This is the tension that I wanted in 'The Duel'. This episode feels more like a samurai duel, in the fight of the mind first. The staring and waiting before the action begins heightens the feeling of the moment, as opposed to the immediate action most of the others offer. The time before the actual fight helps as well, as we get to meet the Jedi and Padawan who will be fighting the Sith. We get to see the Qui-Gon-esque compassion and Force appreciation from the master (I totally called his lightsaber being green. Dude's obviously a Consular), as well as the friendliness and trust in his master from the Padawan. While these characters are kind of one-dimensional on screen, they are appealing because of that dimension, and they are still believable and likeable (the Padawan's obedience to his master is such a breath of fresh air after hot heads like Anakin and Ahsoka). These characters make you care for them enough to wonder, and yes, worry, about how the duel is going to end. I must admit, the actual end disappointed me slightly (too consequence free through some freak instance of luck? Not gonna explain that?) Though this redeemed Trigger in my regard after 'Twins'.
