The Lawless
July 3, 2013 in Episode Guides by Firebird
#104 Season 5 Episode 16
“Morality separates heroes from villains.”
Using Duchess Satine as bait, Darth Maul lures Obi-Wan into a trap.
Formerly Pre Vizsla’s sergeant-at-arms, Bo-Katan has split from Death Watch, taking a handful of Mandalorian rebels with her. She tires of traditions that keep Mandalore in a stagnant cycle. Though it defies code, she refuses to accept Maul as their legitimate leader.
A pained cry for help brings Obi-Wan Kenobi rushing to Mandalore, to seek out the source of the distress and ensure the safety of his beloved Duchess Satine. The noble Jedi is speeding headlong into a trap and a deadly confrontation with destiny.
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Original Airdate: 2 February 2013
Writer: Chris Collins
Director: Brian Kalin O’Connell
Concept Art and Trivia
The episode begins with the title card “In Memory of Ian Abercrombie” — the voice of Palpatine on the series passed away on January 26, 2012. This episode features some of his last recorded performance as Palpatine and Sidious.
This episode marks the first appearance of Darth Sidious “in the flesh.” In all other appearances, he has been a hologram.
That Darth Sidious fights with two lightsabers is evident in Episode III — he has two lightsabers in Revenge of the Sith, though he never has an opportunity to wield them simultaneously since he loses one in his fight with Mace Windu before dueling Yoda.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is wearing his Rako Hardeen disguise (from Season Four’s “Deception” arc) when he arrives on Mandalore.
The much-battered Twilight now sports a cartoonish illustration of Anakin as a boy Podracer pilot, with Aurebesh text that says “WIZARD!!!” The Twilight has not been seen since Season Two’s “Children of the Force.” Nose art by Carlos Sanchez.
There are Moogan traders delivering supplies to the Mandalorian capital of Sundari. They were last seen in “Corruption” in Season Three. This may be an indication that since he’s been reinstated to power, Prime Minister Almec is calling back his old allies.
Korkie, Amis, Lagos, and Soniee were the teenaged cadets previously seen in Season Three’s “The Academy” episode.
Though many fans assumed that Bo-Katan was her full name, the hyphen indicates that it has always been intended as just one name — her given name. This has concealed her full family name of Bo-Katan Kryze.
As Savage dies, he transforms to his original, pre-monstrous form as Mother Talzin’s dark magicks drain from his body.
The small portable shields incorporated into the Death Watch loyalists’ gauntlets were developed after the gunfight with the super commandos was laid out, since the large open space of the combat area provided no suitable cover for the troopers.
Darth Sidious and lightsabers O8
😯
Best of the season. I was very satisfied.
Was a great episode, same as the whole arc. I still liked Shades of reason better though. Sidious was great and showed the true image of what a sith should look like and act like. At some points though it was just a rescue and run scene over and over. Obi-wan try to attempt and rescue Duchess then Bo rescued Obi and etc. It wasn’t as much of a wow factor either only because I read the spoilers posted on the site. I knew Savage and Duchess would die in this episode. I wish I didn’t read the spoilers, I could have enjoyed it more not knowing what would have happened. But one the less seeing Sidious in action and seeing an action packed episode wasn’t bad either.
I always post long comments. I should work on that :/.
I don’t see the problem if they are relevant.
Awesome episode, awesome arc.
“Remember, my dear Obi-Wan, I’ve loved you always. I always will.” 😥
Teared up at that scene 🙁
I was in a terrible mood for the whole week after it. When Ahsoka left, it was even worse. I felt empty.
All sings of a show done right and having proper effect on people 😉
If there’s one thing TCW can do well, it’s tragic deaths.
I wished Adi Gallia’s death was a little bit more tragic. I was hoping for a funeral scene but we didn’t get it. Still it was effective one.
I agree, but it was more centered on how Obi felt.
“Go back and tell the Republic what has happened!”
“That will likely lead to a Republic invasion of Mandalore!”
“Yes, and Maul will die, but Mandalore will survive… We always survive. Now go.”
“You’re Satine’s sister, aren’t you? I’m so sorry.” 😥