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As the weather begins to get cooler and the days begin to become shorter, many of us begin to turn to choosing what to stream and what to watch to stay in from the chill. As a parent, it is sometimes hard to find entertaining shows that I can watch with my daughter.

Searching for the right series to share, I have chosen to rewatch Star Wars: The Bad Batch and, for my daughter, Brooklyn, introduce her to the world of the show. I think it is an excellent show to choose that highlights not only great male characters but a heroic younger character she can emulate through Omega. I thought it is perfect time for her and I to watch the show together. We will be reviewing it together. I am curious what her reviews will be.

My Young Daughter's First Reactions to The Bad Batch

Brooklyn has watched...

The final scene of The Bad Batch saw an adult Omega leaving her island home of Pabu to join the Rebel Alliance as a pilot. Hunter, clearly older from the passage of time, sees her off on her next adventures, telling her the words, "You're our kid, Omega. You always will be." This scene was poignant and powerful to close the series.

One fan loved it so much that they made a jack-o-lantern for Halloween. Ct_girlie on Twitter showed off their prized carved gourd, revealing Hunter and Omega sitting under the moon of Pabu.

“you’re our kid Omega, you always will be” #TheBadBatch #StarWars pic.twitter.com/YERgcjJkmz

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"Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clone Troopers" is a new book from Insight Editions that came out on October 8th, 2024. Written by Mark Sumerak, it's an in-universe lore book for all ages that dives into the history of the clones of the late bounty hunter Jango Fett, which served through the Clone Wars and beyond. The book covers everyone from Jango himself and the more well-known clones like Captain Rex and the Bad Batch all the way to lesser-known clones like Jessie, Wolff, and Gregor. In fact, one clone in particular is currently causing controversy among close-minded bigots, and it's naturally for all the wrong reasons.

The book itself is written from the perspective of Captain Rex, who speaks of her fondly in the past tense with respect and fondness for her courage, both as a soldier and as...

Star Wars offered a glimpse at where fans can expect the Bad Batch to next appear after Season 3 of the animated streaming series. 

The Bad Batch on Disney+ bridged the gap between The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels with a story centered on a group of rogue clones making their way into the galaxy after the devastation of Order 66. 

The three-season adventure ended in May 2024, revealing the consequences of the Bad Batch's actions in helping to raise a female Clone known as Omega.

Read full article on The Direct.

Rosalía celebrates the end of something great with her new single “Omega.” Featuring up-and-coming Spanish star Ralphie Choo, the ballad was released to commemorate the star’s 32nd birthday this week.

“Omega” kicks off with a moody, very Nineties guitar riff before Rosalía’s lilting vocals chime in. She tells the one she loves that they are the best, her “omega,” and that before she met them, she was at her worst. She and Choo celebrate finding their ultimate throughout the romantic track. The accompanying video, directed by frequent Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz,...

The Most Powerful Marvel Variants that Actually Risk Breaking the Multiverse - Main Image

The Marvel Multiverse has infinite variants of iconic heroes and villains, each with distinctive abilities and strengths. While some have barely noticeable powers, many possess a power so immense that they risk breaking the very fabric of reality.

These variants can break boundaries between universes, mess with time and space, and reshape the cosmos. Continue reading to learn more about these variants and how they risk breaking the Multiverse.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (Earth-TRN666)

Ghost Rider is the spirit of vengeance who causes pain to people who have inflicted it on others. He manipulates hellfire and projects a mystical flaming chain while riding a motorcycle.

In his universe, The Punisher dies with Thanos coming to Earth, and then he signs a deal with Mephisto in hell to become the new Ghost Rider. Further, he makes another deal...

Key Moments That Define Clone Force 99 in 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' - Main Image

Star Wars fans love The Clone Wars, the animated series detailing the time period between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, from the minds of Dave Filoni and the great George Lucas himself.

The­ Bad Batch, another animated show spun off from the beloved Clone Wars, introduced fans to Clone Force 99. Unlike ordinary troopers, the Bad Batchers have ge­netic deficiencies that give them unique abilities.

Throughout the series, we witness the remarkable character development and the formation of an unbreakable bond among the members of Clone Force 99, making us feel deeply connected and emotionally invested in their journey.

Below are some key moments that define Clone Force 99 in Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

Spoiler alert: This article reveals key plot points found in Season One and Season Two of...

For three seasons and 47 episodes, Star Wars: The Bad Batch explored the post-Order 66 era through the lens of five elite clone troopers and a mysterious young female clone, Omega. 

Now that the Star Wars animated series has come to an end, here's a ranked list of the Lucasfilm Disney+ show's 10 best episodes. 

[ Full Cast of The Bad Batch Season 3 - Every Main Character & Voice Actor In New Star Wars Episodes (Photos) ]

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With a new era of mutantkind comes a new breed of mutant-hunting machines. This October, a squad of soldiers, each one scarred from Earth-shattering superhero conflicts and upgraded with nanotechnology, are tasked with apprehending dangerous mutants that threaten coexistence in Sentinels.

The five-issue limited series will be written by Alex Paknadel (Red Goblin) and illustrated by Justin Mason (Spider-Punk).

While the X-Men regroup in the wake of Krakoa's fall, the government revives their infamous Sentinel program under the guidance of Lawrence Trask. A mutant himself, Lawrence is cursed with visions of an apocalyptic species war and knows exactly which evil mutants will ignite it.

On the surface, his new line of Sentinels appear to be technology-enhanced superhumans, but the truth behind their creation is darker than you can imagine. As Graymalkin Prison becomes home to the villains they capture, the pieces fall into place for the birth of a major...

Most any film school syllabus will likely cite Georges Méliès' 1902 film "A Trip to the Moon" (French title: "Le Voyage Dans la Lune") as the very first science fiction film ever made. Even the British Film Institute lists it as such, citing only a 1901 film called "Mister Moon" as the progenitor, and "Mister Moon" hardly counts as it is merely a musical short wherein actor Percy Honri dresses up as the moon and plays the ukulele. The film was meant to accompany a live performance. Not even the most hardcore sci-fi fans would classify that as "science fiction."

"A Trip to the Moon" is certainly one of the most recognizable silent sci-fi films, and many are likely familiar with the image of the Moon wincing in pain when a human rocket lands in its eye. "A Trip to the Moon" takes a lot of visual cues and ideas from the novels of Jules Verne,...

7 Most Villainous Moments of the Empire in Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Main Image

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is set during one of the most devastating events in Star Wars history—Order 66—the series delves into the aftermath of the Emperor's brutal command to eradicate the Jedi. This order forced the Clone Troopers, once allies of the Jedi, to turn against them and commit genocide.

The Bad Batch chronicles the journey of Clone Force 99, a group of clones with enhanced genetics, as they grapple with their identities and loyalties in the face of the Empire's ascension. This era of the Empire is marked by numerous instances of villainy.

Crosshair's Unwavering Loyalty to the Empire

The moral complexities introduced in Star Wars: The Bad Batch are exemplified through various dark and twisted moments, starting with Crosshair's descent into darkness. In Season 1, Episode 3, Crosshair, now leading a group of elite human recruits,...

8 Emotional Moments That Tug at the Heartstrings in 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' - Main Image

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has ended after an extremely impressive 47-episode run. The show has masterfully expanded on what viewers loved most about Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, creating a beautiful, interconnected story.

Following Clone Force 99 in the immediate aftermath of Order 66, Star Wars: The Bad Batch captivated audiences with its focus on found family tropes, iconic story connections, and rich lore firmly rooted in the Star Wars universe.

Tech’s Death in Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2

The series began with the dramatic events of Order 66, and over two seasons, audiences grew to love Tech.

The finale of season 2 delivered a heartbreaking blow with Tech's self-sacrifice to save his brothers and Omega.

As Wrecker desperately tried to save him before their cable car plummeted, Tech...

7 Cameos and Easter Eggs in Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 - Main Image

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is a series that will keep you hooked. Each episode is a journey through the Star Wars universe, peppered with Easter eggs and surprise cameos that make it a must-watch for fans.

Season 3, in particular, has been rich with these callbacks and references, leaving audiences eager for more after the epic finale. Let's take a closer look and see what you might have missed in the latest season.

Star Wars: The Bad Bath Mentions Project Necromancer

In Season 3, Episode 3, we got a deeper dive into the sinister side of the Empire's machinations. Doctor Hemlock mentions Project Necromancer to Palpatine, a callback to The Mandalorian season three.

Hemlock elaborates on the project's aim to create clones with high M-counts, which, if successful, could give Palpatine the key to eternal life. This ties...

It is surprising that, despite being one of the earliest franchises in the history of movies and being constantly successful at that, The Planet of the Apes series isn’t discussed that much among pop culture aficionados. Which is a shame, because the way the original pentalogy of the 1970s grappled with geopolitical issues regarding discrimination, segregation, human and animal rights, religion, and the dangers of nuclear warfare, the franchise was way ahead of its time in terms of modern storytelling from the very beginning. The rebooted trilogy released in the last decade was the finest follow-up the makers could have ever hoped for. It delivered even more nuanced storytelling, and with the brilliant mo-cap conveying the emotions expressed by the apes perfectly to the viewers, it is understandable why it is regarded with such high esteem.

Which is all the more reason why the upcoming continuation of the franchise...

“Bring the clown. We want to see the clown. We like it how he juggles glombo shells, or spits fish up in the air and catches them, or how he dances around and falls on his butt.” So demand the orphan children on the planet Naboo, according to an interlude in the post-Return of the Jedi novel Aftermath: Empire’s End by Chuck Wendig.

And the clown acquiesces, happy to find any form of acceptance. “The adults, though,” continues the narrator, “they don’t say much about him. Or to him. And no other Gungans come to see him, either. Nobody even says his name.”

The name, if you haven’t guessed, is Jar Jar Binks. For some Star Wars fans, Empire End presents a fitting end for Jar Jar. After all, he was once one of the most hated characters in pop culture history. But there’s one...

The dark side clouds everything, including the plot details of the newest Star Wars live-action series, The Acolyte. What we know for sure is that the eight-episode series helmed by Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland is billed as a “mystery thriller” and follows a group of Jedi as they investigate a series of murders 100 years before The Phantom Menace. We also know that the central mystery involves a dangerous warrior named Mae, played by Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies), and the Sith’s plan to eventually eradicate the Jedi during the Prequel Trilogy era.

While The Acolyte‘s latest trailer, which released on Star Wars Day, doesn’t reveal too much more about the show, it does give us a few new hints about the story. Specifically, it reveals a new Sith Lord who took on the Jedi a century before the rise of Palpatine and the Empire! If you haven’t watched it already,...

This Star Wars: Tales of the Empire article contains spoilers.

The Clone Wars season five finale, “The Wrong Jedi,” was a turning point for Jedi Knight Barriss Offee. While in 2013 fans of the then-recently-made-non-canon Legends timeline knew Barriss best as a brave and kind Jedi Knight who was a gifted healer, “The Wrong Jedi” revealed Barriss’ darker side. After growing disillusioned with the Jedi’s warring ways during the Clone Wars, Barriss orchestrated a terrorist attack on the Jedi Temple that left several Jedi dead. Although Barriss’ friend, Ahsoka Tano, was blamed for the attack at first, Barriss’ crimes were eventually uncovered and she was excommunicated from the Order, then sent to a Republic prison on Coruscant.

That was the last we heard of this Prequel era Jedi first introduced in Attack of the Clones until this week’s Tales of the Empire, a new series of animated shorts that...

Another May the 4th has arrived, and with it, the promise of so much Star Wars goodness on the horizon. Today, for example, sees the release of a new animated series called Tales of the Empire, which expands the stories of Lady Morgan Elsbeth, the villainous Nightsister from the Mandoverse, and Barriss Offee, a fallen Jedi whom Clone Wars fans have long wanted to revisit. The show sees both of these characters embrace the dark side for the glory of the Empire. Festive viewing indeed.

That’s only the beginning for the villains of Star Wars. On June 4, fans will get to witness the return of the Sith in the new Disney+ live action series The Acolyte, which stars Amandla Stenberg as an ex-Jedi who’s gone rogue as well as Lee Jung-jae and Dafne Keen as a Jedi Master and apprentice duo investigating a series of mysterious crimes. The...

Bad Batch S3: The Switch from Project Necromancer to Stardust Explained - Main Image

Is Project Stardust the same as Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch? The third and final season sees Governor Tarkin relocating the funds of the latter project towards the former. But what's the big difference?

Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, so proceed with caution.

Is Project Stardust the Same As Project Necromancer?

Project Necromancer is what the entire three seasons of Star Wars: The Bad Batch has been all about.

With Doctor Royce Hemlock set on resurrecting Emperor Palpatine using Omega's M-count, the Clone Force 99 had all right to worry about saving Omega's life.

Not only is she a rare subject, but using her as a test experiment would mean losing her life for the Empire's purpose.

Thanks to the failure of Project Necromancer by the end...

Sneak Peek more new character posters from the final season of the Lucasfilm CG-animated TV series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch", directed by Brad Rau, now streaming on Disney +:

‘…in the epic final season, the ‘Batch’ will have their limits tested…

“…in their fight to reunite with ‘Omega’ …

“…as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote ‘Imperial’ science lab.

“With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies…

“…embark on dangerous missions, and muster everything they have learned to free themselves from the ‘Empire’…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Who Ended Project Necromancer? The Bad Batch S3 Explains What Happened to It - Main Image

Who ended Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch season 3? Considering this was the main plot point that led Omega to run from the Empire, how was Emperor Palpatine's main plan thwarted in the end? Find out here.

Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 finale, so proceed with caution.

The Bad Batch Season 3 Finale Shuts Down Project Necromancer

The bad batchers have spent the entire series building up to the season 3 finale on saving their friend, Omega, from the clutches of the Empire and Project Necromancer's devious plan.

Clone Force 99 managed to succeed in doing just that. Despite Tech's tragic death, Omega, Echo, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Hunter escaped to Tantiss after fighting their battles against Hemlock's forces.

With Clone Force 99 out of the way, this...

The Bad Batch Season 3 Finale: Why [Spoiler]'s Resurrection Took Forever - Main Image

As much as Star Wars fans are hoping the story of their favorite outcast of a team doesn't end yet, The Bad Batch season 3 ends with a bang. Here's why the resurrection of Emperor Palpatine took so long in The Bad Batch.

Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 finale, so proceed with caution.

The Bad Batch Season 3 Finale Shows How Project Necromancer was Halted

The Empire's main goal had always been capturing Omega in pursuit of Emperor Palpatine's Project Necromancer.

The project was intended to resurrect Emperor Palpatine to his former glory, which would explain how he returned in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

While they could easily create Palpatine's clones, the Emperor was seeking a larger experiment in mind: Project Necromancer existed to build something much stronger and...

Spoilers Ahead!

The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch debuted on May 1, which brought home a well-known Star Wars trope. Offering all kinds of twists and turns that led to a happy ending, the show however featured some of the most dark and dangerous moments, through its course. But the one aspect that drew attention was the subtle head nod to George Lucas’ legacy.

A still from Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Image via Disney Plus)

Implementing one of the most iconic Star Wars tropes in Crosshair’s storyline in the season finale, Star Wars: The Bad Batch remade the famous Mark Hamill scene from the original films. Yes, we’re talking about the meaningful hand-loss scene that serves almost as a tradition in the Star Wars universe.

The Bad Batch Repeated the Famous Star Wars Storyline

The Disney+ animated television series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch,...

Finally, Disney+’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch has its priorities sorted.

The first two seasons’ cameo-heavy Mission of the Week format quickly grew stale, but as creator Dave Filoni, supervising director Brad Rau and head writer Jennifer Corbett disappeared deeper into their Disney-sponsored sandbox, it became clear that this wasn’t merely a graveyard of shameless walk-backs or desperate reinforcements of messy canon. The Bad Batch was always about underdogs, about displaced war heroes struggling to survive in a galaxy that has no need for them.

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The sense of brotherhood prevalent among the Clones often contributes to some of the most poignant storylines in the universe of Star Wars, and the animated series Bad Batch was a prime examples. After three memorable seasons, the series finally came to an end with the final episode of the third season, and the emotional connection established with the eponymous team of Clones was done justice to in a befitting way.

Previously, held captive with other Force-sensitive children at the Imperial base of Mount Tantiss, Omega had discovered a way to escape from the vault through pneumatic shafts and was able to find a way to distract the security after locating a captive Zillo Beast inside the base. Evading capture, the Batch somehow make their way to the jungle of Tantiss, and Omega rightly guesses at their arrival. On the other hand, Echo managed to infiltrate the base and met Dr.

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 15, "The Cavalry Has Arrived."

"The Cavalry Has Arrived" is a fitting title for the end of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the animated series that was as much a continuation of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" as it was its own distinct show. Revolving around the genetically altered Clone Force 99, as first introduced in "The Clone Wars," "The Bad Batch" spent three seasons offering us a window into the plight of clones in the days and years following the creation of the Empire and how these particular clones were able to carve their niche in the galaxy. One of the key motivators for this group of former Republic special forces is Omega. She's a special clone and vital to the Emperor's plans to clone himself should something happen to him. Her blood seems to be the only sample...

This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 episode 15.

After a rollercoaster journey of three seasons and 47 episodes, Star Wars: The Bad Batch has finally come to an end. The beloved Clone Force 99 have hung up their helmets in an epic 50-minute finale that rounds off their stories while also setting up the future of the galaxy far, far away. Things come to a head in the aptly named “The Cavalry Has Arrived,” which serves as an emotional swansong for our titular troupe of outcast clones.

The Zillo Beasts Returns and Tech Doesn’t

All roads lead to Mount Tantiss, and following last week’s cliffhanger ending, Crosshair, Hunter, and Wrecker (all voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) launch a rescue mission alongside former Imperial Vice Admiral Rampart (Noshir Dalal). Meanwhile, Echo (Baker) finds himself inside the base and working with Dr. Emerie Karr (Keisha Castle-Hughes), who’s had a change of heart.

The third and final episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch will conclude the series, and as such, fans are eagerly awaiting its release on Disney+. Not too long after the conclusion of the second season, it was confirmed that the animated spin-off Star Wars: The Clone Wars would wind up with season 3.

Because of this, the third season’s plot was immensely considerable, involving The Bad Batch’s characters coping with Tech’s death’s aftermath, Omega’s imprisonment by the Empire, and Crosshair’s eventual redemption.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

With the implications of the larger canon, it is hard to see Omega having a happy ending. Fans should be ready for a ‘bittersweet’ conclusion to Omega’s story, as voice actress Michelle Ang recently hinted.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Finale: Michelle Ang Teased Emotional Rollercoaster Ahead

Are you prepared for the emotional...

Star Wars: The Bad Batch, debuted with an astonishing new storyline back in 2021. Thanks to the dynamic camaraderie of Clone Force 99, the series is a favorite of many among the plethora of other animated Star Wars series. Based on a squad of genetically enhanced soldiers in a galaxy torn by war and uncertainty, the saga of the Bad Batch is finally coming to an end.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Image via Disney Plus)

Envisioned as a three-season story, the series’ last season finale is just hours away. The episodes so far have been as incredible as always, and the stakes for Clone Force 99 are as high as ever. With season 3 finale about to be aired, there is a possibility that we might see yet another character meeting their end, similar to Tech’s devastating death in season two of The Bad Batch.

Another Beloved Character Might Die in Star Wars: The Bad Batch...

We all want a happy ending, whether it is in our lives or in the lives of the characters we watch on our screens. When it comes to television and films, there is nothing like seeing things end on a good note as opposed to when there are heartbreaking endings. Now, as The Bad Batch nears its finale, we will soon find out if things end well for the clone troopers or not.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3

The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was released on the twenty-first of February and with just one episode remaining, the show will have its series finale today. Fans are desperately hoping for the show to have a happy ending just like in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.

Will The Bad Batch End Tragically? Echo in a still from The Bad Batch season 3

In just a few hours,...

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 14, "Flash Strike."

"Flash Strike," the penultimate episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," features a thrilling infiltration of Mt. Tantiss. The Bad Batch finally located the Empire's top-secret facility at the very end of last week's episode, "Into the Breach," and is working to rescue Omega. For her part, Omega is trying to save all of the kids being experimented on by the Imperial scientists. Together, they're opposed by the full force of the Empire's might that Dr. Hemlock can bring to bear.

As Omega roams around Mt. Tantiss, however, she makes a startling discovery, giving her an idea for a plan to help her and the others escape. Elsewhere, the Bad Batch does their best to fight their way into the facility, while the former-Admiral Rampart does his best to sow division amongst the group, hoping...

Locating Tantiss has turned out to be a more complex affair than previously assumed, but with two episodes remaining to wrap up the final season of Bad Batch, it seems the final showdown is going to happen in the secret Imperial stronghold after all. In the previous episode, Omega was taken back to Tantiss by the covert Clone operative, where Hemlock imprisoned her in the vault along with other test subjects and force-sensitive children as part of Project Necromancer. Omega tries to appeal to project overseer Dr. Emelie Karr’s senses, but to no avail. On the other hand, Crosshair suggests his Clone brothers take the help of their former adversary, Vice Admiral Rampart, whom he presumes might have an idea about the coordinates of Tantiss.

Despite formerly being an active orchestrator of the atrocities perpetrated by the Empire, Rampart was thrown under the bus by the despotic government and...

This article contains spoilers for "The Bad Batch."When "The Bad Batch" premiered, it felt like mostly an excuse to continue watching clones and hear Dee Bradley Baker be the best in the voice acting business, but not much else. Before long, however, it quickly became clear that there was more to "The Bad Batch" than first met the eye. The animated show poignantly explores the idea of veterans coming home from war and finding that there is no place for them — at least not as they expected. It also showed the transition from Republic to Empire and how clones were replaced by conscripted stormtroopers.

Like every animated "Star Wars" project before it, "The Bad Batch" grew up and became darker each season. This third and final season is the darkest of the show, doing away with the side quests that at times got in the way of the main story in past seasons,...

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 13, "Into the Breach."

From the very beginning, "Star Wars" has been a smorgasbord of film influences and references. George Lucas cited John Ford and Akira Kurosawa films as chief inspirations for "A New Hope." In fact, here at /Film (and StarWars.com before that), I've written hundreds of articles about the cinematic influences behind "Star Wars."

The latest episode of "The Bad Batch" is no exception. As the Bad Batch further pursues a path to the secret Imperial science facility on Mount Tantiss where Omega is being held, they lead a daring mission to an orbital platform at Coruscant to get the coordinates and affect their rescue. Meanwhile, Omega is held inside a child prison with other gifted kids who are being experimented on. Be that as it may, she knows her brothers are coming for her, and...

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and in the concluding phase of the final season of Bad Batch, the titular team of renegade Clone Troopers find themselves in a similar situation. As seen in the previous episode, the covert Clone operative had managed to learn about the batch’s location in the fishing village of Pabu by stealing Phee Genoa’s travel logs. By bringing reinforcements from Tantiss, the operative ensured he burned down all escape routes the batch might have opted for and continued forcing the residents of the village to give Omega up. At the end, unwilling to let others suffer for her, Omega decided to surrender herself, asking Crosshair to use this opportunity to track her so they could learn the location of Tantiss, which would allow the batch to rescue not only her but all the captive Clones.

However, the task is easier said than done,...

Spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" Season 3 Episode 12 "Juggernaut" follow.

The third and final season of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" moves on, this time bringing us back to the original status quo of the season. In the epic previous episode, Omega sacrificed herself to prevent the utter destruction of their paradise refuge of Pabu, and the Empire takes her right back to Mount Tantiss. Desperate to find Omega and stop the Empire's experiments once and for all, the Bad Batch looks for any lead they can in order to find the location of the secret facility.

That brings them back to Admiral Rampart, who was arrested in earlier seasons as a scapegoat for the genocidal destruction of Kamino. He was sent to an Imperial labor camp, which offers a pretty neat, direct tie to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

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X-Men: The Animated Series became a ’90s sensation in part because it so faithfully translated the stories of X-Men comics into Saturday morning cartoon form. That included not only classic storylines such as “Days of Future Past,” “Broodfall,” and more recently “Inferno” on X-Men ’97, but also bringing in even deep cut characters.

At the center of the show was an all-star lineup, mostly consisting of the Blue Squad in the Jim Lee-driven comic series X-Men, with Wolverine, Cyclops, and Beast alongside Gold Squad transplants Jean Grey and Storm. But the real pleasure of the show came not from the good guys, but from the baddies, the many wonderful weirdos that the series brought from the comics into animated form. While that rogues’ gallery includes lesser-known greats like Mojo and fan-faves like the Nasty Boys, these 10 stand out as the best of the worst in the X-Men: The Animated Series universe…...

Imperial forces finally catch up to the Batch in their pursuit of Omega, and as the final season of Bad Batch nears its end, the stage gets set up for a grand final conflict between the renegade Clone Troopers and the forces of the tyrant Galactic Empire. Previously, an Imperial covert Clone operative managed to track Omega at Captain Rex’s rebel Clone outpost along with the rest of the batch and almost managed to capture her, destroying much of Rex’s forces in the process. The same operative returns in the latest two episodes of the series, once again causing much headache to the Batch through his machinations.

In the previous episode, the legendary Force user/ bounty hunter Asajj Ventress sought out the Bad Batch in Pabu, as it was revealed that she was Fennec Shand’s contact who had inquired about Omega’s M-count information. Ventress’ past as...

Across continents, galaxies, and dimensions, Disney+ has plenty to watch this month! The House of Mouse streamer is adding to the April showers by making it rain all-new episodes of three of its biggest animated series: "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," now in its third and final season; the recent hit "X-Men '97"; and the beloved children's series "Bluey."

Disney’s latest animated film “Wish,” led by Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, and more, will also make its streaming debut, as will Disneynature documentaries, animated shorts, and more!

Find out everything coming to Disney+ this month, including The Streamable’s top five picks to watch!

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Set in the magical kingdom of Rosas, “Wish” follows Asha, “a sharp-witted idealist,...

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 10, "Identity Crisis."

After last week's episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" saw Asajj Ventress return from the grave, the show took a pivot this week. Instead of visiting Clone Force 99 at all, "Identity Crisis" takes us back to Mount Tantiss and focuses on Emerie Karr. 

Karr, who's voiced by "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" alum Keisha Castle-Hughes, is another female clone of Jango Fett, albeit much older than Omega. Introduced in previous seasons of "The Bad Batch," she's thus far been part of the crew on Mount Tantiss working alongside Dr. Hemlock on Operation Necromancer. She was also the one who gave Omega back her makeshift Lula doll at the beginning of season 3, sowing seeds that are paid off in this episode. The "Identity Crisis" the episode's title refers to is Emerie's, as...

Wednesdays are still great for fans of animated series on Disney+ this month as the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch continues, along with season 1 of X-Men ’97. Tension on The Bad Batch continues to rise as Clone Force 99 tries to keep the young and gifted Omega out of the Empire’s clutches. And X-Men ’97 continues to be a fun dose of nostalgia.

For the young (and young at heart) Disney+ viewers, Bluey has both a new episode and extended special premiering on the streaming service in April. Disney’s animated film Wish, starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, also makes its streaming debut this month.

Here’s everything coming to Disney+ this April.

April 1 New Library Titles Theme Song Takeover April 3 New Library Titles Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Chibi Tiny Tales (Shorts) Vanderpump Villa Eps 1-3 (UK) New to Disney+ Wish Disney+ Originals Star Wars: The Bad Batch...

The third and final season of "The Bad Batch" focuses on the intriguing mystery of why the Empire is so obsessed with something they call "M-Count" and how the clone Omega figures into their plan. Particularly strange is seeing this concept so integral to the show when, once upon a time, it was fans' the most maligned canon addition. Out of the many alien concepts in "Star Wars," and all the things George Lucas came up with — from the Jedi to the Wookies and lightsabers — midi-chlorians remains the most contentious. They are intelligent, microscopic life forms residing within the cells of every living organism in the universe.

It is the midi-chlorians that channel the Force, and allow their host access to it. Because midi-chlorians spring from, and are connected to the Wellspring of Life from which all life and the Force itself comes from, midi-chlorians are believed to be capable...

Mutability is an integral part of life, more so in the world of Star Wars, where the thin line between morality and reality blurs frequently. To emphasize this aspect, the ninth episode of the final season of Bad Batch brings back one of the most intriguing force users into the narrative, whose shifting allegiance alone can make for a great character study. Previously, in order to learn about Omega’s M-count uniqueness, which has made her a target of Imperial forces, the Bad Batch sought Phee Genoa’s help, who directed the group to the infamous bounty hunter Fennec Shand. Despite having some history with Fennec, the team agrees to take her help, and accordingly, Hunter and Wrecker carry out a bounty hunting job along with her in exchange for the information.

Later, Fennec gives her word to the duo that she will make sure the information is made available to them,...

This Star Wars article contains spoilers.

The return of Asajj Ventress in Star Wars: The Bad Batch is an intriguing new mystery for fans, especially those who read of her death in the 2015 novel Dark Disciple by Christie Golden, which is set during the Clone Wars, right before the events of Revenge of the Sith. In that book, she sacrificed herself to save her lover, Jedi Master Quinlan Vos, from Count Dooku’s Force lightning, but just an in-universe year after her death, she’s somehow back and meeting up with Clone Force 99 on The Bad Batch.

So, what’s behind her resurrection? It’s a mystery with no answer from Star Wars. But plenty of theories…

How Is Asajj Ventress Back?

Unsurprisingly, the prevailing theory regarding her return from the grave goes back to a specific moment in Dark Disciple. In the book, she and Vos team up to try and kill Dooku.

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 9, "The Harbinger."

Asajj Ventress is dead.

At least, that's what we all assumed right up until the trailer dropped for the final season of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch."

Like many characters on the animated "Clone Wars" TV series, Asajj Ventress -- the wicked Sith assassin turned morally ambiguous bounty hunter -- was a victim of the show's initial cancellation prior to its revival on Disney+. Her plotline was never quite finished, though there were episodes planned to wrap her story up. Those episodes were in pre-production and Lucasfilm even showed some of their unfinished story reels at conventions, but any hope of actually getting to see those episodes quickly fizzled.

Eventually, the scripts for those episodes were handed over to Lucasfilm's book division, and author Christie Golden was given the task of bringing them to life in novel form.

This Star Wars: The Bad Batch article contains spoilers.

Clone Trooper Echo may not have been created as a member of Clone Force 99, but that didn’t stop them from accepting him as one of their own after his rescue from the Separatists during the Clone Wars. But with the rise of the Empire and their growing mistreatment of clones, enhanced and otherwise, Echo decided to leave Clone Force 99 in season 2 of The Bad Batch to join Rex’s squad of resistance fighters. Of course, that didn’t stop fans from hoping he would eventually return to this motley found family, especially after the loss of Tech. Unfortunately, the official Star Wars website has finally confirmed that Echo’s leave of absence from the Bad Batch is permanent.

His character description now reads, “Echo, formerly of the 501st and the Bad Batch, has joined his old friend Captain Rex on...

Throughout their adventures, members of Clone Force 99 have occasionally taken odd mercenary jobs for bounty hunters, smugglers, and space pirates, and very few among them have proven themselves to be as honorable as the members of the batch. In the eighth episode of the final season of Bad Batch, we take a look back at those days as Hunter and Wrecker are compelled to make a deal with one of the infamous bounty hunters with whom the team came into a conflicting course earlier. Previously, the team ventured to Teth on Clone Captain Rex’s request, as his Clone insurrectionists had apprehended an Imperial covert Clone operative whose target list included Omega. The team found themselves in trouble after another Clone operative was sent from Tantiss to kill the former one, who spotted Omega and informed Imperial forces about his findings. The majority of Rex’s Clone Troopers perished in...

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 8, "Bad Territory."

This week's episode of "The Bad Batch" sees Hunter and Wrecker doing a job for no pay for Fennec Shand -- the bounty hunter played by Ming-Na Wen who was first introduced in season 1 of "The Mandalorian." She's holding information they need to understand why the Empire is after Omega hostage in order to compel them to help her with collecting a dangerous bounty. They're reluctant to do it, but they see little other choice. They need to know about M-Counts and why the Empire is so intent on finding Omega.

Fennec Shand is a bit dishonest about it, too. She implies she has the information they need, but when they finish the job, she reveals that she only knows the person who might have the information they need and she'll get them in contact. The...

Star Wars: The Bad Batch's leading heroine may be a kid, but she's also the oldest member of the Clone Force 99 team. 

In Lucasfilm Animation's latest Disney+ series, Omega is a female clone of Jango Fett who lived most of her life on Kamino before joining Clone Force 99 in Season 1. 

Past seasons and recent Star Wars episodes have alluded to Omega being older than Hunter, Wrecker, Echo, and Crosshair, but the question of just how old she is remains.

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Sneak Peek new character posters supporting the final season of the Lucasfilm CG-animated TV series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch", directed by Brad Rau, now streaming on Disney +:

‘…in the epic final season, the ‘Batch’ will have their limits tested…

“…in their fight to reunite with ‘Omega’ …

“…as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote ‘Imperial’ science lab.

“With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies…

“…embark on dangerous missions, and muster everything they have learned to free themselves from the ‘Empire’…”

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