#the bad batch episode 5
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Just a few things in Season 3 Episode 5 that I can’t stop thinking about…
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The way Crosshair treats Omega like a peer.
This is so different from the way Wrecker, Echo, Tech, but specifically Hunter, ever treated Omega. To them, she’s still the little girl they rescued off Kamino. They know they’ve trained her to be capable; however, it is hard to separate their guileless little sister from the little warrior she’s become both with their squad and during her captivity on Tantiss.
Crosshair never knew or cared about little Omega, the child who’d never seen dirt before.
He’s only ever known and cared about this Omega. The Omega that insisted on building a relationship with him in spite of his trying to push her away for her own good. The Omega who refused to leave him behind at risk to herself. The Omega who can hold her own alongside him during a firefight. The Omega who can fly ships, bribe, and swindle. Crosshair has only known this Omega. Why would he treat her as anything but capable? He will absolutely protect her and have her back, but he will not doubt her abilities.
That’s not to say that the others doubt her abilities. I think they absolutely know what Omega is capable of, but that innate desire to protect the little thing she was has not dissolved just because Omega has grown…which is so true of real life. It’s authentic, and it's difficult and messy. And I love that the show is tackling this.
I also love that Crosshair knows this too. “Don’t hold it against him. He’s only worried about you,” he gently advises.
Which leads me into how I viewed Hunter’s behavior in Episode 5…
He doesn’t trust Crosshair. Why would he? The last time they interacted, Crosshair tried to force them to join the Empire of his own volition. He tried to have Omega forcibly removed from their protection. He chose the Empire over them. And then, they find out that Crosshair became a prisoner of the Empire, and their attempt to rescue Crosshair from his own choices resulted in Tech’s death and Omega’s capture. On top of that, what exactly did Crosshair do to get on the Empire’s bad side? Hunter doesn’t know. And Crosshair isn’t volunteering the information.
I also saw a bit of jealousy on Hunter’s part (although he probably doesn’t recognize it). While we as viewers know that Omega is trying to support Crosshair with his emotional and physical trauma, as well as getting him to communicate with Hunter and Wrecker. On the outside, Omega and Crosshair are almost inseparable, Omega seeking out Crosshair’s companionship (the brother that initiated a lot of the Batch’s heartbreak) rather than the brothers who have taken care of her all along. Gotta admit, I’d be pretty hurt by that too. Again, not at all Omega’s intent or fault that he feels this way, but it would be confusing and hurtful nonetheless.
Crosshair also senses this jealousy. (“Oh, don’t pretend like this is all about me…You’re angry because she escaped with my help, not yours.”) What Hunter doesn’t know is that Crosshair has supported Omega and Hunter’s relationship, not undermined it.
I really appreciated how Crosshair - while hurt by Hunter’s mistrust - does his best to prove himself trustworthy again (although hidden behind typical Crosshair snark). He’s broken his brothers’ trust, and he knows it has to be earned back.
Wrecker runs to hug Hunter and Crosshair after they make it back safely.
Wrecker is the only one of the Batch (besides Crosshair, obviously) who has been on both sides of the chip. He understands Hunter’s perspective and trepidation towards Crosshair; however, he also understands the guilt and fear that comes after being under the chip’s influence and nearly killing your family. While he was also confused and hurt by Crosshiar’s actions after the chip, Wrecker trusts Omega’s judgment. If Omega feels that Crosshair has changed, then Wrecker is not going to question it.
But he’s not going to pressure Hunter to the same conclusion, and he’s been Hunter’s support system for so long–and obviously, Crosshair already has a support system in Omega. Wrecker is going to let Hunter take the time he needs to trust Crosshair on his own terms…and I love that!
I felt that when Wrecker saw them coming back, he could tell they had worked out some of their hard feelings toward one another…and he was thrilled! That hug was more than just happy they made it back safe from facing a monster, but that they are on the path to making amends. Their family is healing. Not healed. There’s still hurts and wounds to work through, but healing.
And the way he embraces his two sullen brothers, smooshing them together so that they are also hugging each other by association…made me smile so big!
The way Echo acts as mediator between Hunter and Crosshair. (Also…ECHO FINALLY SHOWS UP!!)
Omega and Wrecker have been struggling trying to support both brothers while they work through their issues, and then there’s Echo saying, “You can kill each other later…focus!” Echo gets it. He knows they need to work things out on their own terms, in their own time. But first…mission!
Also, I loved how civilly he treats Crosshair when they meet again. Crosshair is 100% ready to receive a negative reaction, and when Echo simply snarks back at him like the good ol’ days, Crosshair is visibly surprised. Even Omega looks happy to see the positive interaction.
When Omega expresses how she wishes she could have done more for the other clones on Tantiss, Echo tells her she did the right thing escaping and getting the information she could to him and Rex…he is such a good and encouraging older brother! I love him!
Special mention goes to Crosshair and Batcher being buddies! The way Crosshair pats and pets her when Batcher comes up to him after they rescue Hunter out of the snow. And then Batcher plops down beside him and Crosshair keeps petting her. My little heart!
#the bad batch#star wars#tbb hunter#tbb omega#tbb crosshair#tbb wrecker#tbb echo#tbb spoilers#the bad batch season 3 spoilers#episode 5#the return#my thoughts on the character development
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I set my alarm for four a.m.
I’m so anxious that I don’t know if I will get some sleep.
I shouldn’t follow the Kiners and Jennifer on Twitter.
They make me anxious.
I really cannot wait for tomorrow’s episode.
Last week I dreamt Tech was back.
He was shaking like Crosshair.
Omega was helping him heal.
I know tomorrow we will see Ventress.
But I also need to see his face 💔💔💔
I will never get off this Delulu Ship
#the bad batch#star wars#tbb tech#tbb echo#tbb hunter#tbb wrecker#tbb crosshair#tbb omega#tech#wrecker#why do we have to wait 5 more hours I need the episode right now#asajj ventress
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I thank the bad batch writers everyday that they didn’t bring Cid back for a redemption arc
#mine#tbb#the bad batch#top 5 worst sw characters im dead set serious#although there is still three episodes left 🧍🏽♀️
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PHEE GENOA in THE BAD BATCH | S02EP05 "Entombed"
#tbbedit#swedit#starwarsedit#thebadbatchedit#swanimation#phee genoa#the bad batch#tbb#the bad batch phee#tbb phee#by me*#do not repost#again. i couldn't find a good download#also rewatching episode 5 is like. i'm literally bisexual#anyway i hope we see her again this season
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One thing's for sure - Echo is fucking OP
#tbb#the bad batch#star wars#tbb echo#now its clear why he wasnt in the whole season#he'd have had everything sorted by episode 5
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"You're angry that she escaped with *my* help and not yours."
Y'know what Crosshair? Talk your shit! You've earned it! And you're not wrong!
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The Bad Batch S2 Ep5
Y'all. I have a theory. And I really hope I'm fucking right.
So, I watched the new episode. And the giant ancient robot thing looked super familiar.
Then it fired it's laser beam and I was like this seems way too familiar.
Then I was like OH SHIT
HOLD THE PHONE
Not to mention the episode is called 'Entombed' and these guys are called Tomb Guardians.
Also the Batch going to Bracca last season? The planet that Cal Kestis crashed and hid on?
Too many "coincidences" to be unintentional.
And for those who haven't played Jedi Fallen Order I will give a quick break down.
In the game you explore these tombs of an ancient force-wielding species called the Zeffo. The Zeffo looked like this
And in their tombs they have many intricate puzzles to keep people out of their resting place and away from their secrets, such as the tomb guardian. The giant mechanical giraffe in ep. 5 looks eerily similar to a tomb guardian.
Or I'm just crazy. We will find out, but for now, this is me.
#the bad batch#the bad batch season 2#the bad batch season episode 5#the bad batch entombed#jedi fallen order#zeffo#tomb guardian#star wars theory
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Did not see me falling in love with Crosshair on my 2024 bingo card.
#my faves now are hunter tech and crosshair#though god echo in episode 5#amazing#i love wrecker just not in the same way#star wars#the bad batch#tbb#tbb crosshair#crosshair
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Wrecker is a monster magnet.
#the bad batch#bad batch wrecker#tbb#tbb s2#episode 5#why do they always go after him#my poor baby#my art
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Crosshair & Echo have a heart-to-heart after the mission on Barton IV. Maybe things aren’t as different between them as Crosshair had feared.
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I told you I was gonna write a fic just so they could hug 🩶
tag list: @ithillia
#the bad batch#tbb echo#tbb crosshair#tbb season 3#spoilers for season 3 episode 5#s3 e5#it’s all fluff fellas#hope you enjoy#should you wanna be tagged when I post fics just lmk btw#I’ve never really done a tag list before but I sure will if you want me to ☺️🧡
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My main takeaway from season 3 of the bad batch so far is that Crosshair now has a dog, and it is wonderful
#like I know technically omega liberated it#but batcher was following crosshair around in episode 5. nonstop#the man deserves a dog let's be real#the bad batch#the bad batch season 3#bad batch spoilers
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omfg, when he said "You're mad that I helped her when you couldn't," I s c r e a m e d
#hunter#the bad batch#bad batch#star wars#crosshair#omega#tbb#episode 5 spoilers#tbb season three spoilers#spoilers#I know it's not an exact quote#sue me
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I’m going to apologize now for the person I’ll be when we get a full body shot of Rex in his new civvie outfit
#star wars#the clone wars#captain rex#the bad batch#tbb#tbb season 2#the bad batch season 2#civvie in the streets captain in the sheets#feral doesn’t begin to describe it#I know I’ll need to pause the episode for 5 minutes to collect myself#it will be my entire personality
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Been a rough week, had a pretty bad episode, but I finally watched The Bad Batch and it snapped me out of it instantly. I love star wars so much, it’s wild how it can change my brain and honestly save my life.
I love star wars and my god do I love the bad batch.
#It was a manic episode so not too dangerous#I was just making elaborate meals and baking cakes at all hours of the night and didn’t sleep for 5 days#personal i guess#the bad batch#actually bpd#tw bpd#tw mania
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Tech S2E5
#tbb spoilers#the bad batch spoilers#tech#clone commando tech#star wars the bad batch#bad batch season 2#season 2#episode 5#gif pack#tech gifs#bad batch gifs#the bad batch#clone force 99#bad batch#star wars#clone troopers#clone commandos
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HAPPY BAD BATCH WEEK TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE
#WE'RE ALMOST THERE!!!#meanwhile i have 5 episodes left to watch for my rewatch and starting with a new job tomorrow#but I will finish it idc how tired I'll be 😂🤪#star wars#the bad batch#tbb#the bad batch season 3#AAHH BUT MY GOSH I AM EXCITED!!!#yen's thoughts
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