Star Wars: The Bad Batch 2x11 REACTION!! "Metamorphosis"

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[@JosephPostingStuff]

It feels amazing to see the Zillo beast again after *opens google* nearly 13 years since it’s debut

[@jneumy566]

I was seven when this story was left unresolved. Now at 20 years old, I finally have the answer I've been craving

[@CaptainJ62]

@@jneumy566 And what an answer it was, I kind of thought the zillo beast would be a one-off episode this season, but it looks like it will have a significant role for the rest of the season, even if that role is only helping influence the Batch to join the fight.

[@jacktheflash8478]

@@CaptainJ62 it was certainly unexpected

[@jneumy566]

@@CaptainJ62 yes! I am so glad the Empire managed to get it because that means it will come back. If the Bad Batch dealt with it, it would've been one and done and would've felt a little more like just fan service. Now, it has more story significance than just tying up a lose end from 13 years ago. And my question is, how are they going to stop the Empire's plan with it, because we definitely know that Stormtroopers don't wear Zillo Beast armor, so the Empire's plan definitely doesn't succeed.

[@donlalo2002]

@@jneumy566 2002 gang, so funny how it feels so long yet we're still so young and still growing up around Dave Filoni's shows

[@TheBananaBox]

I don't think I've ever seen Aaron this happy, the pure joy radiating from him is infectious (that being said, I do kinda wish it was the OG Death Troopers instead X3)

[@8thMusketeer]

I don't think Disney would ever ok that.

[@cheesyxd5292]

@@8thMusketeer if they were to make it which i doubt, they would make it PG and not like how it was in the novel.

[@hydrahunter8740]

I can't believe they actually brought the Zillo Beast back

[@scojo1232]

I have a feeling Aaron will love this episode

[@mathies3598]

You think so? Nahhh..

[@tamaraangelo5997]

It is why I am here, to see his reaction jajajajjajajaa

[@ThatStarWarsGuyyy]

Aaron jumping up and down seeing the Zilo Beast back made my whole week! 😊

[@jacobhogan3208]

Scorch being on his own is very interesting, in the game he was the lighthearted more comedic one of the squad. It's like having Mikey without Raph, Leo, or Donnie. I wonder what happened to Fixer and Boss especially.

[@hdudhehdhd2222]

Either they dead(hopefully not) or just were split apart by the empire

[@warriant96]

I have a feeling those lingering shots of Scorch weren’t just for fanservice. He and the rest of Delta Squad are down a sniper, maybe Crosshair teams up with them to hunt the Bad Batch? The Bad Batch are down a sniper as well, maybe they’ll head to Kashyyyk in a future episode and find Sev surviving in the jungle.

[@brettdiving2744]

Based on the game yes, but I also got to point out that in the books, when Omega Squad works with Delta Squad, Scorch is portrayed not nearly as lighthearted as the game does. He does have comedic moments sure, but Scorch is significantly more solemn overall in the books. Then again, we don't spend nearly as much time with Delta as we do Omega in the novels, so there's that too. Anyway, yeah I'd LOVE to meet up with Boss and Fixer. Hell, I just want a series adaptation of the Republic Commando novels and game honestly lol. I adore all those characters and story.

[@OrdemDoGraveto]

We got that in the Last Ronin hehe

[@Godlike_Orotska]

​@@warriant96the game isnt canon, so sev is imperial

[@aidanhuisman6839]

12:41 aaron's reactions was all of us

[@joeldean2706]

Pretty much.

[@jackson857]

Yes!!! Definitely exactly what I did when I saw it.

[@MultiTcherry]

​@@jackson857 Me too

[@split2961]

Love how they got so excited that they didn’t realize Tech had confirmed it was a Zillo Beast clone before seeing the reveal lol

[@niranjan6509]

Aaron's reaction to the zillo beast is in my top 3 blind wave moments LOL

[@JessAnderson1988]

i think it sits right alongside rick & calvin's reaction the gungan army in clone wars season 4 lol

[@niranjan6509]

@@JessAnderson1988 That's definitely in my top 3 as well

[@kakapokhaos]

LOVED this episode!! Aaron should feel VINDICATION 🥳

[@pumpedupbricks]

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[@ClhCgu45]

@@pumpedupbricks that made me laugh lol

[@fuzzyotterpaws4395]

I loved Wrecker's reaction to "40%" before looking at the others and acting disappointed again hahaha. So subtle in the background but it was an amazing Wrecker reaction lol

[@valkyrie55]

the fact that Scorch was finally confirmed in the credits just makes me so happy

[@bilbobeutlin3319]

I mean, it was obviously him, we didn't really need the credits for confirmation

[@yezzerexyziruis210]

@@bilbobeutlin3319 Right, all of Delta Squad is canon lol

[@MrAlexo01]

Ive seen that name around, who is that?

[@yezzerexyziruis210]

@@MrAlexo01 Scorch was originally one of the clone commandos in the 2009 video game Republic Commando. Scorch is the one with the blue, black, and yellow markings. The whole squad in that game did make a cameo one time in Clone Wars, but not much else has been done with them in canon.

[@DivideByBob]

@@bilbobeutlin3319 when he appeared in the last season there was an interview or an article, I can’t remember, by the writers saying that it technically wasn’t Scorch even though it was obviously Scorch so that’s why it’s awesome to see it confirmed like this

[@applefanatic414]

I've been waiting all day to see your guys' reaction to the return of the Zillo and it certainly didn't disappoint. So cool that they are finally continuing this arc.

[@neofulcrum5013]

Lama Su is alive New antagonist named Hemlock The return of the Zillo Beast Omega is being pursued once more This episode and Mando Season 3 was worth losing sleep over

[@vinsanity40k]

hemlock's voice actor was giving me nathan fillion vibes

[@jedijack0577]

I found it odd that no one commented on how Lama su was alive

[@kitfistosdentalplan1319]

The reveal of the blaster proof organic armor blew my mind and immediately made me hyped for this reaction. I can’t believe they brought it back!!

[@CandleLight129]

The Zillo beast weirdly popped into my head right at the beginning of this episode. I was so happy to see this plotline finally come back around and immediately rushed here as soon as I finished the episode. Aaron's reaction was priceless!

[@PerovNigma]

This was an amazing episode, and I made MANY notes afterwards: *(1)* A smoking ship exiting hyperspace at an angle is an excellent way to start the episode. I was reminded of a trailer for _The Mandalorian_ Season 2 that started with the Razor Crest drifting through space, with its backdoor open and its lights flickering. *(2)* I loved seeing a Clone Commando running scared at the beginning. Even though they haven't done much in the show, it immediately ups the threat of whatever he's running from. *(3)* Doctor Hemlock is a great, pulpy name for an evil geneticist, given that in real life, hemlock is a poisonous plant. *(4)* I appreciate that we got to see the Bad Batch be hostile with Sid after she left them for dead in _The Crossing._ I also like that they haggled for 50%, even if they should have been getting that all along. *(5)* I loved Omega getting scared at the idea that the crew were eaten. Being eaten alive is such a base, primal fear that it makes sense the child in the group would react with horror while the veterans think _"Yeah, it'll probably try to eat us."_ Much like her seeing the best in people, she probably hadn't considered that possibility in past encounters with violent animals. And although I believe Omega DID think she could help Tech's research, I wonder if she also had an ulterior motive of putting distance between herself and the Zillo. *(6)* In that same scene, I love that Omega timidly backs into Wrecker (the biggest and strongest of her brothers), whether she realises it or not. *(7)* I love Wrecker looking out for Omega's emotional state, again, showing how he's grown as a character beyond The Strong One. *(8)* I REALLY love that before Hunter says his line, Tech holds up his finger. I'm interpreting that quick gesture as Tech being about to reword his statement, remembering how he'd upset Omega in _The Crossing._ *(9)* I loved the suspense in this episode of wondering what the threat was. The opening scene made me think of _Death Troopers_ (a novel from Legends about zombies on an abandoned Star Destroyer), which I've always thought would make for a great episode of _The Mandalorian._ After seeing Mount Tantiss, I considered that it could be a Zillo Beast. When Wrecker found the electrostaff, I was reminded of a shot from the trailer of a Zillo-looking animal being electrocuted amidst plumes of smoke. When the Bad Batch found a laboratory, I went back to my _Death Troopers_ thinking, because the novel includes a laboratory from which the zombie virus escaped. When Omega identified Kaminoan technology, I went back to the idea of the Zillo, because though I'm sure cloning technology could be part of bioweapon experimentation (making identical subjects to test the effects of a virus, so you have fewer genetic variables to account for), cloning a Zillo is more straightforward. And when Tech said that the research was centred around armour, I knew that it HAD to be the Zillo after all. It was a very fun journey to go through, as a viewer. *(10)* I looked at the Zillo Beast's back when we first saw at its final form, and I didn't spot a hand on its third arm. Maybe I missed it, but that could be another sign that it's underdeveloped, along with its smaller size. *(11)* The Imperials know to fire on the power station, not the Zillo Beast itself, because of their research. When they DO attack the Zillo, it's with a version of the cannons from Malastare, but clearly modified to be more potent. *(12)* Hunter passing along the intel to Rex and Echo was a good moment. I wonder if they'll try to expose it to the Senate, or if that would do any good. Palpatine could just say he wants to make armour and ships stronger for the galaxy, and the Senate would likely love the sound of that. Still, I think this could mark a change from the Bad Batch avoiding the Empire.

[@deccy_boi5569]

agreed, i like all these notes too as most were what i was thinking too! thanks for the read!

[@PerovNigma]

@@deccy_boi5569 :)

[@moondustberries8171]

absolute W comment

[@uli_612]

I’m so glad they finally brought back the Zillo Beast, that was a lost storyline I always was curious about. The story is also finally starting to take shape for the rest of the season

[@VictorSilva-qf2tu]

This one felt like a proper clone wars episode

[@Luke-cu7bf]

which is exactly what the bad batch should be.... post clone wars era not side adventures with cid

[@shortstuff780]

Honestly, when this show hits, it hits hard. But man, some of the episode feel like filler, but man I'm loving the actual story that's building up, just wish we get more of that

[@Warriorten10]

@@Luke-cu7bf The Clone Wars is 80% side mission my guy

[@GemKeeper87]

@@Luke-cu7bfmost of TCW are side missions lol And idk what you’re talking about, The Bad Batch series been showing us what happened to the clones after the war and showing us the evil plans from The Empire. All of that is Post Clone War content.

[@He_Shall_Reign_Unto_TheAges]

​@@Warriorten10 But not 80% Cid lol!

[@omegashark1837]

I was so happy when it was revealed to be a plot point from the Clone Wars.

[@MikeKennedyNFL]

I don’t know if I’ve ever felt more second-hand happiness than when Aaron jumped up and down at the full Zillo Beast reveal

[@JS-td8yp]

Aaron's reaction to seeing the Zilo beast is amazing

[@skarletfenrir6979]

So fun fact that I found out like 2 days ago the Blackwing Virus(the actual name of the Death Trooper virus) is still canon it apparently appeared in a canon mobile game called Star Wars Commander that got shut down like 3 years ago

[@shoot646]

I'm still hoping the rest of Delta Squad shows up eventually. The credits for this episode confirmed that he is Scorch

[@AirbenderHawk]

NOW this is a classic TCW style episode with horror/Godzilla vibes from beginning to end. Both TBB/Mando on the same day is the best of both worlds, the galaxy is indeed the best way to start off today.

[@riveraharper8166]

yep

[@j-train13]

I now so want to see a compilation of every time Aaron has mentioned the Zillo Beast up until this point

[@MartinMKGamerJohnson]

What’s funny is that when I opened Disney+, the preview image for the ep(the banner, not the thumbnail) for the ep was when the Zillo Beast was on the power grid in the more identifiable form we all know. So while the reveal was technically spoiled, that didn’t ruin the smile on my face knowing that they brought it back!

[@jacobireland1273]

Same I was a little upset but still loved it

[@Manuss]

Oh my god, it's still march but I think we have the best blind wave reaction of the year already. I'm so happy

[@pumpedupbricks]

Aaron's reaction do the Zillo made me so happy - absolutely lost it at the fact that he was in the air before Eric could properly process that it was in fact the Zillo

[@DarthPlaya]

I think the fact that Filoni made Omega so visably disturbed that the crew was eaten (she mentions it TWICE) is going come back up later in the season.

[@SuperDora150]

Chapter Title: Aaron is happy Well that is understatement 😂 i love his reaction to Zillo beast. Jumping in excitement 😂 this is why i love you guys ❤️

[@leisharigg844]

I wish Rick was there to see his joy, but I know he’s going through a lot ❤️ Hopefully, it’s a fun story to share amongst them

[@jacobhogan3208]

I was so in denial about it being the Zillo beast but at the same time I KNEW it was as soon as we saw the cloning tech.

[@Mike-the-Jedi]

Aaron's excitement almost blew up my TV. So happy they finally paid off that thread from SO long ago.

[@timebolt8836]

As soon as I saw the Zillo beast, I knew Aaron would be FREAKING OUT. First thing I did was go to this video, and I was not disappointed, in fact you should make a gif of Aaron happily spinning in his chair. If you guys ever do another 'Blind Wave Best Moments' video, Aaron's reaction HAS to be there

[@Laserbeak316]

12:50 if anything, it’s Godzilla Junior. Especially since it ends up bearing a strong resemblance to its father/clone template.

[@syotos30]

OMG, if you couldn't tell Aaron, is happy as hell about the Zillo Beast. I thought my eyes were playing tricks but his chair is shaking like crazy.

[@jovankandola]

The guys who voices dr hemlock was also in west world and played one of the mcpoyle brothers on it’s always sunny in Philadelphia

[@JessAnderson1988]

Man I love how absolutely terrifying they made the Zillo Beast in this episode. It was an intimidating creature in Clone Wars, but here it was just a whole other level.

[@Jaaol1]

The entire episode, all I could think was, "Aaron's going to be SO PUMPED" haha

[@DarthTingleBinks]

I jokingly said it's gonna be the Zillo Beast while thinking of Aaron. Then 10 minutes later, they confirmed it, and I knew Blind Wave was gonna have a blast with this episode.

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

I was mid-sentence talking about how the Zillo beast was meant to be cloned, but was never brought back up, at the exact moment it was confirmed. So without even taking a pause, my sentence flowed naturally into "Oh, this IS Zillo beast!"

[@ricardocardiel1858]

I had the same expression as “Eric” being confused at the baby Zillo first appearance, and then I was jumping with joy like “Arron”. The Zillo beast was a small loose end I always wondered if they’d reintroduce it, it’s been so many years and now hopefully we can see how the Zillo beast ends in STARWARS. Also REALLY hoping there will be a Lego StarWars Zillo beast set in the future

[@BethsCreativeDesigns]

As soon as I saw the creature, knew it was a Zillo beast. My next thought was, “I want to see Aaron’s reaction!” 😂 Aaron you did not disappoint. 🤣🥰🤣

[@closure2071]

23:51 I found you saying that Scorch didn't seem happy, and noticing that without knowing his personality in the SW Republic Commando game is very interesting. In the game he's actully a very jolly fellow clone, in fact one that seemed to not always take his profession seriously and not a typical commando, even being the one to say anything in the comms during missions, and to see him stripped of all that personality is sorta hard to watch, especially now with the theory that he is aware and unhappy, before i was just suspecting it was the inhibitor chip that effect his personality to be more serious, but with this episode having been the first time hearing him speak it sorta confirms that he is in fact not the Scorch that annoyed his teammates with his antics and humor, and seemed to be replaced with a default of a Clone Trooper. He may have the same armor, the same person but just the shell of what made his character special. I hope that at some point the Bad Batch shows a hint of what kind of creativity went into his character, whether by bringing him back somehow to his true self with the help of the Bad Batch or by him having some conflictions in her personality when perhaps at some point remembering his Delta Squad teammates or even seeing them. It made be a stretch or foolhardy to hope to see even a glimpse of the old Scotch.

[@noahmarshall8464]

I was 7, when the Zillo beast still showed up... The years of waiting were worth it lol

[@kindofilya7513]

When the series first started, I was hoping that they would show us an arc with a "zombie" virus, or with a Rakghoul virus. But the Zilo beast is not bad either

[@MyToastyToast]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who was like “wait what?” When Mako attacked/died, I literally had to rewind three times I was legit thought i had missed something

[@piercebuckley7699]

It’s great to see more Scorch, but it’s a shame they didn’t get Raphael Sbarge to return to voice him. Also glad to see my brother and I weren’t the only ones who thought “Death Troopers?” at the start

[@andiparker3733]

I'm surprised the prime minister survived. I thought Rampart had him killed. "A scientist I have use for. A politician I do not.. "

[@theawesomeman9821]

probably a continuity issue.

[@Shinransa]

5:51 I'd like to think that with the context of TCW Cody and the 212th gunner on that AT-TE probably tried to miss on purpose by resisting Order 66 for a few seconds like Rex did. It seems Cody feel a lot of guilt when we saw him in Bad Batch so that's my head canon for that near miss. RIP squeaking lizard, you were cool... maybe it didn't die if Obi-Wan survived the fall.

[@patrickdetzler1568]

As soon as I watched this episode I knew Arron was going to be exited & it didn’t disappoint, what a great reaction

[@J_Rustle98]

I just watched this episode for the first time and man I regret not keeping up because the sheer excitement I have at seeing the Zillo Beast is unbridled and I have no other fellow Star Wars nerd around to share it with! At the beginning of the episode, I thought to myself “I hope it’s a Zillo Beast” I’ve wondered for a straight decade if they were ever gonna reference or have the beast again. So cool.

[@dspen7030]

Scorch was the demolitions specialist in delta squad. Hope they show fixer and boss

[@DCComicsGamer]

ZILLO BEAST! THE EMPIRE BEING WORSE THAN THE MONSTERS! THE PLOT MOVING FORWARD! I never thought a new (great) episode of The Mandalorian would have me less hyped for Star Wars than the freakin' Bad Batch. So happy! ZILLO BEAST!!!

[@mrwatermelo50]

I am like Aaron, the Zillo beast was one of my fav arcs. I screamed at the beginning of the episode, "Is it the Zillo beast", not even a lightsaber can cut.

[@themarvelman7104]

I loved this episode so much! I felt like everything about it was just so amazing in every aspect. The the story, the action and how gripping and tense some of the scenes were made this episode feel so amazing. I also loved the score for this episode, it gave off both this dark and ominous tone and a suspenseful and kind of scary tone at times. And just like always, the animation is super beautiful, and stunning, it just seemed like every scene on theses different planets and interiors took things up to the next level when it came to the coloring and detail. It was all really amazing and just so visually pleasing with each new shot. And I loved the first scene of this episode, seeing that Clone Commando running scared through the destroyed halls of the ship and then for him to be pulled up by some unseen monster was really able to sell the Alien style horror theme that this was going for. And with the Bad Batch’s first scene of this episode I think that it is pretty much cemented that they will be leaving Cid. I mean Hunter literally said that they could, I just feel like after episodes 9 and 10 they are just so fed up with her that they will take their chances on their own rather then say working for her. And I think that with Hunter saying to contact Rex and Echo it won’t be long before they join them. And I mean I’ve got to talk about it, the Zillo Beast is finally back! This thing last showed up in Clone Wars in 2010, it’s been 13 years! We haven’t gotten an answer to the mystery of what happened to the Zillo Beast, until today. I’m so glad we finally got to see it again back in action, and that it actually plays a part in the overall story of the show. It was also really cool to see Nala Se again, especially since we learned that she refuses to work for the Empire because she knows what Palpatine wants. Which is probably for her to try and make clones of him, which also ties into the story for the sequels, and it’s always good to flesh out that story more. And I’m going to be honest, I thought that Rampart had Lama Su killed on Kamino in the end of season one. So I was really surprised to see him here, but it was interesting to hear what he had to say especially about Nala Se and her connection to Omega. I really just loved this episode so much. It was so amazing in every aspect and served as both a action packed thriller and as a fantastic way to advance the overall story of the Bad Batch series. I am super curious to see where the rest of the story will lead the Batch and what will happen in next week’s episode.

[@Droidekka]

The clone commando you saw was actually Scorch not Sev but I’m happy I got to see someone in the delta squad 👍

[@lary6420]

I'm shocked and relieved about how awesome this episode was.

[@BogeySighted]

Aarons reaction made my day, I loved this episode and Aaron really had my emotions on point

[@renmcg12]

I'm sure many other Blind Wave viewers like myself upon realizing what the beast is immediately thought of Aaron 😂 been waiting for this reaction all day haha

[@ZayZay2023]

You can not imagine my confusion seeing a no more Star Wars vid next to a bad batch reaction vid lol

[@Luisn_n]

A moment of silence for all of our fellow fans who have sadly passed on without getting to see what happened to the zillo beast’s story in the end

[@Forcy-20]

Indeed. May the Force be with them.

[@ShizuruNakatsu]

I literally asked about the Zillo beast (and reminded my friend what it was) and even said "I wonder what ever happened with cloning the Zillo beast" RIGHT before the reveal that the creature was a Zillo beast xD

[@Shelma32Reactions]

I've lost track of the amount of times i've watched their reaction to THAT moment.

[@aranzaramirez1098]

Maaan seeing Aaron jumping off his seat screaming in excitement; was the same reaction I had watching the episode 🤣 Dreams do come true Aaron

[@airsoft6147]

my first thought during the reveal in this episode was "Oh Aaron is going to love this!" was not disappointed!!!!

[@xyrots]

I just recently watched the Zillo beast arc like 3 days ago not knowing this was going to happen at all. From the start of the episode I was thinking to myself there was no way it was *actually* the Zillo beast

[@DrWatson4]

I seen this episode and immediately said Aaron will be so happy 😂

[@unclebozo9845]

They're totally going to enlist Crosshair to track down Omega.

[@carolyngrant745]

I was so excited to see Aaron's reaction to the Zillo beast. But man, this episode and now every remaining episode is going to fill me with anxiety because Omega's a target now. Hope Hunter gets a good punch in on Lama Su. What a sleazy character!

[@jneumy566]

I feel like being the type of fan who grew up with Clone Wars is the best. Every Saturday morning, we got up and watched Star Wars, and it started out fun and light, but as it progressed, the show got darker and it grew as we did. Then, it was cancelled, and for the longest time, we were left to carry on without it. Then, after we all grew up, moving on to high school or young adulthood, it came back with the most serious and darkest arc to finish the entire show, perfectly fitting for the now grown generation that grew up on it. And now as the legacy of Clone Wars continues through The Bad Batch, this new show can delve into even darker and more serious subjects for the adults that Clone Wars raised to enjoy, and even things like the Zillo Beast can return after almost a decade and a half to keep paying off and giving back to this generation that grew up with Clone Wars. I really feel like there are times this show can definitely be adult Clone Wars, made just for the people who grew up on it 15 years ago for us to remember our childhoods.

[@seanhodgkins821]

Finally. Just hope the rest of the season is them looking into the cloning project. This was a great episode and in my mind the zillo beast didnt register till seeing it on the big power grid

[@thedarkknight2221]

The guy who plays Dr. Hemlock is Jimmi Simpson who is from Westworld and It’s Always Sunny.

[@MbgFire2067]

Also Mary Lightly on Psych

[@Big_Red1]

Oh, man! I thought I recognized the voice but couldn't place it.

[@superboyprime515]

Wow,after watching that episode,I was waiting to see Aaron's reaction and I must say it was awesome :) I can't believe they've brought back Zillo Beast,this is crazy :)

[@bellum128]

When they announced the episode names a few months ago, I assumed "metamorphosis" was going to be some filler episode about fighting an evil butterfly or something...but we got the Zillo Beast!

[@deavin1412]

An evil butterfly sounds dope as shit

[@steviehills4256]

Aaron's reaction to the Zillo beast better be in the Best of Blind Wave 2023 compilation!

[@matthewjarek3026]

I remember at the end of the second Zillo Beast episode, Palpatine ordered the Zillo Beast to be cloned. I never thought we'd follow up on that! 😀

[@HotDzign]

did y’all notice the two women at Mt. Tantiss where adult clones of Omega?

[@KPalms1001]

Now I want to see a compilation video of Aaron bringing up the zillo beast

[@iycephoenixx4249]

I was so damn taken by surprise with the reveal, it got me giddy

[@JS-td8yp]

I've never seen Aaron this happy, love it!

[@Latenivenatrix_Mcmasterae]

*I knew I wasn’t the only one who thought of the Death Troopers novel immediately!* I LOVE that book Edit: Star Wars could 100% be a horror movie

[@Heavensrun]

I have been looking forward to you guys watching this since I watched this this morning. I knew Aaron would be so excited.

[@billbob4856]

Whoever wrote this episode has definitely ridden on the old “ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter” ride in the magic kingdom that they closed for being too scary. Went on that ride when I was 7. The recommended ride age limit was higher but the attendant said “sure” anyways. Nightmares for months lmao That kaminoan tube. straight out of the ride(obv the monster was from Alien too) Looking back, I’m glad I went on the ride now because I can say I have but it was SCARY AF

[@ghschoenmaker4493]

The troopers armor is so cool

[@dolfin5613]

The credits confirmed the commando with the markings as Scorch

[@XanafiedcatGaming]

This will be one of The Bad Batch episodes that will make this star wars series a legend. Everyone is going to remember this episode and come back to it. Very smart to make this episode cause 1. The Bad Batch is the perfect series for tying up loose ends like this, 2. Fans have wanted more answers about the Zillo beast for years, and 3. The Zillo beast was a very interesting creature and one of the few that could actually scare Palpatine a little. Of course Palpatine is going to experiment on it, he wants revenge and wants to make sure all creatures including the Zillo beast know who is the true boss of the entire galaxy. Palpatine's entire character is someone who enjoys being smarter and stronger than everyone else using tricks and schemes while laughing at them behind their back.

[@jpwphoenix1701]

I absolutely loved you guys’ reactions when you finally worked-out what the creature was!😂👏I too was really excited that they’ve finally continued that loose story thread from Clone Wars.👍

[@Depth217]

After 3,000 years, the time is upon us at last for the return of the Zillo Beast!!

[@jackson857]

15:01 I know we say it a lot but the animation was gorgeous, in this episode especially.

[@caleblim6890]

I also got hyped thinking that the Joe Schreiber Deathtroopers concept might be coming back, but the Zillo beast’s return is still a cool recurrence.

[@alexboyajian2096]

When I first saw the abandoned ship I thought they were gonna change the Kix story line. That would’ve been dope

[@Sunny-ev9rn]

Bad Batch is feeling like Clone Wars again and again

[@devanshupandey3958]

Aaron's sheer joy in this episode is a sight to behold ❤️

[@tebyaraya372]

I don't know why I have the feeling that between The Bad Batch and the Delta Squad there will be a crossover

[@nathanvalley7269]

I watched this episode, and immediately knew that you guys were gonna be so happy, especially Aaron

[@acdragonrider]

15:42: No it’s Scorch, Eric lol😅

[@BelladoriReigns]

I just finished watching your guys reaction, haven't listened to the after thoughts and such so not sure if you addressed it but the commando I believe was Scorch

[@adrian09166]

Aaron's joy is contagious lol

[@sevensevington]

don't forget that Mount Tantiss is the place Thrawn cloned his stormtroopers in the first thrawn trilogy

[@DaleESkywalker]

1:23 yeah, Calvin! Star Wars don't wanna wade throughout the clutter. 😂😀🎅