Rebels: “Spark of Rebellion” Parts 1–2

Growing Up Skywalker

Get in fam, it’s time for the Rebels pilot!

We’ve finally arrived at Sam’s favorite Star Wars show—Rebels. This week, we recap the double-header pilot, “Spark of Rebellion,” which originally premiered in 2014 as an hour-long movie.

We talk about the critical reception Rebels received when it premiered versus its reputation now, which is a show for true fans. We also talk about the expansion of the Empire across the galaxy, how each Spectre is a part of the family and also a distinguishable member of a D&D party, how some people just grow up and start adopting dangerous street youths, and why Rebels is (and is not) a “kid’s show.”

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Plot Overview

00:13:38 Characters Discussion

00:28:45 The Empire in Rebels

00:36:46 Rebels as a Series Discussion

00:43:17 Rebels as a “Kids Show”

00:54:06 Bae Watch

00:57:58 End Credits

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