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Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch
TV-PG
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi
Animation

Release Date
May 4, 2021
Cast
Dee Bradley Baker , Michelle Ang , Noshir Dalal , Liam O'Brien , Rhea Perlman , Sam Riegel , Bob Bergen , Gwendoline Yeo
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
3
Website
Franchise
Star Wars
Characters By
George Lucas
Distributor
Disney+
Main Characters
Producer
Production Company
Disney+, Lucasfilm Animation, Lucasfilm
Sfx Supervisor
Chia-Hung Chu
Writers
Jennifer Corbett , Dave Filoni , Matt Michnovetz , Tamara Becher , Amanda Rose Munoz , Gursimran Sandhu , Christian Taylor , Damani Johnson
Number of Episodes
32

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How The Bad Batch Used Nostalgia to Deliver a Devastating Betrayal

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has twisted the feelings of nostalgia fans have for the Clone Army's heroism to reveal their service to the Empire.

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How Star Wars Based Two Iconic Clones on Marvel Characters

Two of Star Wars's best clone designs are inspired by Marvel characters: and these aren't the only Star Wars designs influenced by Marvel.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Writer Teases Show’s Final Season, ‘Can’t Wait’ for Fans to Watch

The final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is set to debut in 2024.

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This Star Wars Character is the Perfect Choice for the Next Show About the Jedi

Star Wars has expanded beyond the Skywalkers to tell stories of other amazing characters. But the next Jedi series should focus on a familiar face.

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10 Biggest Traitors In The Star Wars Universe

From Clone Troopers, to Anakin Skywalker, to the Emperor himself, Star Wars houses many great traitors.

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Star Wars Desperately Needs to Return to Animation

As Star Wars embarks on a new chapter of its unfolding saga, animation is a medium the franchise needs to lean on now more than ever.

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The Bad Batch Shows Why Phee Is One of the Galaxy's Greatest Heroes

The Bad Batch's Phee Genoa is one of the best treasure hunters in the galaxy. Here's why her work matters in the fight against the Empire.

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The Bad Batch Theory: Tech's Horrific Death Probably Isn't Final

The Bad Batch's Season 2 finale surprised fans with a horrifying death, but there are hints that the character might not be gone for good.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Gets Season 3 Update Amid Lucasfilm Studio Closure

The recent closure of Industrial Light & Magic's Singapore studio will reportedly not affect production on Star Wars: The Bad Batch season three.

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The Bad Batch Ending With Season 3 is Good News for Star Wars

The Bad Batch is set to conclude with its upcoming third season, meaning it can offer Star Wars some much-needed closure on certain storylines.

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The Bad Batch Exposed the Empire's Biggest Mistake After Order 66

In Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an Imperial squad makes a grave error that likely contributed to Emperor Palpatine's downfall years later.

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The Bad Batch Puts Omega in Han Solo's Position

The Bad Batch Season 2 ended on a dramatic note, which saw Clone Force 99 faced with a crisis that echoed the events of The Empire Strikes Back.

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The Bad Batch Season 2 Is Andor For Kids

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is the series most aimed at children on Disney+, and it tells stories about the fears kids might have about the Empire.

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The Bad Batch’s Season 2 Finale Leaves No Mercy For Its Heroes

The Bad Batch dealt Clone Force 99 a crushing defeat that leaves them broken in a very pessimistic ending by Star Wars' standards.

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A Surprising Star Wars Theory Links The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch

A Reddit fan theory suggests that The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch connections go beyond just the state of Star Wars cloning after Order 66.

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The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer Sets up The Emperor's Sinister Schemes

The description of The Bad Batch Season 3 teaser sets up more information on The Emperor’s sinister plans to wipe out Clone Force 99.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Announces Its Third and Final Season

Star Wars: The Bad Batch confirms the beloved squad of clone troopers will return for a third and final season on Disney+.

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The Bad Batch Season 2 Guide: News, Easter Eggs, Reviews, Theories & Rumors

An ongoing guide to Disney+'s Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2: including the latest news Easter eggs, rumors, reviews, theories and more.

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The Bad Batch's Season 2 Finale Featured a Beautiful Clone Wars Callback

Even if he doesn't stay dead, Tech's death on The Bad Batch Season 2 finale was a beautiful homage to Clone 99 from Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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The Bad Batch's Betrayal Is Heartbreaking - But It's For the Best

Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch ends with Cid making a predictable move and it could make Clone Force 99 more dangerous for a key mission.

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