Star Wars: Rebels - 1x1 + 1x2 - Group Reaction 

To the people complaining about them not doing bad batch first. This was voted on. Also it was supported by BW on the CW finale reaction. Aaron said he named his 3rd kid Kaanan. The Ahsoka show is being called s5 of rebels. In Mando s3, Zeb literally showed up. So if they want to understand all the live action shows, rebels is necessary. Bad batch just elongates the transition from clones to storm. Not really that important right now.

Fun fact zeb was the original design of Chewbacca from a new hope until they changed it.

Kanan Jarus is one of my favorite Jedi. Freddie Prince Jr put his heart and soul into that character.

I can already hear Marketa in my head, so clearly, saying: " I just- I love Hera. So much."

Man I forgot, and a lot of the SW community did as well, how GOOD Rebels can be when it's good. The music is on point, and most importantly, the SW vibe is front and center. This was Star Wars AF

I wonder when Chris gonna realize that Stormtroopers aren’t clones 😭😂

"She took off her helmet." Well, yeah. Mandos took their helmets off all the time in the Clone Wars, too. And in every other piece of media other than the Mandalorian.

This show feels like such a love letter to the original trilogy and I love it

The voice actor for Chopper is revealed in the credits of the series finale. You can Google it if you want to know. Definitely someone you would recognize.

I just love that first moment Ezra feel the force...Almost nothing is said, only a feeling and the mysterious music...The force works in mysterious way and connect people in the most unexpected way !! Always seeks balance...

29:01 just want to point out to Mickey that Obi-Wan sent that message out right before he discovered who led the attack on the Jedi Temple, and what happened on Mustafar. Something like that isn’t easily moved past

Zeb was in fact the same character you saw in the Mandalorian. The same voice actor is credited at the end of that episode.

Man why did I forget how good Rebels is? This was great watching again. I’m glad yall are reacting to this.

Here’s a tip for anyone confused about or who simply forgot where in the timeline Rebels is - Ezra is the same age as Luke and Leia so the older he is the closer we get to A New Hope. Maybe it helps someone out ❤️

Rebels is such an Underrated show can't wait for the journey for the rebel recations

Imagine my surprise when Vader started speaking in my native language. Had to double-check (czech?). :D

Gonna repost my timeline again: BBY stands for years Before the Battle of Yavin (as seen in a New Hope) Revenge of the Sith / Clone Wars Season 7 / Bad Batch Season 1 … 19 BBY Jedi: Fallen Order … 14 BBY Solo … 10 BBY Kenobi Series / Jedi: Survivor … 9 BBY Rebels Season 1 / Andor Season 1 … 5 BBY Rogue One / A New Hope … 0 BBY So it’s interesting to think that Rebels and Andor are happening at the same time, lol

So happy the Rebels journey has started 😄

Fun fact, the "explanation of the Force" Kanan gives Ezra is actually the same Obiwan gives Luke in Episode IV, word by word. It's probably in the Jedi 101 handbook 😁

26:14 I don't know why that moment is so hilarious. I mean, it's straight up murder, but you can't help but laugh out loud every time you see it.

I was so confused. I thought I missed the part where Ezra first opens the holocron and hears part of Obi-Wan's message. I'm surprised that was cut from the video, I assumed there would be a big reaction to hearing Obi-Wan's voice, and the same message he recorded in Revenge of the Sith.

I totally forgot how good the premiere episodes are. 😢

You guys really should finish Rebels before you watch the "Ashoka" series. You will (likely) have some of the biggest "Rebels" moments spoiled if you don't. A more firm release date for the series should be coming next week at SW Celebration. Also, there is (probably) going to be footage of the Ahsoka series released next week. which will (probably) contain major spoilers for Rebels. You should avoid watching it at least until someone screens it first for spoilers.

I know y'all have gotten enough comments already about clones not being stormtroopers, however the good news is you'll learn more about how that happened/what happened in the bad batch. which might be finished by the time y'all finish rebels. Hope you keep enjoying!

I’m always so excited so see people start Rebels! I love Clone Wars but Rebels just has like an extra special place in my heart :)

On the off chance you will see this, you might want to watch the Rebels shorts. They take place just before this episode. They were intended to give each character an introduction. Sabine's introduction was her painting graffiti and blowing things up, so it's totally her M.O., and the Empire knows it.

I guess Kallus kicking the trooper off the platform is equivalent to Ventress force-pushing the B1 “whyyyyyy” droid trooper off the platform in the CloneWars movie. Both happen in the ‘pilot’ (if u count two-parters as a movie).

So happy we’re here. I love rebels. Hera Syndulla is my favourite character in all of Star Wars. She’s so warm and so tough and the best pilot in the galaxy. Chopper is also easily the best droid.

Without gushing more, Rebels is the only other ensemble that I love the main crew from top to bottom, including Chopper. Yes, Chopper is a whole ass character 😅 Only new Droid I didn't instantly dislike... C3PO and R2D2 grew on me...

Glad you guys started on Rebels. Now you won't be lost when Ahsoka starts in August.

I just love how the force is a character within itself. It's guiding the story along in a beautiful way.

"Kid, I'm about to let everyone in on the secret" is my favourite saber reveal

If people are wondering agent Kallus’s helmet is based off of Roman galea helmet, worn by Roman “imperial” generals

A good point another reactor made (specifically in the Obi-Wan series) is an issue many of these shows have is we already know the fate of many of the characters so the emotional investment into the story can only go so far if the ending has already happened for them. Rebels became a fantastic show near the end because you truly didn't know what was going to happen and gave you a fully new group whose paths were not yet walked.

As others have said, this takes place maaaaany years after Order 66. Most of the clones have died of old age at this point.

And so begins the Normies journey with Space Aladdin

I forgot Kallus did that 😂😂

19:18 What’s the difference between Clones & Stormtroopers? Clones are genetically identical soldiers created using the genetic material of the bounty hunter Jango Fett, who was recruited by the Sith Lord Count Dooku to be the template for the clone army. The clone army was created for the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars to fight against the Separatist droid army. They were grown at an accelerated rate and trained in combat from a young age. Clones were known for their exceptional combat skills, loyalty to the Republic, and their iconic white armor. Stormtroopers, on the other hand, are soldiers in the Imperial Army that were recruited from various sources across the galaxy, including citizens of the Empire and former clone troopers who had not been affected by the accelerated aging process. They were trained in combat and equipped with white armor similar to that worn by the clones, but their training was not as rigorous as that of the clones. Stormtroopers were used by the Empire to maintain order and suppress rebellions throughout the galaxy. The only few Clones that remain in the Empire & I say explicitly are under Vader’s Division/Unit; 501st Legion. The other remaining Clones are wearing Phase 1 black armor, & red visors which are known as Purge troopers. If no one understands yet between Clones & Stormtroopers, watch the Bad Batch series. There are several episodes that clearly proves it as if the creators have been telling & getting us to understand them. I get that feeling from them “How many times do we have to tell you & make you understand?” when they differentiate them through the Bad Batch series. I’m just saying. To further clarify, it’s basically judging a book by it’s cover. FOR EXAMPLE ONLY: All nerds wear glasses. Therefore, are considered nerds regardless. Same could be said if someone spoke in English you’d assume they’re American. Stereotyping don’t you think? Clones & Stormtroopers wear white armor for that instance.

Glad you guys are onto Rebels! You won't regret watching this series. I also hope you continue to do at least two episodes per video, not just when there's a two-parter, so that you can watch the Ahsoka series sooner. The events of Rebels are very important for the Ahsoka series, which comes out in August

So it's been almost 15 years since Order 66 and the formation of the Empire.

The Mandos didn't do the Helmet thing till sometime after some of the rebel's timeline but before the Endor battle timeline.

Since they keep asking: Bad Batch is an immediate continuation in time from Clone Wars, season 7 Rebels is about 15 years after ROTS, 4 years before ANH Shocked the Blindwave boys didn’t smarten them up about this, they were in studio,

I LOVE how much of the art direction on this show is inspired by Ralph McQuarrie's concept art.

Those walkers in the back are called AT-DPs or the All Terrian Defense Pods. They’re sort of a precursor to the AT-ST

Man I don’t know what number of rewatches I am at with this series, I watched when it was coming out and several reactions did a rewatch a few months ago. And have started another to prep for Ahsoka, and now there’s this.

14:05 i never realized that you guys have never seen the original Gozantis. well here they are. Actually Gozantis do make background appearances in the Clone Wars (like that one episode where Padme and Ahsoka go to meet the separatist senator, gozantis are the transports they took). these ships were made famous to nerds (like me lol) in Rebels and expanded upon in later shows like The Mandalorian (they’re first life action appearance)

Fun fact: When I watched the premiere as it aired, I also called Ezra Aladdin. I was like "So Disney took over Star Wars and made Aladdin a Jedi?". Then they literally call him street rat. And NOW, we have the actor who played Aladdin in live action, also cast to play Ezra in live action.

The stormtroopers aren't clones anymore at this point, they are imperial recruits or conscripts.

Just to give you guys a heads up this show takes place years after Jedi Fallen Order, Solo, and the Obi-Wan Show and about 4 years before A New Hope. Cal, Jaro and everything in Fallen Order is completely unrelated to this although the game was inspired by both Rebels and The Clone Wars! Also Clones and Stormtroopers are not the same. Clones are copies of Jango, Stormtroopers are random people from across the galaxy that joined by their own choice The Bad Batch will cover everything that happens with the clones and Stormtroopers.

While most astromech are clearly dogs. Chopper is most definitely a cat.

One of the things The Bad Batch shows is the transition from the Clone Army to the conscripted Stormtrooper corps. The clones were all gone within the first five years of the Empire's reign. Any Stormtroopers you see in this series are regular Imperial citizens who either enlisted in the Corps or were conscripted.

Man, this show… it’s easy to forget how much things change by the end. Super excited to follow this journey.

Fun fact the dude who voices Zeb is Steve Blum who voices other characters more noticeable is him being the voice of Wolverine

The droids working for that guy are the original concept art for IG-88, and concept art C-3P0 & R2-D2 can be seen on the train

Y’all are in for a ride watching this series, you’re going to love it !😎👏

For timeline help. Ezra and Luke's birthdays are about 2 weeks apart. Ezra is 15 when Rebels starts.

Btw, there is a very short introduction cinematic for all of the main characters which introduce them before the show starts, in case you're interested in watching them as well.

I'm so happy you guys react to this! I will be watching every week

Ezra will be played by Eman Esfandi in live-action if you're wondering what he's supposed to look like. Those are not clones those are just Stormtroopers this is 5 years before the movies.

Content suggestion: How about a video call with Eric from Blind Wave to answer all your non-spoiler continuity questions. Because you guys are pretty lost continuity-wise. lol

26:48 I think that's one of the Wookie gunships, like the ones you can see in the Clone Wars "padawan lost" arc.

Man, even though I love this series, rewatching the premiere made me realize how much more I love it than I remember. Or maybe it's the nostalgia...

Jedi younglings are usually recruited around 2/3 years old

Chopper is an *ancient* astromech droid, predating the R series. I didn't give his model as he's built from a bunch of old C series spare parts.😂

my favourite detail is ezras choice, kanan was going to let him keep the saber because if ezra chose against being trained he didnt want it, he was letting ezra choose between training and rebuilding the jedi or forgetting it as a whole so if ezra said no kanan was going to cut himself off from the force

Yes, that's Zeb from Mando season 3 :) I love how this show feels like the original trilogy tonally.

Also the feeling of being thanked when giving food to peeps who need it. ❤

So happy you guys are watching Rebels!

I'm so glad they're starting this show now, and that they seem to really liie it so far. The characters in Rebels hold a special place in my heart so this wil be cool to see after concluding Clone Wars!

This basically takes place at the same time as Andor

I'm glad you guys are watching this, Rebels is SO GOOD! I'm rewatching it right now to get ready for Ahsoka

15 years after Revenge of Sith, the exact same time as Andor. Also stormtroopers aren't Clones.

Zeb's race (Lasat) design is actually based on the original character design for Chewbacca for A New Hope. So it was kind of an inside joke that the stormtrooper says, "That's not a Wookie."

"how did he die?" "he was hit with Frank" "Don't you mean by?" "I meant what I said" XDDDDDDD

Anything done in Andor is inspired by anything in Star Wars Rebels cause any show in this era or after can thank the Ghost Crew for the rebellion not falling.

The clones are all biologically 60-70 by this point. The show takes place around 13-14 years after the events of episode three. So all the storm troopers are all regular human volunteers and conscripts

so happy you’re watching this! Ezra’s my favorite character in all of star wars and i’ve rewatched this show like 7 times lmao

So happy to see you guys watch this show. It's gonna be a great ride

Sabine’s starbird artwork went on to be adopted by the rest of the rebellion and was combined with Saw Gerrera’s three pronged symbol to create the rebel alliance insignia!

I love this series and so glad you guys are checking this out.

This show takes place 15 years after order 66.

"How's it going?" -Epic last words before a serious ass-whooping

Rebels is my favorite Star Wars series, Hera and Chopper are my favorite characters, I'm so happy you guys are reacting to this!

Star wars Rebel ❤ it's sooo awesome ❤️ Ezra Bridger , kanan , Hera , chopper, zeb , Sabine wren and Ashoka 🎉🎉

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but you can see young Kanan with his master in the background of episode 5 of Tales of The Jedi while Ashoka is in the arena training with the training drones

Excited you guys are on-board with Rebels!

Oh yeah! Trust me, you guys started this at the right time. You’re going to LOVE Rebels. Every character has something for you in some way, yes, even Chop. Lol. Ultimately, this show really starts slow and light-hearted but goes full Star Wars almost immediately. Also, the lore building they do throughout is incredible.

YESSSS, I'm so excited yall are doing this! This is the show that made me into a true star wars fan - it's got everything! It's funny, scary, heartbreaking and thrilling, the perfect follow up to Clone Wars. I can't wait to follow you guys through the seasons!!!!

Ezra age and the exact time this takes placed gets answered by empire day.

I’m so glad you guys are doing Rebels!! Rebels and Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn novel trilogy (which are basically just two sides of the same story) are my favourite Star Wars properties, and I can’t wait to see what you think of this series going forward.

Just saying, Ezra is the same age as Luke and Leia. In the timeline, it's suppose to be at the same time as the Andor series.

Does chris not know that at this point the empire doesn't use clones anymore?

Someone probably already pointed this out, but just in case... Storm troopers (i.e. imperial troopers) are not Clones. They're regular people hired by the Empire. Clones were just to expensive to create, so they switched to hiring regular people, and that's why they suck so much.

I love Rebels for subverting expectations and having Jabba the Hut as the main character

My favorite thing about this show is how they reuse old Ralph McQuarrie concept art. Like Zeb and the Lesat race is based on old concept art for Chewie and the Wookiees. And you'll see a lot more as the show goes on.

Chris: French Horn lick. Me, a French horn player: RECOGNITION!!!!

Love that you guys started this amazing series! NOTE: These Stormtroopers ARE NOT Clones. They are enlisted soldiers from across the Empire.

The clones have been rotated out. I know it is weird but you will get use to it. Enjoy!

Rebels starts almost 15 years after order 66 and goes until months before rogue one.