In this month's edition of Duel of the Ranks, the crew absolutely fawns over Rebels Season 2. For Amanda and Brian, it ranks amongst the best of all Star Wars content. Brody and Christian agree it may be their favorite single season of Star Wars television. But does the animation hold it back from scoring as highly as it does in our hearts? Join us as we debate the merits of the story, characters, lore, technical aspects and music. And don't forget to watch live on Saturday, October 26th at 11 AM CST to give us your hot takes and ratings as we continue our journey to find which piece of content ranks above the rest. To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en Discord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3
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140. Rebels Season 1
Duel of the Ranks is back with a new format! With Christian returning to host, the crew discusses the entirety of Star Wars Rebels season 1. Amanda and Brian have been looking forward to discussing their favorite series of the franchise for a long time. Despite the clunky animation, the characters are relatable and enjoyable. And even as a children's show, our hosts agree that the quality of storytelling will be appreciated by fans of any age.Listen along as we discuss our favorite and least favorite characters, episodes, and moments from this season. Join us live on Youtube Saturday, September 28th at 11 AM CST for our ranking and analysis of season 2 of Rebels. To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en Discord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3
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139. The Acolyte | Finale
With The Acolyte coming to a close, our hosts debate the merits and pitfalls of the show. With nuanced characters, compelling action, and rich lore, it brings a lot to the discussion table. But is that enough to redeem it from pacing issues and muddled motivations? Brian, Brody, and Amanda are here to answer that.The finale delivered on many fronts and suffered in others. With many over-generalized arguments about the quality of writing and the state of Star Wars television as a whole floating around, join us in our attempt to understand all perspectives and share what Star Wars means to us. To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below!Website: www.dueloftheranks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=enDiscord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en Discord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3
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137. The Acolyte | E6&7
The Duel of the Ranks crew dives into episodes 6 and 7 of The Acolyte. Amanda finds episode 6 more engaging with its darker story elements, while Brian enjoys episode 7's exploration of Sol's perspective and the Jedi's role in their own troubles. Both agree the episodes tackle the Jedi's moral failings and develop a compelling villain. Brody admires the action sequences and the portrayal of the Wookie Jedi, but on the other hand, criticizes the show's illogical plot points and unbelievable character motivations. With the finale around the corner, our hosts attempt to understand the show's message amidst its chaotic pacing and appreciate the contributions The Acolyte has to offer to the Star Wars universe.To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below!Website: www.dueloftheranks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=enDiscord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en Discord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3
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137. The Acolyte | E5: Night
Our hosts, Brian, Brandon, and Chaco, share their thoughts on the newest episode of The Acolyte: Night. Brian and Brandon are fans of the action-packed episode, praising the best choreography, music, and tension we've gotten in this season. Brian particularly likes how Sol's character is evolving, while Brandon questions whether the villain, Quimir, is a true Sith. Brody is less impressed. He finds the acting uneven and the plot predictable, although he acknowledges the show's impressive visuals. The discussion then takes a broader turn as the hosts debate what defines a Star Wars story and whether The Acolyte captures that essence.To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below!Website: www.dueloftheranks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=enDiscord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en Discord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great Star Wars film or TV episode? Despite their greatness, why do these cinematic masterpieces boil up so many differing opinions? Is it simply generational? Which is the best one? If you are curious at all about any of these hot button issues, then you have come to the right place. Welcome to Duel of the Ranks (DotR), a show where we debate takes so hot that a planet with twin suns would melt! Each week, our team will review a new piece of content from the movies to the shows, and we'll give it a rank amongst the rest to determine if it sits at the top or if it should be thrown into the trash compactor. For more information on our show, be sure to check out our website by clicking on the link below!DotR Website: www.dueloftheranks.com