Thoughts on Thrawn:
Liked that they made sure to make it clear that Thrawn is a true believer in the Empire. He believes it is the best choice for galactic security. He isn't doing it for personal glory or wealth.
Also liked he made sure the Night Troopers that they were sending to slow down the Jedi were volunteers and understood that the Grand Mothers would be zombifying their corpses. Looks like he is a commander that cares about the troops and sees them as people instead of fodder.
The farewell taunting to Ahsoka was *chef kiss.* Subtlety letting her know he knows the Anakin - Vader connection and taking jabs at her.
I just wish they could've shown off Thrawn's tactical genius better instead of him just trying to delay the Jedi and run out the clock. Would have loved it if a New Republic fleet was waiting for Thrawn in the original galaxy and he managed to take them out with a partially crippled star destroyer.
As for the overall season it probably would have benefited being 13 episodes long instead of 8. I am not that big a fan of the Mortis gods (I personally don't like the deifying of the Force) but 5 more episodes to explore what Baylan is looking for could have probably made the season more interesting.
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