Obi-Wan Kenobi was fairly divided amongst followers and critics alikeO. Whereas in my view, the present was close to excellent, at the very least when it got here to bringing closure to the Obi-Wan and Anakin relationship, others had a unique response. However whether or not you preferred it or not, it undoubtedly was an incredible addition to the Star Wars canon, at a time that hasn’t we haven’t seen an excessive amount of in live-action. However one of many cooler issues in Obi-Wan Kenobi simply took on a deeper which means after the latest episode of The Unhealthy Batch season 2. Particularly, how the Clones in Obi-Wan Kenobi connect with the animated present.

Please notice the next will comprise spoilers for The Unhealthy Batch season 2 episode 8 and the complete Obi-Wan Kenobi collection.

What The Unhealthy Batch Is Doing With Clone Troopers

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Within the second season of The Unhealthy Batch, it appears one of many larger subplots is in regards to the clones themselves. Whereas earlier than the present, the clones very a lot appeared like programmed troopers who turned on their Jedi colleagues on the utterance of a phrase from the Emperor. However slowly, The Unhealthy Batch collection revealed that to not be the case. The clones very a lot thought independently and had opinions, morals and values, which finally led many to abandon their submit as Troopers. Or the Empire silenced them instantly on the trace of insurrection or disobedience.

The Unhealthy Batch confirmed us that the Clones weren’t evil or senseless, however have been simply one other unwitting pawn within the Emperor’s plans, and victims of his manipulation. Nevertheless it appears to be like like season two is taking issues additional by displaying us simply how the phasing out of the Clone Troopers in favour of precise troopers that grew to become often called the Storm Troopers, happened. Episode 8 of The Unhealthy Batch season 2 ended with Palpatine pushing forth laws that will see the creation of the Storm Troopers. This suggests the Clone Troopers will finally be phased out.

The Clones In Obi-Wan Kenobi Instantly Join To The Unhealthy Batch

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This monumental occasion might be the origin of the Stormtroopers. Nonetheless, on a extra tragic notice, it signifies that the Clone Troopers would not have any help or assets from the Empire. Throughout the identical Unhealthy Batch episode, Omega (Michelle Ang) asks Senator Chuchi (Jennifer Hale) which pod within the Senate belonged to the Clones. She replied saying that the Clones don’t have any illustration of their authorities. Chuchi herself was combating to present the Clones rights, and to offer them with a pension and help after their decommissioning as troopers, so they might have a life after.

The passing of the laws primarily signifies that the Clones will, sooner or later, not be troopers for the Empire, and left to fend for themselves. This makes a small scene within the Obi-Wan Kenobi collection a lot extra poignant. No to say heartbreakingly tragic!

The Unhealthy Batch Affected The Clones In Obi-Wan Kenobi

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When on the lookout for a younger kidnapped Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi comes throughout a beggar on the streets of Daiyu. The beggar is an outdated, worn-down Clone Trooper, performed by Temura Morrison in an superior cameo. When the episode aired, it appeared like a throwaway cameo by Morrison. It felt like only a factor added within the present to make it really feel extra acquainted, and just like the Star Wars we all know. It added to Obi-Wan’s character growth, because the final time he noticed a Clone Trooper, he was escaping loss of life from them, after years of working collectively. So the look on his face furthered his story. A minimum of, at the moment.

Taking a look at that scene now, after the occasions of The Unhealthy Batch, you see the implications of that fateful speech by Palpatine in episode 8 of The Unhealthy Batch. The Unhealthy Batch takes place earlier than the occasions of the unique trilogy, whereas Obi-Wan Kenobi happened after. So these years in between, clearly left the Clone Troopers misplaced, with out assets and with out the flexibility to steer a fruitful life, and contribute in every other significant solution to society. It’s so unhappy and tragic to see these devoted troopers relegated to this destiny. Nevertheless it’s not too totally different from the destiny of present real-life troopers and veterans of wars in America. A parallel that feels clearly intentional by the writers.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Unhealthy Batch season 2 at the moment are airing on Disney+.

Did you catch this connection between the 2 exhibits? Let me know what you consider the destiny of the Clones within the feedback under.