Tony and Patty in ‘Spy Kids: Armageddon’ embody the essence of youthful adventurers thrust into the high-stakes world of espionage. Tony, at 9 years old, and Patty, at 8 years old, are the newest generation of Spy Kids, carrying on the family legacy within the secret spy organization known as the Organization of Super Spies (OSS).
As the children of Terrence Tango and Nora Torrez, who are undercover OSS agents, Tony and Patty find themselves inadvertently stepping into their parents’ world of spy craft. The film chronicles their journey of discovery and growth as they grapple with the responsibilities and dangers that come with being a part of this covert world.
Their characters represent the fusion of innocence, bravery, and curiosity, traits essential to young spies. Despite their tender age, Tony and Patty showcase remarkable wit and resourcefulness as they navigate through various challenges, using their unique skills and ingenious gadgets to aid them in their mission.
In ‘Spy Kids: Armageddon,’ Tony and Patty symbolize the new wave of Spy Kids, adding a fresh dynamic to the iconic franchise. Their story underscores the importance of family, teamwork, and rising to the occasion, making the movie an engaging and enjoyable watch for audiences of all ages.
In the seventh episode of Ahsoka, Ezra Bridger intriguingly declines the use of a lightsaber during a confrontation with bandits, despite Sabine Wren’s insistence on him wielding a weapon. While it might be presumed that Ezra’s current association with the pacifist Noti allies influenced this decision, his refusal reveals a significant shift in his character. During his exile on Peridea, it is plausible that Ezra has continued to combat Thrawn by neutralizing his Night Troopers, showcasing his ability to fight without conventional weaponry.
Even though Ezra declines to reclaim his former lightsaber from Sabine, he adeptly defends himself against Peridea bandits, Thrawn’s Night Troopers, and even Shin Hati. Ezra has honed a new combat style, seamlessly blending hand-to-hand combat with precisely timed Force pushes. He conveys to Sabine, “the Force is my ally. That’s all I need,” a sentiment strikingly akin to Rogue One’s Chirrut Îmwe, who utters, “I am one with the Force and the Force is with me.” Ezra’s burgeoning confidence in fighting without a lightsaber is underpinned by several compelling reasons.
Odd as it may sound, in their current circumstances, Sabine is actually more adept at utilizing a lightsaber than Ezra, and he is well aware of this fact. “Ahsoka” takes place after the events of The Mandalorian season 3 in the Star Wars timeline, evidenced by Carson Teva’s reference to Moff Gideon’s insurrection on Mandalore during Hera Syndulla’s hearing. Consequently, a minimum of nine years has transpired since Ezra last wielded a lightsaber in the Star Wars Rebels season 4 finale. He has become rusty, but he understands that Sabine is not. Ezra may also be exercising faith in Ahsoka’s judgment of Sabine as a Padawan, trusting that Sabine will rise to the occasion.
Another rationale behind Ezra’s reluctance to reclaim his lightsaber is because he originally bestowed it upon Sabine. During the Battle of Lothal, Ezra discreetly faced off against Thrawn, leaving his lightsaber with Chopper to be given to Sabine. In the years following the battle, Sabine tailored the saber to match her combat style. According to Huyang, it has transformed into more of Sabine’s personalized lightsaber than Ezra’s. Moreover, Sabine has possessed it for a significantly longer duration than Ezra ever did, leading him to believe that it has now become her weapon.
There remains a possibility that Dave Filoni is orchestrating a pivotal moment for the audience in the finale of “Ahsoka,” where Ezra is compelled to wield his lightsaber once more, akin to Captain America lifting Mjölnir in Avengers: Endgame. However, until that juncture, Ezra seems to manage adeptly by improvising in battles. It is conceivable that he has developed an unwavering reliance on the Force during his period of exile, given that he had no other recourse in his struggle against Thrawn. Ultimately, whether Ezra continues to abstain from employing a lightsaber in the Ahsoka finale remains to be seen.
