Monday, November 14, 2022

TV Review: ****Tales of the Jedi

 There are six animated stories available on Disney Plus, Tales of the Jedi.  Each story gives some further hint or story about different Jedi.  Episode 1 Life and Death: We start with Ahsoka as a baby, and discover how she first manifested her Jedi power.  Episode 2 Justice: Next we see Dooku and Qui Gon Jinn with Qui Gon as the Padawan.  They are sent to resolve a hostage situation; and find more than the bargained for.  It is Qui Gon's fast thinking that prevents them from a situation that would evolve to to something much worse.  Episode 3 Choices: Mace Windu and Dooku are dispatched to investigate the death of a Jedi.  Again we learn there is more going on than first meets the eye.  And again there is a situation where Dooku is justified in doubting the senate.  Windu becomes a grand master as a result of the death of the Jedi.  Episode 4 The Sith Lord: This episode takes place after the deaths of Qui Gon and Darth Maul.  Dooku is lead to the dark side and becomes Darth Sidious' next apprentice.  Yaddle, of the same race as Yoda, discovers the treachery and she and Dooku have a light saber battle.  Dooku lowers the door on her, but she is able to repel the door.  However the effort leaves her weakened and defenseless.  Dooku gives her peace.  Episode 5 Practice Makes Perfect: Anakin is overseeing the training of Ahsoka.  He uses Clone Troopers after seeing the practice droids do not give a worth challenge.  This results in Ahsoka practicing over and over.  This would save her life when Order 66 is issued.  Did Anakin have some premonition? Episode 6 Resolve deals with Ahsoka's decisions after Order 66.  In this episode she confronts an inquisitor.  It becomes apparent to Ahsoka she cannot be what she is not as it puts others in danger.  

I recommend this series for any one interesting in Star Wars.  It gives further detail as to the motivations of Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano.   It provides reactions for deaths of Qui Gon Jinn and Queen Amidala.  

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