The Bad Batch Producers Discuss Connections to Other Series, Cameos, and More in New Interviews

Ahead of The Bad Batch season 2 arriving tomorrow on Disney Plus, in-depth interviews and new exciting details won't stop trickling in.



In a new interview with ComicBook.com, The Bad Batch producers Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett discussed the connections to other recent Star Wars live-action series such as Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as the care that goes into fitting each narrative into an increasingly busy timeline.







As the space between the prequel and original trilogies continues to get fleshed out with new content on Disney Plus, writers work closely with the Lucasfilm Story Group to ensure that any new narratives don't interfere with other stories in development.

It's encouraging to learn that animation is given the same level of care and collaboration when it comes to crafting narratives that not only avoid stepping on toes, but also introduce opportunities to enrich existing stories. We saw some notable examples of this in season 1 of The Bad Batch with the introduction of a galaxy-wide chain code requirement in exchange for Imperial credits, or the transition from clone troopers to stormtroopers. Eagle-eyed fans were also quick to notice and appreciate small details that demonstrate narrative connections, such as the redesigned Senate pods in Andor. Rau commented on how this detail in Andor impacted the way they designed the newly minted Imperial Senate in season 2 of The Bad Batch:

Regarding the introduction of the Senate in season 2, Corbett adds:

Similar to the creative process of The Clone Wars, Corbett later goes on to describe how the writers for The Bad Batch start by discussing what genres or narrative elements they'd like to see in a new season, and how those themes might lead to interesting new stories and growth for the characters.



In another interview with IGN, which you can watch here, Rau discussed potential cameos, many of which have already been revealed in trailers, such as Gungi and Commander Cody's. He described the enthusiasm and care in the writer's room as they weave fan-favorite characters into the narrative:

He then went on to shed some light on the Bad Batch's current state of affairs and how it's evolved from where we last saw them in season 1:

Rau references a quote from Corbett -- who's also the head writer of the show -- which describes Hunter, Echo, Wrecker, and Tech as 'space dads.' In many ways, Omega's upbringing in this volatile and shifting time for the galaxy is reminiscent of Ahsoka's story. Although Omega's relationship with the rest of the Bad Batch is unique in that it could be described as being more collaborative and communal as they seek to chart a new path for themselves both as clones and as a family. Rau talked more about this unique relationship:

It's clear that we can expect another season of entertaining and thought-provoking adventures from The Bad Batch. Season 2 premieres tomorrow on Disney Plus. Remember to come back for a spoiler-free review of the first 14 episodes (out of 16) and an in-depth discussion of the first two.



UPDATE: Lucasfilm and Disney Plus have shared another TV spot ahead of tomorrow's premiere.



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