S3E1
Chapter XXI
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Captain Fordo and his ARC troopers rescue Ki-Adi-Mundi, Aayla Secura and Shaak Ti from Grievous but leave K’Kruhk for dead. The Jedi council grants Anakin Skywalker the title of Jedi Knight, after which Senator Amidala allows him the use of R2-D2 as copilot for his Jedi Interceptor.
Our Take
This is a fast, punchy action hour that earns its high rating through pure execution rather than story. The Grievous rescue sequence is brutal and well-choreographed, and the quieter Knighting ceremony gives it real weight. It’s short and mostly setup for what’s coming, but the pacing never slips, so it’s definitely worth your time.