The First Episode of "Star Wars: Rebels" aired Friday night on Disney channel.
The pilot episode entitled "Spark of Rebellion" introduced us to the main characters and showed us the galaxy where they live.
It is definitely a "dark time" for those who live under the thumb of the empire.
Ezra, a street rat who easily reminds me of a star wars version of Aladdin, does his best to survive.
During a visit to a town on his home planet of Lothal in the outer rim, he senses something he's not felt before today.
When he looks on the street he sees Kanan who also senses the presence of Ezra.
The introduction of the force is wonderfully done with the use of John Williams music letting us know something mystical is happening.
Eventually, Ezra is told of the force, and what it means to be a Jedi.
First off, I am excited when Kanan explains to Ezra how the force is strong in him without having to check his midi-chlorian levels.
We are shown the first days of the rebellion a full five years before Luke Skywalker leaves Tatooine with Ben Kenobi.
Speaking of Kenobi, he makes an appearance in a Jedi holocron warning fellow Jedi away from Coruscant following Order 66 in Revenge of the Sith.
This is the first chance for Disney to showcase its new version of Star Wars.
The animated series holds great promise for the future of the franchise.
The characters are unique, and we are given just enough to see their potential for growth in this galaxy under oppressive rule.
The addition of John Williams music adds that special tone to remind us we are no longer in the prequel era, but back to where it all began with the original trilogy.
Finally, it's an animated series made for children and adults.
This is what Star Wars is all about.
"Rebels" promises to be a show I can share with my children, just as my father shared the original Star Wars with me when I was young.
So did you see the premiere? What did you think? Let me know in the comments...
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