Star Wars: Visions has always been the sandbox of Star Wars. The animated anthology series has explored odd corners of the story in non-canon short films depicted in everything from traditional anime style to stop-motion. But in the third season, which brings the style back to the Japanese influence of Season 1, many of the stories feel familiar. There are three separate sequels to shorts from Season 1, and most of the other shorts look similar to Season 1’s.
But in the ninth and final episode of Star Wars: Visions Season 3, “BLACK,” is unlike anything we’ve seen in Visions before. In fact, it’s unlike anything we’ve seen in Star Wars before. And that’s exactly what the franchise needs.
