Ha, Thrawn is the one name I do know because I actually read some of the EU books back when I was a young bol. I don't remember much but I was like "Oh shit, I know that name!"

But I legit had no idea who Bo-Katan was. I don't even think I knew she was from the animated shows until after the episode.

I agree about Rogue One, which I loved when I saw it in theaters. I've liked it less on subsequent viewings but that's largely because of some of the seams start showing.

But it definitely injected some much needed freshness into the universe and expanded things making the universe feel large and lived in with an endless well of stories to tell.

I was actually tempted to start watching Clone Wars and Rebels to get a better understanding of what's going on but I just can't truck w/ the animation style.

Hope you enjoy this most recent episode as me and everyone else here