Destiny and Choice: The Divergent Paths of Mae and Osha in The Acolyte

The third episode of The Acolyte, entitled “Destiny,” explores the history of twins Mae and Osha, the main antagonist and protagonist of the series thus far, while being raised by witches on Brendok. These witches believe the Force, which they call the Thread, ties everything and everyone together. Consequently, pulling on the Thread affects more […]

Belonging and The Bad Batch: Rampage

Through the first five episodes of The Bad Batch, very traditional and clear Star Wars themes are shining through. Family, hope, rogues, underdogs. All present and accounted for. Where the series is dressed in such traditional Star Wars garb, the connection and contrast between identity and belonging has put the spotlight clearly on itself after […]

Belonging and The Bad Batch: Cut and Run

The Mandalorian was expected to be the dark and gritty Star Wars show. Instead, it’s a story about a dad and his kid. Enter The Bad Batch, a show expected to be focused on a group of outcasts on the run and hiding for survival. But, once more, it is a story about a dad […]

Belonging and The Bad Batch: Aftermath

“You can either adapt and survive or die with the past.” In the aftermath of a war, in the aftermath of any trauma, there are but those two choices. One most grow and evolve, absorbing trauma into self or die. The death may be metaphorical rather than literal, as we all can think of someone […]

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Destiny and Choice: The Divergent Paths of Mae and Osha in The Acolyte

Belonging and The Bad Batch: Rampage

Belonging and The Bad Batch: Cut and Run

Belonging and The Bad Batch: Aftermath