I love this 2 part story. The first episode is not as dramatic or exciting as some other episodes but it is really interesting and thoughtful as well as powerfully moving the characters on from the previous season's incredible conclusion.
One of the great plus points is the wonderful character the Bendu. A force powerful creature who Kanan encounters. The Bendu is voiced by legendary actor Tom Baker - the 4th Doctor from Doctor Who - who is an enchanting man, superbly magical actor and has the most gorgeous voice. Tom is perfect and the creature is a fascinating and fantastical figure who teaches Kanan important lessons.
Kanan is suffering from his loss of sight and this is used very well in the story with his despair being explored.
Ezra has a new look and is shown to have become very powerful. This is shown to be with help from the Sith holocron which brings the power a dark complexity. This creates great suspense for where Ezra is heading. In the meantime, Ezra's immense fighting skills and powers are thrilling to see. He is not greater in power than Jedi we have seen elsewhere but uses his powers in a different, flamboyant and more ruthless way than a Jedi.
I love the dark underlying threat, the progression in the story and the character interactions.
The second part is more action packed and develops the storylines well in amongst the battles. This is lots of fun but with plenty of depth.
My rating: Parts 1 & 2 - 9/10.
One of the great plus points is the wonderful character the Bendu. A force powerful creature who Kanan encounters. The Bendu is voiced by legendary actor Tom Baker - the 4th Doctor from Doctor Who - who is an enchanting man, superbly magical actor and has the most gorgeous voice. Tom is perfect and the creature is a fascinating and fantastical figure who teaches Kanan important lessons.
Kanan is suffering from his loss of sight and this is used very well in the story with his despair being explored.
Ezra has a new look and is shown to have become very powerful. This is shown to be with help from the Sith holocron which brings the power a dark complexity. This creates great suspense for where Ezra is heading. In the meantime, Ezra's immense fighting skills and powers are thrilling to see. He is not greater in power than Jedi we have seen elsewhere but uses his powers in a different, flamboyant and more ruthless way than a Jedi.
I love the dark underlying threat, the progression in the story and the character interactions.
The second part is more action packed and develops the storylines well in amongst the battles. This is lots of fun but with plenty of depth.
My rating: Parts 1 & 2 - 9/10.