The online discussion threads on Reddit and YouTube reviews highlight several "interesting" themes:
: Cody begins to question the Empire's methods, noting that "good soldiers follow orders" is increasingly difficult to justify. Star.Wars.The.Bad.Batch.S02E03.720p.WEB.h264-KO...
: The episode ends with the shocking revelation that Cody has gone AWOL , leaving Crosshair as the "solitary clone" once again. The online discussion threads on Reddit and YouTube
: After being stranded on Kamino for 32 days, Crosshair is rescued and immediately sent back into service by Vice Admiral Rampart to prove his worth. Released on , this episode broke the show's
Released on , this episode broke the show's usual format by completely excluding the main squad (Hunter, Wrecker, Echo, Tech, and Omega) to focus solely on the Imperial perspective. Key Plot Points
: We see Crosshair's cold efficiency and his refusal to acknowledge the moral ambiguity of his actions, serving as a dark foil to Cody's growing conscience.
: Cody and Crosshair are sent to the planet Desix to deal with a Separatist holdout led by Governor Ames, who refuses to accept Imperial rule.