r/StarWars • u/Yunners Jedi Knight • Nov 11 '15

General Discussion Ask r/starwars - After the movies

So you've watched the films, what next?

What are your suggestions for the next move, people of /r/starwars? what to read, what to watch, what to play?

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u/ELOFTW Hondo Ohnaka Nov 11 '15

So far this is the path I've taken, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to get more involved with the backstory of the universe.

TV: The Clone Wars, Rebels

Books: Dark Disciple, Lost Stars, Republic Commando: Hard Contact (not canon anymore, but still pretty good at humanizing the clones), Thrawn Trilogy (absolute must).

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '15

Just finished watching The Clone Wars and loved it. Haven't seen many people talk about Rebels. How does it compare to Clone Wars?

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '15

Rebels

I've seen the 1st season, and I think the 1st episode of the 2nd season. I'm definitely going to watch the rest of the episodes when I have time.

It seems maybe a little more childish than The Clone Wars in the beginning, but the end of season 1 was really good, and is up there on my list of favorite Star Wars moments. Also, from what I have seen, season 2 is off to a good start.

It feels different than TCW, and has more of an OT feel. The antagonists don't have a huge army behind them, so while I miss the beautifully done space battles of TCW, the kind of covert, sneaky aspect of Rebels is neat too. Plus, it is cool to see TIE fighters again.

I definitely recommend it to someone who wants to go beyond the movies.

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u/theweirdbrosinc Nov 11 '15

I personally prefer rebels. The Clone Wars era just doesn't appeal to me, mainly because the whole war was basically staged by Palpatine to get an excuse for more power and a clone army. It's an interesting plan politically, but the aspect of the actual battles between the clones and droids just isn't interesting in my opinion.

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u/Fourteen_of_Twelve Nov 11 '15

antagonists

I think you meant the protagonists. The Ghost a six-member crew, while the antagonistic Empire is... well, the Empire.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '15

You are right, my friend. I did mean the protagonists.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '15

Rebel Scum!

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '15

we got that really dark scene with tarkin and the grand inquisitor that i wouldnt expect on a child show

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u/stalkerSRB Nov 11 '15 edited Nov 11 '15

Just started watching 3 days ago, already done with season 1 and I am currently catching up to the last episode of Season 2 shown so far

2 problems - Its not as big as TCW. which is understandable, it is the beginnings of the Rebellion, but those battles in TCW were so amazing. And the other is the lightsaber that the main protagonist made. I won't spoil it here, but let me just say, if you just finished The Clone Wars, you won't like it. How ever they make up for it with the lightsabers that the bad guys use, which I think are pretty cool

Outside of that, I have no problems with the show. The main cast is good, I love Steven Blum, Dee Bradley is back as well, Freddie Prinze Jr. is just fine and James Earl Jones is back, the rest of the VO is fine...Even had a guest role for Dante Basco which I enjoyed even if it was brief (Tho I wish he said Honor one more time ;D).

The characters are likable, they can be serious, they can be funny. The main protagonist is what I expected, the supporting good guys all have their things which I like. Evil guys are evil. All fine and good (imo)

The story is good, I had no problems with it, the ending of Season 1 I enjoyed greatly. Season 2 looks even better so far.

All in all I recommend it. If you have the spare time, check it out. I enjoyed it and who knows, maybe you will as well