Shows You Should Be Watching
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Summary Ventress leads Anakin through the jungles of Yavin 4 towards the ancient Massassi Temples once inhabited by Sith Lord Exar Kun. Our Take This is basically one long duel stretched across the runtime, and it works because Tartakovsky knows…
Summary Anakin has followed Asajj Ventress to Yavin 4. Although a clone squadron has been sent after them by Obi-Wan in a Republic carrier, they prove to be no match for the Sith hopeful. Our Take This one earns its…
Summary Padmé, worried about Master Yoda, is attacked by Chameleon Droids. Luckily, she has Threepio to use as a shooting target. Our Take A tense little cat-and-mouse hour that proves Genndy Tartakovsky can wring suspense out of almost nothing. Padmé…
Summary Master Yoda, traveling aboard Senator Amidala’s ship, persuades Captain Typho to take a detour to Ilum in order to mount a rescue operation. Our Take A rare chance to see Yoda actually cut loose, and the show doesn’t waste…
Summary The sacred Jedi temple on Ilum is attacked by Chameleon droids just as Luminara Unduli’s Padawan, Barriss Offee is completing her training. Our Take An all time great. If you sample one episode of Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003),…
Summary Having lost his lightsaber, Master Windu takes on a battalion of Super Battle Droids hand to hand. Our Take This is basically one long fight scene with almost no dialogue, and it absolutely works. Windu dismantling droids with his…
Summary Young Paxi Sylo looks on as Mace Windu battles Seperatist droids backed up by enormous seismic tanks on Dantooine. Our Take A nearly wordless episode that lets the animation do all the talking, and it works beautifully. Watching Mace…
Summary Anakin chases a mysterious rogue pilot (Asajj Ventress) piloting a Geonosian Fanblade Starfighter. Against his master’s orders, he pursues her into hyperspace. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak…
Summary Anakin once again proves himself to be the best star fighter in the galaxy battling Geonosian fighters above Muunilinst. Our Take Pure action, almost wordless, and it works because Tartakovsky understands that a dogfight can carry an entire chapter…
Summary General Kenobi and the ARC Troopers capture the Banking Clan’s headquarters but Durge remains in pursuit, displaying almost unstoppable regenerative powers. Our Take A legendary entry. If you sample one episode of Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003), make it…