At the halfway point now, and I can confidently say that I am hooked on this show. This episode is by far the best out of the first six entries. The espionage mission comes to a head, and right from the get-go, you are drawn into the story. You see each character slowly but surely playing their part in ensuring the mission goes successfully. It is stressful and you have no idea what's going to happen, but that's what makes it so much fun to watch.
Something that I really like about this is that it shows you the darker side to the Rebellion. What they did in this episode, especially when they got inside the Imperial base, was nothing short of a bank hostage where innocent people died. If this played out in the real world, this would be a terrifying event that made headlines. It shows that the Rebels could also be a little evil, and the Imperial soldiers can be a little innocent. I really like that contrast. I don't think it's anything we've seen in Star Wars before, but it humanizes every character - everybody has a bad side and everybody has a good side.
The cinematography was also beautiful. The last 15-20 minutes had some of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen, and not just in Star Wars, either. The CGI looked great and it made for some really cool visual moments.
I'm really impressed with this episode and I am very excited to keep watching!
Something that I really like about this is that it shows you the darker side to the Rebellion. What they did in this episode, especially when they got inside the Imperial base, was nothing short of a bank hostage where innocent people died. If this played out in the real world, this would be a terrifying event that made headlines. It shows that the Rebels could also be a little evil, and the Imperial soldiers can be a little innocent. I really like that contrast. I don't think it's anything we've seen in Star Wars before, but it humanizes every character - everybody has a bad side and everybody has a good side.
The cinematography was also beautiful. The last 15-20 minutes had some of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen, and not just in Star Wars, either. The CGI looked great and it made for some really cool visual moments.
I'm really impressed with this episode and I am very excited to keep watching!
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