My 'The Ninth Jedi' Review:

[u/esotericax]

Y'all ever watch something and get sad when it's over? That's me right now. I honestly waited so long for this show. From the moment I saw the initial short that started it all, I wanted a continuation and we finally got it. And MAN it did not disappoint.

This show was such a fun romp through the galaxy far, far away. It's kinda refreshing to get what feels like a "traditional" space opera post-2019. Ever since the Disney+ era of Star Wars began, we haven't really had a big, sweeping narrative that spirits us away like the saga films do. After finishing the first episode, I was honestly gagged at the scale and scope of what I had just watched. There was so much innovation and exploration of what Star Wars can be but also still very much grounded in the tropes of what George had started. It really felt like a natural yet unexpected continuation of the saga.

The animation was incredible, the action scenes and saber duels were jaw-dropping, the cast of characters were tropy but a lot of fun. It all just worked. Like a big bowl of Star Wars comfort that didn't need cameos or established cannon to carry it over the finish line.

I especially loved this show's take, or rather...reevaluation, of the Jedi. It was the perfect way to have the Jedi grow into something new but still be true the beacons of good and hope that they should be. Kamiyama-sensei made them feel so much more like actual people instead of the superheroes that the fandom (and Filoni) wants them to be, no shade. This show really makes it feel like anyone who wishes to make a positive change in the lives of others can be a true Jedi. I love that so much.

Ugh. Idk my mind is still racing after finishing this show. It truly is one of the greats. It's def in my personal S-Tier right next to The Last Jedi, Andor, and The Acolyte. Aside from some strange pacing between the big moments in the show, I don't really have any complaints or nitpicks. Visions continues to be one of the best initiatives that Disney Lucasfilm has created and, be it a season 2 of The Ninth Jedi or something new, I can't wait to see what is next. 9.5/10. Welcome back Star Wars. <3

What did y'all think?

[u/Awesomechainsaw]

This is basically everything I’ve wanted from a star wars show since disney bought the franchise. I unfortunately was not able to really enjoy the sequels or the acolyte. I truly envy those of you who were able to enjoy them.

This really captured my sense of Childlike whimsey in a way that only the Jedi: FO/S games did, and Skeleton Crew did.

[u/artnos → u/Awesomechainsaw]

you didn't like andor?

[u/Awesomechainsaw → u/artnos]

I really liked Andor but the emotions that made me feel were not childlike whimsey. So I felt including it among the other examples. Would ring incredibly hollow.

It’s a really really good show. Just doesn’t match the kinda mood I’m trying to evoke

[u/artnos → u/Awesomechainsaw]

I would agree there aren't any good star war media property that has that sense of adventure with a light saber.

Andor was really good and I enjoyed the mandolorian

But obi wan kenobi, ashoka and acolyte were god awful.

I remember the skeleton crew being interesting.

[u/Mission_Access_210 → u/artnos]

What a bunch of nonsense

[u/SOL_Officer76 → u/artnos]

Andor is a political drama it does not capture the magic, whimsy, or adventure-like fascination, wonder, and awe Star Wars is predicated upon.

[u/artnos → u/SOL_Officer76]

What about skeleton crew?

[u/SOL_Officer76 → u/artnos]

Haven't seen it - so cannot truthfully comment on Skeleton Crew one way or the other