The Way Out
- Episode aired May 4, 2024
- TV-PG
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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A shadow from Barriss' past catches up with her.A shadow from Barriss' past catches up with her.A shadow from Barriss' past catches up with her.
Steve Blum
- Attendant #1
- (voice)
Anna Graves
- Attendant #2
- (voice)
Keston John
- Father
- (voice)
Suzie McGrath
- Mother
- (voice)
Storyline
Featured review
Outstanding!
I've already said my piece in regard to this series as a whole. But feel compelled to add to this episode. Especially since this final one with Barriss has such poor reviews.
I haven't had a reaction to a Star Wars film or show like this since, or actually any piece of entertainment, for so long I can't remember.
This is the finest piece of story telling that Lucasfilm has put out for a long time.
The art, the setting, the music the writing is beautiful. And the character of Barriss Offee... You can tell Filoni absolutely ADORED Barriss as a character. The treatment of her in Tales of the Empire is done with absolute tenderness, it is tragic, beautiful. Absolutely Heartbreaking... I WEPT and felt totally exhausted after watching it.
That is a rare gift from a storyteller. That is Mastery! Tales of the Empire and specifically Barriss' story is the best content Lucasfilm has put out in YEARS! The last time an animated film left me feeling so utterly emotionally spent was the first time I saw Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies
This is honestly the best episode out of the entire 'Tales of' Anthology Series. And the best content put out by Lucasfilm for a long time.
Tragic, Tender, Beautiful - Outstanding!
((edit)) -
More observation for me... If we look at Barriss as a character and her purpose in TCW she is used by Filoni as a narrative 'Foil' to define and enhance the Character of Ahsoka. Ahsoka would not be the character we know and love, if not for Barris.
What Filoni has done here is Honour the character of Barriss, because of her treatment in the past. She was sacrificed by Filoni in TCW for the betterment of Ahsoka.
The episodes of Barriss here in TotE are an Apology, a Thank You, a Love Letter, an Honouring to her by Filoni for his treatment of her in TCW all those years ago. There is such subtlety and respect here, is it brilliant.
This is the most emotionally raw piece of storytelling that Lucasfilm has made since Kanan Jarris sacrificed himself for his crew in Rebels.
I'd argue, that Barriss' episodes in TotE, as short as they are - which make this even more impressive, are the most sophisticated, well written, and crafted content Lucasfilm has put out in YEARS!
I haven't had a reaction to a Star Wars film or show like this since, or actually any piece of entertainment, for so long I can't remember.
This is the finest piece of story telling that Lucasfilm has put out for a long time.
The art, the setting, the music the writing is beautiful. And the character of Barriss Offee... You can tell Filoni absolutely ADORED Barriss as a character. The treatment of her in Tales of the Empire is done with absolute tenderness, it is tragic, beautiful. Absolutely Heartbreaking... I WEPT and felt totally exhausted after watching it.
That is a rare gift from a storyteller. That is Mastery! Tales of the Empire and specifically Barriss' story is the best content Lucasfilm has put out in YEARS! The last time an animated film left me feeling so utterly emotionally spent was the first time I saw Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies
This is honestly the best episode out of the entire 'Tales of' Anthology Series. And the best content put out by Lucasfilm for a long time.
Tragic, Tender, Beautiful - Outstanding!
((edit)) -
More observation for me... If we look at Barriss as a character and her purpose in TCW she is used by Filoni as a narrative 'Foil' to define and enhance the Character of Ahsoka. Ahsoka would not be the character we know and love, if not for Barris.
What Filoni has done here is Honour the character of Barriss, because of her treatment in the past. She was sacrificed by Filoni in TCW for the betterment of Ahsoka.
The episodes of Barriss here in TotE are an Apology, a Thank You, a Love Letter, an Honouring to her by Filoni for his treatment of her in TCW all those years ago. There is such subtlety and respect here, is it brilliant.
This is the most emotionally raw piece of storytelling that Lucasfilm has made since Kanan Jarris sacrificed himself for his crew in Rebels.
I'd argue, that Barriss' episodes in TotE, as short as they are - which make this even more impressive, are the most sophisticated, well written, and crafted content Lucasfilm has put out in YEARS!
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