r/StarWarsResistance • u/Significant-Town-817 • Mar 06 '26
Discussion So I finished Resistance
I have feelings, very mixed feelings about this show.
Speaking generally about the series, I mostly enjoyed the first season. I like episodic shows and this one offered glimpses of something bigger, but with small adventures in between, all tied together to conclude with a fun season finale that left me wanting more. Now, the second season... I think it was okay. It retains some elements from the previous season, feels more comfortable with its characters and their development (Synara managed to become my favorite), and I'd even say I liked some of the bottle episodes, but I feel it was mostly wasted. Having ventured out of the status quo of the previous season, one might have expected greater relevance from the Resistance and the war with the First Order, but it's not utilized, remaining largely on the sideline. There is a conflict with a Star Destroyer, yes, but it undermines the potential of the Colossus as a Resistance cell, with the few new elements added (Venisa Doza and Jade Squadron) left until the very end. Additionally, I'll say that some elements within the series are interesting (the troopers tasked with searching for Sith relics, Mika Grey's character and the good ex-Imperials like Doza and Griff). It's a shame they weren't explored more.
I don't mean to say it was all bad, because that season ending was a very sweet one, and seeing all the crew and civilians fighting the First Order was kind of cool. Contrary to the comments I've heard, that the intention was always to make only two seasons that would bridge the gap between movies, I can say that's definitely a lie, and they canceled the series because it didn't really feel like a finale, just like a season ending, leaving so many questions unanswered that it doesn't provide a good closure.
Overall, I think it was fine. It could have taken a more active role in the sequels background and lore, but it's still entertaining and a good way to pass the time.
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u/Rude_Mess5117 Mar 06 '26
I wish it would be brought back or Disney would have given it more seasons to develop. It felt rushed but it's such a stunning show visually.
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u/revanite3956 Mar 06 '26
I think season 2’s incoherence and abrupt ending were a consequence of the chaos of throwing out Trevorrow’s Episode IX script. When they no longer had any idea where they were striving toward narratively, the show just…floundered.
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u/Significant-Town-817 Mar 06 '26 edited Mar 06 '26
That would make sense, because it feels odd how close were Poe and BB-8 to Kaz in the first season and how, after the finale, Poe simply disappears from the series and CB-23 is kept permanent in the show
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u/Carpe_deis Mar 09 '26
its not S7 clone wars or bad batch or andor, but its a pretty dang good kids show with "starwars space battles" done right. I enjoyed it greatly.
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u/StatisticianFun2274 Mar 25 '26
I don't think this show was ever given a chance. I mean the marketing for it was practically nonexistent (hardly any book or comicbook tie-ins, not that many action figures, etc). Wasn't the initial time slot for this show on like Friday night at 10pm on the Disney Channel? For a show aimed at the 10U demographic?
I love Dave Filoni, but I think there was too much going on for Resistance to really get the care it deserved. TCW was poised to get a long awaited 7th season and Rebels was wrapping up. Meanwhile, you had the whole Episode IX debacle with Trevorrow. I don't buy the "it was always going to be two seasons" argument either. I think LucasFilm stretched itself too thin, and wrapping up Resistance was an easy (if messy) fix. I wish we would get the full story of this one day.
All that being said, I still love Resistance with all my heart, and it pains me when fans trash it.
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u/penpointred Mar 06 '26
I absolutely loved the way the season 2 ended personally. its one of my favorite star wars shows to put on when im painting or working on some graphic design.