Star Wars Rebels 2x2 REACTION!! "The Siege of Lothal - Part 2"

[@BlindWave]

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[@rossmunro6698]

Id love to see you guys react to the Freemaker Adventures

[@Nerveroxis]

The Emperor like all Sith feared death and losing the power they have, which is why he was so focused on cloning and prolonging his life. Which is likely why he became an apprentice to Darth Plagueis to begin with.

[@royaltutranch]

I would love your thoughts on this question: Do you think it is possible that the final scene in Clone Wars season 7, where Vader finds the wrecked ship covered in snow, is AFTER this episode right here. I think it is. I think after this Vader becomes obsessed with trying to figure out how Ahsoka survived and tracks it down. Anyway just wondering what you guys thought about that. Love the reactions.

[@jenniferojeda5443]

"The apprentice lives" gives me chills every time.

[@multiverse_media2023]

At that moment, Anakin sensed his former padawan.

[@Stella-ARG]

In the Ahsoka novel she says, right after Order 66 happens, and I quote: "She felt completely alone in the Force, except for the dark nothingness that stared back at her every time she tried to connect with Anakin" so I guess when she reached out to Vader she felt that same dark nothingness staring back at her.

[@ahsokatano5866]

"I haven't sensed a presence like that since..." "The Clone Wars"

[@cremlindor6607]

the chills

[@Mauther]

or the Kenobi series

[@ReactManiaABM]

@@Mauther the Kenobi Series takes place between episode 2 and 3... Not between 3 and 4

[@moddable6921]

@@ReactManiaABM are you stupid? everything the Kenobi series taking place between 2 and 3 could tell you already happened during The Clone Wars series, it takes place between 3 and 4 on Tatooine. jesus christ

[@Mauther]

@@ReactManiaABM You sure about that? Last I heard it's set 10 years after ep 3 and 9 years before ep 4. There were a bunch of articles in the beginning of this month taking that position (when they announced Indira Varma) and that's reported on IMDB (admittedly NOT proof positive). I think that's even in the Investor Day announcement from last December. If you have a different source I'd like to see it. A live action Clone Wars could be fun.

[@Nerveroxis]

You guys got it, Dave Filoni answers exactly what Ahsoka is going through in that moment. Part of her recognizes that Vader is Anakin, but she is in complete denial of it because to her it's impossible for Anakin to be evil. Rebel Force Radio channel has several Filoni interviews from when Rebels was airing.

[@gregoryharper8127]

It’s the same reason why she didn’t join Maul on Mandalore

[@Nerveroxis]

@@gregoryharper8127 Yup

[@EloImFizzy]

Rick: "I'm interested to see the other Inquisitors. Like, do they all have spinney lightsabers?" Eric: _sigh...._

[@bemasaberwyn55]

*Triggered* 🤣

[@nathaniellazo5912]

James Earl Jones is so great, him saying "The apprentice lives" is perfect.

[@lieutenantwolf5437]

*James earl jones

[@nathaniellazo5912]

@@lieutenantwolf5437 fixed

[@lieutenantwolf5437]

@@nathaniellazo5912 👍

[@GeekGirl-ub7ki]

Per Dave Filoni in an interview, Ahsoka felt the similarity but she doesn't want to believe it. She can't believe that Anakin could become someone as evil as Vader is.

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

You feel confident as a Jedi...until Vader is making you try to cut yourself with your own lightsaber !! He really was playing with them, must have been adorable for him ! Even in Jedi Fallen Order, you feel it's all easy mode for him...

[@althor1247]

Yeah he controls the settings

[@sulwhale3171]

Yess

[@sulwhale3171]

@@althor1247 ysyeeyeeyye

[@saileshnaidu8102]

but he doesnt win unless other fear him. Ezra doesnt

[@order-lp8yt]

@@saileshnaidu8102 man’s dumber then a piece of wool

[@ahsokatano5866]

"The apprentice lives...." "Noooooo!" *faints*

[@mathieupr6391]

"do they all have spinny lightsabers?" I can only imagine the flashbacks of the helico-sabers going through Eric's mind at this moment

[@maxydey42]

His face, lol. His original reaction to the helinquisitors is the most hilarious shit on the internet. Can't wait to see it again:)

[@CC-ii1sy]

We are defiantly going to reach the HEIGHT of Eric's hatred.

[@JuQui228]

I love Eric and Aaron reacting as if they haven’t already reacted to this season. 😆

[@bemasaberwyn55]

"If that doesn't kill him what will?" "NOT US" this was our first look of the Vader we'd see in Rogue One, and goddammit we were happy. Getting James Earl Jones added legitimacy to Rebels. Initially they got Sam to be Sidious, later they released a redub with Ian. You can find videos where they combined the 2 performances

[@zanderludeman3859]

1:39 "He's so tall" The power of the high ground

[@Im__Gavin]

2:57 one of the most iconic Vader shots imo. He’s so fucking powerful!

[@branchie8979]

@@epicninjagameryt he’s a patreon so he can see stuff early

[@epicninjagameryt]

@@branchie8979 ahh ok makes since

[@darthwint3823]

Love how Lando's droid was Ralph McQuarrie original concept art for C3P0.

[@SuperDora150]

Damn that Vader/Ahsoka moment was so good. Such a good episode Ok "barbeque Anakin" wins 😂

[@princefarron5484]

Fun lore fact that could play into Ashoka belief that it can't be anakin. According to imperial records Anakin Skywalker was killed at the Jedi Temple. This also shows palpatine's messed up sense of humor. Palpatine has it recorded for public imperial record that the hero of the Republic, Anakin Skywalker The last true Jedi Knight and defender of the people was killed by Darth Vader at the Jedi Temple during Operation nightfall. The biggest thing, the record says he died to Lord Vader defending younglings.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

JESUS Sheev has a sick sense of humor

[@evanmooseker4744]

What I got out of this -Anakin/Vader smells like BBQ

[@Klffsj]

That's a pretty good natural perfume, he has, isn't it?

[@thedarkknight2221]

Until Rogue One came out this was the scariest and most intimidating version of Darth Vader I had ever seen on screen since the original trilogy.

[@saileshnaidu8102]

rogue one is prob one of the shittist star wars movie, even more so than Solo

[@nine7937]

@@saileshnaidu8102i mean it had the hall scene, that's basically all i remember

[@Vincenzopgl]

@@saileshnaidu8102 are you fucking kidding me?

[@Vincenzopgl]

@@saileshnaidu8102 if anything rogue one is one of the best Star Wars movies EVER

[@DTIII]

CHILLLS, STRAIGHT UP CHILLS When Vader recognizes Ahsoka!

[@ANameToGoBy]

Especially combining this with what she learned from Maul, her entire worldview and perception is shattered at this revelation. So she has to think on it before making assumptions.

[@MiraPacku]

maybe Ahsoka just doesn't want it to be true and that's why she didn't say anything because when you speak something out loud, it becomes even more real to oneself

[@rodenconsolacion1655]

Or to keep Anakin Skywalker identity a secret because Vader secret is known to some people like Obi-wan and soon later Luke Skywalker. But what makes it sad is when Ahsoka knew who is under that mask is because of the years fighting alongside Anakin for years and being mentored by him is hard for she since the clone wars season finale.

[@MiraPacku]

@@rodenconsolacion1655 trueeee, good point

[@MikeHesk742]

I've always felt Disney respected Vader better than a lot of the old Expanded Universe stuff did, who saw Vader as a cheap way to make new or existing characters seem badass. Like "woah this guy's cool, look at them fight Vader as an equal" or "check out this new character in Force Unleashed he can wreck Vader... somehow". With Disney in charge you really get the sense that anyone without the surname "Skywalker" might as well not even try to face Vader, he's unstoppable. Rebels, Fallen Order, Rogue One. Disney understands Vader.

[@JuQui228]

I find funny that a lot of the stuff “fans” hate about the Star Wars sequels is things Disney brought over from the EU. I’m just over her thinking, well y’all wanted this. Like Palpatine returning via cloning is straight up a storyline from the old Star Wars comics.

[@dadian803]

@@JuQui228 Difference is Palpatine's return was built rather than this lol. Sequels is still shit nonetheless and wouldn't mind the stupid broken characters of EU as well but not make it canon lol. Well, the Old Republic can since it's thousands of years prior but after Thrawn trilogy? Nah. Okay, maybe the New Jedi Order and some diamonds but that's just it.

[@ThePuma1707]

@@JuQui228 the difference is that the EU build it up slowly and explained it properly, Palpatine didnt just suddenly plop back into existence like in RoS

[@YTAG33]

The fight scene is so great at displaying the power of Vader. He is a machine. He really isnt even very fast. Kanan and even Ezra match him in swordfighting speed, but he completely dominates with strength and power.

[@Vurawn410]

@@JuQui228 I don’t think it’s so much the fact that Palpatine came back to life in itself that people didn’t like. It was more the fact how little it was explained and how it was accompanied by such terrible dialogue like ‘somehow...palpatine returned’

[@Wolf6119]

That's a REALLY interesting question about whether Palpatine also feels fear, as a Sith. Personally I think he does, but I think it's important to realize that the "fear" which the Sith feel is usually not like being spooked "Oh fuck, what was that noise?" or whatever. It's more like an anxiety or an insecurity, this constant existential fear for one's continued existence that feeds into their desire to do ANYTHING for the sake of self-preservation and self-empowerment. It's not really a fear they allow themselves to FEEL actively most of the time, but it's something that's always there at the core, gnawing away at them 24/7. In Vader's case, I think a deep part of him fears what he's become, fears what he's lost, and fears to think about what his purpose in life even is now - all of which he uses to fuel his bitterness in hatred.

[@MarcusFrederiksen]

I think the only thing Palpatine is afraid of would be to lose his power

[@Wolf6119]

@@MarcusFrederiksen Ironic...

[@Seraxler]

Exactly. Dave Filoni once said on a panel that the emperor is genuinely afraid of losing his power. That's why he is building the Death Star, rules by fear and so on. I think he said on a panel where they were discussing the last episodes of Rebels with the entire cast.

[@TheGreater-ScopeVillain]

Being the greatest Sith in history, Darth Sidious is the most adept at turning fear into a weapon for him, whether in himself or others. But unlike Sith Lords like Vader, Palpatine is not ruled by fear. The Emperor may feel fear himself on the rare occasion, but he's far too disciplined of mind and a strong enough of a personality to let that fear control him.

[@reggiearriola9287]

It was evident when Yoda faced Sidious. He attempted to leave because of his fear of losing everything to Yoda (and maybe knowing he won't win against Yoda; he is afraid of Yoda).

[@jonathanshaw9704]

Fallen Order did this too. When Vader gets on the scene, you know that your shit going to get fucked. Also, when Ahsoka sense Vader/Anakin, you can tell that she is still carrying that guilt for him.

[@Dresqus]

I love, that You guys introduce Rick and Calvin into Rebels. I really enjoyed this show and totally do not understand hatred that has been split on it

[@Destrark151]

You say tunnel vision but honestly that's Vader's default setting. The moment he finds out Ahsoka is alive he immediately gives up on the rest of the rebels to focus on capturing her with all the assets he has available. Exactly like Empire Strikes Back where he chases one ship he thinks is carrying his son with an entire fleet of Star Destroyers to the point of forcing the fleet to fly into a dense asteroid field to chase it despite casualties until the message from Palpatine forced him out to get a clear message.

[@Wilahelm2]

Palpatine does have fears. His main fears are losing his power and dying. Everything he does is to gain and keep power and to try to avoid death. His long term objective is to create a Rule of One where he is an immortal all powerful Sith Emperor that rules the galaxy forever.

[@TheGreater-ScopeVillain]

Being the greatest Sith in history, Darth Sidious is the most adept at turning fear into a weapon for him, whether in himself or others. But unlike Sith Lords like Vader, Palpatine is not ruled by fear. The Emperor may feel fear himself on the rare occasion, but he's far too disciplined of mind and a strong enough of a personality to let that fear control him. After all, his goals are not just galaxy-spanning; his goal is to become an omnipotent cosmic god and forever rule over the entire *_universe_* as [SPOILERS:] is shown in Season 4.

[@zddxddyddw]

The only time Palpatine has shown any sign of fear was when the Zillo beast was hunting him on Coruscant.

[@TheGreater-ScopeVillain]

True, but Palpatine wasn't afraid that the Zillo Beast would hurt him at all (he knows that he's far too powerful for that), he was afraid that the beast would indirectly expose his identity as Darth Sidious if the Jedi were able to figure out that it was drawn to his evil.

[@junior523]

@@TheGreater-ScopeVillain don't make stuff up

[@IsaacYanes14]

that scene when Ahsoka Tano reach Vader using the force was the first scene i saw from rebels, and i was like "damn i have to see this show" xD

[@Gojirawars03]

Slightly upset y’all didn’t watch the later edit of this episode. They actually went back later and dubbed Ian McDiarmid into the scene where Vader contacts Palpatine. AKA, this is the first time since 2005 that James Earl Jones and Ian McDiarmid have had a conversation as Vader and Palpatine.

[@lowstamina_arts]

Vader holding up the walker with the smoke and fire in the background is so good I love Vader scenes he didn’t get enough to show how badass he is

[@arandomcrusader6707]

9:03 "The Greatest Star Pilot in the galaxy, and a cunning warrior. " - Ben (Obi Wan) Kenobi

[@johnwkindig1613]

You are right, I've seen the Ian McDiarmid scene, it exists, but now that you mention it, I don't know why it exists, when it was made, or where to find it either.

[@Klffsj]

From other comments, it sounds like this version was for the BluRay, and you can find it [digitally] on Amazon. I really don't know though.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

As to the why it exists, spoilers 🙃

[@johnwkindig1613]

@@bemasaberwyn55 ok, well I know why down the road, just didn't know why they came back and re-did this scene

[@hamishcampbell4172]

Palps in episode 3 "all who gain power are afraid to lose it" pretty sure thats his only fear

[@MeyaRoseGirl]

1:20 Actually, the 501st are stormtroopers that are good shots. Why does everyone keep forgetting the opening scene of A New Hope where they made quick work of taking over Leia's ship?

[@kereminde]

It doesn't fit the meme.

[@cmmagamers]

Because the series did for the most part.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

Or the '1st Legion' as sources imply they were renamed.

[@kungolaf4499]

16:30 Besides it would be kind of unsettling to tell Ezra that the best of the Jedi killed all the Jedi and is against them. And that it was also Ahsoka's master.

[@johngeier697]

I’ve watched their old reactions to rebels so many times and it’s so crazy to see how much this channel has grown and evolved since Eric and Shane watched this episode for the first time.

[@StephenMTomic-rj3ne]

Vader is so great in Rebels. He's a weapon of mass destruction, especially in his solo comic series.

[@JadeDragon1016]

You all should do a Mini Reaction to the Version of the Scene with the Emperor at the end where they Redubbed it with Ian MacDiarmid. (This was not a fan edit, it was an officially done redub for the Blue Ray Release.)

[@bemasaberwyn55]

And the mix between the two versions

[@willfanofmanyii3751]

Ian's dub of the scene was done long after the blu-ray was released.

[@luckyoaf]

It can't be overemphasized that this is James earl Jones back as Darth Vader. He hasn't really done any Vader beyond the films -- it's always been some soundalike and never the real deal.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

I think getting the film actors who don't typically reprise(Like Billy Dee and James) to come back added a legitimacy of Rebels that helped early detractors be won over

[@lalxl]

7:58 "No tricks... SKILL"

[@rhyanshelby6572]

Anakin smells like oranges. Vader smells like blood oranges.

[@Vahki100]

Awesome episode! Vader is the star of this whole season, despite his low number of appearances. Regarding the voice of Palpatine, Ian McDiarmid DOES this voice this part in the redone Amazon editions. You can look it up online. As good as Sam is, Ian takes the cake for me.

[@bustedsim]

I'm head-cannoning that the lightsabers are so thin because a) the Empire is harvesting and feeding off Kyber crystals to build and test the Death Star and b) the power of the Dark Side at this time.

[@Manateeus]

I see Ahsoka saying she doesn't know who Vader is as she knows it's Anakin but he's not the same person that she remembers, not the same person she was mentored by, who she cared about, and thought of as almost a brother. She kinda pulls and Obi-Wan with the "from a certain point of view" thing. It's a different person from a certain point of view. That's my thoughts on it.

[@snowkhan99]

Do we really gotta wait 20 weeks for a certain episode? Damn I can't wait!

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

Nothing beats Vader using the force to nearly make Ezra decapitate himself with his own lightsaber

[@CyberDalek17]

I'm a little sad they didn't use the Ian McDiarmid version of the ending scene with Vader talking to Palpatine

[@luc1us__]

I assume they ain't watching the Disney+ version

[@Klffsj]

@@luc1us__ No, I think they are. Eric literally talked about all this after the reaction.

[@luc1us__]

@@Klffsj mb, haven't gotten that far in the vid

[@J_Rustle98]

I like Sam Witwer’s Palptine but I got excited when it was announced that they had gotten McDiarmid to record the dialogue for Palpatine’s scene in this episode. I’m still bummed that they never added it.

[@willfanofmanyii3751]

Ian's take on the scene was just a bit off.

[@blueskybelyr]

The Palpatine voice is Sam Witwer....... that man is insane

[@willydadog2]

one of the things that i keep on thinking about is that if Ahsoka did tell them that vader was anakin there is gonna be moral shock to both the jedi and rebels because kanan would have flashbacks to the clones wars due to both dokou and anakin with both of them being great jedi and fallen jedi who turned and he already is struggling with trying to make sure ezra doesn't end up following them. and the rebels would have a it at the back of their heads as a nagging feeling that its possible for them to turn and join the empire because it happened once so why wouldn't it happen again.

[@zephyr835]

TIL Eric has the same birthday as my dad. Also, Amazon has the version of this episode with Ian McDiarmid; it's odd that Disney+ hasn't changed it.

[@GriffinWing93]

"if that doesn't kill him what will?" ...his son?

[@nandig97]

Eric and Aaron losing it during Vader/Ahsoka scenes IS THE CONTENT I SIGNED UP FOR 😂😂😂

[@Pieman523]

Always thought the thin sabers were an odd choice.

[@Klffsj]

I think it harks back to Ralph McQuary concept art, like much of the rest of this show.

[@Pieman523]

@@Klffsj Oh right. That makes sense.

[@WildWeavile]

Vader on mustafar "fuck it burns!" Vader in rebels "lmao and my master thinks that I was stronger on mustafar"

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Eric! Thanks, Rick! Thanks, Calvin! Thanks, Aaron! 💥

[@danieljansson7163]

This is one of many episodes I really like

[@Klffsj]

I seem to recall a Dave Filoni interview where he was talking about the Force and how the dark side is, at least from one perspective essentially fear. He mentions Palpatine specifically, saying that he does fear, and therefore he seeks the security of power, which he uses his power to make others fearful of him. So, I suppose the dark side is kinda fueled by fear. That makes sense to me, because, looking at Anakin, some of his more powerful and darker moments were when he was afraid.

[@TheGreater-ScopeVillain]

Out of all the beings in the galaxy, Palpatine is one of those most likely to have the least fear.

[@Klffsj]

@@TheGreater-ScopeVillain I respectfully disagree. I think he just hides that fear by making others afraid of him. We never see the fear, but that doesn't mean it's not there.

[@JMKidd75]

With the Rule of Two you're always the underdog. I think there's an inherent and intentional fear that comes with that.

[@Bavarian_Lifting]

This is the episode where this show started to really get some momentum

[@MarcReyes_]

"The apprentice lives." has to be in my top 5 Star Wars moments.

[@andrewcundill3660]

OMG I NEVER NOTICED! 121815 IS THE RELEASE DATE FOR THE FORCE AWAKENS

[@roxtechs]

I love how one sided the Vader fight is.

[@TCT92Graphics]

7:16 Dec 18th 2015 ERIC???? REALLY??? FORCE AWAKENS DUDE!

[@GedUK]

Mmm, barbeque

[@adambomber3384]

anyone tell them yet the Emperor scene has Ian McDiarmid instead of Witwer on the Amazon version?

[@dadian803]

9:08 Look at these two restraining themselves and not showing any reaction lol. 2-4 months before the fight and the appearance of Thrawn.

[@rebelwolf24]

Awesome episodes! I love this show!

[@Pinkielover]

vader is 6'2 Kanan is 6'3 maybe vader has height changing robot legs

[@HomoSolari]

In the blu ray version of this episode, Palpatine was voiced by Ian McDiarmid.

[@DGSnowolf]

Seeing Erics shirt reminds me again that you need another guy whos name starts with T. You dont know anyone by coincidence in your group of friends do you? xDD

[@JakeCagle]

7:09 121815 was the date The Force Awakens came out.

[@thebortthe]

12-18-15 was The Force Awakens release date.

[@arandomcrusader6707]

6:59 OH SHIT he's gonna perform a rogue one..In Space

[@fromthedepths4428]

She knows he WAS Anakin, but is not sure what he has become.

[@darthwint3823]

I always took it as reason Ashoka was so effected by Vader was because he was specifically connecting with her & not Kanan or Ezra as much, hence him realising Anakins apprentice is still alive & She doesn't know Vader is Anakin, but there is something familiar she senses but hidden..

[@nerdvisions4625]

December 18, 2015 was the release date of the Force Awakens.

[@keplerthe3399]

8:31 I think we were all waiting for this moment Eric ;D

[@devonskinner409]

7:45 hahaha

[@JARVISX]

Guys you should watch the other version of this eps where Ian is the voice of the Emperor instead of Sam Witwer

[@beatricesanfilippo6925]

You master has deceived you into believe to become Jedi. Maybe Anakin had right. Is that because he worried for Ezra and Leia too

[@GOLDELITE245]

Who else is excited for next week’s episode?

[@bemasaberwyn55]

The next 2

[@moldomre4838]

8:43 why does the scream sound so much like Gregor's from the Season 4 Finale?

[@Fardawg]

With the Kenobi series coming up, this episode is interesting. We know Kenobi will be set before this season of Rebels (Kenobi is 9 BBY and S2 is 4-3 BBY) and we have Vader here wondering if Ahsoka could lead them to Kenobi, with Palpatine saying "If he lives." People speculate that when Vader and Kenobi fight in the series, Kenobi will fake his death. But Vader can't fully believe he is dead if they want to maintain continuity. There has to be some question with Vader and Palpatine as to his fate. Retroactively, they will be thinking of whatever happens in the Kenobi show in this scene and not just the end of ROTS where Kenobi disappears into hiding.

[@JHolland]

3:22 we know Vader could of just pulled that aircraft down lmao , wonder why he didn’t

[@jacobburns115]

I’m just now realizing if Palpatine is space hitler the Vader is pretty much his Bloody Red Baron.

[@mattbentley5212]

Watching this in 2023 and I still feel like “smells like… barbecue Anakin.” was an underrated joke that deserved more of a reaction

[@jennym2276]

She doesn't know WHO it is. It's not Anakin, so she truthfully doesn't know who it is, as in who Anakin became.

[@arandomcrusader6707]

10:48 That face says the following words:"Oh shit I'm gonna get Force Choked Aren't I?"

[@Icybubba]

121815 definitely is the release of the Force Awakens

[@wheybig2972]

It's ok Eric I got it, you sensed Darth Vader

[@steven03048]

December 18th 2015 is the US release of The Force Awakens!

[@amj_886]

You should watch jujutsu kaisen it's a good anime

[@roxtechs]

Sad the Ian version not on Disney plus but...

[@alexboyajian2096]

I absolutely cannot wait for next week!

[@SraMacaco]

I hate seeing Anakin subservient to the Emperor. 😢

[@JackMiddleton-g1x]

It's a good thing Kanan had that armor on or else he would have lost his arm.

[@spikejr3113jr]

Lando droids are loyal because he sleeps with them.