Star Wars: The Clone Wars

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Season 5
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 71 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 74
  3. Negative: 1 out of 74
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  1. cub317
    Mar 30, 2013
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When Star Wars the Clone Wars Season 1 debuted on Cartoon Network, I was really happy with it. It quickly turned into one of my favorite TV shows of all time. When Season 2 came out, I felt it was even better. Then Season 3 came out which, while I still liked, I did not like quite as much. Season 4 later came out, and I enjoyed it a little more. However, then Season 5 came out, and effectively ruined everything. This season has received the lowest score I have ever given for a season of this show. Why is this you ask? Well, I have several reasons for it. First of all, I am a huge Star Wars fan, and have loved the series for a very long time. All I can say about this show's title, is that for a show called "The Clone Wars", it doesn't seem to focus nearly as much on the clones or the wars as it should. As a matter of fact, there were almost no clones this season whatsoever. The only time you ever really see the clones is in the last three episodes of the season. However, there is no war going on in those episodes, and it is really just chasing someone down. So is the show just going to be called "Star Wars the Clones"? Well this can't be, because earlier on in the season there was a war on one planet at least, spanning four episodes. However, there was only one clone in it, and he was only in it for the first episode. Along with this, there were also a few episodes that took place on Mandalore that was kind of a war, but there were no clones whatsoever. Really, this show should have been called "Star Wars the Wars" right? Wrong! Despite having several episodes with battles in it, there are many more completely sucky episodes that have nothing to do with the large scale battles people want to see from the Clone Wars. In case you are wondering what they do focus on, they focus on droids, hunting a fugitive, and worst of all, Jedi children! In case you are wondering how many episodes of this they have this season, I've counted twelve episodes. That's more than half the freaking season! To tell you the truth, the droid episodes were actually okay. I liked these episodes, but at the same time, they were taking the focus away from where the Clone Wars mattered the most, which is the whole point of why I'm deducting the score of this season. As for the Jedi children, all I can say is that I almost barfed after watching just one of those episodes. Before this, Clone Wars was gradually becoming a darker and darker show. Then out of nowhere, these four episodes came out, and all of a sudden it became kid friendly like the first season was. These four completely broke from how the show was getting darker, and are overall my least favorite episodes of the show ever! As for hunting the fugitive, all I can say is, people who have been reading up on the Star Wars wiki for a long time are going to be very upset with these last four episodes of the season, particularly the very last episode. In case all of you are wondering why, this last episode of the season (SPOILER ALERT! Read at your own risk) breaks from the entire Star Wars saga's official canon! Basically these four episodes involve a crime that Ahsoka Tano, one of the series' main characters, supposedly committed, when she is really innocent. It turns out that another Jedi named Barriss Offee actually committed the crime. Why does this break from official canon? Well according to the official Star Wars wiki, Barriss died during Order 66 (all you huge Star Wars fans will know what I'm talking about), on the planet Felucia. There is even a comic book that proves she did, and they have a picture of that comic on the wiki. While this actually takes place before Order 66, this most likely does break from official canon because the crime she committed was pretty major. It was probably major enough to make her spend the rest of the war in a jail cell. How could she have died on Felucia, if she was spending the rest of the war in a jail cell? (SPOILERS END HERE). Okay, so there are a few good things about this season. It still has all of the great animation and storytelling of the previous seasons. Along with this, it is voice-acted very well. However, all of these negative parts about the fifth season just make the good parts seem wasted. All I can really say is that if you have kids, or you know next to nothing about Star Wars, you might be able to tolerate these season's flaws. Otherwise, just stay away from this lackluster season, and watch the original Star Wars Clone Wars animated series (the anime style one). This series seems much more canonical, and focuses where this series should have; on the battles, and the clones.… Expand
  2. hassall
    Nov 27, 2016
    7
    This season of the clone wars was at its best, At the start i didn't really like it but as the series went on and the episodes kept getting more interesting, I started to enjoy it, It is a shame they had to end it.This TV show is way better than rebels.
  3. skyminster
    Jan 12, 2016
    9
    Season 5 isn't the best one simply because, despite there being some amazing arcs, a couple are examples of either wasted potential or slightly below bar writing. Also, the Revival episode at the beginning of the series shouldn't only be one episode, because it could be even more amazing if it was spanned across two or three episodes. However, I did mention there are some amazing arcs, andSeason 5 isn't the best one simply because, despite there being some amazing arcs, a couple are examples of either wasted potential or slightly below bar writing. Also, the Revival episode at the beginning of the series shouldn't only be one episode, because it could be even more amazing if it was spanned across two or three episodes. However, I did mention there are some amazing arcs, and there really, really are some amazing arcs. The Death Watch being one example, but the final story arc is the best the series ever saw -- even better than General Krell and Darth Maul/Savage Oppress (of Season 4). About Ashoka Tano's battle with the Jedi order and, well, I won't say anything more. In short, the story arc brings together everything that is so good about The Clone Wars. It's action-packed, with an exciting story and a whole lot of emotion. Even though that arc is incredible, and perfect in every way; the rest of the series doesn't come too close, other than a few episodes such as Revival. Overall, though, it's a fantastic series, with a fitting finale and ending for the series; which made me emotional and angry - angry about the series being ended.

    90/100.    … Expand
  4. TheApplegnome
    Dec 8, 2015
    7
    ’The Clone Wars’ is a show that continues to prove that it’s not what it was ones was. Dialogs, story and basic writing details haven't stopped improving and are finally acceptable from a critical point of view. The story can swift from somewhat entertaining, to a very nuanced and overall surprisingly good episode. Some of them are so different in characteristic depth, and many of the’The Clone Wars’ is a show that continues to prove that it’s not what it was ones was. Dialogs, story and basic writing details haven't stopped improving and are finally acceptable from a critical point of view. The story can swift from somewhat entertaining, to a very nuanced and overall surprisingly good episode. Some of them are so different in characteristic depth, and many of the episodes are full of human traces like deception, lies, etc. The wonderfulness of the cinematography continues in this fifth installment, and it really is something extra! Our different characters are still lacking a greater animation and a more true realism to their eyes, because it’s sometimes hard to feel that they are live. But understanding is still possible to some of the characters, especially in the season finale where some heartbreaking moments do exist. This fifth season is everything I imagined ’The Clone Wars’ to be like; filled with flawless dialogs, awesome action sequences and wonderful & badass villains as heroes. Sure; plot holes are still a present aspect, including some less entertaining episodes, lack of character depth and sometimes very rushed stories.

    This show have always had many critical downsides; especially the horrible dialogs. This fifth season surpassed my expectations and if you haven't seen this show yet, well you should (even though the good stuff isn't happening until this critically ”okay” fifth season)!

    My overall personal rating for each episode is 7.14.
    (+ 0.11 Since S04)

    Personal rating: 7/10
    Critical rating: 7/10    … Expand
  5. Larry223
    Nov 26, 2015
    8
    Esta temporada trae muchos sucesos interesantes, pero deja deseando que fueran mas... Orgánicos por así decirlo. Los sucesos son interesantes desde casi toda perspectiva, pero no los hacen moverse de una forma, mejor la forma en la que se esperaría. Los personajes no responden con grandes impresiones a acontecimientos fuertes, y aveces no ponen atención a algo que deseas que exploren. PeroEsta temporada trae muchos sucesos interesantes, pero deja deseando que fueran mas... Orgánicos por así decirlo. Los sucesos son interesantes desde casi toda perspectiva, pero no los hacen moverse de una forma, mejor la forma en la que se esperaría. Los personajes no responden con grandes impresiones a acontecimientos fuertes, y aveces no ponen atención a algo que deseas que exploren. Pero aun así, no puedo negar que me gusto. 08/10… Expand
  6. Kai82
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    Season 5 is so far the strongest season of the show. It does an amazing job using established characters and create new ones that won me over with ease. This kind of attachment is done by good writing and (character) development. I care for all the characters and was invested in their fates and stories. There are multiple 4 episode arcs and they use this potential very well. The storiesSeason 5 is so far the strongest season of the show. It does an amazing job using established characters and create new ones that won me over with ease. This kind of attachment is done by good writing and (character) development. I care for all the characters and was invested in their fates and stories. There are multiple 4 episode arcs and they use this potential very well. The stories were immersive and create emotions. The conclusion of the season is the most emotional moment of the show and I am not ashamed that I had tears in my eyes. I must also praise the set ups from previous seasons and stories. They did not waste the potential and did not shy away from giving us some grim developments and show darker or better said flawed sides of for example the Jedi order. I think without spoilers I cant tell more so I continue with my recommendations which are all but the first episode which I find weaker in comparison. “A war on two Fronts”, “Front Runners”, “The Soft War” and “Tipping Point” are an arc set on the Separatist world of Onderon and deal wit a rebel group trying to liberate their people. It has cat and mouse games between the opposing factions, good twists and consequences. Lux Bonteri returns and we got to see what a certain character was before he later became the most controversial figure in the rebellion against the Empire. “The Gathering”, “A Test of Strength”, “Bound for Rescue” and “A necessary Bond” is another great arc. It starts with the initiation ritual for a group of younglings but this is just the start of a greater challenge. This is clever writing. The challenges and obstacles tell a lot of the characters. It is a prime example of the show not tell rule. With this they won me over instantly. The next episodes continue this strong introduction. In addition to the younglings I liked Huyang who is a hidden gem and Hondo who slightly but surly became a character I liked more and more. Remark: Huyang still owns us the story of Yodas initiation ritual. “Secret Weapons”, “A Sunny Day in the Void”, “Missing in Action” and “Point of no Return” start with a mission done by just droids and Colonel Gascon. This is an amazing ride and I am still surprised how much I enjoyed this. Colonel Gascon should be annoying (and sometimes he is) but became a character I enjoyed. Bonus for Gregor and the bombastic climax. “Eminence”, Shades of Reason” and “The Lawless” are an alliance of the bad guys, the so far climax of the Mandalorian arc and set up for things to come. It has also two of the best duels in the show. These are just epic and intense. This is also so much fun to see the set up of plots and agendas. For the final arc we get “Sabotage”, “The Jedi who knew too much”, “To catch a Jedi” and “The wrong Jedi”. Here it is getting serious. You see the cracks in the facade of the Jedi order and how far they have fallen from grace. Just the suspicion that a Jedi could be involved says much about them. It is also Ahsoka’s story and it is remarkable from start to finish. I say she is a better Jedi than the council members. The climax is one of the most if not most emotional moment of the show. Truly remarkable and I applaud for this conclusion. It is touching, emotional and impactful. I can only give a 10/10 for this seasons as they delivered many great experiences.… Expand
  7. DBPirate1129
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    I'll be the first to admit this season has had an...um...rocky start, to say the least. The first two arcs (one about rebels and one about droids) are not worth your time. One of them in particular is terrible and boring. The rest of the season is amazing though. The Maul arc is spectacular, the Ahsoka arc is emotionally gripping, and the Youngling arc is engaging.
  8. Onlyclassicvg1
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    Even better than the last, the bounty hunters are awesome especially Cad Bane and the story about the Zillo Beast is cool!! Very good season with lots of action!
  9. geewah
    Oct 22, 2021
    7
    Not as good as season 4, but still stronger than seasons 1-3.
    Two story arc's in this season could of been better but it's still an entertaining watch.