History Heartwarming / StarWarsRebels

** And then that previous show finally got its satisfactory close after all.

* [[spoiler: Hera adding a new piece to her kalikori to symboliza Kanan, making sure he'll always be part of her family.]]
* Zeb hugging Ezra and later leaving with Sabine to help her sabotage the parade. BigBrotherInstinct indeed.

* Though brief and a TakeThat on fans who thought Disney ruined Franchise/StarWars, AP-5 being surrounded by a flock of baby [[SpaceWhale neebray]] as he's about to break into a musical number about how happy he was being alone in beautiful space was pretty moving. The background music helped.

* [[spoiler:Obi-Wan [[DiedInYourArmsTonight catching Maul in his arms]] after delivering a slash that will kill him. The former Sith Lord, who had realized before their fight that Obi-Wan went into hiding to guard ''someone'', asks him if "the boy" is TheChosenOne[=/=]the one who will destroy the Sith. Obi-Wan confirms this, and Maul makes peace with it, saying "he will avenge us all" before he passes away. Obi-Wan then [[DiesWideOpen closes Maul's eyes]]. (Bonus points for Obi-Wan showing such kindness to the man who [[Film/ThePhantomMenace killed his mentor, Qui-Gon]] and his [[WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars ex-lover, Satine]].)]]

* Lyste's VillainousFriendship with Kallus. While Kallus's actions end up giving Lyste the short stick (which also makes the agent a little NotSoDifferent than Konstantine, though the look on Kallus's face as Lyste is being dragged away suggests that [[SadisticChoice it was a reluctant choice]]), Lyste confides in Kallus about work and can also be seen smiling during Kallus and Yularen's reunion. Heck, the reason why Lyste did everything is because he thought Kallus's advice was reliable and not to manipulate him. Doubles as TearJerker at the end.

** [[spoiler: "He will avenge ''us''". Despite all of what Maul and Kenobi did to each other, it seems as if Maul has finally recognized that he and Obi-Wan are NotSoDifferent.]]

** Just a moment before Ezra voices his opinion, Ahsoka briefly smiles and nods approvingly what she deduced he's about to do.

* Zeb and Ezra bonding.

* After the [[spoiler:orbital bombardment]], Hera immediately comms Kanan to see if he's alright. When he confirms he is, [[AngerBornOfWorry she says that the only reason why she isn't mad is because he survived]] and for the first time since Season 1, refers to him as "luv".

* Clan Wren has taken to making unique paintjob designs on their armor after the events of "Legacy of Mandalore", certainly because of their mending relationship with Sabine.

* When they're about to make the jump to hyperspace, the ''Ghost'' crew receive a [[spoiler:SOS call from Kallus in an escape pod to pick him up. They immediately grab him before leaving.]]

* Rau tries to persuade Sabine, ([[YouCalledMeXItMustBeSerious even referring to her by her first name]]), that they need to leave Ezra behind so they can save themselves. He even says that "pawns are meant to be sacrificed". Sabine absolutely refuses, declaring that Ezra isn't a pawn and doesn't care about the risks; she's going to rescue him. This is a far cry from how she was originally willing to abandon Ezra back in the pilot on the basis of it not being worth the risk.

* When Ezra and Kanan finally get home to the Ghost after a physically and emotionally taxing encounter with the Grand Inquisitor, Hera steps up to offer him very well-meant news of his parents which Ezra is in no fit state to process. Kanan immediately and gently intercepts, saying Ezra needs some space from the rest of the crew, and then takes Hera aside to explain what happened privately.
* It's rather telling that what enrages Ezra enough to channel the dark side is the Inquisitor threatening Kanan. And when the power knocks him out, Kanan's response is to cradle him in his arms and carry him to safety.
* Sabine giving Ezra a holo-image of his parents.

** Sabine's actions toward Ezra throughout the entire episode also count, while she started out as somewhat indifferent to him joining the crew, now she seems to show genuine concern for Ezra.
** This is also one of the few moments where Sabine called Ezra by his name, rather than just "kid".

* Rau tries to persuade Sabine ([[YouCalledMeXItMustBeSerious referring to her by her first name]]) that they need to leave Ezra behind so that they can go. Sabine isn't willing, which is a change from how she was willing to abandon Ezra back in the pilot.

* Sabine (and Chopper) letting Ezra sneak off [[ThisIsSomethingHesGotToDoHimself to surrender to and confront Thrawn personally]] while distracting everyone else. Neither wants to let him go, Sabine even gives him a clearly sad expression, but knows that he must do this. While sad, Sabine and Ezra's silent moment of communication speaks volumes about their [[PlatonicLifePartners deep friendship]]; Sabine's face clearly says "Please don't do this" but Ezra's expression silently tells her that he has to. After sharing one last look with each other, Sabine accepts this and turns to cover his escape.

* Ezra leaving his lightsaber with Chopper, who gives it to Sabine. [[spoiler:He never gets it back, but it's implied that Sabine kept it with her [[spoiler: even years later after the Battle of Endor]]. After all, [[ArcWords that lightsaber is his life]].]]

* Ezra being will to surrender himself when Sabine is held at gunpoint by Imperials.

* When Bo-Katan's people threaten Sabine, her father tries to defuse it while her mother and brother prepare to shoot back, saying it would be a declaration of war against Clan Wren.

* As everyone escapes the Star Destroyer, Rau grabs Ezra's helmet and tosses it to him. Clearly he's looking out for him.

* There is a lot to speak about Ezra's accomplishment in the ending of the episode after what happened in 'Legacy'. Even though his parents were gone, Ezra made sure Sabine and her family were whole again.
** At the end, while everyone's focused on Bo-Katan, Ezra's only focused on Sabine. She turns to see him giving her a proud smile and reassuring head nod; silently assuring her she did the right thing.

* Sabine is worried about how well the scavenged hyperdrive will work in Ryder's beat-up U-Wing, but Hera assures Sabine that she has faith in Sabine's work.
* It took four seasons, but Hera and Kanan finally share a kiss.
** Note that it happened right when Kanan was about to apologize to Hera for being too pushy about their prospective relationship.

* Sabine (and Chopper) letting Ezra sneak off [[ThisIsSomethingHesGotToDoHimself to surrender to and confront Thrawn personally]] while distracting everyone else. Neither wants to let him go, Sabine even gives him a clearly sad expression, but knows that he must do this.
* Ezra leaving his lightsaber with Chopper, who then gives it to Sabine. [[spoiler:He never gets it back, but it's implied that Sabine kept it. After all, [[ArcWords that lightsaber is his life]].]]
** And technically, [[spoiler:since Sabine's art is still on the ''Chimaera'', Ezra and Sabine are still with each other in spirit.]]

** Sabine watching over Lothal for the rest of the war.

*** Sabine having painted a mural of the ''Ghost'' crew with the white lothcat and the lothwolves. She looks at it one more time before [[spoiler:departing with Ahsoka.]]

* Sabine urging Kanan to go comfort Hera, reminding him that even though Hera understands his work and mission, she still needs reassurance. He promises her that he'll come back-even if they both know that could be delusion-and embrace for what may be their final time.

* The ''Ghost'' crew protectively hovering over Ezra [[spoiler:after the Holocron fusion separates, clearly worried that he's been hurt]].

* Hera's soft, loving smile when she finds the Kalikori and brushes the dust off it. In her eyes, it's a relic of her mother, and it's clear how much she loved her.
* When Hera is discouraged and worries that she risked the crew for a personal mission, Ezra tells her that they volunteered because it was important to her.
* Doubles as TearJerker; Chopper mourns at the Y-Wing memorial at the Syndulla estate, and we find out that this was the exact Y-Wing Chopper crashed in. ''He's mourning the pilot''. And considering this is Chopper, that's saying something.

** The whole Ghost crew (okay, maybe not Chopper, but...) being concerned for Ezra, and not simply blowing off that he's having some issues.

* Saw has a picture of Steela.

* Kanan and Sabine training like father and daughter while Rau and Ezra watch. Heck even his severe training could counted as ToughLove since he knows that what they are planning will put Sabine in more danger than she has ever been, turning her from a target of the Empire to Priority One. By the same token, Hera as the TeamMom calls in to help Kanan when he has trouble getting through to her.

* Ezra trying to get Sabine to connect with her family before it's too late, mirroring a similar scene between them in "Empire Day". Ezra shows no jealousy on Kanan taking on a second apprentice, and they banter like siblings while practicing swordplay.

* A blink-and-you-miss-it, but within the first minute of the episode, while walking with Kanan through the trench, Rau taps Kanan to signal him to stop walking, aware that the Jedi is blind.
* Bo-Katan has come to view her late sister, Duchess Satine, in a better light since the last time we saw her.
* Ezra almost surrendering when Sabine is held at gunpoint by Imperials.

* After their getaway speederbike explodes in front of them, Ursa asks Ezra if he's okay.

** At the end when everyone's focused on Bo-Katan, Ezra's only focusing on Sabine, and gives her a nod to reassure her that she did the right thing.

* Hera wanting to find ways to hurt the Empire back for what they did to her family, particularly Ezra. You could understand how frustrated Hera is that she got some closure from Ryloth and yet unable to do the same for him. While Kanan assured to Hera that she is doing the right thing, Hera's desire to help her family is justified.

** Extra heartwarming (and tear inducing) when it's revealed that the pilot and droid are Mart and R3.

* As painful as it is, [[spoiler:Ahsoka empathizing with Ezra about being unable to save his master, like she couldn't save hers. She's probably the only one who understands how he feels, and the Force let them be together to support each other.]]

* Ezra telling Sabine that "I'm counting on you." before the mission to the Imperial Complex.

* Sabine (and Chopper) letting Ezra sneak off [[ThisIsSomethingHesGotToDoHimself to surrender to and confront Thrawn personally]] while distracting everyone else.

** Ezra jokingly telling Zeb he can his room back... for now. [[spoiler:Possibly, Ezra also meant that Jacen should bunk with Zeb.]]

* Ezra's final message to the ''Ghost'' crew [[spoiler: with the optimism he will come home]]. Also, he leaves Hera [[spoiler:her favorite fruit in her cabin, a possible hint that he knew she was pregnant.]]

*** The [[MythologyGag mere fact]] he's named [[spoiler: Jacen]] could count for any still mourning ''Legends'' fans.

*** Though the ship is unlikely to happen canonically, this episode was in production when [[CrackPairing Kalluzeb]] became a popular meme. Given Creator/SteveBlum [[TeasingCreator outright said this would happen]], it's quite clear that this scene was a [[ThrowTheDogABone bone-toss]] to fans of Kallus and Zeb, romantically or not.

* More of a PetTheDog moment or could just be that the guy was in fear, but as the Imperials flee the bridge for the escape pods as the Interdictors crash into each other, [[FacelessMook the lieutenant]] waits for Titus to get up when he trips.