[s2e5] Grudge Match Link

Note: Though it is Season 1, this episode is often cited as the definitive "Grudge Match" for the series' emotional and physical stakes. Getting Past A Grudge | Midnight Majlis

" Grudge Match " is typically a term for a confrontation fueled by long-standing resentment, a theme that resonates deeply in several acclaimed series' fifth episodes of their second seasons.

: Moving past a grudge requires a "filtration process" where one asks if their reaction brings them closer to or further from a higher purpose. The Bad Batch (S2E5): "Entombed" [S2E5] Grudge Match

: This episode marks a "metamorphosis" for the squad, moving them away from mercenary work for Cid and toward their identity as a protective family.

: The "match" here is between the Bad Batch and an ancient mechanical guardian, Scarull, which protects a jewel called the "Heart of the Mountain". Note: Though it is Season 1, this episode

In this episode of the series by the Yaqeen Institute , the "grudge match" is an internal one—the struggle to defeat one's own ego.

: The "grudge" is the Empire's lingering shadow; the discovery of the ancient "death machine" serves as a dark precursor to the Death Star . X-Men '97 (S1E5): "Remember It" The Bad Batch (S2E5): "Entombed" : This episode

: Holding a grudge is described as a "trial" that can dominate one's thoughts and prayers, eventually diminishing the "sweetness of worship".