STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES is an action-adventure preschool series on Disney+. Season 2 follows three child apprentices as they train to become Jedi Knights. Led by Master Yoda, the trio of “padawans” help citizens from across the galaxy while learning what it means to be a force for good. In Season 2, the trio faces dangerous pirates and perilous situations. Will they be able to restore peace to the galaxy? STAR WARS: YOUNG is set 200 years before the STAR WARS movies.

The second Season of STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES is an enjoyable time for young STAR WARS fans. The first three episodes embody the virtues of friendship, empathy and standing up against dishonesty. The series features colorful art, excellent voice acting, and decent action. However, it features moderate sword combat and intense space-flight scenes. MOVIEGUIDE® issues caution for younger kids.

STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES centers on three elementary school-aged padawans training at a remote Jedi Temple. The first member is Kai Brightstar, a human boy with endless optimism. His second in command is Lys Solay, an alien girl who is outgoing and full of wits. The third member is Nubs, a blue alien bear who can’t speak English but has a big heart. The trio, their classmates, and the Jedi Masters go on missions across the galaxy. Each episode contains two eleven-minute segments.

The first Episode of Season 2 begins with “Heroes and Hot-Shots” and “A Jedi or a Pirate.” In the first segment, the three Jedi trainees team up with Wes, a cocky high school-aged padawan—the four stop a band of pirates from stealing precious starship parts. Wes’ “show off” routine puts the group at risk. In the second segment, Bren, a lonely transfer student from Coruscant, accidentally hangs out with a band of alien thieves. Kai tries to rescue Bren before it’s too late.

Episode 201 has brilliant animation but does not offer much for seasoned STAR WARS fans. The first segment teaches “learning to stick together,” and the second cautions, “Be careful who you befriend.” This episode offers a decent introduction to the cast and the status quo for new viewers. However, it won’t blow anyone’s socks off.

Episode 2 comprises “The Rustler Roundup” and “A New Discovery.” In the first story, Kai and Master Bell visit a western town planet to track down stolen “nerfs” / alien cows. The two Jedi bump into the space bandits, who claim to be the rightful owners of the nerfs. Can the Jedi defeat the bandits? In the second story, Lys and her Jedi classmate Myra search the forest for the rare “leepur” animal for study. Myra tries to “expedite” the search, putting their lives in danger.

Episode 202 shakes up the STAR WARS formula by resolving two stories without flashy combat. The “alien cow” segment ends with the Jedi completing a civil negotiation between the cow thieves and the alien town. It has a fantastical “old western” setting and a great action scene with the Jedi rescuing the cows. However, this segment has a blatant “space bandits want reparations from the town” message, where the town mistreats the bandits for hoarding their limited resources. The “reparations” message almost ruins an otherwise decent story. The “leepur adventure” storyline is a great breath of fresh air but lacks the stakes of the previous story.

The third Episode covers “A Pirate’s Pet” and “The Secret Ship.” In the first segment, a gang of kid pirates try to impress their pirate superiors. The young pirates attempt to sell a wild “gangul” / alien warthog on the black market. The Jedi trio tries to rescue the animal before it is too late. In the second segment, Nash, the trio’s trusty female space pilot, helps Princess Inaya with the opening of a royal library. Inaya invites Nash on a test flight on a ship she built herself. The test flight goes awry, and the two girls must repair the ship before it’s too late.

Episode 203 offers the best writing so far. The “gang” storyline has impressive action scenes; the Jedi convinces the pirates-in-training to free the animal, and there’s a scene showing the Jedi empathizing with their antagonists. The “Princess Ship” storyline emphasizes that royal children can be capable beyond their royal titles. It showcases Princess Inaya’s technical proficiency and quick-thinking regarding spacecraft. Ultimately, Inaya’s royal parents discover she’s designing a working spacecraft. The parents admit they’re proud of her achievement.

STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES’s worldview mixes Christian-adjacent morality with pagan ideas. The main characters are young Jedi warriors who wield laser swords and space magic. There is no God, but the Jedi focus on keeping peace and protecting innocent people. The three leads share the values of loyalty, honesty, and friendship. The show also favors female characters who are strong, brave, and self-sufficient. The series doesn’t belittle men like other Disney properties, but the writing has a profoundly ingrained feminist bent.

Regarding production value, STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES knocks it out of the park. The animation and lighting are both excellent. Unlike STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, which uses a mature “marionette” style of design, JEDI ADVENTURES opts for a “big baby” art style. This art direction isn’t for everyone, but it keeps the “rundown metallic” aesthetics of the main STAR WARS movies.