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‘The Bad Batch’ Season 3 Premiere Reactions
Mal and Ben Lindbergh dive deep with their biggest questions revolving around Project Necromancer, Omega, and Clone Force 99
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‘Echo’ Episodes 1 and 2 Instant Reactions and Nerd News
The Midnight Boys are here to talk about the first two episodes of Marvel’s ‘Echo’ before they break into all the latest Nerd News that comes to us from the world of ‘Star Wars’
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Our Most Anticipated Video Games of 2024
Ben, Matt James, and Justin Charity share which upcoming games they’re the most hyped for, including ‘Star Wars Outlaws,’ ‘Hades II,’ and more
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Hot Takes on Prizm Football, and Is Brady Priced Too High? Plus: Is 2024 the Year of Non-Sports?
Mike and Jesse also answer your mailbag questions!
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The Mandoverse Needs a Writers Room
Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau deserve plenty of praise as the primary architects of ‘Star Wars’ TV. Following inconsistent seasons of ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ however, it’s time for them to share the script load.
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‘Ahsoka’ Finale Deep Dive
Mal and Jo dive deep into the eighth episode of ‘Ahsoka’ to chase the Eye of Sion and parse the action, character beats, and trade-offs
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After ‘Ahsoka,’ What’s Next for the ‘Star Wars’ Mandoverse?
How and where will the Disney+ stories of ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ and ‘Skeleton Crew’ intersect?
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‘Ahsoka’ Finale Recap: Episode 8 Successfully Sets Up More ‘Star Wars’—at a Cost
In the latest Disney+ finale to bite off more than it can chew, "The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord" paves the pathway to the future while this season’s character work, plot points, and payoffs suffer
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 8 Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys are back to weigh in on the season finale of ‘Ahsoka’
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 7 Deep Dive
Mal, Jo, and Ben talk Anakin and Thrawn lore and more!
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‘Star Wars’ Is Fixated on Fixing Its Sequel Trilogy
Even though the ‘Star Wars’ sequel films have frustrated fans, practically every ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ series has attempted to connect the dots leading up to that trilogy, for good or ill
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 7 Recap: Moving the Pieces Around the Peridea Chessboard
"Dreams and Madness" is a classic setup episode that saves the series’ powder for the big finish. But for a fairly inconsequential episode on a plot level, it’s still a fast-moving, mostly entertaining trip.
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 7 Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys are back to give you the rundown from the penultimate episode of ‘Ahsoka’
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 6 Deep Dive
Mal, Jo, and Ben discuss the riveting plot points of this pivotal episode!
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They Can’t All Be ‘Andor’
‘Andor’ certainly makes a case for being the "best ‘Star Wars’ series," but the beauty in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise’s Disney+ experiment is that each title succeeds for entirely different reasons
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 6 Recap: The Buildup Finally Pays Off
By spending only a fraction of its time on our titular character, this latest installment is free to be equal parts ominous and joyful, expand the series’ cast, and finally reward weeks’ worth of patience
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 6 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys discuss the wild events that led to the return of a major character and what they’re looking forward to in the next episode
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The ‘Ahsoka’ and ‘Star Wars’ Mailbag
Jo and Mal dive into the mailbag to answer your questions on book recommendations, spinoffs, and more!
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‘Star Wars’ Droids Have Never Been Better
The surprisingly prominent presence of Huyang in ‘Ahsoka’ has extended a Disney-era streak of ‘Star Wars’ projects with indelible droids
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 5 Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys talk the emotional conflict between Ahsoka and Anakin, whether this is truly Dave Filoni’s masterpiece, and more
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 5 Recap: The Classically Cinematic “Shadow Warrior” Is a Thrilling—and Bumpy—Ride
The visually and aurally inventive installment presents some narrative unevenness as it chases ghosts, but the series and its eponymous protagonist now seem to have cast off their constraints
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The ‘Star Wars’ Droid Draft
Mal, Joanna, and Van discuss the best robotic companions in a galaxy far, far away
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‘Ahsoka’ Finally Hits Hyperspace in “Part Four: Fallen Jedi”
As the series starts to delve into its characters’ complex histories, it finally fulfills its promise as more than a ‘Rebels’ reunion
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 4 Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys talk "Fallen Jedi," diving into the epic conflict between Ahsoka and Baylan and all of the great Easter eggs in the World Between Worlds
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‘Ahsoka’ Is Reframing the Force
Is Disney’s new ‘Star Wars’ series reinventing what a Jedi can be, or is it just restoring how the Force was always intended to work?
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 3 Deep Dive
Join Mal and Jo as they talk about Hera’s rough day at the office, Sabine’s training with Ahsoka, and of course, purrgils
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 3 Instant Reactions
It’s time to fly! The Midnight Boys share all their thoughts on the third episode of the series.
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‘Ahsoka’ Gets Grounded in “Part Three: Time to Fly”
The shorter and less eventful third installment literally lifts off, but fails to send our understanding of key character motivation into hyperspace
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Here Comes the Pitch: ‘Star Wars’ Edition
Steve, Jess, Jomi, and Daniel each pitch a live-action show for an animated ‘Star Wars’ character
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‘Ahsoka’ Episodes 1 and 2 Deep Dive
Mal and Jo parse what we learn about Ahsoka and Sabine’s past as master and apprentice, praise Baylan and Shin as new arrivals in the ‘Star Wars’ canon, and gush over the smash hit Loth-Cat
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Reacting to the ‘Ahsoka’ Two-Episode Premiere
Plus, breaking down the unique storytelling in ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3
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‘Ahsoka’ Season Premiere Instant Reactions
‘Ahsoka’ is finally here! The Midnight Boys get together to give all their thoughts on the two-part premiere.
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The ‘Ahsoka’ Premiere Is a Journey of Discovery for Characters and Fans Alike
Though the two-part debut’s destination may be familiar to some ‘Star Wars’ watchers, the path we take to get there holds a wealth of thrills and surprises
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Television Could Define the Future of ‘Star Wars’ in the Wake of ‘Ahsoka’
With Disney struggling to bring another ‘Star Wars’ movie to life, TV may be the medium in which the franchise truly makes its mark