In Star Wars Rebels there are a lot of moments that feel like the show
was intended…for children. With space Aladdin staying one step ahead of the lawman, and Ezra,
Chopper, and Zeb constantly bickering, you wonder who is the adult out of them. But
there are moments in the series that explain exactly why Star Wars Rebels is my favorite
of all the Star Wars animated series. In this video I’m going to take the time to explain
one of the scenes that really got me into Star Wars Rebels, and I’ll explain why it is more
Star Wars than a lot of the other things we have been shown in the Rebles series.
Persistently hunted by Agent Kallus and the Empire, the Ghost Crew take on a mission to
help surviving members of Zeb’s people, the Lassat, find a new home. Alexsandr Kallus has
helped the Empire ensure the Lassat’s home world of Lasan was more than decimated and, aside from a
few remaining survivors…the inhabitants wiped out. The new home the Lassat seek is one of folklore.
Tales that motivate the people into believing there is always a way to survive and rebuild.
Even Zeb has doubts about the tales of Lira San. Old wives tales that shouldn’t be counted on
as he has seen the galaxy and feels there is no hope. But when the Ghost crew realize the planet
may actually exist, Zeb is full in. He takes his role as the navigator of his people and uses his
staff to find the way. Now, I’m sure most of you know of this arc in Star Wars lore. And at first,
the Lasat elder known as Chava may have even been annoying. More of that childish element
added into a serious situation. With her beehive with a bun hairdo and overacting of her mysticism,
you can’t help but cringe when she’s in the scene. But that is forgiven.
As Kallus chases the Ghost, everyone on both sides realizes the planet lies on the other side of a
star cluster. Multiple stars bound together in a gravity well that will spell doom for anyone
foolish enough to enter the crushing gravity field. But something magical happens. And I’m
not talking about the usual magic that generally follows a Star Wars story. No, the magic is in
the scene itself. The magic we can feel, as if we are watching Star Wars for the first time again.
Before I go on with the topic of why this scene in Star Wars Rebels is one of the best in the series,
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the scene I described in the beginning had a profound affect on me. And not because of some
nostalgia of a cameo or repeated scene. This was all new. It was a moment when you realize
the Star Wars universe is vast. Not just big but full of things other than just planets and space.
And not just the star cluster but everything about this scene just draws emotion. Now, we
can argue that Kanan Jarrus’ death scene was one of the most emotional bits in all of Star Wars,
let alone Star Wars Rebels. But with the star cluster scene everything seemed to line up,
making this scene as much Star Wars as any other bit of the original 6 films. The music, the magic,
the writing, the emotion, and the visuals all make it worthy of its place in the Star Wars mythos.
But there is more to it than just that…family. Not just that of the Ghost crew, but also that of the
passengers. Chava and Gron are seen as family to Zeb… and although he thinks they’re crazy,
he and the rest of the rebels are ready to risk their lives to ensure the existence of the Lasat.
To add to the theme of family, if that isn’t your thing, we have the classic tale of good vs evil,
with good becoming triumphant in a moment of adversary. Then you add in
the fact that it’s the Empire chasing the team and rebels on the other end.
It’s Star Wars! I don’t know how to say it exactly, but when I watch this
scene over and over I get overwhelmed with emotion. Dread, fear, anticipation, sadness,
and joy all at the same time. The music really hits its mark in driving this emotional scene.
Let me know in the comments of what you thought of this scene when you first saw it. Sure,
there are other scenes in Star Wars that are more emotional than this one,
but this one is one of those scenes that made me love Rebels. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it.
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