Brian and Amanda discuss their initial reactions to the season 3 premiere of The Bad Batch.  They analyze how the first three episodes set the stage for the final season, focusing on Omega being experimented on at Mount Tantiss, Wrecker and Hunter finding young clones struggling to survive, and the escape attempt with Crosshair while Emperor Palpatine visits the research facility.  The hosts praise the pacing, the new locations and creatures introduced, and the  development of the characters' relationships. 

Our hosts highlight the emotional weight of Omega's situation and how it raises the stakes for the clone army. The ethical implications of the Empire's experiments and larger themes of war and control in the Star Wars galaxy are prevalent and the introduction of young clones foreshadows a larger conflict brewing within the Empire.  By dissecting these elements, Brian and Amanda offer listeners a deeper understanding of the narrative and its potential impact on the rest of the season.