Answering Your...Rotta the Hutt Questions?

[@Pigpen_YT]

Crazy that 2024 was like, “tired of people asking you what happened to the Zillo Beast and Rotta the Hutt? I got you.”

[@carder_music]

And Baris! Crazy year haha

[@carder_music]

(😂Well we still have questions about Baris)

[@acidp0p]

​@@carder_music *tales of the empire*

[@carder_music]

Yeah but her fate is still unknown, the 4th sister promised to save her at the end and carried her body away. But we did get some answers about her haha!

[@CrownOverlord]

You’re one of the most positive people I’ve seen in the fandom, I don’t think it’s fair for anyone to be saying that your Skeleton reviews are too negative! Even when you don’t love something, you’re incredibly respectful and thoughtful about it. Side note, as someone who’s first Star Wars movie in theaters was the Clone Wars movie… I’m SO excited for a potential revisiting of Rotta!!

[@Vulcanerd]

Precisely. He's not hating on it, he just doesn't maybe love it as much as some of us and that's ok. Not just that, when he expresses reservations about certain parts of the show, he's not launching into some screed about how awful it is, he's simply expressing why something doesn't work for him, but people are going way overboard about it.

[@thecobe-lee9674]

I actually like your push-back against the way streaming shows pace out their seasons. These days, I rarely even watch these shows until the whole season is out because the actual weekly experience just isn't that fun unless they are telling a satisfying story each episode.

[@MSeanMcManus]

I agree, this is the same trend that's transpired in comics over the last twenty plus years. Now people are writing for the series instead of the episode, I find it much less satisfying. I think of it like dinner, I want to eat every course when I go out to eat. I don't want the dessert or starter to come the following week. Just let me eat now! XP

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

I was so put off by the lack of a cold opening clip lol. This episode is SERIOUS BUSINESS

[@Mollie_Damon]

lol Alex edited this one instead of me that's why haha

[@SpideySense62]

Thanks for the effort you both put into celebrating Star Wars!!

[@DigiPen92]

Q&A: Since Rotta the Hutt is finally coming back in The Mandalorian and Grogu film and we know IG-11 did mention that Aliens age differently. Do you think might see Rotta the Hutt s a Teenager Age, he could have an appearance as 20s like, or do you think he might still appear as a Baby?

[@gbozzi05_]

Definitely not as a baby or else they wouldn’t have gotten Jeremy Allen White.

[@DigiPen92]

@@gbozzi05_ What type of age roles does Jeremy Allen White usually play a character?

[@Noxx55]

Somehow poetically, Star Wars fans only operate in the black and white. Operating in the grey is hard for us, just as George Lucas fortold. (but honestly we should all operate in the grey more.) But Alex's gripes about streaming is something I agree with. It isn't just a Star Wars problem. It's a serious industry problem.

[@StuartLugsden]

Don't forget the hutt in Resistance voiced by Bender.

[@MCLegoboy]

2008: Why does Jabba have a son?! 2011-2023: Where is Jabba's son?! 2024: Finally we'll have some answers!

[@dennisflood7246]

The weekly q&a is the best thing on a Saturday.

[@JonathanBate-kq3bf]

I love your Christmas jumper Mollie,wishing you and Alex a very merry christmas

[@neofulcrum5013]

After many years we finally get to see what happened to Rotta

[@markhaley4773]

Not gonna lie, as soon as Pippin jumped into Alex's lap, I hit the "Like" button .

[@talesyuki]

3:52 me starting Buffy with S06E21. The way I fell so hard by the time s07 premiered I had watched almost the whole show haha

[@oryr16]

I hope Stinky remembers the time he was rescued by the Jedi and is a friendly character but I can also see him being angry about the death of his father. Being reunited with Ahsoka could be very interesting.

[@MoramothHauntz]

"Ashoka?!" Rotta "Do I know you?" Ashoka "Rotta.........ugh Stinky" Rotta

[@DaleESkywalker]

Rotta, Pedunkee Mufkin, The Hutt

[@SonofCradossk9853]

So glad they haven’t forgotten about my boy Rotta Desilijic Tiure!

[@dutchalfred553]

Hutts can live decently long so I hope we might see Churro the scientist hutt from the high republic

[@middle-aged-cal]

I think Alex is right, the issue is structure. I'm enjoying the show too but it has been an adjustment since streaming and binge watching has become the norm. We grew up where each individual episode of a television show had it's own three act structure with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Occasionally you'd get a cliffhanger episodes or two-parter, but those were typically at the middle or end of a season. For my experience, I struggled with Andor's structure more though, especially the first couple of arcs. It felt like the first two episodes of each arc would just stop in an unnatural place and go to credits. The three act structure was split between all three episodes with each one being an individual act, so it felt really weird.

[@simmyjester]

I miss the old TV shows, with 20+ episode seasons and letting the plot build up and breathe, and filler/bottle epsiodes which do most of the heavy lifting for WORLDBUILDING and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. I'm liking Skeleton Crew a lot, but I wish there was more time to explore each place. Also, I'm still watching the video, but I really want to shout out the part at the pirate port where Fern knew that the obviously-a-brothel wasn't a place to go, and then the obviously-a-sex-worker did her best to help the girls. I don't really have a question here, just loving that bit of somewhat gritty realism. It's one of those things that most children won't think much of, but older kids/teens and adults very much will, and that seems to be deliberate since it's got the deliberate vibe of a movie from the eighties.e old

[@onthelevel222]

I think the criticism of your criticism is actually a compliment to you. You guys are the most respectful, honest and fair reviewers of SW content on this platform, unlike some other so called SW “experts”on KZbin. You are almost always positive. So when you don’t like something as much as we do, we question ourselves and whether we’re looking at things correctly. At least that’s my perspective.

[@erikelliott8015]

That thumbnail is something else 😭

[@DaleESkywalker]

Muther fu.... I yell at the clouds!!! Dam right I do!!!

[@claridagio]

13:18 Really thought Mollie was going to chime in with something here lol

[@JROTCBALL]

I want Rotta to have a New Jersey mobster accent.. I think that’d be so fun xD

[@MoramothHauntz]

Rotta being buff makes me think of the Force sensitive Hutt that Leia battled in Legends

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Jeremy Allen White isn't really a massive actor, but he's sort of an "it" actor which i enjoy

[@LukiKruki]

I find it very Filoni to put Rotta the Hutt into the Grogu movie as 1) it's getting old thing back 2) allows him to add young Ahsoka (his beloved child, isn't she?) and Anakin Skywalker in flashback sequence, as he already has their actors under his wings from The Ahsoka show.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

13:58 Should have just put Skeen in there LMAO

[@dankorn]

Rotta is to Jabba the Hutt as Feyd-Rautha is to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.

[@likecrazyhorse]

Buff Rotta the Hutt as a Mandalorian to replace Vizla as the muscle of the clan

[@robproductionsgames]

You guys are awesome, and even if you didn’t like Skeleton Crew I wouldn’t mind, because you always review shows with respect and understanding! But it is nice to get clarification since it did sound more harsh than I think you intended it to be. Glad you’re enjoying it and I’m excited for what’s next!

[@DDuffy143]

Y'all are too cute already.. then the cat had to steal all the thunder. Lol that was adorable af. Cheers and happy vactioning! Holiday RooOoadd!

[@Kasey_Barkle]

Now that trailer stuff is done, we’ll all be watching it together now

[@claypoly]

Interrupting cat has all the best Star Wars takes.

[@TyrannoNoddy]

Okay so in the hypothetical situation that Rotta IS a Plo Koon situation and one big misdirect... what are they trying to misdirect us from?

[@pirates0zero]

I have to rewatch this...got too distracted by Pippin LOL

[@willhall7785]

Okay…now I need Ben Stiller as Embo 😂

[@hawkingjim]

I get what saying as another old guy. A lot of streaming tV formats everything like a mini movie instead of a TV show.

[@Funoct]

Q: will we see a dark side Yoda species user ever in the star Wars universe??????

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks to Alex, Mollie and their sweaters! ☃

[@Vulcanerd]

That's an awesome sweatshirt and sweater, but I have to go with Mollie's b/c 1) Grogu >>> Jar Jar and 2) hers appears to be an actual sweater vs a sweatshirt 😄❤

[@lothcat01]

I was so distracted by the cat, I LOVED IT😍😍we should see it more often

[@nfalls75]

'Meesa Gonna Get Lit" is funny. But, there was a second at the beginning of the vid when the shirt was obscured and I thought it read: "Meesa Gonna Get Laid"

[@Solo13508]

Bokku was alright. He did give his life trying to take Vader with him. We don't get a ton of his motivations but I do get the sense he was somewhat aligned with Qi'ra's goals in wanting to free the galaxy from the Sith.

[@jameswarren5687]

Never mind what people think of your Skeleton Crew reviews....the real discussion point is that Jar Jar sweater! I MUST have one and NEED to know where you got it!

[@drpuffington_]

I personally really don't like when TV shows are so episodic and it's the main reason I NEVER watched TV until streaming

[@wtalkington1]

Where do y'all get your sweaters?

[@leow193]

Came for the questions, stayed for the cat

[@adamtorske9236]

Love the sweaters you guys😂💯

[@baristabran]

Much like the baby Yoda name, I could see Hot Jabba or Buff Jabba be a popular name

[@mirrorslash028]

Top tier thumbnail

[@RussianJackal]

Ahem….. Aaaaaaaaactually…. Beldorian was the original buff hutt.

[@josemaiz1651]

Well with rotta return will be epic if he takes back his father place or probaby he was in college of cooking

[@Magdalena8008s]

Based on the 3 episodes so far. Its my favorite Star Wars series to date. And I have a feeling it will stick the landing. So excited for the Daniels episode this week. And then Bryces episode.

[@GroovyDavid8]

Here's a good comprise I could see happening. 15 episode shows, lower budget, no use of the volume.

[@tacobowler]

Where are those sweaters being sold?

[@ClanDWoolz]

I think you got so much flack, me included. Because fans negative reviews have done so much damage to the Star Wars material coming out. So many different fans want star wars to appear like what their idea of star wars should be. The acolyte did have it's issues, but for the fans like me, that were enjoying it, got swallowed up by negative takes and critics, just became incredibly frustrating. It almost feels like there's a sense of fear, that with too many negative critics we will lose this series too. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@djdavis081908]

Vin Diesel played Groot, reasonable to think Jeremy Allen White would speak Huttese in the movie. Probably a mix for real though. As long as it’s not ALL basic Im cool.

[@kennyjayhardy]

No network tv was broadcast nationwide. Syndication usually came later.

[@pardox28]

4:51 X-Files & Buffy and other tv shows of those eras had the benefit of having stand-alone episodes. They were “monster of the week” series and there was less pressure to have each episode fit with a season-arcing narrative. The only SW show that had something like that was season 1 of Mando. Or early seasons of the Clone Wars. And shows like that were also given 22 episodes a season where the streaming model only gives SW shows 8 measly episodes. So each one has to count. Because of that, certain SW shows have felt more like movies where the episode breaks are chosen somewhat arbitrarily. It’s quite rare that each episode has felt like it was made to have its own beginning, middle, and end. However, I’d argue that so far each Skeleton Crew episode has felt like its had a beginning, middle, and end structure-wise within each episode. Maybe the rest of it will feel like a movie broken up in pieces at random, but for me thus far the show has been pretty good in structuring each episode to feel like a deliberately crafted piece of episodic television.

[@Billionth_Kevin]

I think the reason people misunderstood the complexity in your review was because a hot take single episode 10 minute review, doesn't have the room or time for complexity. Most complaints require nuance and explanation as opposed to most compliments, I think. I still enjoyed hearing your explanation of what you think pacing is, and loved the live stream discussions. Which is why I think those spaces have the room for "i liked it but didn't love it and here's why kinda stuff". Maybe take the time in the hot take review to direct people to the a longer discussion as opposed to trying to cram it all in. We are simple brain people, and a lot of us are watching your recap videos first thing in the morning when our full complexity prepared brains just aren't ready. We just want he liked or didn't, what are some of the best parts we missed. Either way, I've said my piece, you do you, cram all the complexity you want and complain about the entire universe every chance you get Alex, if it makes you happy. be you. mtfbwy

[@s7robin105]

I really think the whole Rotta story is a misdirect. Its either an example of hiring a random big name for a voice acting role they shouldn't be used for.. Or they are playing someone else and will have more future appearances in the series.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

Here's the really important question: IF the news about Rotta turns out to be true, does that mean we're going to get Nar Shaddaa in live-action? Because I'd be more than good with that!

[@buzzyboy6505]

Alex, No take backs … Mollie you’re still cool

[@coreartalex6708]

6:28 Support Cat entry 😂

[@herodaresfire4512]

Beldorion was originally good, and he was the first buff Hutt.

[@chriswilley1724]

I guess it’s true. You only have to be in a successful tv series to be cast in Star Wars 😂

[@mmeadowyy]

"but if he's a buff hutt..."

[@erbylopez6003]

Public service announcement: Alec’s last name is pronounced “fee-gay-ro-ah”.

[@alecfigueroa5769]

LMAO THANK YOU

[@erbylopez6003]

@ De nada lol

[@shundy00]

Where's Cuzin Richie in the Star Wars treatment?

[@sednoid]

If Rotta is a "good" character it would make sense for him to speak basic - it's not like Hutts couldn't do it, but they generally refused to do so as they felt superior in imposing their own language and all that. And I feel like having the character be just another Jabba would be too much of a "same old" kind of thing, just redoing everything. Showing a different kind of Hutt would be much more interesting.

[@Ryguy0707]

SC has been extremely solid, but it's not crazy good like Acolyte. And there is nothing wrong with that. I am getting FAR more enjoyment that my kid is enjoying it enough to watch it weekly and to be excited

[@ZachBobBob]

Diabolical thumbnail

[@djorankeil]

It's okay if you don't like stuff. Doesn't even matter the reason. If it's just not something you're enjoying, that's cool. I wouldn't truly judge anyone for not liking something or liking something... well... maybe if you gushed over Triumph of the Will I'd have concerns but other than that, it's all good.

[@nathansheldahl]

PIPPIN!!!!! MOM!!! Dad’s holding me too long and I’m being too cute so I want to come over please! Edit:

[@josemaiz1651]

I want Rotta paper in Skelton crew and hope we see doctor aphra and hondo

[@TheMigMan3225]

Maybe he will have a translator and translator's voice will be the actor

[@MSeanMcManus]

I see him more as Vrankie the Hutt than Rotta. And Vrankie speaks basic!

[@galx9655]

I'm still waiting on Rise of skywalker biggest questions answered!!!

[@BrokenFrameProductions]

Bill Hader did the voice for BB-8, so...

[@Jefwth1F]

Will we see a Rotta cameo or a name drop in Skeleton Crew?

[@brandondockham4558]

Jeremy Allen white plays Cameron monaghan's brother in the show shameless.. maybe this is a huge misdirect that is we get a live action kal kestos?

[@post1084]

Seems Mollie finds things different.

[@erbylopez6003]

I’m thinking Rotta could be an anti-hero.

[@Solo13508]

Oh, Brendol Hux has a much worse fate ahead of him than being hunted down by Din! Guy got liquefied. Eugh.

[@tomsimmons7673]

Never heard of Jeremy Allen White.

[@tomsimmons7673]

Or "The Bear"

[@AaronKelley1969]

Alex... You are not old. I'm at least 20 years older than you and even I am not old although I am starting to feel my age a bit more. You're just not a kid anymore. That doesn't make you an old man.

[@linkaran512]

Maybe we'll get Rotta speaking both huttese and basic

[@mattwong10]

could rotta be the huttlet baby being raised in mos pelgo?

[@Jandrissimo]

Clone wars, rebels, and resistance*

[@geekstudios13]

PIPPIN

[@nathantroxel]

Somehow rotta, the hutt has returned 😂.I think alex, is fair with criticism of shows Thats why i subscribed, because alex and Mollie are so positive.If your a person, that binges everything, and get it done.With disney, its s old school television.I can see where it would, be different.I love it i haven't speculated, so 7:01 much like i have this year I spend the rest of the week speculating until the next Tuesdays episode comes out.

[@LukiKruki]

They are so positive because they are paid by Disney/Lucasfilm to sell you Lucasfilm products, nothing else. You think why else they have so many connections with Disney/Lucasfilm, meeting them personally on official paid meetings, getting free merch from the company, free pass into Disneyland. Any other KZbinr who actually criticises Disney products isn't supported by Disney.

[@benmoralesfc3]

Hi, first of all, you are not old, second, I would not want you to say that you like it if you do not. I am not saying you don't, but if you don't, it is ok. I do like it. If anything, I wish for longer episodes. Good job, guys.

[@erbylopez6003]

What if he speaks huttese but he has some kind of translator device where the voice is basic.

[@gbozzi05_]

Ziro speaks basic, he could too.

[@michaelkaufman1622]

rotta = talon karrde?

[@Zerzayar]

Geez. Now you are being hated on for not loving something?

[@DarthVages]

👍

[@barsnobs]

I like to show a lot. Don't love it. But it's the best they've come out with in a while. Besides andor. This definitely should have been a movie.

[@LocalCryptidGhostdoll]

People can't take the mildest critique