Star Wars: The Bad Batch hurtles towards its conclusion with the upcoming episode 8 of season 3. As teased in the season’s trailer, the elite Clone Force 99 finds themselves embroiled in one final, desperate struggle against the ever-encroaching Empire.
The revelations surrounding Project Necromancer and its connection to Omega have cast a long shadow, transforming the conflict into a deeply personal one for the clones.
With each passing episode, the stakes climb higher for the Bad Batch. Theories abound about the mysterious cloaked figure working in the shadows and the possibility of a full-blown clone uprising brewing beneath Mount Tantiss. This heightened anticipation fuels the excitement surrounding every new episode.
Release Date and Time
For those eager to witness the latest chapter unfold, Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 8 will release on 20 March, 2024 at12:00 AM PT. Here is the release time for the episode in other parts of the world.
- Pacific Time (New York) 12:00 AM on Sunday, 24 March 2024
- Eastern Time (Canada) 3:00 AM on Sunday, 24 March 2024
- Greenwich Mean Time (London) 8:00 AM on Sunday, 24 March 2024
- Central European Time (Germany) 02:00 AM on Sunday, 24 March 2024
Spoilers
Previous installments in season 3 have offered tantalizing glimpses of what’s to come. The Empire is relentless in its pursuit of Omega, recognizing her critical role in Project Necromancer.
This relentless pursuit translates to more clashes between the Bad Batch and the Empire’s agents, be it the shadow clones from episode 7 or the regular stormtroopers under Hemlock’s command.
Another exciting possibility is the arrival of the bounty hunters prominently featured in the season 3 trailer, including the notorious Cad Bane and Fennec Shand (whose appearance has now been confirmed).
ComicBook.com even treated fans to an exclusive first look at episode 8, titled “Bad Territory.” The clip showcases an unexpected alliance between Hunter and Wrecker as they team up with Fennec to combat monstrous alligator-like creatures on an uncharted planet.
The action-packed sequence hints at a temporary truce between the bounty hunter and Clone Force 99. The mystery surrounding “M-count” lingers, having been brought to light by Omega’s revelation during episode 7.
This metric seems to be at the heart of Hemlock’s experiments. Asajj Ventress, another character teased in the season trailer, remains conspicuously absent.
Given her unique background as a former Jedi and Sith apprentice, Ventress’ introduction in episode 8 could potentially shed light on the meaning behind “M-count” and ultimately, why Omega is so vital to Palpatine’s sinister plans.