Good writing advice from The Bad Batch

Sure, I was raised by Star Trek, but I'm also fully immersed in the Star Wars universe (and if you don't know the difference between the two, I'm sorry, but we can't be friends anymore 😆). All the various movies and spinoffs from the original trilogy have been hit or miss. I won't mention the duds, but I will say that among my top favorites are the animated series "The Clone Wars" and its spinoff "The Bad Batch."*

Not only is the animation amaaaaazing, but the storytelling is also top-notch. If you've learned about writing compelling, sympathetic, and complex characters and you want to study an example, look no further than checking out this series. (It never ceases to amaze me that one single voice actor, Dee Bradley Baker, did all the voices for every single uniquely awesome clone in those series.)

Aside from intricate character development, the story arc also provides an excellent model on how to insert subplots that don't detract from the central narrative while providing momentum and interest to each episode.

* If you want another incredible example of Star Wars storytelling that is also a lesson on how to fight fascism and authoritarian regimes...highly important as the US is transitioning to scary times...go watch/study the series Andor.