The majority of the clone wars episodes are pretty good mostly when you get to season 3, 4, 5, 6 but, also there are some pretty bad episodesarcs which is the worst. The clone wars has ended its sevenseason run, clocking in at 3 episodes and one feature film. S3e6 the academy boring story about mandalorian food shortage and satines nephew and his classmates. The first episode of season 3, clone cadets introduces a handful of the clones that we follow through the series, all the way through to season 6. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Darth maulson of dathomir and the novel dark disciple. Top 25 arcs of star wars the clone wars by cdietz94667599244 created 24 jun 2015 updated 24 jun 2015 public instead of just individual episodes this list will be of the multipart storyarcs of my personal favorite show of all time.
The clone wars makes sense of the star wars prequels politics fast forward to san diego comic con 2018, and that return finally became a reality. By rogue dakotan, february 8, 2016 in xwing offtopic. The problem, as diehard clone wars fans know, is that showrunner dave filoni and the team of storytellers at lucasfilm animation werent done. Season one of the clone wars series is somewhat of a mixed bag. Mar 11, 2014 the just concluded fifth season of star wars. Against a backdrop of evershifting loyalties, uneasy alliances and ancient hostilities, the conflict between the republic and the separatists ramps up, setting the stage for darth sidious ultimate act of treachery against the jedi. The clone wars episodes and movie are listed here in chronological order. Filoni and his crew had already completed production on more than a dozen episodes of season 6, entered into various stages of production for the rest of the season, and had stories written andor planned out all the way up through the end of season 7. While a great show, the later seasons of star wars. I discuss my top 5 favorite story arcs from star wars the clone wars seasons 16.
Episodes 1517, the mortis trilogy the single most important arc to the mythology of star wars in all six seasons is. The clone wars is an absolute blast to watch, and any star wars fan owes it to themselves to experience it. The clone wars currently airing season 7, this is the perfect time to go over the cartoons best story. Feb 18, 2020 i discuss my top 5 favorite story arcs from star wars the clone wars seasons 16. The clone wars, subtitled the lost missions, consists of thirteen episodes. Clone wars still has life in the star wars universe. The revival was announced by the shows supervising director, dave filoni, on july 19, 2018 at san diego comiccon, during a panel commemorating the shows tenth anniversary. May 01, 2020 ricky church on the best story arcs from star wars.
The opening arc of season 6 released on netflix after the shows initial cancellation with already completed episodes dives into this question. Instead of just individual episodes this list will be of the multipart story arcs of my personal favorite show of all time. The clone wars ran from october 3, 2008 until its final regular broadcast episode on march 2, 20, following the shows cancellation at the end of its fifth season. It was quite the impressive effort, especially considering the series was prematurely and temporarily canceled back in 20.
The clone wars legacy is a canon multimedia project that continues the story of the animated television series star wars. Two arcs were released as story reels one of which was later completed for season seven, and two arcs were adapted for print the comic miniseries star wars. The republic plans a daring final strike against wat tambor and admiral trench, once again bringing together rex, echo, anakin skywalker, and the elite bad. This story line actually got a sortof release in the form of a multimedia project called the clone wars. If you personally disagree with my rankings, please feel free to post your own in the comments, and if you have not yet been able to watch the show, i wholeheartedly recommend it to you, it adds so much to the overall star wars. So, we have two lists for you, the five best story arcs and standalone episodes. The clone wars currently airing its longawaited seventh and final season, its high time to get caught up. Back to kessel but, alas, even in the final season of the show, the series must follow its fourepisode formula to the end. It was quite the impressive effort, especially considering the series was prematurely. Darth maulson of dathomir, eight tv story reels, and the novel dark disciple. This is a plus for fans of the series, but sadly there are a number of episodes and arcs that will never see the light of day during.
The clone wars had five fourpart story arcs, serving almost as mini movies. There are some great story arcs though that are definitely worth your time e. Since that moment fans have been obsessed with what the clone wars were. But still, standalone episodes did matter, since thats how the show aired. The story reels exist and were in production before utapau and bad batch. My 7 favorite star wars the clone wars story arcs youtube. While the series is now receiving a proper conclusion with season 7, several planned episodes and story arcs will remain unfinished.
May 05, 2020 come to an end, the clone wars did, on may 4. The pilot movie released on august 15, 2008 began the installment and the first episode to air after it premiered on october 3, 2008. Essential clone wars arcs, in chronological order dork. Feb 21, 2020 though a sixth season eventually made its way to netflix, the series was axed before several of its key story arcs were resolved, throwing future tales of spunky jedi ahsoka tano, clone troopers. Dec 28, 2017 the problem, as diehard clone wars fans know, is that showrunner dave filoni and the team of storytellers at lucasfilm animation werent done.
Star wars the clone wars season 16 top arcs top 5 youtube. My own personal list of the top ten story arcs from our beloved the clone wars, in my opinion one of the best and deepest pieces of television ever produced. Somehow this was the first episode of clone wars i ever saw and i. However, following disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, the clone wars came to a premature end, concluding with only 6 seasons rather than the planned 8. The clone wars was to be revived for one last season which would serve as a wrap up to its many narratives. The essential clone wars episodes every star wars fan. How to decide which episodes of the clone wars series to. Movie season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 story reels.
The television series was actually structured something like a monthly comic book series, in which groups of 35 episodes would be linked together into one story arc, and with multiple story arcs. The story reels for this fourepisode arc were screened on april 17, 2015, at star wars celebration anaheim, and were released on the official star wars website on april 29, 2015. The show was succeeded by star wars rebels, which continued the. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted.
The clone wars has ended its seven season run, clocking in at 3 episodes and one feature film. With a brand new season of star wars the clone wars set to release tomorrow, dan shares 7 of his favorite story arcs from the series. My wife and i were previously disappointed when cartoon network pulled the plug on star wars. Season 6, along with the other seasons and the feature film, were made. This means the episodes vary widely in quality and theme. Ricky church on the best story arcs from star wars. Legacy, which included several unfinished story arcs as story reels, featuring voice. People are mainly confused as to the chronological order of the arcs, as in what comes first. This episode caps off the first major season 5 story arc, with ahsoka lending a. Ashoka gets some cool sans lightsaber action, but the majority of the episode is cringeworthy. The beloved star wars cgi animated series got 12 new episodes on disney plus, with the last episode victory and death.
The essential clone wars episodes every star wars fan should. Sophisticated storytelling and quality animation make the sixth season of star wars. So, with all that out of the way, here are the ten best story arcs in clone wars. The lost missions comprises the sixth season of the star wars. A fourepisode arc continued the story of darth maul following the events of the. The clone wars back for its final season, i take a look at the first story arc. Filoni and his crew had already completed production on more than a dozen episodes of season 6, entered into various stages of production for the rest of the season, and had stories written andor planned out all the way up through the end of season. Jan 26, 2020 however, these episodes were not the only clone wars content impacted by the shows cancellation. Ive had some requests and questions about my essential the clone wars arcs series, which is awesome considering it was recently announced that the series is returning.
Feb 20, 2020 with a brand new season of star wars the clone wars set to release tomorrow, dan shares 7 of his favorite story arcs from the series. Well discuss them in release order, but for story chronology, click here. This new tv series takes place immediately after the events of star warsepisode ii. The clone wars, and the obligatory fourepisode story arc. It had been moving towards this since its second season. This season 6 episode finally addresses that mystery, with anakin and. No matter how you look at it, a chapter of the star wars legacy is ending. Im looking to do a quick chronological recap of what happens, just as a refresher, simply to categorize my thoughts. Though a sixth season eventually made its way to netflix, the series was axed before several of its key story arcs were resolved, throwing future tales. Scripted by brent friedman, the four episodes were later completed and aired as the first arc of season 7 with some changes from the original story reels. Star wars has never exactly been one for nuanced sides in a galactic war in all three trilogies its been purely good army vs. If you personally disagree with my rankings, please feel free to post your own in the comments, and if you have not yet been able to watch the show, i wholeheartedly recommend it to you, it adds so much to the overall star wars mythology. The series began with a theatrical feature film that was released on august 15, 2008, and debuted on cartoon network two months later on october 3, 2008.
Dave filoni also showed the lastest clip in 2017, the same year supposedly the clone wars season 7 started production. A halflength season was available on netflix on march 7, 2014, and some story arcs were released in several different mediums in the following years. The clone wars goes back to the original star wars film when obiwan kenobi tells luke skywalker that he was once a jedi knight the same as your father and that they fought together in the clone wars. The clone wars being released nonchronologically, you need the correct viewing order to make sense of its different plotlines. Season 6 6h ago just like the previous seasons before it season 6 remains as problematic as the series itself with nothing new and exciting to offer.
The clone wars legacy is a canon multimedia project that revolved around unproducedunfinished episodes of the television series star wars. Cad bane is an iconic character in the clone wars, and seeing him teaching boba fett is really cool. The beloved star wars cgi animated series got 12 new episodes on disney plus, with the last episode victory and death landing on monday. An assortment of uncompleted multiepisode clone wars story arcs meant to air during the shows sixth and seventh seasons were in various stages of development when the clone wars was suddenly shut down. The clone wars is an american computeranimated television series created by george lucas and produced by lucasfilm animation, lucasfilm and cgcg inc. During the course of the series, 3 episodes of star wars. The most successful and critically acclaimed star wars tv show ever had an unique style, making a top ten episodes list not totally relevant. Against a backdrop of evershifting loyalties, uneasy alliances and ancient hostilities, the conflict between the republic and the separatists. Here are the 35 most important episodes to watch before february 21. I know a lot of you despise any star wars that was produces after 1998, but in the case youve never watched the clone wars before, and didnt know where to start, i made a list. The clone wars legacy includes the comic miniseries star wars. Im at the end of clone wars, but 6 seasons is a lot to take in and, especially out of order, hard to keep track of. The 15 essential clone wars episodes and arcs nerdist.
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