What is Baylan Skoll Searching For on Peridea?

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    There's something dark hanging over Baylan Skoll. While he seems like a reasonable and honorable individual there when he reaches Peridea we begin to see another side of him emerge. Lord Skoll seeks a greater power, a new beginning, which makes us wonder what is he trying to end?
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  • @GenerationTech
    @GenerationTech  10 месяцев назад +31

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    • @Celestial_Reach
      @Celestial_Reach 10 месяцев назад +3

      yea! thanks for your thought provoking videos. Also, if you started the "dolphin revoilution to save our republic" yes, I would probably join. because you are very good at acting and i turst you because of that. this is the way. (on a serious note, I actaully would like to sit and talk with you for many hours, i think we might be on the same page.... those dolphines....)

    • @Hesaysalot
      @Hesaysalot 10 месяцев назад

      Again Allen, you’re using Star Wars as a cover for your Centrist beliefs.
      No one is saying democracies are bad. What people are saying is that our democracies shouldn’t only be at the behest of the rich and powerful, who always poison the functions and outcomes of democracies and that fascists and far right freaks shouldn’t be given any consideration like other viewpoints because of their deplorable views that seek to deprive other people of their rights as human beings.
      That’s great if you personally think incremental change is the best way to invoke long lasting change, but unless you can prove empirically that it is the best way to bring about positive change in society, then you need to tone it down with the “I know better” attitude you always put on in your videos.
      Your absurd commitment to centrism really brings down the quality and overall points you make in your videos about Star Wars’ relation to politics in real life.

    • @tristankawatsuma8962
      @tristankawatsuma8962 10 месяцев назад +2

      I know Generation Tech wants people to apply Star Wars lessons to everyday life, but how is that supposed to work with modern American politics? He keeps framing that there are good people on both sides of the political aisle and that no side is perfect, but he also points out that despite the flaws of the Old and New Republics, they’re still better than the Galactic Empire.
      Honestly while I could consider myself a neutral or centrist, I lean more to the Democrat side given the way Republicans have gone under Trump. Even though I want to move to Japan, it’s honestly less because of my cynicism of the United States and more of how worried I am if Trump wins the presidency again.
      I get that Biden is unpopular and Trump is no Adolf Hitler, but can we really trust a guy who seems supportive of Vladimir Putin and believes America should come first before it’s allies and who also pulls us out of so many international organizations? Not to mention how he used to make the KKK and Proud Boys sound as reasonable as the people who protest them.
      Alan just keeps going on about listening to people who you disagree with and that just comes off as confusing given how dangerous Trump seems. I get that the entire Republican Party doesn’t support him, but he’s been the lead guy in polls despite being put on trial for multiple criminal charges right now.
      I guess what I’m asking is, am I following Alan’s advice if I decide to side with Democrats against Republicans because of Donald Trump or not?

    • @GenerationTech
      @GenerationTech  10 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@tristankawatsuma8962 I don't want to use this platform to tell you who to vote for. I want people to just be more independent and aware of the process... and hopefully make a decision on their own. Plus you seem to understand the situation and stakes pretty well ;)

    • @Hesaysalot
      @Hesaysalot 10 месяцев назад

      @@tristankawatsuma8962 This is why I don’t like centrist ideology. You centrists think people like Trump are still not fascists even though they engage in fascistic actions like invoking insurrections, trying to overturn the results of democratic elections, trying to deny or restrict the right to vote to anyone they don’t like, enforcing bigotry against women and marginalized groups by simping for the police that kill black people everyday and overturning Roe v. Wade among other things, I could go on but I think I’ve made my point to show I’m not just labeling people like Trump as fascists because “I don’t like them” or whatever.
      Trump and people like him do not have to be one to one with Hitler to be fascists.
      People like you and Alan can’t even recognize fascism when it’s right under your noses. Why do you think white nationalists/white supremacists support Trump and the Republican Party exactly? It’s not rocket science to see what these right wing freaks are and you centrists, moderates, or whatever you and Alan want to call yourselves are part of the problem.

  • @chasehedges6775
    @chasehedges6775 10 месяцев назад +434

    Baylan is such an interesting character and Ray Stevenson is a legend. RIP.

    • @speedrat6507
      @speedrat6507 10 месяцев назад +20

      And RIP his future in the cinematic universe. Coulda had his own movie eventually

    • @isaiahtowers1865
      @isaiahtowers1865 10 месяцев назад +22

      When we lost him, and Christopher lee we lost two true Shakespearean actors. Every word they say and every facial expression they make is so compelling. Subtle acting can be so much better than stage acting

    • @cacophonic7
      @cacophonic7 10 месяцев назад +9

      Could not have said it any better. I am so intrigued by Baylon. I fell in love with the character during his fight with Ahsoka. His “claymore” lightsaber fighting style was something I very much loved to see.
      It is a shame Ray Stevenson is gone, but his performance in this show was phenomenal.

    • @scarletthunder3783
      @scarletthunder3783 10 месяцев назад +3

      The word you are searching for is intruiging, or mysterious. He's not interesting, there's not much development he's had.

    • @SouRwy4501Productions
      @SouRwy4501Productions 10 месяцев назад +5

      Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson. He’s one with the force now.

  • @gizmo66
    @gizmo66 10 месяцев назад +388

    I feel like Baylon and Qui-gon are different sides of the same coin. Different shades of grey, one wanted to save the universe that they had, while the other wants to re start it and try again

    • @WoodlandDrake
      @WoodlandDrake 10 месяцев назад +22

      Baylin's Grey to Qui Gon's Gray

    • @bajes328
      @bajes328 10 месяцев назад +18

      Qui-gon was unambiguously light, not grey.

    • @CommunityFan
      @CommunityFan 10 месяцев назад +12

      As the comment above said. Saying Qui Gon was anything but pure jedi and pure light is wrong. People really don't understand his character. Also Baylon is definitely not grey, he is an evil force whether we like it or not. He's just much more nuanced evil, but he is evil. He's a bad guy and uses the dark side.

    • @gizmo66
      @gizmo66 10 месяцев назад +7

      An argument could be made that the Jedi are light, but I see Qui-gons 'grey streak' as a character defining positive thing. He was renowned for not following the rules, for not doing as asked by the council and doing things his own way, regardless of the views of the jedi. And whilst Baylon is a far darker shade of grey, him keeping his word to Sabine and not wanting to end Ahsoka are both examples of not being completely on the side of the dark side. He's a man with a contradictory point of view to both the Jedi and the Sith

    • @CommunityFan
      @CommunityFan 10 месяцев назад +3

      @gizmo66 He wasn't grey tho. He just didn't follow the Jedi Council because he knew their judgement wasn't good. He followed the living force itself, making him more jedi and pure light than anyone.
      He manipulated Sabine into giving him the map, that's it. He may have not wanted to actually kill Ahsoka, but it's because he still holds that jedi part of him in him. It isn't because he's a good person, it's because he can't let go of his Jedi Past.

  • @CHRISMED2
    @CHRISMED2 10 месяцев назад +218

    The way Baylon utters the words " it repeats again & again & again" is truly epic

    • @kenashimame
      @kenashimame 10 месяцев назад +10

      This has all happened before and it will all happen again...
      Oops, wrong franchise.

    • @DeepFriar
      @DeepFriar 10 месяцев назад +4

      Man is tired. *Done*.

    • @SuperSaiyanD48
      @SuperSaiyanD48 10 месяцев назад +5

      I hear echos of Kreia, her disdain for the Force and the conflict it creates.

    • @axlefoxe
      @axlefoxe 10 месяцев назад +3

      It felt like he was playing history through is head, not like a dumb believer but like someone who can recite every example, knows his history and it came to mind in that moment.

    • @thalmoragent9344
      @thalmoragent9344 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@SuperSaiyanD48
      To be fair, even without the Force, the galaxy will still be plagued with war 😅

  • @Cookie12670
    @Cookie12670 10 месяцев назад +68

    I’m so glad Ray Stevenson won this role. He was perfect to play Baylan. I hope he’s at peace and proud with all of the work he left behind. If there is a season 2, there will be a huge hole felt with him gone.

  • @arthurbriand2175
    @arthurbriand2175 10 месяцев назад +175

    Baylan really reminds me of Anakin had he not fallen to the dark side but still lived through the fall of the Order. He is from the same generation as Anakin, young Jedi knights that just passed the trials and were thrown into the meat grinder of War. He is a desabused Jedi that liked the memory of the Order and his friends but wants to end the cycle. Not through light or dark side but sheer power, something to force the Galaxy to be peaceful. Like Anakin his fear is making him lash out. He is not cruel or maniacal evil like a Sith and could even be considered a decent person. But he is working towards destruction. I really think he is there to remind Ashoka (and us) of Anakin, through his looks, his armor, his fighting style and strangely through his kindness and compassion.

    • @lcflngn
      @lcflngn 10 месяцев назад +2

      I thought he was cruel in ep 1 tho.

    • @arthurbriand2175
      @arthurbriand2175 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@lcflngn He showed regrets and told it didn't have to come to this. Je didn't do anything worse than Anakin did in AotC or the Clone wars.

    • @rusty_shackleford2226
      @rusty_shackleford2226 10 месяцев назад +5

      I have to disagree on th fighting style being similar to Anakin. I think he fights more like a knight. Infact I think he's playing the same role as Anakin. The Hero that's willing to go to ANY length to achieve the goal which he finds to be most just.

    • @lcflngn
      @lcflngn 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@arthurbriand2175 Yes, you’re right. Still cruel tho. I think Allen’s wrap up was brilliant. The New Republic is a complete mess, but they’re trying for the best. Baylan has a twisted sense of right & wrong.

    • @jameswhite3415
      @jameswhite3415 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@lcflngn Cruel to who? The rebels kill without remorse, etc. They are not as conflicted as he is.

  • @smity739
    @smity739 10 месяцев назад +73

    I first saw Ray in HBO's Rome and was blown away by how good this man was. He set the bar and gave it his all. RIP, Ray. You will be remembered.

    • @JONHWAR
      @JONHWAR 10 месяцев назад +8

      13th

    • @mkvenner2
      @mkvenner2 10 месяцев назад +3

      THIRTEEN

  • @billmcdonough3950
    @billmcdonough3950 10 месяцев назад +15

    'Most Norse gods like Odin, Hemsworth, Heimdall, Mikkelsen'... nice touch.

  • @nathanieljackson5554
    @nathanieljackson5554 10 месяцев назад +51

    It's interesting that Baylan doesn't consider himself a Jedi. He even mentions that he's traing Shin for something more. He's villanous and that he seems more than willing to sacrifice others to acheive whatever endgame he's after.

    • @randomguy1928
      @randomguy1928 10 месяцев назад

      I believe this is a ploy made (possibly) by joruus C boath

  • @Daimxn
    @Daimxn 10 месяцев назад +32

    Ray did such an amazing job with Baylan. It's so sad that such a talented actor was taken from us

  • @Murdokstankfoot
    @Murdokstankfoot 10 месяцев назад +47

    Baylon has a fanatical righteousness to him that equates to real danger. He’s not a mad dog, he doesn’t enjoy even small moments of violence, but he also doesn’t give a shit if TONS of people get hurt.
    Against him, Shin is a mad chihuahua, she thinks she likes violence, but I think she will find her heart.

  • @AceSpadeThePikachu
    @AceSpadeThePikachu 10 месяцев назад +7

    From the start I saw a lot of parallels between Baylan and Dooku, with their disillusion with the Jedi order and politics and having grand designs to "make a better galaxy," combined with charm and charisma. It makes me wonder if Baylan ever met Dooku.

  • @Matty002
    @Matty002 10 месяцев назад +32

    its so sad that the actor passed away. this is the first media ive watched that hes in and i was instantly won over, and getting more of him in another season or his own series wouldve been amazing

    • @deeya
      @deeya 10 месяцев назад +2

      He was the bad guy in The Other Guys.
      Great movie.

    • @mariajudith1895
      @mariajudith1895 10 месяцев назад +2

      Ray Stevenson appears on films like the Biopic “Kill the Irishman”, “Punisher War Zone” and even the Indian action film “RRR” 👩🏾‍💻💁🏽‍♀️❤️ have an awesome year, Love

    • @sealofapproval637
      @sealofapproval637 10 месяцев назад +2

      He also does an awesome turn as Blackbeard in seasons 3&4 of Blacksails (a very underated show)

    • @rorus9530
      @rorus9530 10 месяцев назад

      @@sealofapproval637 I loved that show, but I found the character, Max, extremely annoying.

  • @matthemming9105
    @matthemming9105 10 месяцев назад +17

    I am genuinely worried that Baylan is being called by something truly malevolent. He's so compelling, I *want* him to turn to the light... but I worry he's going to embrace the ancient evil dolphin gods that destroyed the Nightsister civilization

  • @wombat5334
    @wombat5334 10 месяцев назад +93

    i love how you constantly turn this star wars stuff into meaningful commentary about the real world and our problems and (possible) solutions.. GREAT stuff!

    • @vincentlaforest1756
      @vincentlaforest1756 10 месяцев назад +6

      100% agree! Love the humour as well, definitely a more positive outlook on the world around us

    • @briangregory8223
      @briangregory8223 10 месяцев назад +8

      This dude is SOOOOOO impressive!

    • @KorbanDallas1914
      @KorbanDallas1914 10 месяцев назад +4

      Cant agree more.

    • @PEZ1514
      @PEZ1514 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thats what george lucas purposely did with star wars. It is a commentary on humanity. He has said that many times

  • @MathewEmerson
    @MathewEmerson 10 месяцев назад +15

    So happy Ray Got to play this character, he does such an amazing job with Baylon.

  • @20th_century_Ghost
    @20th_century_Ghost 10 месяцев назад +11

    There are echoes of Kreia in Baylan.

    • @thatlonewolfguy2878
      @thatlonewolfguy2878 3 месяца назад +2

      If Filoni goes full lore nerd and has her find a way to live on either through the Jedi's method of becoming one with the Force or through some ancient Sith ritual they would have a fascinating conversation, his ideology is incredibly similar to Kreia's, I think they'd come to some sort of agreement and she would help guide him in what to do next

  • @dreadrath
    @dreadrath 10 месяцев назад +11

    Baylan reminds me a little of Dooku in his efforts to find a middle ground between light and dark. Sadly Dooku slowly, bit by bit slipped too far into the darkness (Sidious's manipulations ensured that) but Baylan doesn't seem to be slipping up in the same way, he may still slip up eventually, but his attempt to find a unique perspective is what makes him one of this series best characters. He's like this weird mix of Qui-Gon, Dooku, and also to some extent, Kreia from KOTOR 2, only he's more ruthless than Qui-Gon, more merciful than Dooku and far, FAR more sane than Kreia who was a raving lunatic with several insightful ideas. I'd say he also reflects Revan a little, but Revan is one of those characters that everyone has their own preferred version of.

  • @adriannalockhart9639
    @adriannalockhart9639 10 месяцев назад +38

    In other words, Baylan seems like a "calm and reasonable person..." I'm glad he's not abusive to Shin. But he's probably not that nice to anyone else. I wonder why she has such a place in his heart.

    • @orokusaki1243
      @orokusaki1243 10 месяцев назад +12

      I'll bet it was like reverse Kanan-Ezra. Shin probably thieving on the street and he caught her, and sensed her potential.

  • @madfingers72
    @madfingers72 10 месяцев назад +26

    Alan, this channel has become my favorite TV show. The level of intelligence and thoughtfulness in your commentary is just amazing. I really enjoy and appreciate it, and hope it gets others to think about our world a bit differently, because god knows it’s needed.

  • @romiguma
    @romiguma 10 месяцев назад +8

    Absolutely tragic to lose Ray Stevenson. RIP. He would have been top of the A list after this performance

  • @elenadirectorofmiiss7942
    @elenadirectorofmiiss7942 10 месяцев назад +6

    Baylan reminds me so much of Kreia, and well, if you've played KOTOR II, you know that she is less than honorable and that does not bode well for Baylan or the crew in Ahsoka.

  • @theamericane2655
    @theamericane2655 10 месяцев назад +42

    Bro could have an amazing political career but instead he keeps us informed on starwars....
    What a legend

    • @GreyJedi17
      @GreyJedi17 10 месяцев назад +7

      well said. Alan is senator Xiono in disguise

    • @Miester7
      @Miester7 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@GreyJedi17haha i was thinking that too

  • @palladin1337
    @palladin1337 10 месяцев назад +3

    I get the feeling that this is gonna be a classic example of someone not truly understanding what they're looking for until they find it, only to realize too late that what they've found is more horrible than they imagined.

  • @Invalidcookie-bv4cx
    @Invalidcookie-bv4cx 10 месяцев назад +12

    Well Said. "You have a Republic, if you can keep it." - Benjamin Franklin
    He knew there are problems, but he also knew it was the best shot and as long as one side held the other to account, it works.
    Like you said, when one side tries to silence and flip the board of the others is when we have issues. Losing sometimes is part of the game.

  • @captironsight
    @captironsight 10 месяцев назад +9

    I love the small references that you weave into your script. "Odin, Hemsworth..." or "Marx, Bannon"

  • @cooldawg5575
    @cooldawg5575 10 месяцев назад +6

    His rivalry with dolphins is incredibly funny

  • @ncprime9447
    @ncprime9447 10 месяцев назад +7

    Ashoka said something in episode 1 or 2 “I did the wrong thing for the right reasons.” I think this is a theme for the season and along with Baylan as a character are reminders of the fact that Filoni is an incredible writer.

  • @Castor586
    @Castor586 10 месяцев назад +5

    One of the things that has Baylen's character that had always impressed me is his off-hand practicality. He never shows off, his apparel is less of a uniform than your average Jedi, and his whole demeanor revolves around getting what he wants with minimal effort.
    Rather than jumping to violence first, ask questions later, he talks to people and attempts to either discourage them from getting in the way or join his direction of thinking. This is very helpful when building a network of allies, or at least friendly contacts.
    If talking doesn't work, only then does he resort to violence. But unlike Darth Maul or the very early Darth Vader, he's not flashy. Instead of exerting an excessive amount of energy to accomplish the task of butchering an enemy, Baylen simply strolls around and kills everyone near him. Nothing flashy or extreme in his method at all.
    But what stuck out to me the most recently, was the size of his lightsaber hilt. It's longer than usual. One of the things that bugged me when I was looking for a lightsaber to call my own was how short the hilts were. I've done plenty of sparring with fencing blades and shinai sticks, all of which have a standardized space for your hands to counteract the weight of the blade, but replica Star Wars lightsaber hilts are always too short or too awkward.
    Baylen's lightsaber hilt though, is around the same length of a katana. This by itself makes it between 2"-4" longer than Anakin or Obi Wan's lightsaber hilts
    The longer hilt gives a much better advantage for both quick and powerful strikes. I know that lightsaber combat also involves a mental battle with the force, but it's also physical, and giving yourself an edge on the physical side will certainly allow you more time to focus on the mental aspect of the fight. Baylen is literally boosting his weaker aspect by making his physical side easier

    • @Castor586
      @Castor586 10 месяцев назад

      Honestly though, this sort of topic is something I'd love to see in a video

  • @jarvy251
    @jarvy251 10 месяцев назад +14

    I trust that Alan would only give us orders for a well-planned and coordinated offensive against the Dolphin menace

  • @KimchiFarts
    @KimchiFarts 10 месяцев назад +13

    I love your breakdowns and analysis of all things Star Wars, but something that continues to impress me is how you expose the humanity behind all of these characters. You allow us to sympathize and let go of our prejudices. Thank you for all of the amazing content and looking forward to more in the future!

  • @sagenod440
    @sagenod440 10 месяцев назад +6

    I love the parallels between Baylan and Kreia so effin much. If they did some sort of clever reference to her in the series I will shit my pants until I die. The ominous music that plays really helps set the mood, taking me straight back to Peragus.
    Filoni probably loves Kreia as much as the next fan (who doesn’t love Kreia I’ll fight them) so I think it’s very possible we could see some of reference. Even if it’s as simple as Baylan saying something akin to “To destroy both the Jedi and Sith, and at last give this galaxy a chance at peace… Of course, I wouldn’t be the first to suggest such a thing…”

  • @quentin6893
    @quentin6893 10 месяцев назад +13

    I've never been so hyped for an Ashoka's episode a bit strange since no big reveals are excpected. I guess your theory about Peridea did most of the job for me.

  • @mikeach420
    @mikeach420 10 месяцев назад +6

    You really have grown as a person over the years, recently Ive been watching more and more of your videos and your tone is much more positive. im enjoying the content

  • @primal1233
    @primal1233 10 месяцев назад +8

    Baylan is a awesome character

  • @cesarcuadra3686
    @cesarcuadra3686 10 месяцев назад +28

    What if Shin Hati is intended to be a vessel for Aboloth in this universe?

  • @sundragon7703
    @sundragon7703 10 месяцев назад +31

    People like Baylon Skoll are often charismatic and appear as thoughtful. When cornered, their brutal and merciless selves rise to surface. At this point, they will believe they will have nothing to lose. Masks will come off and the monsters will be front and center. (Like Jim Jones of Jonestown, Guyana)

    • @vincentlaforest1756
      @vincentlaforest1756 10 месяцев назад +6

      That could be said for every human beings. Animals will also lash out if they cornered and threatened.

  • @bonggongplaza6995
    @bonggongplaza6995 10 месяцев назад +6

    He sort of feels like an incredibly good filler for the fan's craving for trawn while they couldn't have him return in the first episode - testament to Dave Falonis writing

  • @Ryiszz
    @Ryiszz 10 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks for all your work Alan. Hope you’re doing good. Hope we get to see Baylan’s story fully play out.

  • @erinescobar8610
    @erinescobar8610 10 месяцев назад +2

    Skoll and Doku would've gotten a long pretty well, men that forgot the saying the road to hell is paved with good intensions.

  • @briangregory8223
    @briangregory8223 10 месяцев назад +10

    You do an absolutely amazing job on this. The thought you've put into this is really impressive.

  • @Leonix13
    @Leonix13 10 месяцев назад +2

    Baylan reminds me a little of Kain from the Legacy of Kain game series...
    "On one side of the coin you have the Jedi and the Republic, the other side you have the Sith and the Empire... but suppose you toss the coin enough times... suppose one time, it lands on its edge."

  • @josephprice4095
    @josephprice4095 10 месяцев назад +5

    It took me quite a while to get into DisCount Dooku, but after episode 6 I'm all in. To me, he's a more "approachable" Thanos.

  • @sensey07
    @sensey07 10 месяцев назад +2

    Your videos make more sense than most other Star Wars content on here. I think this is because you understand that any "galaxy far far away" is still a creation of Earth-based civilization and the minds that spring from it. We of course have little idea what is out there beyond what we can see in the night sky, but we (mostly) understand it's nothing like what our fantasies of it are like, so despite that, we craft stories the tell us of extra-galactic worlds and those that inhabit them. The success (or failure) of these largely depends on the level of story-telling skill behind it all. George Lucas, and to some extent, Dave Filoni, have a fairly good amount of that skill, as does Stephen Spielberg. So to analyze someone like Baylan Skoll is to do so with an Earth-based sensibility. Skoll tells us (in Episode 7) that the cycle repeats, and what a waste that ultimately is. We cannot help but agree with it, but is destruction the answer? That cycle has surely repeated itself over and over in our planetary history, on a greater scale each time. But it seems little is learned from it. The powers that be - mostly in Europe - were able to create a "century of peace" from the defeat of Napoleon to the start of WWI. Along the way, they laid the foundation for the world we still live in today. Of course, now the stakes are much higher with the unlocking of the secrets of the atom and the potential for mass extinction. Maybe we tamed the nuclear genie, only to now confront the results of continued carbon burning and the ever-increasing danger it presents, and we are confronted with corporate greed - mostly by old men who will soon die - and its refusal to do anything about it.

  • @collinsorrell8950
    @collinsorrell8950 10 месяцев назад +4

    47 seconds after posting. Y’all, the dopamine flowing

  • @lcflngn
    @lcflngn 10 месяцев назад

    So beautifully said in the wrap-up Allen! It’s good to have hope, even or especially when what we get is imperfect.

  • @Wynstorm3
    @Wynstorm3 10 месяцев назад +5

    Excellent. I just recently discovered your channel and have been watching several of your videos, and have been impressed by your willingness and ability to analyze these SF concepts in the real-world contexts they are derived from. This is what a good analysis should do, and it's appreciated.

  • @xuttuh5260
    @xuttuh5260 10 месяцев назад +1

    "I dont want to turn the wheel. I want to break it." Filoni obviously watched GoT and took notes.

  • @LogistiQbunnik
    @LogistiQbunnik 10 месяцев назад

    These kind of videos are really the best of them. Thanks.

  • @barc0deblankblank
    @barc0deblankblank 10 месяцев назад +3

    Mr. Stevenson has always been a pleasure to witness when acting. Really unfortunate that he had to leave so early. He had a habit of elevating each series he was in.

  • @TAGATOR
    @TAGATOR 10 месяцев назад +4

    Allen thanks for bringing up the short comings in all of us. Those whom wish to throw stones should examine there own flaws.

  • @MrFlippybob
    @MrFlippybob 10 месяцев назад +2

    Skoll reminds me of a refined take on Kriea/darth traya's philopsophy on the nature of the galaxy and force

  • @joeb7611
    @joeb7611 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have watched several channels about many different franchises and I have to say Allen, yours is by far the most insightful, interesting and well done. I love the in depth analysis with the occasional witty humor. On top of all this you're very easy on the eyes! Looking forward to more videos.

  • @floydsalazar7951
    @floydsalazar7951 10 месяцев назад +3

    Really enjoy your work and appreciate the nuance and thoughtfulness when drawing connections between the fiction we love and the world we are responsible for shaping.

  • @SpottedHares
    @SpottedHares 10 месяцев назад +6

    If Baykal Skoll took the longer view of human history then he would know he didn’t need to do anything, the current society is perfectly fine in destroying its self. Sure he could take the easy way out a fight for the smallest, incremental , change possible and just hope that it is so easily undone. But just like Plapatin with order 66, Luke with a proton torpedo, Ballen choose to take large action. And like with Luke if millions who are just following orders must die then that is the cost.

  • @deerpic
    @deerpic 10 месяцев назад +2

    What if Baylan Skoll's searching for Yoda's home world? It doesn't appear to be in the known galaxy, so why not this new one? You'd have to imagine an army of Yodas, Yaddles, and Grogus would be unstoppable.

  • @cwam1701e
    @cwam1701e 10 месяцев назад +1

    "We all know that an unprepared offensive against the dolphins will only make them stronger." - I feel we should have this on a T-shirt or something...

  • @desct1022
    @desct1022 10 месяцев назад +1

    Baylan Skoll is Darth Treya, repeating the cycle again. Ironic, isn't it - it's like poetry. It rhymes.

  • @IronDragonGroup
    @IronDragonGroup 10 месяцев назад +2

    I think all this talk of ending the cycle points toward Abeloth, because in legends she was a being so powerful the Jedi and the Sith had against her and for a brief time abandon their animosity toward each other.

  • @dingamuss1993
    @dingamuss1993 10 месяцев назад +3

    Ah, the Kreia grindset. Interesting.

  • @christinearmington
    @christinearmington 10 месяцев назад +3

    Also, don’t forget Skårsgaard!

  • @spikey6694
    @spikey6694 10 месяцев назад +2

    You know, Alan’s hate of Dolphins is understandable. They’re the only other species apart from Humans who kill for fun…

  • @briangregory8223
    @briangregory8223 10 месяцев назад +1

    Ok, back again just to say that you have a gift for this. I am SO impressed and I am not usually impressed.

  • @jacobreyes2737
    @jacobreyes2737 10 месяцев назад

    Great video, thank you

  • @Reoh0z
    @Reoh0z 10 месяцев назад +2

    LMAO at the idea of ancient people trying to scare their god-dogs into dropping the sun and moon. I bet they took the drop it tone too. Drop it! Ehhh... Drop it!

  • @cptcabbage
    @cptcabbage 10 месяцев назад +1

    Baylan has been the most relatable force user on screen for me. logical. Curious. Determined. Honestly a good complex character.

  • @faevoryn6578
    @faevoryn6578 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love this video. Your commentary is beautiful and funny and insightful. Thank you.

  • @lpg12338
    @lpg12338 10 месяцев назад

    I always like your videos, they are entertaining and thought provoking. Well done.

  • @purple12334
    @purple12334 10 месяцев назад

    This is one of your best videos and commentary. Excellent analysis.

  • @LarryRichterLGR420
    @LarryRichterLGR420 10 месяцев назад

    Great job ..Im very impressed by your thoughtful and correct commentary, keep up the good work. We need you.

  • @kfeltenberger
    @kfeltenberger 10 месяцев назад +11

    Watching the series thus far, I don't think that any of the characters are "evil"...they aren't out to cause mayhem, pain, or destruction, and even Thrawn's ultimate goals seem different from what were originally the Empire's. Rather, I think we have a lot of very well written, even better acted, characters who have conflicting goals that set them at opposition to each other. I have to admit that Baylan and Shin have really become favored characters, more than I thought would be possible. Even Thrawn, with his ominous alliance with the Great Mothers doesn't come across as "evil"...just a person who has goals divergent from those of the "heroes".

  • @PopeJrod
    @PopeJrod 10 месяцев назад +3

    Someone else commented Balyan's similarity to Kreia from Kotor2 and i also see this. He witnessed the fall of the jedi, the corruption of the Chosen one and the ascension of the sith. His faith in the force has been broken and i think he blames the force itself. My guess is there us a force wound on Peridia and Baylan seeks to use it to kill the force to end the cycle of light and dark.

  • @pug_army2584
    @pug_army2584 10 месяцев назад +1

    Man I love these videos
    Been here for years and hope to be here for a few more

  • @diggoryjaydark97
    @diggoryjaydark97 10 месяцев назад +2

    Sometimes I agree that we should just start over, it seems the only way to wash away the greed, hate and apathy. Thanks for reminding me that Im not always right.

  • @quadrapodacone
    @quadrapodacone 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you again for your insight and wisdom!

  • @KotowWarofRights-gc8iq
    @KotowWarofRights-gc8iq 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great thoughtful video, as always. But do not lose faith, we shall stand ready for your word to throw back the dolphin hordes.

  • @irystocrattakodachithatmooms
    @irystocrattakodachithatmooms 10 месяцев назад

    I love all those jokes about dolphins, it's great to have a running gag. Keep it up and keep people laughing at the silliness of it all.

  • @andreataylor797
    @andreataylor797 10 месяцев назад

    well, i did not expect all of THAT when i clicked on this video. how well thought out and presented. subscribed.

  • @threesofthree6100
    @threesofthree6100 10 месяцев назад +6

    Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson. Such a legendary actor, and he was wonderful as Baylan Skoll. He will definitely be missed, and it's such a shame that this fascinating character's journey is probably going to end here.

  • @user-kz9hx3gn2m
    @user-kz9hx3gn2m 10 месяцев назад +2

    Baylan is a darck knight type, haven`t seen this type in ears

  • @MrGavinBruce
    @MrGavinBruce 10 месяцев назад +1

    Baylan Skoll is the most neatly groomed Jedi in all of recorded history.

  • @RufusGRufus
    @RufusGRufus 10 месяцев назад +1

    I often remind folks that the 2nd phrase in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution says ‘in order to form a MORE perfect Union’, not ‘in order to form a PERFECT Union’. Perfection in this regard would be impossible because every individual is different. The best that can be hoped for is good organization and no oppressive policies.

  • @remingtongaspard7781
    @remingtongaspard7781 10 месяцев назад

    Two things…. 1. BEST Star Wars channel on the interweb. 2. Your dolphin schtick is hysterical.

  • @freelancenerd4804
    @freelancenerd4804 10 месяцев назад +1

    Just our luck, they finally made a great character and all we can ever get is this season. RIP Punisher!

  • @jimcramersnaked3125
    @jimcramersnaked3125 10 месяцев назад +4

    Love this take also how your showing the Norse mythology Filoni appears to be drawing on. Although one little bit at the end there “the best revolutions are incremental” I’m a history major I studied revolutions as part of my focus which was on Cold War Geopolitics I must say unfortunately incremental changes aren’t considered a revolution. It is the actual suddenness and explosive change that defines a revolution. It doesn’t have to be inherently violent there are examples of peaceful or mostly peaceful revolutions but yeah sorry being that guy

    • @NarasimhaDiyasena
      @NarasimhaDiyasena 10 месяцев назад +2

      "What I remember about the rise of the Empire is... is how quiet it was.”

  • @xyzpdq1122
    @xyzpdq1122 10 месяцев назад

    Hey, this was a really really good video!!

  • @kentracer4129
    @kentracer4129 10 месяцев назад

    Tell you what, that soeech right there was thoughtful, well put, logical, common sensical, and actually quite inspiring. You recently popped up on my feed due too star wars and you got a subscriber in me. Very well done sir.
    💪🏼🙂👍🏼

  • @outsider2984
    @outsider2984 10 месяцев назад +3

    I like how you put a civics/history lesson in with your Star Wars content. Really loved the history lesson about Samurai in the Ahsoka is a ronin video. Can't wait for the Ahsoka episode tonight. Awesome work, keep up the great content.

    • @geigercourtier
      @geigercourtier 10 месяцев назад +1

      I thought his Karl Marx jab was a little bold for a Star Wars content creator in the “first world”. Easy words to say high in the tower imo

  • @ztbi
    @ztbi 10 месяцев назад

    Great take on things.

  • @thecommoncarpenter6544
    @thecommoncarpenter6544 10 месяцев назад

    Dude you are amazing!

  • @TheGordeaux
    @TheGordeaux 10 месяцев назад +1

    great content, thank you!!!

  • @GreyJedi17
    @GreyJedi17 10 месяцев назад

    I enjoy all your SW content

  • @Devillin
    @Devillin 10 месяцев назад +1

    Baylon Skoll is one of a very rare type of villian, done well. He is a Lawful Evil character. Most of the time we see a batcrap insane Chaotic Evil character, like Emperor Palpatine, or a Neutral Evil character, like Darth Vader, who is evil for evil's sake. Baylon is evil, but he has an overall purpose and method to being evil.

  • @berighteous
    @berighteous 10 месяцев назад +1

    he's not searching for anything. He just wanted to get out of the galaxy. He's sick of being a lacky, so he sending Shin off to finish the job and he's walking away.

  • @b4nh4mm3rplays
    @b4nh4mm3rplays 10 месяцев назад +1

    You say you are kidding about Abeloth, I had a fleeting thought that maybe Abeloth is in this galaxy...

  • @etiennehowery4537
    @etiennehowery4537 10 месяцев назад +1

    This video has made realize that he is the brother. He will end up with the dark saber and him and ashoka will get trapped in a giant untraceable space cube.

  • @jinakochan
    @jinakochan 10 месяцев назад +1

    What truly makes Baylan Skoll dangerous is that he is a BELIEVER. What he believes we don't know, but he is the one who will allow the galaxy to burn, to condemn billions to die, all in the name of *fill in the blank*. Baylan is the true villain of Ahsoka.

  • @alexsantiago3181
    @alexsantiago3181 8 месяцев назад

    Amazing. "One must destroy in order to create"- Skoll

  • @RobinAnnLewis
    @RobinAnnLewis 10 месяцев назад

    Well said

  • @scottbarth7155
    @scottbarth7155 10 месяцев назад +1

    If the Abeloth theory everyone is talking about comes to fruition I believe he brought his apprentice with him so Abeloth can possess her.