Season 2 of the Disney Channel original animated series Star Wars Rebels continues the fight of Ezra Bridger (voiced by Taylor Gray), Kana Jarrus (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and the rest of their rebel group against the rise of Darth Vader and the dark side. Set just years before the events of the first Star Wars theatrical film, this release features all 22 episodes of the Galactic Empire adventures.
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This season did everything right in my eyes. It built up on the ending the previous season and made every episode a must watch. It felt like the stakes were at an all-time high. The last two episodes are likely some of the best work Star Wars has given its fans. The lead up to those final two episodes met all expectations and created a great cliffhanger for the next season. However, one shortcoming I do have is that the new Inquisitors weren't good. They felt like bland, generic villains that did not have the same menace as the Grand Inquisitor, but it was already a tough task trying to live up to that character.
This release collects every episode from the debut season of Star Wars Rebels, a series that continues the saga of a ragtag Starship crew who confronts the evil Empire and attempts to thwart their plans to kill-off the last of the Jedi Knights.
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This season felt like a slow-burn most of the time. Some episodes weren't all that interesting. The animation and art style are different, but you get used to it. I don't really understand what all the hate is about in terms of this besides how some aliens look in this style. This season works because of its' characters rather than it's plot. I really enjoyed the latter half of this season once it took itself more seriously. However, Ezra is just horrible. I can not stand him anytime he's on-screen, and that's honestly saying a lot because Chopper is not that far behind. If it weren't for the latter half of the season and especially the great buildup towards the second season, I would say this show can be skipped.
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I loved the first Ant-Man, and this sequel did not disappoint. It was just as fun as the first, but I enjoyed that they gave more time to Hope Pym. As with other Marvel 4K's, the difference between the 4K and the regular blu-ray isn't as pronounced as with other 4K releases. I'd recommend just picking up the regular blu-ray.