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After almost 3 years, Andor has finally returned. Tony Gilroy picks up right where he left off, continuing to prove that he is a master of build up and pay off with a mehtodical 3-episode arc leading to a tragic finale. Hear my thoughts on the incredible set/costume design, wordlbuilding, and character work, as well as 2 criticisms I have, one involving Cassian, and the other involving THAT scene. Hope you Enjoy! Subscribe on Youtube: Star Wars Mark of Balance Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

2024 marked a definitive turning point in the Star Wars fandom with casual, and even die hard fans leaving in droves due to consistant low quality projects and a lack of direction at Disney and Lucasfilm. I discuss why this years failures were the biggest ever across TV, video games, and movies and why they far outshined the release of good projects like Skeleton Crew and Bad Batch's final season. Enjoy! Subscribe on Youtube: Star Wars Mark of Balance Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

Skeleton Crew delivers an explosive finale with solid action, good performances, and great themes with a another standout episode for the musical score. However, the finale had a lot of bark and no bite from our villains and some character arcs felt underdeveloped. Hear all my thoughts on the first season of Skeleton Crew as well the future for the show. Enjoy! Subscribe to my Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@starwarsmarkofbalance Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

Skeleton Crew's penultimate episode keeps up the momentum with Jod's dark turn being solidifed and we finally return to At Attin. The musical score is the best its been for the series with standout moments being punctuated by great tracks. I talk about my negatives surrounding the conveniences and the concerns I have going into the finale. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance Subscribe on Youtube: Star Wars: Mark of Balance

Skeleton Crew delivers another solid character focused episode with spotlight moments for KB and Jod as we head into the penultimate episode next week. Hear my thoughts on the worldbuilding, the new character dynamics, the importance of the idea of "a Jedi", and so much more. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

In the holiday spirit, Skeleton Crew dropped its 5th episode on Christmas Eve, and it was another solid present. We get our most radical tonal shift in the show with a satisfying twist. The sense of adventure and discovery is still front and center with great comedic moments. The episode does suffer from more conveniences but I get into why they are more easily forgiven with this show. Hear all these thoughts and more. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance.

Skeleton Crew Episode 4 is another enjoyable episode directed by the Daniel's coming off their big Oscar win for "Everything Everywhere All At Once". Hear my thoughts on the great character moments, the environmental storytelling, plot conveniences that will hopefully be justified by the end of the series, some theories for the next couple epsisodes, and so much more, Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

Jude Law. Thats it. Thats the review. Skeleton Crew Episode 3 takes it up a notch from the premiere episodes and delivers great comedic moments, more fascinating mysteries, and exciting chase sequences. Jude Law's character of Jod steals the show. Hear all my thoughts on these topics and more. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

The newest live-action Star Wars show has premiered, does Disney continue to skid or does the series breath new life into the universe? Hear my thoughts on the all child cast, the immersion breaking moments, my theories for the kid's mysterious homeworld, and so much more. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

The time has come... Hear me discuss my all time favorite arcs in Clone Wars. There are givens but maybe a dark horse or two? Ill give ya a hint, these 6 arcs all involve Clones, Ahsoka, and Manadalore. Wait thats pretty much the whole show... Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

We have entered the Top 10 (kinda). Hear me discuss this group of arcs that just miss out on the Top 6 but are still top tier Star Wars stories. This episode includes early season nostalgia filled arcs with great world building, as well as late season, mind-bending arcs. Maybe Mandalore, maybe Mortis, maybe Yoda? Listen to find out. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

My Clone Wars Arc Rankings continue with spots #18 - 13 (again apologies for the odd ranking numbers). In this episode I may talk about Cad Bane, or maybe Maul, who knows! Come find out. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

Who doesn't love a podcast episode solely focused on Clone Wars? In this spiritual successor to my "Top 20 Clone Wars Episodes" list, hear me discuss my rankings of all 26 Clone Wars arcs from worst to best, starting with 26-19. I know 26-19 is a weird amount but just roll with it. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy is a 4-episode series that finds the known Star Wars galaxy all mixed up. The story follows Sig as he tries to put the galaxy back the way it was with the help of Jedi Bob and some unexpected allies. However, his alternate reality Sith brother Darth Dev, stands in his way. Hear my thoughts on how Rebuild the Galaxy uses this creative premise and Lego's signature humor to tell a hilarious yet heartfelt story that is a love letter to Star Wars. Enjoy! Follow on Intagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

Star Wars Outlaws, the new third-person action adventure open-world video game has released and the reception has been... not great. There was lots of controvery surrounding this game prior to launch namely, predatory pricing practices and the most important, being forced to play as a WOMAN (shocking I know). But I'm here to cut through all that and give it to you straight. Hear my first impressions after 10 hours with the game, from combat, to exploration, to performance, the reputation system, and so much more. Hope this helps you decide if the game is worth the purchase or not. Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance