kaden_lewis Reviews

The Amazing Race: No Room for Error/In the Hands of the Amazing Race Gods (2022) Season 33, Episode 9

No Room for Error/In the Hands of the Amazing Race Gods

[10/10 · 13 March 2022]

Absolutely amazing finale! First off, it was nice to have a 2 hour finale. I think they should do that for future seasons. It builds up the hype a little bit more than a regular episode. I also think this was the perfect finale to finish off one the best seasons we have had in a while.

The first leg of the episode was very well done. The location in Portugal was perfect, and so were the challenges. Especially the final one. It was so unique, and I love that.

The second leg was the finale leg, and it didn't disappoint. It literally came right down to the final second. You can't ask for more in an Amazing Race finale. I also wasn't sad at the winner because there wasn't a team I didn't like. For the first time in a while, I was happy with whatever happened. The challenges, and final destination at Dignity Health Sports Park were cool. It was nice to see the finish line at an MLS stadium. I am a TFC fan, but it was cool to see the home of the LA Galaxy.

All in all this was one of the best seasons we have had in a while. The cast was amazing, the countries despite only staying in Europe due to the pandemic were great, and the challenges were phenomenal. I am glad I watched this season, I hope season 34 is just as good and maybe even better.

The Amazing Race: Rock Bottom (2022) Season 33, Episode 8

Rock Bottom

[10/10 · 5 March 2022]

I really enjoyed this episode. In my opinion, this was one of the best in the season. My favorite challenge of the season so far was the rock turnover. It looked absolutely brutal, and very entertaining to watch. The plate smash challenge was also very satisfying to watch.

Although the editing milked the hell out of the ending making it look like a foot race to the finish, it was still entertaining. The leg should have been decided after Arun and Natalia finished the plate smash challenge, but they got lost again which gave Ryan and Dusty a chance to somewhat catch up. In the end they finished last, but got saved by a non elimination leg.

2-hour finale should be amazing. I can't wait!

The Amazing Race: Souvlaki (2022) Season 33, Episode 7

Souvlaki

[10/10 · 3 March 2022]

This was a solid episode. Nothing super special, it was a classic, good Amazing Race episode. The highlights of this episode were the challenges. They were as truly local as you can get. The first challenge involved them making dolmas in a Greek Vineyard. Then they had to go eat Souvlaki from a food truck. And finally they had to listen to a sermon from a Greek Orthodox priest. The challenges weren't the most entertaining, but they were local and I like that.

Like I said, there was nothing special about this episode, but is was a solid, entertaining, close episode, and that is why I gave it a 10/10.

The Amazing Race: Gently Down the Stream (2022) Season 33, Episode 6

Gently Down the Stream

[8/10 · 26 February 2022]

This definitely wasn't my favorite leg of the season, but it was still pretty good. My favorite part was the challenges, they were all pretty unique and local to the area, which I like. They took a page out of Survivors book with the food eating challenge, but I have to say, I think this was worse than some of the things they have eaten on Survivor. I have to give credit to everyone for eating it with little issue, I don't think I would have been able to do that. I also thought the one where they were in the see through bottom of a boat looking for fish was cool, and the challenge Dusty and Ryan did was pretty cool as well, but it reminded me of the first challenge of season 32. Lastly the fish net challenge wasn't my favorite, but it was something the locals do, and I like challenges like that.

The negative this leg had was there weren't many places to pass other teams. All the teams for the most part finished in the same spot they started the leg. I also thought the non elimination leg was pretty predictable. I don't know why but I went into the episode thinking they would have one.

Like I said, this episode wasn't my favorite, but the challenges and the location made it good. Corsica is so beautiful, I want to visit it one day.

The Book of Boba Fett (2021– )

The Book of Boba Fett

[10/10 · 20 February 2022]

I honestly don't understand the hate for this show. The expectations it had to live up to we're almost impossible, "The Mandalorian" was just too good, but this was still a good show. I will admit, after the first 4 episodes, I was debating giving this show a 8 or 9/10, but the 5th and 6th episodes definitely made the season a 10/10. The finale was also amazing as well, I thought its rating would be higher.

The one thing I really liked about this show was how for the first four episodes, it was the "Book" of Boba Fett. We got the entire story of what happened with him from when he was eaten by the Sarlacc pit in "Return of the Jedi" to when we saw him again in "The Mandalorian." Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni did a great job in those first four episodes balancing his backstory with a plot from the present. Then when his story was told, the entire season switched gears to being fully focused on the present time. That is when we were blown away with the 5th and 6th episodes, and an amazing finale. Once again phenomenal writing by Favreau and Filoni.

The characters in this show were also pretty cool. We got some new faces to the Star Wars universe in the first few episodes, but my favorite character 100% has to be Black Krrsantan. Don't get me wrong, Chubacca will always be my favorite Wookiee, but Black Krrsantan was sick. We also got the return of Max Rebo! I love that guy. The 5th and 6th episodes were also loaded with huge appearances of characters we have seen before, but I won't spoil it.

Finally, the action was very good. Ok, besides the Mos Espa chase scene in episode 3. Some of my favorite action scenes were the ones when Boba was trining with the Sand People. I just thought those were choreographed so well. But the finale was the episode that had the best action with episode 5 being close behind it. The only reason I liked the finale better was because almost the entire episode was an action scene, and they were all great.

This show should have gotten more love than it did in my opinion, but it was still really good. I don't know if there is any news on it yet but I really hope there is a season 2. I would like to see a different story of Boba not on Tatooine. I think that would be cool to see. Anyway, I really liked season 1 of this show. Next Star Wars show is Kenobi. I am so excited!

The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor (2022) Season 1, Episode 7

Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor

[10/10 · 18 February 2022]

I am not sure why the rating for this episode is so low. I really enjoyed it. I thought it was the perfect finale for this season.

All 6 previous episodes teased a huge battle between Boba and the Pykes, and we got it in this episode. The battle was basically the entire episode, so just about 50 ish minutes of action total in a 60 minute episode. We got to see everything during the battle including Mando using the Darksabre, huge Scorpenek Droids, Boba riding a Rancor, and a Boba, Cad Bane standoff. On top of that, there was non stop action. There isn't a dull moment in the episode.

This episode was a true culmination to this season. Anyone who is anybody of even the slightest importance from this series made an appearance in this episode. I didn't have a problem with this because I didn't mind all the characters. I actually thought it was cool to see mostly everyone from the season come back. But of course my favorite was little Grogu. Him sitting in the cockpit of the X-Wing was so cute, and it was also nice to see him get reunited with Peli.

Although not the best finale ever, it was still very good. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni never disappoint with their shows. That makes my anticipation for the Ahsoka series even higher. But first, we have Obi-Wan!

The Amazing Race: Say Cheese (2022) Season 33, Episode 5

Say Cheese

[10/10 · 10 February 2022]

This was the best episode other than the premier so far. This episode was the most entertaining, it had a really cool challenge, a big comeback, and a super close finish. The challenge where a team member has to run through the beautiful mountains in an obstacle course was amazing. The stuff they did on the mountain was great as well. Jumping into water, sliding down rocks and zip lining. It was one of the best challenges of the season. Also, the fact that most of the teams were on the course at the same was even better. It was competitive.

My favorite team this season is officially Ryan and Dusty. I love their story, and they are a fun team to watch as well. So I was a little nervous when they were all alone at the Detour. Watching them come back and slowly pass 3 teams to get third place was very cool. I like all the other teams as well, but not as much as Ryan and Dusty.

The end of the episode was also great. Every team was at the kayak set up to get to the pit stop with at least one other team at some point. It made for a very entertaining finish. You truly didn't know who would finish where.

The one negative from this episode was they didn't show the speed bump again. This is the second time they have cut it from the episode. I just feel speed bumps are important, so I don't really know why they keep cutting it.

Like I said, this was one of the best episodes of the season so far. It should be a good race to the finish. I can't wait!

The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger (2022) Season 1, Episode 6

Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger

[10/10 · 6 February 2022]

I am at a loss of words with this show. The first four episodes were decent. Episode 2 and 4 were good, but 1 and 3 could have been better. I knew something big was coming after the fourth episode, but I didn't expect this. Episode five was basically "The Mandalorian" season 3 episode 1, and this episode would have fit in well as a perfect episode 2. I feel bad because it feels like Boba has just been written out if his own show, but it was worth it. He will on it have a big role in next weeks finale.

Within the first 15 minutes of this episode we got the return of The Marshall from "The Mandalorian" season 2 premiere, R2-D2, Luke Skywalker, Grogu, and Ahsoka. I didn't even have time to recover from seeing the characters before the next one appeared on screen. We had a good little break before the end of the episode gave us the biggest surprise of all. It is a live action Cad Bane!!! I am so happy they brought back the voice actor for Cad Bane Corey Burton, who voice him in all his animated appearances. You just can't replace the classic Cad Bane voice.

Besides all the surprise appearances on the show, it showed a bit of Grogu's past, and set up what should be a phenomenal finale. We got to see a little glimpse of Grogu during Order 66. It shows him in his crate with three Jedi protecting him getting shot down by clones. The scene stops there, but it was amazing. I am really looking forward to seeing who saved him. We were also shown Grogu's training with Luke. A lot of things Yoda taught Luke were being taught to Grogu. It was cool to see his progression. The episode also ended with a cliffhanger. Grogu will either wield Yoda's lightsaber and continue to be taught by Luke, or he will go back to Din. Can't wait to find out the choice.

The finale should also be epic. Boba's limited screen time in this episode showed his team ready for anything that comes at them. There is going to be a huge battle. I think the finale will be non stop action. I can't wait!

The Amazing Race: Stairway to Hell (2022) Season 33, Episode 4

Stairway to Hell

[9/10 · 2 February 2022]

This was my second favorite episode of the season other than the premiere. In an episode of "The Amazing Race," I look for good challenges, nice locations, and an entertaining episode. This had all three. The challenges were some of the best of the season. My favorite was the bungee jump challenge. It looked so cool, and I would like to do it someday. The places they went in Switzerland were also nice. Switzerland is a beautiful country, and the race utilized that in this episode. Lastly, the episode was entertaining. Even though we knew who would get last basically half way through, it was still fun to watch.

The main thing I don't like about this episode is that it was a non-elimination leg. Don't get me wrong, I like non-elimination legs, when the team that gets last deserves to stay in. Last season, the sisters were saved by non-elimination legs twice. But I was happy because I really liked them and I thought they deserved it. I do like Arun and Natalia, but I do not think they deserve to keep on racing. Besides the fact that they have already been eliminated, they weren't even in the city when everyone else had checked in. Now it looks like Ryan and Dusty might be in trouble next leg. They deserve to stay in, they have consistently been in the top, and they might go home.

That was the main thing I really didn't like about this episode. I would have given it less if it wasn't for all the positives I listed. I am excited for the next episode!

The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian (2022) Season 1, Episode 5

Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian

[10/10 · 31 January 2022]

This was the best episode of the show so far and it isn't even close. Literally a few seconds into the episode we get the return of Mando! He is back to being a bounty hunter, and we get his classic line, "I can bring you in warm, or I can bring you in cold." He then proceeded to annihilate the people in the room. You could see his rage and that he is still sad about losing Grogu. He also had the Darksabre which was cool to see in action again.

There were so many things I liked about this episode. First off, it was nice to have something new. This was the first time we left Tatooine all season. And the place we went was very cool. It looked like a ring of a planet, but I am pretty sure it was a huge space station. Regardless, it was very cool. Mando also reunited with the Mandalorians we were introduced to in season 1 of "The Mandalorian." Only the Armourer and Paz Vizla remain. For the first time ever in live action that I can remember, we were showed scenes from the night of 1000 tears. We need to see more of that. It has been mentioned countless times, but never shown. They gave us a little peek in this episode. There was also a really cool battle between Mando and Paz for possession of the Darksabre.

Mando then took a commercial passenger ship to Tatooine because he doesn't have a ship. He quickly met up with Peli, the mechanic. That is where Mando got a his new ship. It is an old Naboo ship, and the customizations Mando and Peli made on it make it look sick. I hope he keeps it for a while. Something I have to point out is how funny Peli and her droids are. They crack me up every time.

There is no doubt that this WAS a Mandalorian episode. First off, Boba wasn't even in it, second, there were so many callbacks from the show. They brought back a bunch of characters, such as the New Republic officer, Peli and the Mandalorians. But there was also classic lines, and a hint at Mando going to find Grogu at the end of the episode.

As sad as it is to say, this episode saved the show. I have been a fan of "The Book of Boba Fett." I haven't given an episode rating under 9/10, but a lot of people aren't a fan. This episode definitely hooked people into watching the rest of the season. I feel something big is going to happen. I can't wait!

The Amazing Race: Ready to Restart the Race (2022) Season 33, Episode 3

Ready to Restart the Race

[8/10 · 29 January 2022]

This was another good episode. There were a lot of positives, but also one large negative. The positives were I really liked how they finally got to restart after a 19 month wait. I felt so happy for the contestants. That is a very long time to wait to resume something. It was cool how they set up a "Restart" line and basically started the race again. Another positive was the challenges. I am loving the challenges this season. They have all so far been entertaining. This episodes challenges were unique, and I like that.

The one negative that came from this episode was the speed bump that was cut from the episode. I don't know if this is 100% true or not, but I have read it on multiple episodes that the two "Second chance" teams had to perform a speed bump. I really liked how they brought back the two eliminated teams to fill the empty spots of the other teams, and I was confused as to why they were the two last teams to finish even though they looked much farther ahead of Akbar and Sheri. I don't feel a need to cut the speed bump from the episode. There was plenty of other stuff they could have trimmed off. Very poor editing in this episode makes my rating decrease a little. Other than that, it was another good episode.

The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm (2022) Season 1, Episode 4

Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm

[10/10 · 29 January 2022]

This was another great episode. This was definitely in the top two so far, tied with the second episode. This episode had the most flashbacks of all the previous ones, and this set is arguably the most important. It is the one that runs directly along with "The Mandalorian" season 1 episode 5. There was an Easter egg in the last episode that snowed Peli the mechanic and her droids, there was another Easter egg in this episode. In season 1 episode 5 of "The Mandalorian" when Mando and the new bounty hunter were making their move on Fennec, they shot flash grenades. Into the sky to temporarily blind her. In this episode of "The Book of Boba Fett," Boba is around a fire with his pet Bantha when he seems two flashes in the distance. The same flashes from "The Mandalorian." We then got to see Boba walk up to an injured Fennec just like he did at the end of "The Gunslinger" episode, but we also get to see how Boba gets Fennec fixed. Fennec is indebted to Boba, so she helps him retrieve Slave 1 from Jaba's palace in a very cool and very well done heist scene. There was a lot of good action. Boba then went on a brief revenge tour, killing the Sarlacc Pitt and the speeder gang who murdered his Tusken Village.

It does however look like we are finished with the "Book" of Boba Fett. His flashbacks have officially ended, he is fully healed, so now I feel the show will permanently turn to focusing on the present story. It is too bad because I have loved seeing what happened to Boba from "Return of the Jedi" to "The Mandalorian," but I can feel the present storyline building up to something big. I am looking forward to it. Especially if we are going to get Mando. The ending music of the episode definitely hinted that he comes back. I can feel a big battle coming, Boba os recruiting everyone he needs.

This episode was great, although I feel the final three will be so much better than the first four. I hope I am right.

The Amazing Race: Who Has This One In the Bag? (2022) Season 33, Episode 2

Who Has This One In the Bag?

[9/10 · 26 January 2022]

This episode wasn't as good as the first episode, but it was still great. The challenges once again were entertaining, and it had a pretty close finish.

Very sad ending when they had to postpone the race due to COVID. The fact that the teams had to wait 19 months to return and start racing is just so sad. I am glad they got back to it though. It am looking forward to seeing what they do at the restart line next episode. It will be unique to see.

The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa (2022) Season 1, Episode 3

Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa

[9/10 · 26 January 2022]

This episode was unique to say the least. There was a very slow speeder chase scene between the mayors Majordomo and the Cyberpunk Power Rangers driving 60's looking speeder bikes. It was so slow and poorly done it was funny to watch, which ended up making it entertaining.

Besides that chase scene, this episode was still pretty good. During the flashbacks there was an incredibly emotional scene when Boba returned to the Tusken village to find it had been burned down and they had all been killed. Boba had such a huge connection with them. People don't realize he lived with them for quite a while. From when he got eaten in "Return of the Jedi" to "The Mandalorian" he had lived with the Tuskens. I loved the different representation of the Tuskens. They have always been portrayed as uncivilized savages, but they are very cool people. I am glad we got to see a different version of them. You probably caught it, but there was an easter egg straight out of The Mandalorian season 1 episode 5. When Mando was walking to the Mechanic, he passed a bunch of Storm Trooper helmets on wooden stakes. In this episode, you can see Peli the mechanic and her droids walking past it.

The present portion of the episode wasn't as good as the flashback, but it still had a few positives. Besides the speeder chase for snails, there was one pretty good action scene. It was when Boba and his Cyberpunk recruits fought Black Krrsantan. It was a very good fast paced fight scene. I also love how the Pykes are going to have a large role to play in this show. The only other time we have seen them in a meaningful role in live action was in "Solo: A Star Wars Story." I really like live action Pykes, and I hope it is done well.

This episode was decent, but not as bad as people are saying. This episode got a 6.4/10 (At time of review). It deserves at least in the 7's. We also got Danny Trejo as a Rancor Keeper. How can you not like Danny Trejo. I have a feeling this season will pick up next episode, I hope I am right.

The Amazing Race: We're Back!/It Can't Be That Easy (2022) Season 33, Episode 1

We're Back!/It Can't Be That Easy

[10/10 · 26 January 2022]

These were amazing two legs to start the season. There were some great challenges, which I always love, but the people are great as well. The public is complaining about the casting again. I will admit, some seasons were just bad, but this one is promising. Each team has a super unique personality. The most important thing is that the cast and the challenges are entertaining, and they are.

Good two legs to start, I hope this episode is what most episodes are like throughout the season.

The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine (2022) Season 1, Episode 2

Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine

[10/10 · 23 January 2022]

This was a crazy good episode. Much better than the first one. It honestly felt like a movie. The length, the storytelling, the action and the effects all made it have that cinematic feel. The main thing that stuck out to me was the train fight scene. It was so cool to watch. First of all, the 50 minute episode was perfect. It developed a perfect story that culminated with the train scene. It was something we have seen on tv before, but it never gets old. Some examples off the top of my head are the train fight scene from "The Wolverine," and "Fast Five." Both of which were phenomenal, and this episodes scene was up there with theme. From the preparation the Tuskens had to fight the train, to the Tuskens riding speeders and jumping onto the train, to the battles on the roof of the train all while it picks up speed make this episode a masterpiece.

This episode was majority a flashback. I was 100% ok with that. We got to see Boba's relationship with the Tuskens grow very big. I am glad we got to see that because it is giving the Tuskens a different role. We have only ever seen the Tuskens as uncivilized and somewhat of bad guys. Now we get to see their religion and rituals as well as their daily life. It is also nice seeing them get so much screen time. I honestly think they have gotten more screen time in this show than they have in all other movies. Lastly, at the end of the episode we get to see Boba become an honorary Tusken. The entire initiation was cool. From the unbelievable dream sequence which was amazing to watch, to him getting dressed in Tusken outfits, to crafting his own weapon and finally the tribal dance around the fire. That was very cool to see and left you with a happy feeling to end the episode.

The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land (2021) Season 1, Episode 1

Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land

[9/10 · 22 January 2022]

This was a good start to the series. It was slow, but it is setting up the story. It is also simultaneously telling the story, or the "Book" of Boba Fett, and what happened to him after he got killed in the Sarlacc Pitt. I am really going to like the flashback portion of the series. I doubt it will last all 7 episodes because they will eventually need to focus on the present, but it will be cool to see what he was up to in the ten years between "Return of the Jedi" and "The Mandalorian."

Like I said, this episode was slow, but it had a few good action sequences. The rooftop chase between Fennec and the people who attacked them was pretty cool. The final battle which took place in a flashback was also very good.

Although it was slow, this was still a good episode. I have a feeling the rest will be better. I am excited to see how it plays out.

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett (2021 TV Special)

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

[10/10 · 19 January 2022]

This was a very interesting documentary. I didn't know most of the stuff they talked about. It was very interesting to see how Boba was created and the process included with creating the character. It was cool to see how he started out, and what was done with the character. The facts they added about Boba were also cool. Especially the one where it said he only got a total of 6 minutes and 32 seconds of screen time in The Empire Strikes Back and Return if the Jedi combined.

I feel this documentary could have been way longer, and they could have added a lot more stuff, and dove a little deeper on the stuff they did, but regardless, this was a very well done, very informative documentary.

Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021 TV Movie)

Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales

[10/10 · 19 January 2022]

This was a solid, entertaining Lego Star Wars special. In November of 2020, Disney+ released a Lego Star Wars Christmas special, and I loved it. I loved how it was funny, entertaining, and had a lot of callbacks. That is exactly what this had.

Any Lego special is funny, but this one was better than most. Just like in the Holiday special, the writers made fun of things Star Wars gets laughed at, but they do it in such a clever way. The characters just act so silly and stupid as well, it is so funny. Graballa the Hutt was also funny. Just a stupidly silly character. Seeing Zombie Separatist Droids was also hilarious. They were already jokes as is, but them as zombies made them look even dumber. It was definitely one of the highs of the special for me.

The story and plot of this wasn't too bad either. It was pretty entertaining which is all I am looking for when I watch stuff like this. I also thought Vaneé sharing the stories during the short, and them all culminating at the end was pretty cool. The stories were pretty entertaining as well. My favorite one was when Palpatine sent Grievous and Maul to retrieve a Sith lightsaber. It was the most comedic of the stories, and it was also the best. I liked how they showed Maul's rebirth from Clone Wars and made it funny. I liked the twist. It was also cool to hear Sam Witwer back to voice Maul. He was phenomenal in Clone Wars and Rebels, he brought the same energy to this as well, but had a slightly comedic role which was cool. Lastly, Poe said "I've got a bad feeling about this," the iconic Star Wars line that is in nearly everything. I laugh whenever I hear it I'm Star Wars now.

Lastly, they made a most of references in this special, not just to Star Wars, but to horror movies as well, and they once again added a comedic twist to it.

Just like the Lego Holiday special, this was very well done. I definitely recommend families watching it for a Halloween family movie, or for a family movie on any night. It is family friendly Lego Star Wars fun.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Sounds (2021– )

Star Wars Galaxy of Sounds

[10/10 · 19 January 2022]

This special looked at basically any moment from the Star Wars movies or shows without dialogue or music, just the natural ambiance of the moment. It was actually kind of cool because the score has a certain effect on the scene, it can make it feel much different than it is without a score. That is exactly what this did. Seeing these Star Wars moments without a score made some of the scenes feel a whole lot different.

Since this was made up of just sounds. I rated this based on how well it kept my attention, seeing that I watched each episode without getting bored, I would say it did a pretty good job. There is also nothing to hate about this. It is very unique and gave a different perspective on some of the famous Star Wars scenes.

Lastly, I also liked how this was a tribute to the visual and sound artists who have made Star Wars what it is over the years. It was a nice, heartwarming touch.

Star Wars: Visions (2021– )

Star Wars: Visions

[10/10 · 18 January 2022]

I don't watch anime. This happens to be the first anime I have ever watched. Anime has just never appealed to me, but I love Star Wars, so I decided to give it a try. I have to say I am 100% delighted with the outcome. First off, the writing was phenomenal. Seriously, it was unbelievable. The characters were also great. The action in some of the episodes was was top notch, and I loved all the little things they added. Such as adding some Japanese culture into the episodes, as well as adding the famous Star Wars line, "I've got a bad feeling about this" in nearly every episode.

There is so much to say about the writing in this show. They developed the characters perfectly for the amount of time they had. The formula for each episode was pretty simple. Get to know exactly who each character is in the first few minutes, progress the story, then have a quick but good final battle. They did that with perfection in nearly every episode. The story is the key to that success. It develops the characters in only a few minutes while maintaining the continuation of the story in the episode. Some of the stories were developed so well they deserve their own series. There were a handful of episodes that I loved where I was actually mad when it ended because it would be the last time we would see it. A few of the episodes were also left on huge cliffhangers. That is why they have to do a season 2 somehow and make each episode a sequel to its season 1 counterpart. Or just make a series off one of the episodes. I would be completely fine with that.

The last thing I want to say was how well the development of the characters was. You seriously feel a connection with some of the characters, then are sad when the episode ends because you won't see them again. That goes back to my point for a season 2 or a spin-off series of a few of the episodes. The voice actors also helped. They got a few Brett big actors to voice in this show. Of course they were great.

This was a great show. I definitely recommend watching it to any Star Wars fan who doesn't want to watch it because it is an anime. Anime has never appealed to me, and I only watched this because I like Star Wars. I was very happy with the outcome. You will enjoy most episodes.

Star Wars: Visions: Akakiri (2021) Season 1, Episode 9

Akakiri

[7/10 · 18 January 2022]

I don't watch anime. This happens to be the first anime I have ever watched. It has just never appealed to me, but I love Star Wars, so I decided to give it a try.

This was the worst episode of the season and it wasn't even close. As I said earlier, this is my first anime, and I am very glad with how it went, I thought the first eight episodes were great. I loved the stories, animation, characters, and the writing. Unfortunately, my first anime ended on a bad note. I was very disappointed with this episode. The characters were once again great and developed perfectly, and the artwork was very cool, but I didn't really feel a need for this episode. Star Wars: Visions would have been fine with 8 episodes. First off, this episodes final battle was on a whole level lower than all the previous episodes. It was just bad. The other episodes' final battles were super fast paced with crazy action that lasted for a few minutes. This episode's lasted a good 30 seconds, and there wasn't much action. The ending was also very poor. It didn't sit well with me at all.

This episode was decent, it just could have been so much better.

Star Wars: Visions: Lop & Ochô (2021) Season 1, Episode 8

Lop & Ochô

[10/10 · 18 January 2022]

I don't watch anime. This happens to be the first anime I have ever watched. It has just never appealed to me, but I love Star Wars, so I decided to give it a try.

In this series, the story of an episode is key. It develops the characters in only a few minutes and maintains continuing the story of the episode. This episode did one of the better jobs at it. It had to jump 7 years. We had to meet these characters, know them for 3 minutes, then have to get to know what they were up to for 7 years. It was executed to perfection, it felt like we had known them for multiple episodes. The final battle of this episode was also phenomenal. That and the ending were very emotional. This episode actually ended on an emotional cliff hanger. This was another episode that could have developed into future episodes, but sadly it won't for now.

Star Wars: Visions: The Elder (2021) Season 1, Episode 7

The Elder

[10/10 · 18 January 2022]

I don't watch anime. This happens to be the first anime I have ever watched. It has just never appealed to me, but I love Star Wars, so I decided to give it a try.

This was one of the top three episodes so far. This episode had an entirely new tone to it. It was very eerie and had a foreboding feeling the whole time. The scene when The Elder was introduced was a very cool scene. Very dark. The Elder is also a very sinister character to begin with. He is an ex-Sith who's fighting styles were nearly unbeatable. He had two red sabers, was incredibly swift and could use the same electricity power as Palpatine. That is why his death knocks a few points off for me. He was killed way to easily. It was a very competitive, incredibly actioned packed fight, The Elder gets distracted for one second and the Jedi finishes him off. Could have been killed a little better. Regardless, this episode still gets a 10/10, especially when David Harbour plays a Jedi. Of course, he did a great job.

Star Wars: Visions: T0-B1 (2021) Season 1, Episode 6

T0-B1

[9/10 · 18 January 2022]

I don't watch anime. This happens to be the first anime I have ever watched. It has just never appealed to me, but I love Star Wars, so I decided to give it a try.

This episode was still pretty good, but a step down from the last few. This episode was pretty entertaining, and it was meant to be a more relaxed feel good episode, and it did it's job at doing that. The final battle was actually pretty cool and gave this episode a few more points in my opinion.