My thoughts on Marrok
While the articles, videos and discussions have been entertaining, I couldn't help but think that most people were looking too much into Marrok. It seemed to me from the start that he was more or less a filler bad guy. The writers probably thought (rightly) that adding a mystery character would captivate some attention, and they probably knew that the show would become more compelling with both sides taking a loss at some point (there was no way it was going to be Baylon, Shin or Morgan). Introducing him as an Inquisitor worked with the story and tugged at our nostalgia.
I just felt like if he was more important (Starkiller, Ezra, Barris, etc.) the show would have hinted at it. But I don't recall the show ever leading us to feel he was going to be some big shocking character reveal. Not once did Ahsoka or Sabine really question or ponder about who it could be or why there was even an Inquisitor there to begin with, and they didn't seem to fear him that much. The show definitely played up Baylon and Shin a lot more. Marrok just seemed like a tag along. Even Morgan didn't seem surprised/upset that he wasn't with them when they returned to the ship before jumping to hyperspace (Ep. 4).
Put it this way; I was a little confused that everybody was talking so much about Marrok because when I watched it, the show never implied *to me* that he was going to be *that* important. Maybe I missed something, but I quickly categorized him as 'random mystery man bad guy'.
IDK I think it was a good little twist, and definitely still worth an explanation, but it seemed like people were kinda grasping at straws. It was fun to theorize and think about though. Now I'm starting to wonder though if he was even necessary...
Babylon's design
Am I the only one who thinks his design is too "clean"?. Like he's supposed to be an ex-Jedi trainee turned mercenary to survive while fighting for a greater good, then why does he not have scars or any other feature who would make him more "experienced warrior like". I really like the character and we do know very little about him but I can't get over the fact that he resembles my father when he gets out of the barber, with his perfectly cut hair and mustache. What do you think?