First Episode Synopses for Star Wars Resistance Revealed

The Disney Channel has released a handful of episode synopses for the upcoming cartoon Star Wars Resistance, which will premiere on October 7. The cartoon will fill in the gaps between the classic Star Wars and the sequel trilogy, which features scores of guest stars, including Oscar Isaac reprising his role as Poe Dameron from the films, along with Elijah Wood (Sin City) and Donald Faison (Scrubs) and more. You can check out the synopses in the post below!

The voice cast includes Christopher Sean (Days of Our Lives) as Kazudo Xiono; Suzie McGrath (East Enders) as Tam Ryvora; Scott Lawrence (Legion) as Jarek Yeager; Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor) as Torra Doza; Josh Brener (Silicon Valley) as Neeku Vozo; Donald Faison (Scrubs) as Hype Fazon; Jim Rash (Community) and Bobby Moynihan (DuckTales) as Flix and Orka, respectively; Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) as Poe Dameron; Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones) as Captain Phasma; and Rachel Butera (Tammy’s Tiny Tea Time) as General Leia Organa.

Renowned Lucasfilm Animation veteran Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) created the series; Athena Portillo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Justin Ridge (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) and Brandon Auman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) serve as executive producers; and Amy Beth Christenson (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) is art director.

“The Recruit: Part 1”

Air Date – October 7th

X-wing pilot Kazuda Xiono is recruited for the Resistance, but finds himself in over his head when Poe Dameron assigns him to a remote fueling station to spy on the First Order. Then, after Kaz boasts about being the best pilot around, he is forced to compete in a dangerous sky race. Guest starring is Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Jim Rash (Community), and Bobby Moynihan (DuckTales) as Flix and Orka, respectively.

“The Recruit: Part 2”

Air Date – October 7th

“The Triple Dark” – Air Date

October 14th

Kaz and BB-8 uncover information on an imminent pirate attack and must find a way to stop it. Gwendoline Christie guest stars as Captain Phasma.

“Fuel For The Fire” – Air Date

October 21st

Kaz befriends a sky racer named Rucklin who pressures him to take some rare and dangerous hyperfuel hidden in Yeager’s office. Elijah Wood guest stars as Jace Rucklin.

“The High Tower” – Air Date

October 28th

The First Order arrives at the platform for mysterious reasons and Kaz and BB-8 are determined to sneak into the tower to find out what they want. Donald Faison guest stars as Hype Fazon.

Star Wars Resistance takes flight with a one-hour premiere on Sunday, October 7 at 10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW, and Disney Channel VOD. Following its U.S. debut, Star Wars Resistance will roll out globally on Disney Channels worldwide.