Episode 45: Breaking Down the Mortis Arc, Part 2: "Altar of Mortis"

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04/05/22 • 36 min

Most Things Kenobi - A Star Wars Podcast

This week we're diving back into the Mortis Arc for the second episode, "Altar of Mortis." This story continues to get weirder and sadder, taking unexpected turns **SPOILER ALERT** like Ahsoka turning to the dark side, dying, and being brought back to life with a Force transfer. Join us as we speculate about the magical dagger, The Son's manipulation, and The Daughter's tragic death. Come get crazy with us! Side Note: We are happy to hear Matt Lanter is out of the hospital and is home recovering! We continue to send him our good wishes. Get well soon, Matt!

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Episode 44: Breaking Down the Mortis Arc, Part 1: "Overlords"

The Mortis Arc in the Clone Wars television series is one of the best the show has ever produced. It's heavy on symbolism, drama, foreshadowing, and fantastic storytelling. We'll discuss all of these things that pertain to the first episode in the arc, titled "Overlords". Over the next two weeks, we'll do the same for the rest of the episodes within this arc. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD, so if you have not watched the Clone Wars or have not yet seen this arc in particular, please come back and listen once you've viewed it.

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Episode 46: Breaking Down the Mortis Arc, Part 3: "Ghosts of Mortis"

We're back once more to dissect the final episode in the Mortis Arc titled "Ghosts of Mortis." AND, once more, we want to declare a MAJOR SPOILER ALERT ahead if you choose to listen! If you have not seen the Clone Wars Mortis Arc, or have not listened to the previous two episodes of our podcast, turn back now! We'll be discussing the heavy foreshadowing and major symbolism depicted throughout "Ghosts of Mortis," all the while asking even more questions as to what it all means in this final installment of our three episode breakdown. We'll both go so far as to say that THIS episode is one of the Clone Wars series' BEST, so enjoy us geeking out as we highlight all that this intense episode has to offer!