The third and final season of The Bad Batch will kick off on Wednesday, February 21 with a three-episode premiere.
The stakes will be higher than ever, after the dramatic end of Season 2 our favorite defective troopers will have to risk it all to save those important to them.
Season 3 Release Schedule
The show is going to have a total of fifteen episodes, with the last one airing on May 1st. Below you can see the entire release schedule and the titles of all episodes.
- February 21: Episodes 1 (“Confined”), 2 (“Paths Unknown”), 3 (“Shadows of Tantiss”)
- February 28: Episode 4 (“A Different Approach”)
- March 6: Episode 5 (“The Return”)
- March 13: Episodes 6 (“Infiltration”) and 7 (“Extraction”)
- March 20: Episode 8 (“Bad Territory”)
- March 27: Episode 9 (“The Harbinger”)
- April 3: Episode 10 (“Identity Crisis”) and 11 (“Point of No Return”)
- April 10: Episode 12 (“Juggernaut”)
- April 17: Episode 13 (“Into the Breach”)
- April 24: Episode 14 (“Flash Strike”)
- May 1: Episode 15 (“The Cavalry Has Arrived”)
You can read my Season 2 review and recap to learn about the important events leading to this final season.
The Bad Batch Final Season Trailer Breakdown
Even if the official trailer only lasts for a couple of minutes, there are a lot of key moments in it. These are my personal highlights of the trailer.
Rescuing Omega
The capture of Omega was a devastating blow for the team, certainly not as heart-breaking as the loss of Tech but something that they can’t simply walk away from. The third season is going to be all about rescuing the youngest member of the crew, she is part of their family now and one thing that The Bad Batch has shown is how clones look after each other.
This operation is important not only because of Omega’s well-being, but because finding out what the Empire is developing here could improve our understanding of Palpatine’s cloning process and its connection with The Mandalorian.
Of course, infiltrating the fortress that holds Omega, Crosshair, and other clone prisoners is easier said than done. There’s an entire platoon of Clone Commandos guarding the facility and I’m sure that Imperial reinforcements aren’t too far from Mount Tantiss.
An Invaluable asset for the Empire
The fact that Emperor Palpatine himself visits this place is a statement by itself. As head of the Galactic Empire, he rarely shows himself. Especially when Tarkin and Vader can attend in his place, there’s still much to learn about what happens in Mount Tantiss but it would be unwise to not consider this location as the most important one in the entire Empire, at least at this point in time.
When Palpatine says that this place will ensure the future of the Empire I believe that it’s mostly to ensure the future of his legacy. Empires and Republics have risen and fallen for thousands of years, regardless of how powerful their leaders are.
The Emperor understands that the only real way to live forever is to defeat death itself. He’s always been a man who plays for the long run, and so far it has turned out well for him. The assassination of his master, becoming the Chancellor, destroying the Republic and Jedi Order with a single strike are achievements many couldn’t even consider but he managed to pull it off.
If a man like this is giving whatever resources are necessary for something to succeed then I’m more than inclined to believe that whatever they’re doing will have a huge impact in the course of galactic history.
Old and new faces
It’s undeniable that having characters from other series, movies, books or comics appear in a new show is always fun and exciting, at least for me. The Bad Batch is so connected to other stories that it was impossible not to have some familiar faces show up.
There are so many things at stake and both sides will have to gather as much manpower to prevent their enemy from succeeding. The Galactic Empire has dozens of Clone Commandos led by Scorch, additional troopers, vehicles like the Clone Turbo Tank, turrets, and probably a few more things under their sleeve.
On the other hand, Clone Force 99 has been reduced to only half of their members. Hunter, Echo, and Wrecker will need to get help from many allies if they want to have the smallest chance of success. Luckily, the always reliable Captain Rex has been helping many other Clones since the Empire was created.
Hunter mentions that Omega “has been waiting for them for a long time”, meaning that there’s probably a significant time skip between Seasons 2 and 3. If this is the case, they’ve had a lot of time to gather resources, friends, and intelligence to break into the impenetrable fortress where Omega and the others are held captive.
Fennec Shand and Cad Bane also appeared in the trailer, both of them attempted to capture Omega in the first season of The Bad Batch. But not as allies, they almost killed each other in their encounter. It’s going to be very interesting to see what their role is in this season.
The good thing about Bounty Hunters is that none of them serve a single master. Just like the Empire hired them before, anyone can pay for their services. The idea of both Fennec and Cad Bane helping rescue Omega is far more appealing than watching them work for the bad guys.
A mysterious figure is shown leading some TK Troopers, his armor is based on Clone Trooper armor. Many fans are theorizing that Tech could be the one under the armor, I am one of the many thousands of people who suffered Tech’s death but I don’t share this opinion. He looks just like the Clone Assassin who tried to eliminate Senator Riyo Chuchi. Star Wars tends to bring back beloved characters but I don’t believe that Tech will be one of them.
The Return of Asajj Ventress
The most surprising moment of the trailer is by far the appearance of Asajj Ventress. It’s been more than twenty years since her debut on the first Clone Wars show (2003) but she has rightfully become a fan-favorite.
We’ve witnessed her evolution as a character throughout the years but sadly there’s still a lot that we don’t know. Dark Disciple is a great book that delves deeper into her story, psychology, and motivations.
The first thing that I thought when watching the trailer was that the events of Dark Disciple would no longer be canon but according to Brad Rau, supervising director and executive producer, this is not the case. I don’t want to spoil what happens at the end of the book but you can figure out by reading between the lines.
On paper, it’s great that she returns to a series. As much as I love Star Wars books and comics, the most entertaining way to learn about a character’s fate will always be on the small or big screen. If they execute the idea properly, I’m more than happy to have her back. The good thing is that we won’t have to wait much before finding out.
Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 2 Episodes Reviews
Reviews of each individual episode of Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 2. Each article breaks down a single episode and analyses its story, digs for secrets and easter eggs and explains how the events of the episode and scenes featured in it relate to and reference the rest of the Star Wars franchise!
The Bad Batch Season 2 Premiere Episodes 1 and 2 Review and Breakdown
Review and analysis of The Bad Batch Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2. Find out how much Clone Force 99 has changed and what are their new goals.
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 3 Review and Breakdown
Review of Episode 3 from the second season of The Bad Batch Star Wars Animated TV Show. Breakdown of scenes, events, references and secrets!
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 4 Review and Breakdown: Faster
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The Bad Batch S2 Episode 5 Review and Breakdown: Entombed
The Bad Batch’s S2 Episopde 5, is an enjoyable episode but one that raises many questions about the direction this series is going!
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 6 Review and Breakdown: Tribe
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The Bad Batch S2 Episodes 7 and 8 Review and Breakdown
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The Bad Batch S2 Episode 9 Review and Breakdown: The Crossing
After last week’s intense Mid-Season, The Bad Batch Season 2’s ninth episode “The Crossing”, which focuses on Character development!
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 10 Review and Breakdown: Retrieval
In The Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 10 "Retrieval" the team recovers their ship and learns that the Empire is not the only evil in the galaxy!
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 11 Review and Breakdown: Metamorphosis
The Bad Batch Episode 11 of season 2 is surprisingly dark and answers two questions that have haunted Star Wars fans for over ten years!
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 13 Review and Breakdown: Pabu
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 13, Pabu, is the most relaxed so far. Animation can be exceptionally beautiful and this one is a testament to it!
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 14 Review and Breakdown: Tipping Point
The Bad Batch S2 Episode 14 “Tipping Point” shows what Echo has been doing with an Imperial Senator’s help and an update on Chrosshair’s fate.
The Bad Batch S2 Season Finale Review and Breakdown
The Bad Batch Season Finale is out and it left many of us speechless. What started as a standard mission quickly turns into something that will change The Bad Batch forever.
The Bad Batch Season 2 Recap and Review
The Bad Batch has come to an end and there are a lot of things to discuss: What happened, how it made us feel, and what's next for the Bad Batch.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Episodes 10 and 11 Breakdown and Easter Eggs
These two episodes, Identity Crisis and Point Of No Return are the prelude of the final arc of the season. Dr. Emerie Karr learns what's inside the Vault while Omega makes a choice that could change everything, for better or worse. The Bad Batch face their toughest moment, so far.
