Star Wars: The Bad Batch: Season 1 Episode 1 Reaction! - Aftermath

[@ItsAPrimatee]

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[@ryanlokensgard1591]

I know that we are technically behind, but Omegas droid is the same one that helped Fives during his last arc... :(

[@brucechmiel7964]

There is a video you can watch that has The full comic in its chronological order. See in the story the comic jump between two timelines. Durring Rebels first season, and The last year and a half of The Clone Wars.

[@maul8384]

Oh no primate this show is so bad don’t fall any more please

[@ryanlokensgard1591]

@@maul8384 How?

[@CptApplestrudl]

It's always impressive how literally ALL the clones are voiced by the same dude.

[@Phatooine]

Yes, that is Kanan at the beginning of the episode. They brought back Freddie Prinze Jr. who voiced him in Rebels to voice him again for the cameo which is why he sounds older than the character is at the point of the timeline.

[@jneumy566]

I absolutely love the fact that they animated clips from Revenge of the Sith in the opening of this. There are three of them, when the narrator mentions Anakin and Obi-Wan rescuing the Chancellor and it's Obi-Wan killing the Magnaguard, Anakin killing the two battle droids holding Palpatine, and Grievous in the escape pod. Those three shots are directly from the beginning of Revenge of the Sith and they animated them frame perfectly, even the two battle droids in the background that run from Obi-Wan, that's in the movie too.

[@jneumy566]

And Caleb is Kanan. They got the voice actor from Rebels back which is why his voice sounds kinda deep. And remember when he was being interrogated by the Grand Inquisitor in season 1 of Rebels and the Inquisitor asked him what his master's last words were, Kanan said "run"

[@isaiahpavia-cruz678]

Tech telling Echo he’s “more machine now than man” is a reference to when Obi-Wan said that line to Luke describing Darth Vader.

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

The kid, Caleb Dime would change his name and go into hiding as...Kanan Jarus (from Rebels, baby!)

[@evangalinsky2499]

Dume* Not dime

[@lionsfan3581]

@@evangalinsky2499 ever heard of autocorrect? I’m sure he knows it’s dume but since it isn’t a word it probably got changed to dime.

[@evangalinsky2499]

@@lionsfan3581 ever heard of me not giving a fuck? Calm your shit dude, you can edit your comments after the fact to fix things like this that you should be checking before you post anyway 🙄 If my OCD bothers you it's not my problem.

[@oleandreasrye4504]

@@lionsfan3581 because dime is a word and dume is not

[@lionsfan3581]

@@oleandreasrye4504 very perseptive

[@romhackerplus6691]

It’s good to have animated Star Wars back on the chopping block. Great video as always.

[@kevinhansen8211]

Ah Tarkin, the Rebel Alliance's greatest recruiter. Every act he undertook only fed the rebels' resolve, and he was kind enough to die and take the bulk of the Empire's senior military staff with him.

[@CarlLepeltier]

Bad Batch apparently serves as a bridge between Clone Wars & Rebels ; my feeling is that at the end of the day (regarding Bat Batch's very ending) it's basically gonna lead to the formation of the Ghost Crew as we know it at the beginning of Rebels, or something in that sense.

[@Mis7erSeven]

The addition of Omega just doubled the number of main voice actors for this show :P

[@ItsAPrimatee]

Lol

[@Jeddxh]

Just love that line from Tech… “You’re more machine than man” lol callback to Sir Alec

[@lisamarieligreci-newton7804]

One thing that was really touching - before this show aired, Tom Kane (the narrator and also the voice of Yoda and other characters) had a stroke which resulted in him losing his voice and potentially will never be able to do voice work again. So hearing this intro and jumping into a TCW style episode was REALLY bittersweet. (Also: baby Kanan!!!! I freaking died.)

[@lukewaddell4310]

One of the best opening episodes in any Star Wars show. Fucking fantastic from start to finish

[@masterswordwielder]

The theorie is, that the chips also change the clones' personality. The clones calling them Sad Batch in the canteen also were way more douche-y than other clones

[@Pinkielover]

great episode ,The animation is god tier in this series They actually used real life photography in some of the episodes.. We didn't see them in anything because they're following there own destiny. Like so many other characters

[@laurijaakkola3762]

11:18 The Kaminoans knew about the cips. They put them inside the clones when they were still growing and Dooku work with them to hide the truth. You should rewatch the first arc of Clone Wars season six. It is all explained there.

[@slyfoxcaleb6688]

The droid with omega was the same one with fives in clone wars. Looking forward to seeing you react to the rest of this show, it’s great!

[@AquaStrategist]

I really love how they brought Kanan back, to give him some more backstory on why he distrusts clones. - Snips. New name.

[@AquaStrategist]

The thing with the inhibitor chips is to do with the physiology of the brain. We see in clone wars that the chip is located in the frontal cortex, where it relates to all decision making and rational thought. With the Bad Batch, they each have enhanced senses, with Echo’s being destroyed in the explosion as well. However, with Crosshair, his mutation was in his eyes, which is the back of the brain, so he’s affected more than people like Tech or Hunter.

[@mizzy5193]

Those are, if I’m not mistaken, an early experimental rendition of the Dark trooper program, good eye, similar design and function! Glad to finally see you start this show prime! 💯🤟🏼

[@Shark.b101]

I know someone was excited to see Caleb dume 😂😂but how did you not recognize by his voice.

[@bladeshark8306]

This was the last time we hear Tom Kane narrating at the beginning 🥺🥺🥺 He retired after he had a stroke. This and Lego Star Wars was the last time we provided his voice for characters.

[@Mis7erSeven]

The narrator at the beginning was a clone wars thing, Rebels and Mandalorian didn't have that and they are older than this show. Since this episode is basically a transition between The Clone Wars and the new era, it makes perfect sense that this is the last episode with a narrator.

[@danzansandeev6033]

It so interesting to me to listen to crosshair or wrecker voice. I know it’s Dee Bradley baker but he doesn’t sound like a clone at all. Real chameleon with his voice

[@incogni-bro8276]

13:06 Those aren’t Dark Troopers, but they are the same type of droids that Thrawn trained with.

[@nikulus2840]

These are different types of Dark Troopers. What we see in The Mandalorian Season 3 is Phase III Dark Troopers. These were Phase I, but they could even have been a prototype or something. The ones Thrawn fought were also Dark Troopers, probably Phase I or II.

[@shirleyduffer2081]

Primate! Finally on Bad Batch❤ You are in for a WILD ride!! Dee Bradley Baker voices all the Clones in Bad Batch…amazing! Seeing young Caleb jump across the river reminds me of Ezra jumping onto the Ghost in The first episode of Rebels.

[@Zen_user-001]

Yes! Lets go! Bad Batch is amazing. I'm glad you're finally reacting to it.

[@jackmarshall3255]

I like the animated shows more because you can do more with animation than live action.

[@JessAnderson1988]

agreed, wish more people realized this

[@Сайтамен]

For some reason with life action they don't even try...except for Andor.

[@jackmarshall3255]

@@Сайтамен i like the live action shows for the most part the only ones that I some what didn't like where obi wan and boba fett but I still enjoyed seeing those characters. I feel the animation ones are better because you can do a lot more with animation than live action.

[@JessAnderson1988]

@@Сайтамен eh that's not really a fair assessment. They are trying, they just lack the Star Wars storytelling experience and knowledge that Dave Filoni and the Lucasfilm animation department have.

[@Сайтамен]

@@JessAnderson1988 Maybe. But seems like they are just relying on cameos, while in Andor actually try to make story believable.

[@IggyStardust1967]

"Clone Force 99". Gotta love them, Primate! Season 2 is coming, and it's looking good. 3:38 - Did you notice the Padawan's name? Caleb.... Think about it... Also.... his voice should sound familiar. 6:30 - BINGO! You figured it out!

[@ConClasher3]

Whilst the show did slow at some points the plot heavy episodes are crazy good for this show and I’m for sure hyped for season 2

[@ikoandreas5085]

Wasn’t alla that huge on the show as a whole but MAN this is how you start a fucking show. Amazing pilot to a show with alot of ups and alot of downs

[@alexachipman]

Yay! The Bad Batch is my absolute favorite Star Wars of all time, I've lost track of how often I've rewatched it :)

[@CT-9904-Crosshair]

If only I was in command of the squad, we would have finished these missions! As the leader, I would do what needs to be done. Good soldiers follow orders, Hunter!

[@bemasaberwyn55]

*PTSD Intensifies*

[@existential_sad_boi]

I LOVE the clone wars, but holy shit i think Bad Batch is my favourite animation they've come out with yet.

[@ThatSnake4720]

Was waiting for this! Honestly such an underrated show, really fun to watch and I I can't wait for Season 2! You're gonna love this

[@anakin07]

So hyped for this, they dig out some characters you might not expect so be ready my man

[@Jblbluetoothh]

Fr I was so excited when I saw my favorite 501st clone

[@anakin07]

@@Jblbluetoothh yeah and like the guy with the children and the pink wife 👀

[@docdottore]

And the clone commando….

[@anakin07]

@@docdottore pssssst

[@bilbobeutlin3319]

And the bounty hunter...

[@EpicM4x]

Fact: it was the same AZ, who was helping Fives in his last arc.

[@erikolson4148]

Crosshair's new armor looks like an early and custom version of Death Trooper armor 😰😱.

[@jimmartin6803]

Also AZ the droid was a friend of fives in his last arc before he died

[@Andrew-wv7ql]

This episode is fantastic!

[@emilysheldon3284]

Season 2 will definitely be out before you finish season 1, the premiere is set for January 4th so less than 2 months away 🥳

[@bulletkip]

watching this, i forgot how much i love this show! looking fwd to s2!

[@Ezramando16]

The Clone Wars may have ended, but a Civil War is about to begin.

[@erikolson4148]

14:04 for some reason I have a feeling that that move with Wrecker's vibro-knife is going to be used again in the not-too-distant future 🤔.

[@cjs_bomb]

The same droid who was helping fives during his investigation makes an appearance too! His memory was just wiped lol

[@nikulus2840]

He helped both Fives and Echo, which is very sweet but also sad, since he doesn't remember Fives anymore :(

[@skits_3d824]

3:28 Oof I still prefer the red armor on "Commander Grey". Yeah, so there was a comic you gotta check out later about Kanan's life after he escaped Kaller. Titled "Kanan the last padawan" I won't lie I was worried Omega would slow our boys down at first but she hell'a grew on me.

[@goldenswordman]

Tarkin looks bulkier. Does he do a squat every time a Jedi dies or something?

[@althor1247]

YESS! By the way Caleb is Kanaan.

[@eiden5778]

he knows

[@althor1247]

@@eiden5778 I know I was just confirming.

[@THEvagabond29]

The clone wars has ended... but the resistance is just beginning. Im glad your here and its one heck of a ride. Im glad your not binging this, one needs to let it stew.

[@nikulus2840]

4:55 Battle Droid humor is the best

[@adriankuban2904]

Caleb Dume aka Kanan Jarrus in Rebels. Similar to Obi-Wan Kenobi - Ben Kenobi or Ashoka Tano - Ashla. ;) In short, the story of Caleb Dum is in his comic, but with the fact that order 66 is a retcon. ;] It doesn't appear in Bad batch anymore, that's good, it's just a cameo. ;}

[@dungeonmaster16]

6:15 that maybe intentional with info of s2 of this halfway may do a time jump. If so then Freddy prince jr may appear as Caleb/kanan in his early 20s with showing him meeting and team up with hera.

[@Mandalorian_Goblinslayer]

Glad you enjoyed this episode. Love the reactions of this video and I like how everytime you see Tarkin you get mad. I don’t blame you, I still hate him for accusing Ahsoka. You’re gonna love this show and I hope you’re ready for Season next year mate 👍

[@ItApproaches]

Ah yes Clone Wars Season 8 basically. Love the Bad Batch.

[@stephanleukes6359]

Primate I seriously can’t recommend Andor enough! It’s the best live action Star Wars show.

[@ItsAPrimatee]

Going in release order but ill get there!

[@mizzy5193]

Criminally overlooked, much better than recent Disney Star Wars media besides The Mandalorian ofc

[@nikulus2840]

@@mizzy5193 imo it's way better than Mando.

[@mizzy5193]

@@nikulus2840 Thats fair tbh I do think mando gets overhyped a lot but I still enjoy it much better than most Disney Star Wars

[@vaonthegrind8613]

Finally he is watching the show

[@paulhewes7333]

When Caleb ignites his lightsaber against Crosshairs was such a badass moment...

[@msoundg]

Great reaction! The animation is beautiful and you will also love the the stories and cameos!

[@dungeonmaster16]

7:55 so there is a reason for that: retcon. Context, so there is a kanan comic that tells his life at end of clone wars and over the years to meeting hera, and others to eventually Ezra. In the comic kanan and his master were on a jungle/forest like planet, no bad batch and the clones attacked. Kanan ran and snuck onto a civ cargo ship to a city where he lay low thanks to a smuggler. The smuggler took him in mainly to do tasks and utilize his Jedi abilities. He also taught kanan how to be sneaky, not be noticeable and told him fo change his name. If go “wait retcon? I thought everything since Disney purchase stay the same.” True unless Dave filoni is involved then he has full reign on retconning stuff. Which you will notice in other Star Wars media he works on after this.

[@dungeonmaster16]

So which stuff filoni is involved after this? Some eps of book of boba fett, tales of the Jedi and some eps of mandalorian s3. So if watch a scene, remember specific info and wonder why is rhat different then good chance filoni is involved and got greenlit to twist things around with it.

[@harveybaldry1969]

Sad to think this might be the final show that has the opening narration. Poor Tom Kane .

[@tbphillips9649]

Yup that boy is Kanan

[@QuinlanVoss.]

Here’s where the fun begins

[@christopherbrown6891]

On down the path! May the Force be with you!😎

[@zacharyfrierson6972]

Love the Bad Batch series.

[@brucechmiel7964]

Kanan’s backstory was really fleshed out in Kanan: The Last Padawan. The BB had nothing to do with it till the this show. So this is a retcon. Real shame though TLP was the best thing to come out of Marvel in a long time.

[@a_fine_edition2746]

Couldn’t agree more. I honestly wish him and Billaba weren’t included here and that they gave their roles to a new, never before seen master/padawan duo. On top retconning previously established canon for no reason, it makes it feel like Filoni’s playing favorites and stuffing all his characters into his shows just for the hell of it. Not to mention it makes Crosshair look like a complete dolt getting smacked around by a kid. If it was an entirely new pair of Jedi there could’ve been actual consequences. Crosshair could’ve actually been allowed to shoot and kill that padawan instead of there being repeated contrived situations for him to miss. It’d set him up as a dangerous antagonist and not a bumbling idiot.

[@brucechmiel7964]

@@a_fine_edition2746 Exactly they could have been anywhere, with any Jedi. The show would have been pretty much the same. Crosshairs would still report Hunter for disobeying orders. And the rest of the BB would loos their trust in him due to his violence.

[@jacobplourde2388]

@@brucechmiel7964 Filoni just did the same thing with Ahsoka in Tales of the Jedi. He takes it upon himself to rewrite canon whenever he wants just so characters he introduced can appear, relying on cameos.

[@alexboyajian2096]

I believe omega’s genetic mutation is that she is a girl. I don’t think she has any other abilities

[@andromeda331]

I love the Bad Batch! This was such a great beginning to the series!

[@alexboyajian2096]

Just when I got used to hearing “THE MANDALORIAN” were not onto “THE BAD BATCH”

[@ItsAPrimatee]

lol

[@a.j.5380]

Definitely the best episode of the season, though they are all good. Loved the reaction!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Primate! I hope you make a quick and full recovery. Keep well-hydrated while you recuperate. ♊ #ItsAPrimate #StarWars #TheBadBatch

[@jennym2276]

Waiting for you to recognize Kanan from Rebels. Yes it it's same voice actor, which was a bit deep for the kid. Took you a while. You remember that Kanan did not like or trust clones when he first met Rex and the boys.

[@christopherkillian3368]

Because I was rewatching many of your clone wars and Rebels reactions hearing Star Wars and then the bad batch in the intro, was a little weird

[@zomish13]

I thought I loved the Clone Wars and I did, and I thought I loved Rebels, and I did. But I LOVE the Bad Batch!! They are my boys! Omega is my girl! I love this series!

[@khanburger3610]

While this was an amazing episode - my BIGGEST gripe with it is the opening-l with Caleb. TOTALLY changes his story set in the comics- if you get a chance Primate, get your hands on the Kanan Comics if you want more Kanan, and a more fleshed out and emotional version of his story with order 66

[@JosephRodriguezPhotography]

the only retcon i didnt like they did for this episode that commander styles or grey i think it was color armor wasn't same as from kanan comics which you have catch up on some my favorite series of kanan from his padwan days to rebels

[@pianoman1857]

don’t want to spoil anything, but try to pay attention to Crosshair throughout the entire season :)

[@xViolentStormzx]

yep, Caleb Dume aka Kanan Jarrus

[@hdudhehdhd2222]

6:29 yep it is!

[@Tar-Numendil]

Damn I can't wait for Tales of the Jedi. Best animated thing I've ever seen.

[@SpartanOli]

"I wonder what kind of ability or enhancement is" *Plot armor*

[@thedoctor4327]

Am surprised you went with the Bad Batch to take over The Mandalorian’s time slot instead of going into The Book of Boba Fett. But Star Wars is Star Wars, I can’t complain! The first season has its ups and downs but overall I think this is the best first season of an animated Star Wars show. It definitely sets up some great storylines and I look forward to your reactions on them

[@jacobplourde2388]

He’s watching the shows in release order.

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

Before Kenobi series.... You've got to rewatch the trilogies again!

[@arozes8324]

Good Soldiers Follow Orders!

[@tbphillips9649]

Good soldier follow orders

[@CT-9904-Crosshair]

Good soldiers follow orders.

[@cassandrareed5959]

Let's go Primate! This was a good premier.

[@harwickbranch]

It’s like Clone Wars never even left

[@reverseprime141]

*Let’s go!* that’s what I’m talking for The Bad Batch.🖤❤️

[@olluska]

caleb is Kanan from rebels btw :D

[@jokester3076]

The female Kaminoan “Nala Se” created Omega by altering the chromosomes of a Jango Fett clone during the embryonic stage. Omega ages normally just like Boba Fett, She’s genetically his twin sister.

[@christophergreenley8124]

Omega is Alpha's sister. Otherwise known as Boba Fett.

[@Toruk_Makto2154]

Fun Fact: Omega is technically Boba Fetts Sister

[@infernobread]

Never fished bad batch but from the stuff I saw loved it

[@JoeMama410]

I always love your hatred for Tarkin.

[@CaesiusX]

2:40 *_#payflipside_**_!_* 🤭 Pure gold! 🤣

[@warrionusprime2992]

Can you add tales of the Jedi to the list after Andor? Trust me it’s great

[@loreking486]

Release order

[@warrionusprime2992]

@@loreking486 yeah that’s the idea

[@princessoscar3089]

You expected it to be post clone wars because you absorbed knowledge of the show from the internet! Otherwise you really shoulda had no idea. xDDD You took it in without realizing at some point.

[@brazenbeasts6035]

Not to spoil anything but in the next few episodes there’s someone who u might know. Hint he’s a commander and has blond hair and carried 2 pistol

[@khanburger3610]

Omg is it Luke?

[@jacobplourde2388]

Delete this comment.

[@laurijaakkola3762]

26:43 Her specialty is being a woman clone😂

[@hugorubinos1109]

I recommend that you watch the series "agents of shield", it can surprise you in more than one way

[@lucky247365]

Let's go bro...this season has some pretty epic moments. But like all animated SW, a bit of filler aimed for the younger audience.

[@marcgoodwin7183]

Always makes me feel sorry for Crosshair when I see him struggling with his chip. He must be so disappointed and confused that he's the only one affected by Order 66 out of his group. After all said and done he's affected just the same as the 'Regs' he talked so disparagingly about in the Clone Wars episodes.

[@dynaguy3]

Best episode of the series for me. The show was alright in general