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beneficii Since: Nov, 2011
#926: Sep 23rd 2023 at 10:08:02 PM

I believe Abeloth is the power that calls out to Baylan.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#927: Sep 24th 2023 at 12:54:39 PM

I’d be down with that. Star Wars could use more horror.

EmperorGeode from A Galaxy far, far away Since: Oct, 2022 Relationship Status: On the prowl
#928: Sep 24th 2023 at 1:07:03 PM

Could go either way. It would be little weird to throw in a Cosmic Horror, but they are in another galaxy and it could work.

Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#929: Sep 24th 2023 at 7:26:34 PM

Bringing in Abeloth here would both be a great way to bring some more cosmic horror into Star Wars, and explain all the hints dropped in this episode. Why did the Dathomiri Witch-Empire flee to an entirely different galaxy? Because the Bringer of Chaos was squatting on their homeworld. Why is the planet still an anarchic hellhole, and why do the Great Mothers want to leave now? Because she's still there. Why is Baylan convinced he'll find power here? Because she's been whispering in his dreams.

This can end with an extra stake in the conflict, as Sabine and Ezra are trying to prevent Thrawn from returning, trying to prevent Abeleth from returning, and trying to return themselves. That will let them have a major win (preventing the primordial evil that terrorized a galaxy from escaping her exile) while still have Thrawn succeed in his own goal so he can do stuff in the future.

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Luisdalas Since: Sep, 2023
#930: Sep 25th 2023 at 2:16:03 PM

My only problem with Abeloth is that throughout the season, Thrawn has been presented as The Dreaded.

If they introduced a villain out of nowhere, who is much worse than him, that would undermine Thrawn.

uncertanSearcher It's always Season of the Witch from Germany Since: Oct, 2017
It's always Season of the Witch
#931: Sep 25th 2023 at 2:25:31 PM

I'd say it would also be a big disservice to Abeloth to just throw her in as the final boss of the season during the last two episodes with only the most minimal buildup possible.

Edited by uncertanSearcher on Sep 25th 2023 at 11:30:36 AM

ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#932: Sep 25th 2023 at 2:28:13 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't say that Abeloth being involved is a bad idea, per se.

But it seems "Marrok is Starkiller" levels of unlikely. Which is to say, incredibly so.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#933: Sep 25th 2023 at 2:38:56 PM

So, I do think the big thing going against the thing Baylan is looking for being an actual person/character is that it's too late in the series to introduce a brand new major character like that.

That said, I do think taking into account what a new threat does to Thrawn at this point is a sailed ship. The show's putting on pretty noticeable vibes that no matter what Baylan is looking for, that's going to be the final threat of the season (with Baylan as the Final Boss) while Thrawn leaves everyone behind to be the Big Bad of the upcoming movies and/or surrounding series.

So no matter what, Baylan's going to find something that's going to make him a more immediate threat than Thrawn.

ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#934: Sep 25th 2023 at 2:48:37 PM

Given what we know of Peridea, I'd imagine it to be a dark side nexus or artifact.

Falrinn Since: Dec, 2014
#935: Sep 25th 2023 at 2:56:37 PM

I agree that we aren't likely to see a foe introduced in the last couple episodes who takes over the role of the primary antagonist.

However I could see a scenario where whatever Baylen finds leads into the main threat for the post-ST era. Maybe Ezra, Ahsoka, and Sabine ultimately decide to stay in the other galaxy (or even return to it after the Mandoverse finale movie) in order to further investigate this new threat.

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#936: Sep 26th 2023 at 1:16:07 PM

Unrelated but it's kinda nice how people have warmed up to the show from devisive beginnings. Hayden's appernace was super well received.

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
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#937: Sep 26th 2023 at 1:20:28 PM

Ahsoka has NEVER disappointed. I mean, maybe in the first season of Clone Wars, but once CW grew into its role, Ahsoka has been an absolute superstar.

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Forenperser Foreign Troper from Germany Since: Mar, 2012
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#938: Sep 26th 2023 at 1:22:04 PM

I think it was only the Pilot Film where people hated her, they warmed up to her right from Season 1.

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ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#939: Sep 26th 2023 at 1:23:31 PM

I've said it before, but one thing I really like is how the show leaned into the Japanese trappings of Star Wars.

Whowho Since: May, 2012
#940: Sep 26th 2023 at 1:29:13 PM

Having rewatched Rebels recently I was surprised by what a small role Ashoka has in it. She's a rare feature in series two and has a speaking role in only one season four episode.

She has a big impact though. Giving Anakin an apprentice and having that be a positive thing was genius.

I want a Tales of the Jedi short about what Ashoka and Anakin thought of each other prior to Yoda appointing hee his apprentice.

Luisdalas Since: Sep, 2023
#941: Sep 26th 2023 at 5:06:23 PM

Speaking of which. Honestly, I can't help but imagine someone decided to watch Rebels, after starting Ahsoka, only to realize that Sabine and Ahsoka have almost no scenes together.

Like: "I was hoping to find out more about their relationship, and it turns out they never talk to each other."

Edited by Luisdalas on Sep 26th 2023 at 5:07:44 AM

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
Luisdalas Since: Sep, 2023
#943: Sep 26th 2023 at 7:37:47 PM

This may sound petty, but it bothered me that Ezra's hug with Ahsoka was more emotional than his hug with Sabine, Sabine and Ezra are supposed to be best friends.

It also bothered me that Ezra wasn't able to beat Shin on his own.

Edited by Luisdalas on Sep 26th 2023 at 7:39:27 AM

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#944: Sep 26th 2023 at 7:55:23 PM

Oh, that's interesting. Ezra's thing now is that he's eschewed weapons and is focusing entirely on using the force in a form of telekinetic martial arts. That's dope.

Edited by KnownUnknown on Sep 26th 2023 at 7:55:53 AM

Luisdalas Since: Sep, 2023
#945: Sep 26th 2023 at 8:14:57 PM

And then Ezra demonstrated his "great powers" , losing to a Padawan.

grimorie121 Since: Sep, 2014
#946: Sep 26th 2023 at 8:38:08 PM

I was right about how this series format was set up. Episodes 1 & 2 go together. Episode 3, 4, 5 are a batch, and 6, 7, 8 finishes it off. I wish Disney just did double drops like they did with the premiere.

But also, I love the whole reunion and seeing Ahsoka’s new attitude in life reflect her priorities too.

ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#947: Sep 26th 2023 at 8:41:01 PM

[up][up]You mean, like Darth Maul?

Star Wars isn't DBZ. You don't go up a "power level" based on your rank.

Luisdalas Since: Sep, 2023
#948: Sep 26th 2023 at 8:42:51 PM

Maul was overconfident, Ezra has no excuse.

Anyway, Ezra is the member most likely to die, that "I want to go home" thing feels like a red flag.

Edited by Luisdalas on Sep 26th 2023 at 8:44:32 AM

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#949: Sep 26th 2023 at 8:44:28 PM

Losing to padawans isn't super uncommon in Star Wars, tbh.

Krory Since: Aug, 2012
#950: Sep 26th 2023 at 8:46:21 PM

Yeah, padawan to Knight is more a maturity thing than a skill thing.


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