AVClub: I’ve been pretty critical of Star Wars Rebels when it leans too hard on the Ghost crew as a family dynamic, as opposed to a team dynamic. For one thing, in order to make the crew fit the family mold, the writers have to force the characters to act pretty dumb and childish. It’s hard to reconcile, for example, Zeb playing the part of a goofy, bitter, older brother when you realize he’s the very last of his kind. Sabine switches between the “sister” and the “love interest,” which is too gross to contemplate, and Chopper is, I guess, a toddler and a pet? Kanan and Hera have too much going on in their lives to play parental guardians to those three, so it’s difficult to accept the familial tropes that Rebels engage in.
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román Review: The documentary investigates the mysterious murder case of Heydi Paz and her convicted chef boyfriend.
Mother of the Bride Review: The rom-com follows soon-to-be wedded couple, RJ & Emma and the chaos that ensues when their former lover parents come across.
Dark Matter Review: Although some of its runtime might be quite dense, there are moments in this sci-fi series that leaves you at the edge of your seat.
