The Bad Batch

What’s it about?

Clone Force 99, also known as the Bad Batch, are a group of elite clone troopers who have genetic mutations which gives them unique abilities. This mutation also allowed most of them to resist ‘order 66’, unlike their brethren, and stopped them from blindly following the Galactic Empire. Now fugitives, the force must find a new purpose and their own way in the world.

In the third season, the Bad Batch are trying to find their sister, Omega (an unaltered younger clone), who was captured by the Galactic Empire. Meanwhile, Omega teams up with an unlikely acquaintance to try escape and stop the evil Imperials.

The facts

• Created by Dave Filoni (Star Wars the Clone Wars series, Star Wars: Rebels)
• English language and fictional alien languages with English subtitles
• Runtime: 33 minutes
• The Bad Batch is a part of the Star Wars franchise and follows aftermath of the Clone Wars.
• Episodes release weekly on Disney+
• Produced by Lucasfilm (Star Wars franchise, Indiana Jones franchise)

Why did it get this rating?

This series is self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Violence and scary scenes

Characters are being experimented on in a science lab. We see conscious and unconscious characters on medical tables. Needles are visible, and blood samples are taken.

In a flashback at the start and in other episodes, there are battle scenes that include hand to hand combat and laser gun fights.

Mythical creatures attack a group of clones off-screen. While nothing is shown you can hear them screaming through their comms, asking for back up.

Because of the animation style the violence, experimentation and mythical creatures aren’t that frightening. However, younger children might find them scary or confusing.

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau? (Blog)
• Ahsoka (content guide)
• Andor (content guide)