The episode ends with the reunion we’ve been waiting for, with Omega, Hunter, and Wrecker back together again. But this time, Omega has Crosshair with her. As the rest of the season plays out, how much trust should Hunter and the gang put in Crosshair? He turned on them for dubious reasons and worked for the Empire, even though he wasn’t under the influence of his inhibitor chip. They have every reason to suspect him of being a plant for the Empire, especially with him arriving in a stolen ship with Omega of all people. From their perspective, the whole thing with Crosshair could be a setup. And even if he’s on the level and they have no reason to distrust him, there is still going to be a lot of work that needs to be done to repair their relationship. That broken trust isn’t going to mend easily, especially given how many times he opposed them and tried to kill them.
Omega seems to think he should be welcomed back with open arms with no love lost between them. That might work for a very trusting kid, but will soldiers suffering from PTSD and the fallout from the war be able to set aside those traumas? I think the creative team behind “The Bad Batch” is wise enough to explore the intricacies of that psychology and those two differing paths to forgiveness. It’s not something Crosshair is owed, but it will be fascinating to see if he earns it.
New episodes of the final season of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” premiere on Wednesdays on Disney+.