Learn more about how you can support striking entertainment professionals at https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Join Children of the Watch as we continue our ramp-up for Ahsoka, the brand new Star Wars television series premiering on Disney+. This week, it's Thrawn 101 where we catch you up or maybe refresh your memory on the life and times of one of the galaxy's favorite antagonists. Learn about the Chiss Ascendency, his early encounters with Anakin Skywalker, rising through the ranks of the Empire, what his motivations in Ahsoka may be, and more! And of course, we'll be giving our predictions for how we think it all may tie in to the Ahsoka series, premiering August 23rd.  Subscribe to our feed so you don't miss any of our scene-by-scene breakdowns and reviews of each episode of Ahsoka when the show debuts! https://www.keepthewatch.com/ https://www.patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Kevin Graham

Thrawn 101: The Art of War

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The Acolyte begins streaming in less than a week! Join Children of the Watch for our final preparation episode before we begin our coverage of The Acolyte, the newest Star Wars television series. We take your calls and discuss who the Sith Who Laughs from the trailer could be, if Indara could potentially be an antagonist, and so much more! Plus, Alex and Mac got the incredible opportunity to attend the Launch Event for The Acolyte! Tune in for a spoiler-free discussion of the amazing experience. Subscribe to our feed so you don't miss our coverage of The Acolyte and all other Star Wars TV. For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

Preparing for The Acolyte

Join the Watch as we breakdown everything you need to preapre for the upcoming Star Wars live action television show, The Acolyte. Alex dives deep into what happened between The Rising Storm and The Fallen Star, specifically checking in on Vernestra Rwoh (a character featured in The Acolyte). The Sith and what they were yp to at the time, and how they might have used the Nihil as a lightening rod for distraction. If you're seeking more context for The Acolyte, this episode is for you. While the books won't be required knowledge, it is fun to learn what happened about one hundred years before the show and speculate on how it impacts Star Wars and The Acolyte. When The Acolyte premieres, be sure to join us for detailed scene by scene breakdowns, speculation, and fun along the way.  For even more episodes like this one, check out Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Social Media (X, Instagram, Tiktok): @Cotwatch Music by Kevin Graham

The Acolyte Book Club: The Fallen Star

Join Children of the Watch for Sith History 101! Class is in session, so get ready for some heavy lore dumping so we can prepare for The Acolyte. We're breaking down everything you need to know about the villians of the Star Wars universe: the Sith! We breakdown the philosophy of the Sith, why they use red lightsabers, even why they dress the way they do! We discuss everything from the Great Sith Wars they waged on the Jedi and the Republic, to Darth Bane and the Rule of Two. And of course, we'll be talking about how all of this Sith lore releates to The Acolyte, the upcoming Star Wars TV show debuting June 4th. Subscribe to our feed so you don't miss our upcoming coverage of The Acolyte and all other Star Wars TV. For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

The Acolyte: Sith History 101

Join Children of the Watch for Jedi History 101! Class is in session, get ready for some heavy lore dumping. We're breaking down everything you need to know (and probably some things you don't) about arguably the most important entity in all of the Star Wars galaxy: the Jedi Order. We'll be talking about the philosophy of the Jedi, as well as the long and storied history of the Order. We discuss everything from the Chosen One prophecy to a little-known group that splintered off from the Jedi. And of course, we'll be talking all about how the Jedi lore could relate to The Acolyte, the upcoming Star Wars TV show debuting June 4th.  Subscribe to our feed so you don't miss our upcoming coverage of The Acolyte and all other Star Wars TV. For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

The Acolyte: Jedi History 101

May the 4th Be With You! Join Children of the Watch as we break down the final trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte. Join us as we discuss all the exciting new footage we recieved from the upcoming series as well as all of our predictions and theories for what the show may hold for us. Could Mae be a twin? Could the secret Sith be hiding amongst the Jedi Order? Could The Acolyte possibly set up an antagonist for The Mandalorian and Ahsoka?  Plus, we'll talk about seeing The Phantom Menace in theaters again!  Subscribe to our feed so you don't miss our upcoming coverage of The Acolyte and all other Star Wars TV. For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Merch: KeeptheWatch.com Music by Kevin Graham

Thrawn 101: The Art of War

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