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The tragedies faced by Clone Commandos under the Empire are revealed in subtle but impactful storytelling choices. Scorch's transformation from a comedic character to a complicit pawn of the Empire showcases the dark path taken. Gregor's deteriorating mental state sheds light on the heartbreaking fate of rejects like him under the Empire.

The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season Three, with the first five episodes now available on Disney +.

Disney +’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch series is, at its core, a story of tragedy; recanting the Galaxy’s descent into totalitarianism while people like the Clone Troopers get left aside by the Galactic Empire. While the show has done great care to show the displacement of veteran Clone Troopers, neophyte Clone Cadets, and, of course, the titular Bad Batch themselves, a less touched upon but ever-present tragedy has been the state of the...

Plot: Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings is a washed-up ex-professional football star who has hit rock bottom. When Jaycen is sentenced to community service coaching the Underdoggs, an unruly pee-wee football team in his hometown of Long Beach, California, he sees it as an opportunity to rebuild his public image and turn his life around. As Jaycen works to transform the foul-mouthed Underdoggs into top-notch champions, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and a few of his ex-teammates, and rediscovers his love of the game.

Review: Underdog stories have always been popular fodder for movies. Redemption stories about athletes and tales of scrappy kids needing a mentor are equally popular. From The Bad News Bears to Little Giants and The Mighty Ducks, sports comedies have always found success. With The Underdoggs, that appeal is tested by taking the formula that made those aforementioned films successful and injecting them...