Star Wars Resistance facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Star Wars Resistance
Star Wars Resistance official logo
Genre	Action Science fiction
Created by	Dave Filoni
Developed by	Dave Filoni Kiri Hart Carrie Beck
Voices of	Christopher Sean Bobby Moynihan Suzie McGrath Scott Lawrence Myrna Velasco Josh Brener Donald Faison Jim Rash Lex Lang Oscar Isaac
Composer(s)	Michael Tavera (Based on themes by John Williams)
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	40
Production
Executive producer(s)	Dave Filoni Athena Portillo Justin Ridge Brandon Auman
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Animation Polygon Pictures CGCG.Inc [zh]
Distributor	Disney-ABC Domestic Television
Release
Original network	Disney Channel Disney XD
Picture format	HDTV 720p
Audio format	Dolby Digital 5.1
Original release	October 7, 2018 (2018-10-07) – January 26, 2020 (2020-01-26)
Chronology
Preceded by	Star Wars Rebels

Star Wars Resistance is an exciting animated TV show. It's part of the huge Star Wars universe! The series uses a special animation style called cel-shaded. This makes the 3D characters look like they are hand-drawn.

The story follows a young pilot named Kazuda Xiono. He is recruited by the Resistance to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. This happens just before and during the events of the newest Star Wars movies.

The show first aired on Disney Channel on October 7, 2018. It then came to Disney XD in the United States and worldwide. Short episodes were also released on YouTube. The second and final season started on October 6, 2019. The series finished on January 26, 2020, after 40 episodes.

Resistance was generally liked by critics. It was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program. It also won the Saturn Award for Best Animated Series on Television in 2019.

Meet the Characters

This section introduces the main characters you'll see in Star Wars Resistance.

Main Characters

• Christopher Sean as Kazuda Xiono: A young pilot who becomes a spy for the Resistance. He's often clumsy but has a good heart.
• Scott Lawrence as Jarek Yeager: A former pilot who runs a repair shop. He becomes Kaz's mentor.
• Josh Brener as Neeku Vozo: A friendly and very honest mechanic. He takes everything literally.
• Suzie McGrath as Tam Ryvora: A skilled mechanic who works with Yeager. She's tough and doesn't trust Kaz at first.
• Bobby Moynihan as Orka: One of the owners of the Acquisitions shop.
• Jim Rash as Flix: The other owner of the Acquisitions shop, who is Orka's partner.
• Donald Faison as Hype Fazon: A famous and flashy racer on the Colossus.
• Myrna Velasco as Torra Doza: A talented young racer and the daughter of Captain Doza.
• Lex Lang as Major Elrik Vonreg: A skilled pilot for the First Order.
• Jason Hightower as Captain Imanuel Doza: The leader of the Colossus platform. He tries to protect his people.

Other Important Characters

• Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron: A brave Resistance pilot who recruits Kaz.
• Gwendoline Christie (season 1) and Ellen Dubin (season 2) as Captain Phasma: A high-ranking officer in the First Order.
• Liam McIntyre as Commander Pyre: A First Order commander who tries to take over the Colossus.
• Carolyn Hennesy as General Leia Organa: The leader of the Resistance.
• Nazneen Contractor as Synara San: A scavenger who becomes friends with Kaz and Tam.
• The droid BB-8 also appears in the first season.

Story Overview

Star Wars Resistance tells the story of Kazuda Xiono's adventures. He works as a spy for the Resistance.

Season 1: The First Order's Rise

The first season starts six months before the movie The Force Awakens. Kazuda Xiono is a new pilot for the New Republic. He is recruited by Poe Dameron to spy on the First Order. His mission is to find out who on the Colossus platform is working with the First Order.

Kaz pretends to be a mechanic at Jarek Yeager's repair shop. He has to learn to fix ships and race. He meets new friends like Neeku and Tam. He also meets enemies like the First Order and pirates. The First Order tries to take control of the Colossus. They say they will protect it from pirates.

Kaz discovers that Captain Doza, the leader of the Colossus, used to be part of the Galactic Empire. He also learns that the First Order is becoming very powerful. At the end of the season, the First Order attacks the Colossus. Kaz and his friends must make the platform fly into space to escape. They also see the terrible destruction of Hosnian Prime by Starkiller Base. This is Kaz's home planet.

Season 2: On the Run

The second season begins right after the first. The Colossus is now a flying platform, trying to find a safe place in space. They are constantly on the run from the First Order.

Tam Ryvora, upset that Kaz and Yeager lied to her, joins the First Order. She becomes a TIE fighter pilot. Kaz and his friends miss her and hope she will return. The Colossus crew faces many challenges. They need fuel, supplies, and new places to hide. They meet new allies and enemies.

The season shows how the Colossus helps the Resistance. They rescue people and fight against the First Order. Tam starts to see the true nature of the First Order. She realizes they are not peacekeepers. In the end, she decides to leave the First Order and rejoin her friends. The Colossus becomes a safe haven for Resistance recruits.

Short Episodes

Besides the main TV show, there were also 12 short episodes released online. These shorts give extra fun stories about the characters.

• "The Search for Kaz"
• "Dart and Cover"
• "Neeku's Reward"
• "When Thieves Drop By"
• "Treasure Chest"
• "G-LN"
• "Bucket's Quest"
• "Unmotivated"
• "The Need for Speed"
• "Sixty Seconds to Destruction"
• "Buggles' Day Out"
• "The Rematch"

How the Show Was Made

Voice Actors

Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters. Oscar Isaac returned to voice Poe Dameron. Gwendoline Christie also came back to voice Captain Phasma. Other main voice actors included Christopher Sean, Bobby Moynihan, Suzie McGrath, and Scott Lawrence. Even characters like General Leia Organa and Kylo Ren appeared in the series.

Release and Reception

First Look

A first look at the show was released on August 17, 2018. It showed the new animation style and characters. Some fans were unsure about the animation at first. But many shows, like The Clone Wars, also faced similar reactions and later became very popular.

Where to Watch

The series first aired in the United States on the Disney Channel. It then moved to Disney XD. The second season also premiered on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Both seasons are available to stream on Disney+.

Awards Won

Star Wars Resistance was recognized for its quality.

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