Day 522, Quasi-Quarantine: The Summer Of "The Bad Batch" Hits Hyperspace

 

In a time of seemingly endless upheaval and confusion, one of the few constants this summer has been "The Bad Batch."

The number of shows that both kids enjoy can be counted on one finger, and this is it. One of the cool things about "The Bad Batch" is that you can see yourself in at least one character, whether it's Omega's relentless positivity, Echo's ability to overcome obstacles, Hunter's stoic leadership, Tech's bottomless pit of cleverness, or Wrecker's fearless aggression, there is something for everyone.

Additionally, the long-rumored Bad Batch shuttle ("The Havoc Marauder") was recently released by Lego, ending a months-long wait for my building partner. Our daily walks would inevitably include some mention of his wish that August would arrive, and bring with it the new set.

As we prepare to kiss another summer goodbye and send the kids back into the swirling vortex of school, emotions are running high. Something tells me we'll need to rely on the Bad Batch for more and more lessons as the months go by.

It would be hard to ask for a better model ...