Did The Book Of Boba Fett Waste Cad Bane?
The Star Wars universe is packed to the brim with seemingly infinite characters, some insignificant, some crucial. But almost any character in a franchise this popular can be some fans' favorite, so where these iconic figures pop up is an important decision. The Book of Boba Fett started from the humble concept of giving a beloved character with very little actual exposure in the source material some time in the spotlight.
Along for the ride were a variety of characters from the larger Star Wars universe, some of whom took up a shocking amount of screen-time, but others were barely featured. Cad Bane drops by in the final moments of the penultimate episode of The Book of Boba Fett, and immediately takes on the role of major antagonist.
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Before his appearance, the main bad guy of the piece is an amorphous mass of hired guns and dangerous enforcers for the Pyke Syndicate. Boba Fett's turf war for the territory he stole from Bibb Fortuna features plenty of henchmen, but no heavy hitters. After an episode and a half of cross-promotion for other upcoming Star Wars products, Bane appears as if from nowhere. The character is the only named antagonist present in the short series, but his presence is not long. Bane appears a couple of times throughout the single episode after his introduction, but he ultimately gets lost in a show with a modest runtime and a shameless cast of characters.
Cad gets exactly four scenes in his first live-action appearance. He walks out of a sandstorm to confront Cobb Vanth at the newly christened Freetown. He threatens the Marshall, encourages him to stay out of the upcoming conflict, and reveals that he is being paid by the Pyke Syndicate.
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