Star Wars Rebels

Name: Star Wars Rebels
Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2014-10-13
Cast: Freddie Prinze Jr., Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, Tiya Sircar, Dave Filoni

2014 | 4 seasons | Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Star Wars: The Bad Batch, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Feel-good.
The pace: 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.