

[@HistoryBluff137]

Herra and Kanan are the goats. I didn't really care about the rest of the main crew but I loved those 2

[@caleb2670]

Ezras story arc is so great tho. He grew up so much

[@obersmith]

i wonder if they know that Kanan is voiced by Freddie Prince Jr. Still cant pair his face with the voice to this day.

[@patrickcromwell7554]

So I wasn't sure at first that Frank Oz actually voiced Yoda in this show; I assumed it was a voice synthesizer, but my quick searches say he did indeed voice Yoda for this show.

[@illrated]

Commented to say Star Wars deserves rewatches after watching the side shows but I liked for "the tractor beam." 😂

[@swedizzle12]

Wasn't Lando a pansexual in the Solo movie and everyone went crazy about it. He had a weird 'sensual' relationship with his droid that became integrated into his ship. That's probably why he was flirting with the droid... or? =p

[@jarredwilkinson4666]

I have mixed feelings on the dial saber Ezra wields. My firm belief is reason Jedi don’t do this on large scale is it damages the crystal over a period to it cracking. Great to see Jen light up at hearing Yoda a clear sign of her ever growing fangirl love of Star Wars

[@LegitScar]

20:44 they really expanded on this one in Solo...

[@Darth_Mornabin]

Just checked Patreon right on time!

[@Darth_Mornabin]

1:37 That‘s the reason, Rebels has way less filler filler than most other star wars-shows. At least in my opinion …

[@TheArrowedKnee]

It definitely has a fair bit, but i think the "filler" episode are fairly decent so i can tolerate them more than other shows. And the peaks are just so incredibly high that it makes it all worth it.

[@rbravender1]

I think the alien Lando was dealing with was voiced by James Hong.

[@flannelflatts]

Not sure why you feel weird about a jedi having a gun. Luke had a gun with him for at least two of the movies. Star wars games has it too. Esra lightsaber is stupid looking but the gun part is sick

[@Naruto_uzumaki120]

Remember what Obi-Wan Kenobi said after killing general grievous blasters are so uncivilized

[@nikulus2840]

12:11 Chopper: "What the f***?!"

[@Darth_Mornabin]

The senator is played by Brent Spiner.

[@BigScreenMovies]

Sabine's 16 Holden 😳

[@Darth_Mornabin]

After seeing episode 11 for the first time I could only say: „That is Lando.“

[@mrvoltar]

i forgot about those last 2 episodes. IIrc, Filoni said something about playing with the idea of filler episodes and planted easter eggs to show up later. There's also a major storyline that goes throughout the entirety of the show but it's hidden in plain sight atm and doesn't really kick in until the last season. Also, I was wondering why you guys were holding back on the TotJedi episodes and I think I get it. You really could've seen the middle 2 before next week's arc with no spoilers but I guess it's better after next week for the last episode. Seriously though...next week...this is the internet which means we have to be impatient and entitled.

[@TheArrowedKnee]

I mean TBF, as long as you've seen the entirety of Clone Wars, you're all good for watching all of ToTJ imo.

[@patrickcromwell7554]

One thing I have noticed about this show is that the lightsaber blades are noticeably thinner. They look almost too thin at times. i don't exactly hate it, but as I said it's a noticeable difference.

[@caleb2670]

They did it to resemble the posters for the original Star Wars movie. It’s similar to a lot of stuff in this show where it is basically like a love letter to Ralph mquarrie who did the concept art for the original trilogy. He drew the lightsabers like that. His original drawing of r2 was used for chopper, his original drawing of the falcon was used for the ghost, his og design of Chewbacca became zeb. I believe the inquisitor was an unused design for grevious. But yeah most of the interesting design choices in the show are references to him because other than George Lucas he’s probably the most responsible for what Star Wars is

[@NL_FlyingDutchmen]

The biggest reason why Jedi don't use blasters is because they are to easy to use. Stand from a distance, pull the trigger and it's done. A blade is much more personal, it takes more action and thought to use a blade. It restrains a Jedi from ending everyone anytime it suits them. Jedi are already very powerfull on their own, way more powerfull then the average person. A lightsaber is a reminder to restrain themself and always be aware of their actions

[@jesse33cdn]

Im loving this! And i will totally watch DS9 ❤❤❤❤❤