This episode feels like the first one so far that actually gave credence to the pacifist part of the pacifist/defensive violence dichotomy that the show has wrestled with on several occasions. I am not saying I like this episode because it appeals to my feeling of pacifism but because it managed to actually have a plotline that exposes the dangers of even well-intentioned military intervention. As Satine wisely pointed out, sending in the Republic military would only encourage further violent resistance on Mandalore. This is something that has happened numerous times in human history and, without mentioning what, is happening now. This episode didn't delve in to the idea too deeply and the plot mechanics themselves were fairly dull (the chase scene was short and not all that exciting), but I appreciate the show establishing why pacifism, in certain scenarios, isn't an absurd idea. I was afraid the show was going to keep harping on the idea that military intervention by the good guys is always a good idea.
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