The Luthen episode was the best of this bunch for me, but overall what was going to top 7-9?

Agreed. Luthan was a treat to watch.

I’ll give episode 12 one thing, though, they really showed the political complexities of the rebellion. All the factions that have to come together without trusting or even liking one another. You can imagine how the New Republic was a bit hamstrung as they avoid consolidating power behind a single figure.