We have to wait almost six years to see the conclusion of an epic story! How the animation since the first season improved and how the characters were developed until now! It was beautiful and the final scene was simply sublime! 👏
388 Reviews
Pretty darn good for a "kid's show"
joseph_the_broseph29 August 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Before I start, let me clarify: I am not a six-year old writing this based on watching seven episodes from Season 1. This is my favorite show and I have memorized every episode. So, let's get started!
This show is simple- it is, to put it in concise terms, a series of events happening between episodes 2 and 3 of the prequels.
This show shows the progression of how the writers and animators weren't afraid to try new things after a while.
Season 1 of this show is sort of dull. As I said, the creators weren't very brave at this point, and didn't really know what crossed the line. Soon, of course, they found out: THERE IS NO LINE. There are a few good episodes in the season, getting better as it comes to a close. But overall, it was just flashy lights and big noises- your typical kid's show.
Season 2 is where they started accelerating, in terms of creativity. They made their first four-episode story arc, and made some pretty darn good standalones. "Cat and Mouse" was a particular favorite of mine.
Season 3 is where they really started putting some good stuff into the show. There was a lot more commentary, and the show got pretty intellectual and actually got older audiences thinking. The last few episodes of the season are where they really show their transition. The animators changed their style, and a lot of things changed, but I loved the change in the Jedi's clothing style and the beginning of this new, smarter, creative show that the people behind this masterpiece had just started.
Season 4 is where it gets great. What surprised me was the amount of violence. Clone Wars was no longer a show for seven year olds. Now it was a show for twelve and thirteen year olds, and for the parents watching too. They came up with some great stories, including "Obi-Wan goes undercover," "Water Wars", "General Krell," and of course, the revival of Darth frickin' Maul. That's right. They bring back Darth Maul.
Anyway, Season 5 was all four-part arcs. (On the DVD version, Revival is right before Shades of Reason.) These were very interesting stories. The first arc, for example, is a strange meld of the American Revolution and the Vietnam War, as Jedi go to train people on another planet, who are looking to overthrow their tyrant ruler, King Rash. Sometimes, the arcs get too lighthearted (Like the one with R2-D2 and the frog colonel) but overall it was a good season, with an astonishingly beautiful, sad, and open ending.
Season 6 is where they just went nuts. Clone Wars was not on TV anymore, so they could do whatever they wanted. And the episodes in Season 6 went from Fives investigating something in the genetic code of the clones, to Anakin and Obi-Wan looking for clues as to the mysterious death of Sifo-Dyas. Great season.
Anyway,
Animation: Sort of lazy and generic at the start, but it sure got better. 18/20
Plots: Started off bland, but got interesting very fast. 19/20
Characters: Fleshed out over time, they were actually given real development. 19/20
Soundtracks: At first, they were all very similar, and then they made themes, and started using an orchestra and made some music very satisfying for the ears. 18/20
Voice Acting: Good. 17/20
Overall rating: 91%
Animation: Sort of lazy and generic at the start, but it sure got better. 18/20
Plots: Started off bland, but got interesting very fast. 19/20
Characters: Fleshed out over time, they were actually given real development. 19/20
Soundtracks: At first, they were all very similar, and then they made themes, and started using an orchestra and made some music very satisfying for the ears. 18/20
Voice Acting: Good. 17/20
Overall rating: 91%
Starts off decent but gradually develops into a masterclass of a cartoon
EarlGenesis31 May 2020
The first two seasons of The Clone Wars are rather decent, but all of your interest will be completely captured once you begin S3 and onwards. The action is spectacular, the animation gets much better, the characters develop extremely well, and the story itself fits perfectly into the Star Wars story as a whole.
The True Essence of Star Wars Captured
johnrider-5513912 February 2020
Here is a full analysis of the show season by season.
Season 1: Extremely underwhelming start for a show I've heard so much about. The animation is pretty good for a TV show, but that's about it. The episodes are very straightforward, have no real consequences, and more often than not seem to be like moral anecdotes for kids. Very disappointing. Rating: 5.0/10
Season 2: Definitely some improvement but still a long way from anything "good". It is still standalone episodes, very repetitive, and apart from a little better world exploration, the show seems to be headed nowhere. Rating: 6.5/10
Season 3: All of a sudden, the show entirely changes its tone. This is no longer a kids show, more like PG-13. The animation also improves greatly. From episode 1, we are given a much more compelling narrative. It's no longer standalone episodes, we now have story arcs. Longer arcs means more time to develop the story, added depth to characters, and much more in-depth world building. This show finally seems to be going somewhere. Rating: 8.0/10
Season 4: This is where the show becomes just amazing. We feel The Revenge of The Sith gradually being set up. The stories are getting darker and grittier. What's best is the narrative is no longer black and white. We are shown the war from the perspectives of those we have so far only called "villains". Rating: 9.0/10
Season 5: Another amazing season. Like I said, after season 4 the show reaches a very high standard and stays there. Although there are some boring arcs, the main story fully compensates for it. I will not go into too much detail, in fear of spoilers. Rating: 9.5/10
Season 6: Slightly, only slightly, worse than season 5, which for me is the absolute peak of this show. It still has its fair share of good story arcs and sets up many events of Episode 3. Rating: 9.0/10
Season 7: Season 7 has 3 story arcs, of which the first is pretty decent, and the second is catastrophic. However, the final arc of 4 episodes is something in itself. It is deserving of all the great reviews that it is receiving and more. By playing into episodes 3, it in a sense redeems the prequels, but I will not say much about it to avoid spoilers. Besides, Disney's graphics overhaul is simply amazing, and makes the show so much more fun to watch. A perfect season and show ending for me. Rating: 10.0/10
Thoughts: An amazing show which I would recommend everyone to watch. However, if you have less time/patience, I'd suggest skipping the first 2 seasons, and soke arcs of the coming seasons (just check the episode ratings to know). This show is a great filler that takes place between the events of episode 2 and episode 3 of the prequel films. It adds so much more relevance to the events of episode 3. Viewers' biggest problem with episode 3 was how it felt rushed. Just watch Clone Wars and it will all seem to fit in place.
Salient Features: 1. Humanising the Clones: The films did little justice to the clones, who were treated quite like droids with the exception of Obi Wan and Anakin. This show shows their human side, their psychology during the war, and adds uniqueness to each clone.
2. Ahsoka: I will not say much to keep this review free of spoilers. All I can say is, Ahsoka's character development is at par with some of the best I've ever seen. It's a real pleasure seeing her grow from a unbalanced padawan to a well trained Jedi Commander.
3. Dark side: This show also portrays the war from the perspective of the siths, somewhat humanising them, and giving us more clarity as to their decisions.
4. Bounty Hunting: Even the bounty hunters aren't two dimensional characters who only care for their bounty. The show portrays bounty hunting as a respectable job, and displays the code of honour which exists between them.
TL;DR: The show is a solid 10/10 for me, and a worthy addition to the Star Wars Saga. A must watch for all Star Wars fans.
Season 1: Extremely underwhelming start for a show I've heard so much about. The animation is pretty good for a TV show, but that's about it. The episodes are very straightforward, have no real consequences, and more often than not seem to be like moral anecdotes for kids. Very disappointing. Rating: 5.0/10
Season 2: Definitely some improvement but still a long way from anything "good". It is still standalone episodes, very repetitive, and apart from a little better world exploration, the show seems to be headed nowhere. Rating: 6.5/10
Season 3: All of a sudden, the show entirely changes its tone. This is no longer a kids show, more like PG-13. The animation also improves greatly. From episode 1, we are given a much more compelling narrative. It's no longer standalone episodes, we now have story arcs. Longer arcs means more time to develop the story, added depth to characters, and much more in-depth world building. This show finally seems to be going somewhere. Rating: 8.0/10
Season 4: This is where the show becomes just amazing. We feel The Revenge of The Sith gradually being set up. The stories are getting darker and grittier. What's best is the narrative is no longer black and white. We are shown the war from the perspectives of those we have so far only called "villains". Rating: 9.0/10
Season 5: Another amazing season. Like I said, after season 4 the show reaches a very high standard and stays there. Although there are some boring arcs, the main story fully compensates for it. I will not go into too much detail, in fear of spoilers. Rating: 9.5/10
Season 6: Slightly, only slightly, worse than season 5, which for me is the absolute peak of this show. It still has its fair share of good story arcs and sets up many events of Episode 3. Rating: 9.0/10
Season 7: Season 7 has 3 story arcs, of which the first is pretty decent, and the second is catastrophic. However, the final arc of 4 episodes is something in itself. It is deserving of all the great reviews that it is receiving and more. By playing into episodes 3, it in a sense redeems the prequels, but I will not say much about it to avoid spoilers. Besides, Disney's graphics overhaul is simply amazing, and makes the show so much more fun to watch. A perfect season and show ending for me. Rating: 10.0/10
Thoughts: An amazing show which I would recommend everyone to watch. However, if you have less time/patience, I'd suggest skipping the first 2 seasons, and soke arcs of the coming seasons (just check the episode ratings to know). This show is a great filler that takes place between the events of episode 2 and episode 3 of the prequel films. It adds so much more relevance to the events of episode 3. Viewers' biggest problem with episode 3 was how it felt rushed. Just watch Clone Wars and it will all seem to fit in place.
Salient Features: 1. Humanising the Clones: The films did little justice to the clones, who were treated quite like droids with the exception of Obi Wan and Anakin. This show shows their human side, their psychology during the war, and adds uniqueness to each clone.
2. Ahsoka: I will not say much to keep this review free of spoilers. All I can say is, Ahsoka's character development is at par with some of the best I've ever seen. It's a real pleasure seeing her grow from a unbalanced padawan to a well trained Jedi Commander.
3. Dark side: This show also portrays the war from the perspective of the siths, somewhat humanising them, and giving us more clarity as to their decisions.
4. Bounty Hunting: Even the bounty hunters aren't two dimensional characters who only care for their bounty. The show portrays bounty hunting as a respectable job, and displays the code of honour which exists between them.
TL;DR: The show is a solid 10/10 for me, and a worthy addition to the Star Wars Saga. A must watch for all Star Wars fans.
Hugely positive addition to the Star Wars story.
A_Kind_Of_CineMagic8 October 2020
Clone Wars starts out as seeming like a mostly pretty lightweight bit of family entertainment with touches of the more exciting and more serious aspects of Star Wars. However, it develops to be a hugely powerful and astoundingly high quality addition to the overall story.
The animation gets better and better as it goes along and is absolutely stunning in later seasons.
The storytelling manages to totally transcend an animated 'kids show'. It becomes WAY more than that. There are heart poundingly exciting episodes and heartbreakingly moving stories as well as deepening and strengthening of the whole saga by the clever and wonderful storytelling of this show.
Yes there are quite a few fillers along the way which are chucked in as light relief but the serious and dark stories that grow throughout the 7 seasons are phenomenally strong and superb quality.
This stands easily alongside the best movies as great Star Wars. The writing and voice acting are terrific while the action and animation is amazing.
The animation gets better and better as it goes along and is absolutely stunning in later seasons.
The storytelling manages to totally transcend an animated 'kids show'. It becomes WAY more than that. There are heart poundingly exciting episodes and heartbreakingly moving stories as well as deepening and strengthening of the whole saga by the clever and wonderful storytelling of this show.
Yes there are quite a few fillers along the way which are chucked in as light relief but the serious and dark stories that grow throughout the 7 seasons are phenomenally strong and superb quality.
This stands easily alongside the best movies as great Star Wars. The writing and voice acting are terrific while the action and animation is amazing.
A Great Addition to the SW Universe
crunchg3 October 2008
I was apprehensive about seeing the Clone Wars movie, but after it pleasantly surprised me, I was definitely looking forward to this TV show. After watching the first two episodes aired tonight on Cartoon Network, I can safely say my anticipation was rewarded.
Judging by these two episodes, I can see that a lot of work has been put into this series, and it's not just something for the kiddies to watch. It was watching a mix of the humanity of original trilogy with the action of the new trilogy. It's a great show, and definitely worth a watch for Star Wars fans of all ages. Just give it a try, you're bound to love it.
Judging by these two episodes, I can see that a lot of work has been put into this series, and it's not just something for the kiddies to watch. It was watching a mix of the humanity of original trilogy with the action of the new trilogy. It's a great show, and definitely worth a watch for Star Wars fans of all ages. Just give it a try, you're bound to love it.
Different from the movies, but definitely has potential
zeta-234 October 2008
Like many others, I saw the world premiere of Clone Wars on Cartoon Network, and I have to say, I was very impressed. George Lucas has done it again! Now I actually have something to look forward to on Friday nights. The characters act pretty much act like they do in the movies, all the voices sound great, the animation is amazing, and the episodes actually have a plot! I will agree, however, that I don't think it was quite necessary for Lucasfilm to release a movie version just for the sake of promoting the television show. I hear that they're making at least a hundred episodes or more, so hopefully they'll live up to the first two. A job well done all around.
The Force is with this show!
Vic_max24 October 2008
I actually stumbled on this series by accident - and what a nice surprise! While I did not see the associated animated film (because of the very bad reviews), this show seems to have some very good things going for it.
For a TV series, the visuals and sounds are really great. The colors, scenery and style of "3D" animation are really appealing. And the sounds (including character voices) are pretty well done too.
Characters: It took me three episodes to get comfortable with the new look of the main characters. It was a bit awkward watching them at first, but now it's OK. One slight issue I still have is that they sometimes remind me of characters from a kid's show than a general audience show.
But that's OK - it's really great to have 30 minutes of good quality Star Wars story-telling each week. The force is with this show!
For a TV series, the visuals and sounds are really great. The colors, scenery and style of "3D" animation are really appealing. And the sounds (including character voices) are pretty well done too.
Characters: It took me three episodes to get comfortable with the new look of the main characters. It was a bit awkward watching them at first, but now it's OK. One slight issue I still have is that they sometimes remind me of characters from a kid's show than a general audience show.
But that's OK - it's really great to have 30 minutes of good quality Star Wars story-telling each week. The force is with this show!
Bloody Brilliant! At last Star Wars is back, and its good again!
mixta11013 October 2008
Well, after a sceptical start with the clone wars animated movie, the actual TV series is getting better and better. Slightly bumpy start however. (Droid voices????) But as the "Shadow of malevolence storyline unfolds, it is clear that Star Wars is back in star wars territory. Great little storyline, and episode 3 is just true to the spirit of the original Trilogy and yet keeps with the clone wars setting. Episodes 4 & 5 are even better, and as a listener to the podcasts on theforce.net the interviews are brilliant too. The creators are aware of what we like and don't and they reassure us not to worry, as some very cool stuff is still in the pipeline.
I even rewatched the clone wars movie again now its out on DVD and i like it 10 times better than i did before. I guess everything was new. I also found out that the movie was the first stuff they filmed for the series and that everything that has come since has been improved upon, and much has yet to be seen. I am looking forward to the episode i saw in a clip where we see a flashback of General Grievous become what he is now.
Anakins character is actually likable now. And Asoka is less brattish than she was in the movie. Just a shame about the damn droid voices. Less is more sometimes eh! Well done George and the team. So far i'm loving it, and cant wait for each episode. Finally, some of us may actually understand what GL was trying to achieve with the prequels. The kids love it too. I hope it gets a little darker though, or at least remains at the level of the malevolence storyline.
Cant wait for the LIVE ACTION show next year too, but I hope that one is gonna be dark and for the fans, and not for the kids. (As promised.) Then, i think balance will be achieved. Clone wars for the kids, fine. But if they make Star Wars TV for the fans, all may be forgiven.
Oh, one last thing... Needs a little bit more John Williams score. Pleeease??? _______________________
EDIT: 2010
OK, series 2 is now half way through.... WOW!!!! It has just changed completely, series 1 was great with teathing troubles as I stated in my review. But series 2, THIS IS STAR WARS!! And its a shame to say it, especially as i didn't mind the prequels too much, but I wish they would re-do the prequels in this animated style. 100 times more character than the live action. I now LOVE this show. My only gripe now is with the Cartoon network, who keep skipping weeks of showing it. People keep missing it and viewing figures will drop, and its the show that will get the blame yet its because its hardly aired consistently. This has happened with LOST and other great TV. People miss it and then forget about it. TV is based on viewing figures, so let us view it damn it!
Keep em coming and thank G for the darker more adult turn of series 2.
I even rewatched the clone wars movie again now its out on DVD and i like it 10 times better than i did before. I guess everything was new. I also found out that the movie was the first stuff they filmed for the series and that everything that has come since has been improved upon, and much has yet to be seen. I am looking forward to the episode i saw in a clip where we see a flashback of General Grievous become what he is now.
Anakins character is actually likable now. And Asoka is less brattish than she was in the movie. Just a shame about the damn droid voices. Less is more sometimes eh! Well done George and the team. So far i'm loving it, and cant wait for each episode. Finally, some of us may actually understand what GL was trying to achieve with the prequels. The kids love it too. I hope it gets a little darker though, or at least remains at the level of the malevolence storyline.
Cant wait for the LIVE ACTION show next year too, but I hope that one is gonna be dark and for the fans, and not for the kids. (As promised.) Then, i think balance will be achieved. Clone wars for the kids, fine. But if they make Star Wars TV for the fans, all may be forgiven.
Oh, one last thing... Needs a little bit more John Williams score. Pleeease??? _______________________
EDIT: 2010
OK, series 2 is now half way through.... WOW!!!! It has just changed completely, series 1 was great with teathing troubles as I stated in my review. But series 2, THIS IS STAR WARS!! And its a shame to say it, especially as i didn't mind the prequels too much, but I wish they would re-do the prequels in this animated style. 100 times more character than the live action. I now LOVE this show. My only gripe now is with the Cartoon network, who keep skipping weeks of showing it. People keep missing it and viewing figures will drop, and its the show that will get the blame yet its because its hardly aired consistently. This has happened with LOST and other great TV. People miss it and then forget about it. TV is based on viewing figures, so let us view it damn it!
Keep em coming and thank G for the darker more adult turn of series 2.
Star Wars At It's Finest
zaidmnomani25 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Star Wars the Clone Wars is set in the three years between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. The story is about the intergalactic war between the Republic and the Separatists, also known as the Clone Wars. Oddly enough it is quite important in the Prequel trilogy and and was even mentioned in A New Hope, but never fully explored. I'm glad it wasn't though, because otherwise we would never get this fantastic show.
Allow me to explain. It is generally agreed that although the prequels have interesting ideas and unique concepts, the execution is never fully delivers. Order 66, Palpatine as a traitor, Darth Maul, Anakin's fall to the dark side, all these ideas sound good on paper, but with the poor acting, bland CGI, awful dialogue and characters, the movies become really mediocre. However, with the Clone Wars show you understand what George Lucas was trying to go for.
For example, Anakin is really likable here. He takes risks and is rebellious, but this usually pays of in the end. His main goal is to save and help as many people as possible, and put an end to the Clone Wars. He's usually quite laid back and overconfident, but not in a bad way. In the movies he's an annoying brat, but here you actually grow to care for him. After a while you remember this is the man who will become Darth Vader, and the Clone Wars makes his eventual fall all the more tragic. There are small hints and moments which foreshadow this, especially when Anakin loses his temper.
Obi Wan Kenobi also gets a better treatment. Obi wan and Anakin have a best buddy/brother relationship over the course of the series. Which again, makes their eventual battle in Revenge of the Sith more heartbreaking. (This show is canon, in case you were wondering). Also, Obi wan is usually in the best story arcs. He's the only character who's every appearance is accompanied by an excellent show.
There are plenty of other characters that are further developed. Padme has a fully fleshed out personality, and her views and ideals are are clear. Many of the Jedi Council members such as Yoda, Plo Koon, and Mace Windu are all give at least one arc which develops them more. Once again, it makes their deaths in Revenge of the Sith heartbreaking. Honestly, it should be legal requirement for every Star Wars fan to watch this show before Revenge of the Sith, because it improves that movie by 100%.
The story line is not linear, which means most of the seasons have four or five self contained arcs with their own beginning , middle and end. This makes it extremely easy to start wherever you want, watch in any order, and skip episodes you don't like. Not all the stories feature Anakin and Obi Wan either. Some have Ahsoka Tano as the main character, who goes from being an annoying padawan to one of the the most iconic Star Wars characters of all time.
Darth Maul returns from the dead in the Season 4 finale. I must say, he is the best thing to happen to this show. His burning hatred for Obi Wan Kenobi and desire for revenge are portrayed by the excellent voice acting and superb dialogue. The arcs he appears in are the highlights of the Clone Wars. I know I sound like a broken record at this point, but the Clone Wars once again improves upon the prequels by taking a generic and one note villain and turning him iconic.
Some episodes feature just clones, which are some of my favorite. Over the course of the show the clones try to deal with their origins and become more independent. Captain Rex and Commander Cody are two of the most developed clones of all. Their is usually a really nice vibe in the clones only episodes. They are all voiced by the same actor and all look identical, and yet they always feel distinct and human. They encapsulate a lot of the recurring themes and and are the heart of the show.
Speaking of themes, the Clone Wars has a lot to say on that front. Politics, Economics, the consequences and benefits of war are all here. If you ask me, the best kids shows are the ones that incorporate mature themes and explain them for kids to understand. They have something to say. If I ever have kids, I'd want them to watch this show, because it presents many different lessons that are not usually found in any media.
The animation may be a bit jarring in the beginning, but it heavily improves every season. By the time we reach Season 7, the CGI is on the level of a movie. Because it is animated, the episodes can feature a wide variety of locations, species and battles. The world building is insane. The Star Wars galaxy has never felt bigger. Every planet has something unique and memorable about it, with it's own set of beliefs and ideals
Because of the episodic nature of the show, a wide variety of stories are told. Star Wars has so much more potential than the usual Empire vs Rebellion conflict, but this is the only form of Star Wars media that fully captures this potential. It explores the possibility of a galaxy in war, and the consequences of it as well.
One thing that stopped me from watching this show until now is that it got cancelled In 2014, Star Wars The Clone Wars ended abruptly with Season 6, with many arcs left unfinished. But that is no longer a problem. The Clone Wars was brought back for it's final season just a couple of months ago. Now, no Star Wars fan has an excuse not to watch it. You can go through it whenever and however you want. It is a must watch for anyone who is remotely interested in the saga, for it is Star Wars at it's finest.
Allow me to explain. It is generally agreed that although the prequels have interesting ideas and unique concepts, the execution is never fully delivers. Order 66, Palpatine as a traitor, Darth Maul, Anakin's fall to the dark side, all these ideas sound good on paper, but with the poor acting, bland CGI, awful dialogue and characters, the movies become really mediocre. However, with the Clone Wars show you understand what George Lucas was trying to go for.
For example, Anakin is really likable here. He takes risks and is rebellious, but this usually pays of in the end. His main goal is to save and help as many people as possible, and put an end to the Clone Wars. He's usually quite laid back and overconfident, but not in a bad way. In the movies he's an annoying brat, but here you actually grow to care for him. After a while you remember this is the man who will become Darth Vader, and the Clone Wars makes his eventual fall all the more tragic. There are small hints and moments which foreshadow this, especially when Anakin loses his temper.
Obi Wan Kenobi also gets a better treatment. Obi wan and Anakin have a best buddy/brother relationship over the course of the series. Which again, makes their eventual battle in Revenge of the Sith more heartbreaking. (This show is canon, in case you were wondering). Also, Obi wan is usually in the best story arcs. He's the only character who's every appearance is accompanied by an excellent show.
There are plenty of other characters that are further developed. Padme has a fully fleshed out personality, and her views and ideals are are clear. Many of the Jedi Council members such as Yoda, Plo Koon, and Mace Windu are all give at least one arc which develops them more. Once again, it makes their deaths in Revenge of the Sith heartbreaking. Honestly, it should be legal requirement for every Star Wars fan to watch this show before Revenge of the Sith, because it improves that movie by 100%.
The story line is not linear, which means most of the seasons have four or five self contained arcs with their own beginning , middle and end. This makes it extremely easy to start wherever you want, watch in any order, and skip episodes you don't like. Not all the stories feature Anakin and Obi Wan either. Some have Ahsoka Tano as the main character, who goes from being an annoying padawan to one of the the most iconic Star Wars characters of all time.
Darth Maul returns from the dead in the Season 4 finale. I must say, he is the best thing to happen to this show. His burning hatred for Obi Wan Kenobi and desire for revenge are portrayed by the excellent voice acting and superb dialogue. The arcs he appears in are the highlights of the Clone Wars. I know I sound like a broken record at this point, but the Clone Wars once again improves upon the prequels by taking a generic and one note villain and turning him iconic.
Some episodes feature just clones, which are some of my favorite. Over the course of the show the clones try to deal with their origins and become more independent. Captain Rex and Commander Cody are two of the most developed clones of all. Their is usually a really nice vibe in the clones only episodes. They are all voiced by the same actor and all look identical, and yet they always feel distinct and human. They encapsulate a lot of the recurring themes and and are the heart of the show.
Speaking of themes, the Clone Wars has a lot to say on that front. Politics, Economics, the consequences and benefits of war are all here. If you ask me, the best kids shows are the ones that incorporate mature themes and explain them for kids to understand. They have something to say. If I ever have kids, I'd want them to watch this show, because it presents many different lessons that are not usually found in any media.
The animation may be a bit jarring in the beginning, but it heavily improves every season. By the time we reach Season 7, the CGI is on the level of a movie. Because it is animated, the episodes can feature a wide variety of locations, species and battles. The world building is insane. The Star Wars galaxy has never felt bigger. Every planet has something unique and memorable about it, with it's own set of beliefs and ideals
Because of the episodic nature of the show, a wide variety of stories are told. Star Wars has so much more potential than the usual Empire vs Rebellion conflict, but this is the only form of Star Wars media that fully captures this potential. It explores the possibility of a galaxy in war, and the consequences of it as well.
One thing that stopped me from watching this show until now is that it got cancelled In 2014, Star Wars The Clone Wars ended abruptly with Season 6, with many arcs left unfinished. But that is no longer a problem. The Clone Wars was brought back for it's final season just a couple of months ago. Now, no Star Wars fan has an excuse not to watch it. You can go through it whenever and however you want. It is a must watch for anyone who is remotely interested in the saga, for it is Star Wars at it's finest.
The best Star Wars ever made
chillicheesecake12 August 2020
Brilliant in the end but the beginning was just ok
magnus_nilsson996 January 2021
Clone Wars has its UPS and downs like a rollercoaster . For exanple Often they use force pull/push as a diciding factor for the character succeed or not . This is really lazy writing and there is more plot holes that is strange and destroys som of the fun for me ! The series takes off in a good way in season 4 , before that it was OK. The end was so awsome the 4 last episodes, that I wish for a remake with the same cutting and camera shots . Here Star Wars really shines and I Got goosebumps in the last shot 10/10 !!
Yes !
zoran_kamen25 January 2017
This is soo awesome, its like watching so many new movies and trust me I know and love all movies in Star Wars franchise very well, (yes first three including) Perhaps this is one of best proves how first three movie prequels which got so much unfair low ratings and attacks on genius as is Lucas himself (specially that awful low IQ song about him GL raped our childhood..)made more than enough sense ! If he made Star Wars (are those fools who attack Him aware He is Creator of Star Wars ??!!) in the first place,of course he would knew very well how to make prequels as well !! SO they are same level loved by me as 4,5,6 episodes are ! And then he made animated CLone Wars (2008),I didn't watch them yet before now cause I didn't expect cartoons to be of any interest for me. But I gave it a try and I am soo impressed, wow what a gem ! There is action filled with emotions, great effects..and awesome stories, so so good ! No doubt about highest rating here for me ! I also watched briefly SW Rebels and they are also awesome but not so much as Clone Wars for me, probably cause CW was directed still by Georce the Boss Lucas and Rebels are not (but still great animation series) So I am changing big time my concepts that animations cannot be entertaining, they can even more than movie if well made !! I hope many more enjoy this as much as I do :-))
Ambitious, but largely wasted potential.
vexed_writer23 October 2022
It took me a long time to actually sit down and watch this series, and when I did I was left wondering what it was that most people saw in it.
When I first heard of the clone wars series, I was a kid, and I remembered the cartoon miniseries which had aired on Cartoon Network. I had always felt that the prequel movies had been something of a letdown, failing to really show Anakin's fall to the dark side. In the movies, Anakin's fall felt like a hormonal teenaged tantrum culminating in the slaughter of children. He went from angsty to full blown evil in a jarring transition that left me unsatisfied. So, when I heard there was going to be this animated series to fill in the gaping blanks and focus on the war that took place largely between Episode II and Episode III I thought, "okay, now we'll see how the war affected Anakin and we'll get a much more satisfying demonstration of how he falls, including Palpatine's influence on him."
What we got instead was a trademark of Filoni which I first identified from those few episodes in the first season of Avatar: the Last Airbender with which he was involved. Namely, disjointed, episodic fluff which barely advances the overall plot. Each episode is largely self-contained and irrelevant. The characters are no different by the end of each than they were at the start, and the overarching plot of the ongoing war has either stood still or barely advanced. It felt like a Saturday morning cartoon whose purpose was to entertain for 30 minutes without doing anything that might prevent them from making episodes indefinitely (like advance the plot toward some kind of conclusion).
As a result, the Clone Wars early seasons accomplished very little despite the number of episodes it showcased. Anakin is shown as a typical hero, and though his character is a vast improvement over the edgy teen depiction the movies gave us, there is very little time spent fleshing out his fall to the dark side. The vast majority of the series is spent telling the story of the clones instead. They are given much more personality than in the movies, which isn't a bad thing per se, but it does cause certain narrative problems later on. It also spends a great deal of time showcasing certain original characters this show invented, such as Anakin's never before seen padawan Ahsoka Tano, a bounty hunter named Cad Bane, and a pirate who's name fails me. These characters are fine in their own right, but the series suffers a problem with its OC cast that I typically associate with amateurish fanfiction, and that's that they often steal the spotlight from the legacy characters. By the end of the series, we are well acquainted with these characters and their capabilities and motivations, despite their mysterious absence in the films. The series then has to jump through hoops to explain these absences which often feels clunky and unnecessary. Worse, by the end of the series, I felt that Anakin's story had been no better fleshed out than it was in the movies. He still goes from good to bad in .6 seconds. It felt like the writing team got distracted by their original characters, then remembered that they were supposed to be telling another story at the last second.
Which brings us to the last couple seasons. The second to last season (the last to be hosted by Cartoon Network) was the only point in the story that any effort to tell a cohesive overall story manifested. As I understand it, the series had been put on the chopping board, and this motivated those involved to put more effort in that previously in an attempt to save it. Most of this storytelling focused on Ahsoka and the clones, and while it was decent, it wasn't doing what the series ought to have done and focused on enhancing the central story of Anakin and his fall to the dark side. So, while it was more interesting than the proceeding seasons, it still felt largely pointless. At this point I was ready to wash my hands of the series as a disappointing kiddie show.
Then Disney picked up the series for a final season. Honestly, if the whole thing had been produced with the quality and pacing of this last gasp, then I would join everyone else in singing the Clone Wars praises. Sadly, even in this season, Ahsoka the clones are the central characters. Anakin is relegated to a glorified background character, and that sucked, but to my surprise, for the first time in the entire series, I actually cared about Filoni's OCs, and the finale was truly moving.
In the end I was left wishing that the series had showcased the quality I only saw in the very last season, and that it had focused more on Anakin's story rather than all the forgetable side characters. The Clone Wars was, overall, a missed opportunity with a handful of decent stories to tell.
Nothing to write home about.
When I first heard of the clone wars series, I was a kid, and I remembered the cartoon miniseries which had aired on Cartoon Network. I had always felt that the prequel movies had been something of a letdown, failing to really show Anakin's fall to the dark side. In the movies, Anakin's fall felt like a hormonal teenaged tantrum culminating in the slaughter of children. He went from angsty to full blown evil in a jarring transition that left me unsatisfied. So, when I heard there was going to be this animated series to fill in the gaping blanks and focus on the war that took place largely between Episode II and Episode III I thought, "okay, now we'll see how the war affected Anakin and we'll get a much more satisfying demonstration of how he falls, including Palpatine's influence on him."
What we got instead was a trademark of Filoni which I first identified from those few episodes in the first season of Avatar: the Last Airbender with which he was involved. Namely, disjointed, episodic fluff which barely advances the overall plot. Each episode is largely self-contained and irrelevant. The characters are no different by the end of each than they were at the start, and the overarching plot of the ongoing war has either stood still or barely advanced. It felt like a Saturday morning cartoon whose purpose was to entertain for 30 minutes without doing anything that might prevent them from making episodes indefinitely (like advance the plot toward some kind of conclusion).
As a result, the Clone Wars early seasons accomplished very little despite the number of episodes it showcased. Anakin is shown as a typical hero, and though his character is a vast improvement over the edgy teen depiction the movies gave us, there is very little time spent fleshing out his fall to the dark side. The vast majority of the series is spent telling the story of the clones instead. They are given much more personality than in the movies, which isn't a bad thing per se, but it does cause certain narrative problems later on. It also spends a great deal of time showcasing certain original characters this show invented, such as Anakin's never before seen padawan Ahsoka Tano, a bounty hunter named Cad Bane, and a pirate who's name fails me. These characters are fine in their own right, but the series suffers a problem with its OC cast that I typically associate with amateurish fanfiction, and that's that they often steal the spotlight from the legacy characters. By the end of the series, we are well acquainted with these characters and their capabilities and motivations, despite their mysterious absence in the films. The series then has to jump through hoops to explain these absences which often feels clunky and unnecessary. Worse, by the end of the series, I felt that Anakin's story had been no better fleshed out than it was in the movies. He still goes from good to bad in .6 seconds. It felt like the writing team got distracted by their original characters, then remembered that they were supposed to be telling another story at the last second.
Which brings us to the last couple seasons. The second to last season (the last to be hosted by Cartoon Network) was the only point in the story that any effort to tell a cohesive overall story manifested. As I understand it, the series had been put on the chopping board, and this motivated those involved to put more effort in that previously in an attempt to save it. Most of this storytelling focused on Ahsoka and the clones, and while it was decent, it wasn't doing what the series ought to have done and focused on enhancing the central story of Anakin and his fall to the dark side. So, while it was more interesting than the proceeding seasons, it still felt largely pointless. At this point I was ready to wash my hands of the series as a disappointing kiddie show.
Then Disney picked up the series for a final season. Honestly, if the whole thing had been produced with the quality and pacing of this last gasp, then I would join everyone else in singing the Clone Wars praises. Sadly, even in this season, Ahsoka the clones are the central characters. Anakin is relegated to a glorified background character, and that sucked, but to my surprise, for the first time in the entire series, I actually cared about Filoni's OCs, and the finale was truly moving.
In the end I was left wishing that the series had showcased the quality I only saw in the very last season, and that it had focused more on Anakin's story rather than all the forgetable side characters. The Clone Wars was, overall, a missed opportunity with a handful of decent stories to tell.
Nothing to write home about.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
kaden_lewis5 January 2022
I decided to watch Star Wars for the first time in March if 2021. I wanted to watch it in timeline order, and watch all the cartoons as well. I am so happy I did. With the exception of Star Wars Resistance, they were great. But out of all the Star Wars I watched, I spent the most time with the clone wars. That is because it is so long, but it made me make a connection with the show, and some of the characters who aren't really in the movies. It is definitely my favorite animated show, and it is also one of my favorite shows all time.
I loved so much about this show. I loved the characters, the writing, the animation, and the acting. Most of the characters in this show are characters from the prequel movies, with the exception of Ahsoka Tano. She made her debut in The Clone Wars movie as a young Padawan to Anakin. She developed over the span of 7 seasons, and 12 years to be some peoples favorite Star Wars character. She isn't my number 1 favorite, but she is definitely up there. She became so popular, she made a live action appearance in The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5, and is getting her own live action show that is a spin-off to The Mandalorian. Of course, characters like Anakin, Obi-Wan, and everyone else from the prequels were also amazing.
I also have to give credit to the show runner, Dave Filoni. He had no experience with CGI animation coming into this show, and did amazing. Not only was the animation great, the writing of the episodes were amazing. The whole show involves the main characters doing crazy missions, and it all takes place in between "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith." Until the final four episodes of this show that takes place during "Revenge of the Sith." A few seasons in, the writers started doing 'series of four.' It is four episodes in a row that are all one story. It is basically one long episode split into four. Some of the 'series of fours' were phenomenal. Especially the finales.
Lastly, the acting in this show was amazing. This show used predominantly voice actors instead of their live action actors, and they were all perfect. Their tones and the way they spoke made it sound like the live action character. I have to give huge credit to the actors of Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Maul. Their performances in this show were phenomenal. Especially Maul. His voice acting in my opinion was better than it was in "The Phantom Menace."
Like I said, this is my favorite animated show, and is one of my favorite shows all time. Everything from the acting to the way the characters developed together was just amazing. The ending of this show also couldn't have been written any better. I definitely recommend watching this show. I am extremely grateful that I did.
I loved so much about this show. I loved the characters, the writing, the animation, and the acting. Most of the characters in this show are characters from the prequel movies, with the exception of Ahsoka Tano. She made her debut in The Clone Wars movie as a young Padawan to Anakin. She developed over the span of 7 seasons, and 12 years to be some peoples favorite Star Wars character. She isn't my number 1 favorite, but she is definitely up there. She became so popular, she made a live action appearance in The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5, and is getting her own live action show that is a spin-off to The Mandalorian. Of course, characters like Anakin, Obi-Wan, and everyone else from the prequels were also amazing.
I also have to give credit to the show runner, Dave Filoni. He had no experience with CGI animation coming into this show, and did amazing. Not only was the animation great, the writing of the episodes were amazing. The whole show involves the main characters doing crazy missions, and it all takes place in between "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith." Until the final four episodes of this show that takes place during "Revenge of the Sith." A few seasons in, the writers started doing 'series of four.' It is four episodes in a row that are all one story. It is basically one long episode split into four. Some of the 'series of fours' were phenomenal. Especially the finales.
Lastly, the acting in this show was amazing. This show used predominantly voice actors instead of their live action actors, and they were all perfect. Their tones and the way they spoke made it sound like the live action character. I have to give huge credit to the actors of Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Maul. Their performances in this show were phenomenal. Especially Maul. His voice acting in my opinion was better than it was in "The Phantom Menace."
Like I said, this is my favorite animated show, and is one of my favorite shows all time. Everything from the acting to the way the characters developed together was just amazing. The ending of this show also couldn't have been written any better. I definitely recommend watching this show. I am extremely grateful that I did.
A must-see to all fans
Come-and-Review2 December 2014
This was a series I grew up with, but I'll try to stay objective with it.
The animated series - can we say that? - evolved/grew up during the years. At the beginning it was really kid-friendly, but, years after year, season after season it started to be filled with quite gory/scary stuff I'd rather not show to a 6-7 years old kid.
I don't think that's a negative side though, as this series managed to explain many empty points we had about either some events occurred in the movies, or the whole mysticism of the Force, a really good expansion of the saga -directly came from its inventor George Lucas - that helps fans understand better the star wars.
As I already said, the series is not completely childish, and adults could enjoy it as well.
Now, to the reason of why this didn't get a 10/10: the first season, and a few episodes we meet on the way that aren't really important story arcs. I must say that, despite season one is the only one I have on DVD, I don't really like it, has not many strong story arcs, as instead the other seasons have, also all seasons include several single episodes that are put just to fill the episode list. But yet this is saved by the absolute supremacy of the story arcs.
The animated series - can we say that? - evolved/grew up during the years. At the beginning it was really kid-friendly, but, years after year, season after season it started to be filled with quite gory/scary stuff I'd rather not show to a 6-7 years old kid.
I don't think that's a negative side though, as this series managed to explain many empty points we had about either some events occurred in the movies, or the whole mysticism of the Force, a really good expansion of the saga -directly came from its inventor George Lucas - that helps fans understand better the star wars.
As I already said, the series is not completely childish, and adults could enjoy it as well.
Now, to the reason of why this didn't get a 10/10: the first season, and a few episodes we meet on the way that aren't really important story arcs. I must say that, despite season one is the only one I have on DVD, I don't really like it, has not many strong story arcs, as instead the other seasons have, also all seasons include several single episodes that are put just to fill the episode list. But yet this is saved by the absolute supremacy of the story arcs.
AMAZING!!!!! Star Wars is back and GL is back on form!
m-betts069 November 2008
I have been watching this series since it came out, and thank god i taped them as i have watched each episode up to 4 times each now.
Absolutely awesome series! I was sceptical at first, and it started off a little ropey but now i'm hooked. I'm up to episode 6 so far, and every episode has literally gotten better and better and better.
Evry episode that has come out since the movie i have said this is the best episode so far, and thats a good thing! I believe there are meant to be a hundred or more episodes of this show? I hope thats so, and i wish i had them all right now! I would not be seen for weeks.
Anakin is great in this, better than the live action films IMO. And Asoka is pretty cool too, although she got off to a bumpy start.
In fact i only have a few subtle gripes, Droid voices, though i'm getting used to them. A bit short each episode, but at least it leaves me wanting more. Which is good. Lack of John Williams music throughout, and the last episode had drum n bass in it, which was bizarre and unwelcome! But still, these are only minor gripes, and I know the creators are working on making it better for series 2 according to the force-casts, so hopefully if these little gripes get fixed, the show should be perfect.
Oh and as for the 2 reviews on here that are super negative, and say its not for the true fan, well, I AM THE TRUE FAN! And i like it! Sounds like a couple of nay-sayers to me, jumping on the Lucas hate bandwagon. Wouldn't surprise me if they hadn't even watched an episode of this show at all. Guess thats the internet for ya.
Anyway, keep em coming! Keep em great! Adjust as necessary and Star Wars will be great once more for the next generation. And the old one.
Absolutely awesome series! I was sceptical at first, and it started off a little ropey but now i'm hooked. I'm up to episode 6 so far, and every episode has literally gotten better and better and better.
Evry episode that has come out since the movie i have said this is the best episode so far, and thats a good thing! I believe there are meant to be a hundred or more episodes of this show? I hope thats so, and i wish i had them all right now! I would not be seen for weeks.
Anakin is great in this, better than the live action films IMO. And Asoka is pretty cool too, although she got off to a bumpy start.
In fact i only have a few subtle gripes, Droid voices, though i'm getting used to them. A bit short each episode, but at least it leaves me wanting more. Which is good. Lack of John Williams music throughout, and the last episode had drum n bass in it, which was bizarre and unwelcome! But still, these are only minor gripes, and I know the creators are working on making it better for series 2 according to the force-casts, so hopefully if these little gripes get fixed, the show should be perfect.
Oh and as for the 2 reviews on here that are super negative, and say its not for the true fan, well, I AM THE TRUE FAN! And i like it! Sounds like a couple of nay-sayers to me, jumping on the Lucas hate bandwagon. Wouldn't surprise me if they hadn't even watched an episode of this show at all. Guess thats the internet for ya.
Anyway, keep em coming! Keep em great! Adjust as necessary and Star Wars will be great once more for the next generation. And the old one.
Season 7!
isaacwin-790022 May 2020
Rather enjoyable...
paul_haakonsen12 June 2021
Right, well back in the day when "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" initially came out, I managed to sit through two seasons before giving up on the series. Why? Well, as much of a "Star Wars" fan as I am, then the animation and art style was just a bitter pill to swallow, and I never really been a fan of the Clone Wars era in the "Star Wars" universe.
So I put the series to rest back then, but had to return to give it a second chance in 2021, as many people said that it got better with the later seasons. So I endured and sat through it. And true enough, you actually just have to get past the first one and a half seasons, then the series actually starts to pick up and improve greatly with each season. And especially seasons 6 and 7 were quite phenomenal.
There are many, many different story arcs throughout the seven seasons, some with greater appeal and contents than others, of course. As it was to be expected from something running for seven seasons. So there is a great that that "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" actually holds something for just about any one in the audience.
And I have to admit that I am glad that I returned to re-watch this and give it a second chance, because I was definitely missing out on a great many things, despite it being set in the Clone Wars era. And I also have to say that "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" definitely put Darth Maul in a whole new light for me. I didn't like him one bit when I saw him in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", but "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" brings so much story to his character and really flesh him out - pardon the pun - to be a much more interesting character than what you see in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace".
Sure, the animation and art style used in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" still is something of an acquired taste, but I came to bear with it. But it was by no means something that would win me over if it came down to that.
The series delves greatly into the different story arcs for a great many characters, with the likes of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku, Padmé Amidala, Cad Bane, and even clones such as Rex and Cody. Luckily and thankfully the abysmal clown known as Jar Jar Binks wasn't an overshadowing character in the series, as he didn't have that many appearances.
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is definitely worth spending the time to sit down and watch. I happened to binge-watch all seven episodes over a course of a couple of days, and I was greatly entertained.
My rating of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" lands on an eight out of ten stars collectively throughout the seven seasons combined.
So I put the series to rest back then, but had to return to give it a second chance in 2021, as many people said that it got better with the later seasons. So I endured and sat through it. And true enough, you actually just have to get past the first one and a half seasons, then the series actually starts to pick up and improve greatly with each season. And especially seasons 6 and 7 were quite phenomenal.
There are many, many different story arcs throughout the seven seasons, some with greater appeal and contents than others, of course. As it was to be expected from something running for seven seasons. So there is a great that that "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" actually holds something for just about any one in the audience.
And I have to admit that I am glad that I returned to re-watch this and give it a second chance, because I was definitely missing out on a great many things, despite it being set in the Clone Wars era. And I also have to say that "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" definitely put Darth Maul in a whole new light for me. I didn't like him one bit when I saw him in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace", but "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" brings so much story to his character and really flesh him out - pardon the pun - to be a much more interesting character than what you see in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace".
Sure, the animation and art style used in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" still is something of an acquired taste, but I came to bear with it. But it was by no means something that would win me over if it came down to that.
The series delves greatly into the different story arcs for a great many characters, with the likes of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku, Padmé Amidala, Cad Bane, and even clones such as Rex and Cody. Luckily and thankfully the abysmal clown known as Jar Jar Binks wasn't an overshadowing character in the series, as he didn't have that many appearances.
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is definitely worth spending the time to sit down and watch. I happened to binge-watch all seven episodes over a course of a couple of days, and I was greatly entertained.
My rating of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" lands on an eight out of ten stars collectively throughout the seven seasons combined.
My childhood.
poseyfan12 June 2022
I was 5 when the first episode came out. I remember watching it at my grandparents house, then watched all subsequent episodes until it ended temporarily after season 5. I would wait earnestly for Friday night (or Saturday morning for season 5) for every episode to drop. I am glad to say that this is the show I grew up with.
And then what do you know? They come back and finish it! The last arc of season 7 is something else.
Thank you Dave Filoni, cast and crew for the amazing childhood memories.
And then what do you know? They come back and finish it! The last arc of season 7 is something else.
Thank you Dave Filoni, cast and crew for the amazing childhood memories.
The Clone Wars Review
evan_29511 October 2008
The Clone Wars is a new TV show that is set in the Star Wars universe between Episode 2 and Episode 3 of the Star Wars saga. I saw this show as soon as it premiered in Canada and I was impressed with some parts of the show and also not impressed. I loved the animation design of the whole atmosphere of the galaxy and the design of all the characters. It was colorful and very creative just like you'd see in every Star Wars movie. I also enjoyed the voice acting even though most of the main actors in the live action movies never returned. The dialogue at sometimes was a bit cheesy at times and the way some of the droids talked was just plain stupid and it could annoy many fans. Besides that though the other actors are very good voice actors.
The things I was not impressed with the series is how the great John Williams didn't return to do the music and also I found the plot outline a bit weak. Without John Williams, fans will recognize changes in the music that are not anything like the music you'd hear in any of the 6 Star Wars films. Also, I can't say I hated the plot but I can say I didn't think it was great. I found it a bit childish but really what does it matter, this show is meant for kids!
Anyways overall I did enjoy The Clone Wars and I'm glad to say I will continue watching it every Friday night it's on. I recommend this TV show to Star Wars fans who want to experience the Star Wars universe and also to kids. If someone is starting to watch the Star Wars movies I don't recommend watching this first. I recommend that they watch the live action films so they can get a key idea of what Star Wars is like.
My rating: 7 out of 10
The things I was not impressed with the series is how the great John Williams didn't return to do the music and also I found the plot outline a bit weak. Without John Williams, fans will recognize changes in the music that are not anything like the music you'd hear in any of the 6 Star Wars films. Also, I can't say I hated the plot but I can say I didn't think it was great. I found it a bit childish but really what does it matter, this show is meant for kids!
Anyways overall I did enjoy The Clone Wars and I'm glad to say I will continue watching it every Friday night it's on. I recommend this TV show to Star Wars fans who want to experience the Star Wars universe and also to kids. If someone is starting to watch the Star Wars movies I don't recommend watching this first. I recommend that they watch the live action films so they can get a key idea of what Star Wars is like.
My rating: 7 out of 10
Has epic highs but also embarassing lows
POIguy15 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
When The Clone Wars is at its best, it is quite possibly the best the Star Wars franchise has to offer. This show has some epic arcs, such as the Umbara arc, the Seige of Mandalore, and the Mortis arc. Storylines like these expand the lore of Star Wars and offer engaging and thrilling stories to latch onto. Unfortunately, the Clone Wars also has some not so thrilling arcs (basically anything to do with Jar-Jar or driods). I'm not sure why these arcs were put in here, but they ruin the show from being a 10/10. Other than these boring arcs, the rest of the show is fantastic. It's a show that's great for both kids and adults which is quite rare.
A good way to get new fans
paulwallin4 October 2008
What can you say about "The Clone Wars"? Well as many of you already have said it's a way for the franchise to pick up some new fans from the younger viewers. As for me, being the age that I saw ESB and ROTJ when they first premiered at the cinemas, it found the series... en-joyful. If you are a real star wars fan and are thirsting for more about the universe and, as I have, read all the books from the expanded universe (ofcourse not the young jedi ones and well, fell asleep after vector prime but anyway back on track)you will like this, maby not in the beginning, I know the voices are not the real ones and jada jada. Just sit back relax and think that this is STAR WARS, it's not supposed to be a "sundance winning indie" it't franchise and we LOVE IT.
My childhood
williamxbones7 February 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This show is easily the one who left the biggest mark on who I am, a nerd. The show expand the world of Star Wars by telling a lot of amazing stories across the galaxy and with a lot of different characters. There's a lot of amazing arcs with last one being the best piece of fiction ever in my opinion.
Season 1: 7.5/10 Season 2: 8/10 Season 3: 8/10 Season 4: 8.5/10 Season 5: 9/10 Season 6: 9/10 Season 7: 9.5/10.
Season 1: 7.5/10 Season 2: 8/10 Season 3: 8/10 Season 4: 8.5/10 Season 5: 9/10 Season 6: 9/10 Season 7: 9.5/10.
Barely okay as a children's show...laughable for adults
billjsw6 November 2008
I saw the film (of which there was all of five people in the theater - a first for a SW film) and was prepared for the worst. As that film was frighteningly aimed squarely at the eleven-year old (there are far better things for younger children to watch and adults are presumably/hopefully not so easily entertained) I was wondering what this show would be like.
Well I've seen all five episodes and, it's basically more of the same in smaller increments and with commercial breaks. First of all why they would consciously base the head/faces of the characters in the animation on Thunderbirds (the unintentionally funny marionette puppet show from the mid-60's) is beyond all comprehension. The characters heads on that show were foolish/creepy looking because that was the best they could do at the time. Not so nowadays, so the inspiration of the look alone is entirely questionable.
As for the show itself there's a constant sameness to it that's a bit unnerving - there's a constant lack of scope, everything blends together visually and there's just a basic flat look to it. It sometimes looks like a PS2 game or an old PC game which were silly looking to begin with. This would lead some to believe that this as far as we've come in terms of computer animation and they wouldn't be too far off the mark. The writing is campy, embarrassing and leaves zero elements of surprise. The narration at the start of each show is pretty unnecessary and should be perhaps replaced with a mini-title crawl. The dialog is also a shade campy, pretty cringe-worthy (i.e. virtually anything the Battle Droids - "Roger Roger" and Ahsoka Tano (aka Snips) - "Sky Guy", "Artooey" happen to say) and sometimes the dialog is just moronic. The somnambulist-like story lines are generally pretty rote.
Cartoon Channel has a lot to gain from this show. The ratings will be good as it already has a zombie-like built-in audience of SW fans/blind followers (or clones if you will). But you have to wonder/realize the real point of something like this. This is not something anyone can truly rave about as it being the second coming or any such nonsense as it is barely, if at all, entertaining. Seeing how basically empty the stories are all you can really see this as is a rather transparent exercise in merchandising opportunities. Hasbro has unleashed an entire line of action figures, toys and play sets. Penguin has just released a series of books (children and adult). DVD releases are just around the corner. That's a fairly good, in not just an honest summation of the series: merchandising (and what do you know just in time for the Holidays).
Well I've seen all five episodes and, it's basically more of the same in smaller increments and with commercial breaks. First of all why they would consciously base the head/faces of the characters in the animation on Thunderbirds (the unintentionally funny marionette puppet show from the mid-60's) is beyond all comprehension. The characters heads on that show were foolish/creepy looking because that was the best they could do at the time. Not so nowadays, so the inspiration of the look alone is entirely questionable.
As for the show itself there's a constant sameness to it that's a bit unnerving - there's a constant lack of scope, everything blends together visually and there's just a basic flat look to it. It sometimes looks like a PS2 game or an old PC game which were silly looking to begin with. This would lead some to believe that this as far as we've come in terms of computer animation and they wouldn't be too far off the mark. The writing is campy, embarrassing and leaves zero elements of surprise. The narration at the start of each show is pretty unnecessary and should be perhaps replaced with a mini-title crawl. The dialog is also a shade campy, pretty cringe-worthy (i.e. virtually anything the Battle Droids - "Roger Roger" and Ahsoka Tano (aka Snips) - "Sky Guy", "Artooey" happen to say) and sometimes the dialog is just moronic. The somnambulist-like story lines are generally pretty rote.
Cartoon Channel has a lot to gain from this show. The ratings will be good as it already has a zombie-like built-in audience of SW fans/blind followers (or clones if you will). But you have to wonder/realize the real point of something like this. This is not something anyone can truly rave about as it being the second coming or any such nonsense as it is barely, if at all, entertaining. Seeing how basically empty the stories are all you can really see this as is a rather transparent exercise in merchandising opportunities. Hasbro has unleashed an entire line of action figures, toys and play sets. Penguin has just released a series of books (children and adult). DVD releases are just around the corner. That's a fairly good, in not just an honest summation of the series: merchandising (and what do you know just in time for the Holidays).
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