Duel of the Ranks: A Star Wars Show

Duel of the Ranks
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Duel of the Ranks: A Star Wars Show

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great Star Wars film or TV episode? Despite their greatness, why do these cinematic masterpieces boil up so many differing opinions? Is it simply generational? Which is the best one? If you are curious at all about any of these hot button issues, then you have come to the right place. Welcome to Duel of the Ranks (DotR), a show where we debate takes so hot that a planet with twin suns would melt! Each week, our team will review a new piece of content from the movies to the shows, and we'll give it a rank amongst the rest to determine if it sits at the top or if it should be thrown into the trash compactor. For more information on our show, be sure to check out our website by clicking on the link below!DotR Website: www.dueloftheranks.com

  1. OCT 20

    141. Rebels Season 2

    In this month's edition of Duel of the Ranks, the crew absolutely fawns over Rebels Season 2. For Amanda and Brian, it ranks amongst the best of all Star Wars content. Brody and Christian agree it may be their favorite single season of Star Wars television. But does the animation hold it back from scoring as highly as it does in our hearts? Join us as we debate the merits of the story, characters, lore, technical aspects and music. And don't forget to watch live on Saturday, October 26th...

    1h 1m

  2. SEP 6

    140. Rebels Season 1

    Duel of the Ranks is back with a new format! With Christian returning to host, the crew discusses the entirety of Star Wars Rebels season 1. Amanda and Brian have been looking forward to discussing their favorite series of the franchise for a long time. Despite the clunky animation, the characters are relatable and enjoyable. And even as a children's show, our hosts agree that the quality of storytelling will be appreciated by fans of any age.Listen along as we discuss our favorite and least ...

    1h 15m

  3. JUL 24

    139. The Acolyte | Finale

    With The Acolyte coming to a close, our hosts debate the merits and pitfalls of the show. With nuanced characters, compelling action, and rich lore, it brings a lot to the discussion table. But is that enough to redeem it from pacing issues and muddled motivations? Brian, Brody, and Amanda are here to answer that.The finale delivered on many fronts and suffered in others. With many over-generalized arguments about the quality of writing and the state of Star Wars television as a whole floatin...

    41 min

  4. JUL 18

    137. The Acolyte | E6&7

    The Duel of the Ranks crew dives into episodes 6 and 7 of The Acolyte. Amanda finds episode 6 more engaging with its darker story elements, while Brian enjoys episode 7's exploration of Sol's perspective and the Jedi's role in their own troubles. Both agree the episodes tackle the Jedi's moral failings and develop a compelling villain. Brody admires the action sequences and the portrayal of the Wookie Jedi, but on the other hand, criticizes the show's illogical plot points and unbelievab...

    41 min

  5. JUL 4

    137. The Acolyte | E5: Night

    Our hosts, Brian, Brandon, and Chaco, share their thoughts on the newest episode of The Acolyte: Night. Brian and Brandon are fans of the action-packed episode, praising the best choreography, music, and tension we've gotten in this season. Brian particularly likes how Sol's character is evolving, while Brandon questions whether the villain, Quimir, is a true Sith. Brody is less impressed. He finds the acting uneven and the plot predictable, although he acknowledges the show's impressive...

    43 min

  6. JUN 21

    136. The Acolyte: E4 | Day

    On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Luke, Alanis, and Choco debate the latest episode of The Acolyte. While some found the cliffhanger ending to be exciting, others were critical of the clunky dialogue, rushed character progression, and short run time. Speculation and intrigue for new characters such as Mae, Jecki, and Bassil are thriving despite recent outcry from segments of the fandom. Additionally, the episode explores long-running questions about the Jedi Order, p...

    1h 11m

  7. JUN 14

    135. The Acolyte: E3 | Destiny

    Reviews for episode 3 of "The Acolyte" are all over the map. Brody finds the episode the weakest of all Star Wars content with a predictable plot, uninteresting characters, and being too focused on lore for die-hard fans. Luke and Choco offer a more positive take, enjoying the new information about the Force and the portrayal of the fallible Jedi. Brian agrees with the criticism of technical aspects of the show but finds the episode more rewarding on a second viewing.The discussion takes a mo...

    59 min

  8. JUN 8

    134. The Acolyte: E1&2

    On this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody, Amanda, and Luke review the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte". While all enjoy the world building and additions to the lore, disagreement ensues on the overall "television" quality of the show. Brody enjoys the characters and action sequences but found the story predictable and the cinematography a bit off. Amanda liked that the story subverts expectations and the treatment of the Force, aliens, and droids ali...

    57 min
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great Star Wars film or TV episode? Despite their greatness, why do these cinematic masterpieces boil up so many differing opinions? Is it simply generational? Which is the best one? If you are curious at all about any of these hot button issues, then you have come to the right place. Welcome to Duel of the Ranks (DotR), a show where we debate takes so hot that a planet with twin suns would melt! Each week, our team will review a new piece of content from the movies to the shows, and we'll give it a rank amongst the rest to determine if it sits at the top or if it should be thrown into the trash compactor. For more information on our show, be sure to check out our website by clicking on the link below!DotR Website: www.dueloftheranks.com

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