Me and my parents recently got Netflix again (yay!), and one of the things new on there, was Clone Wars, which, admittedly, I forgot was on there, I do believe. We've had Netflix back for over a month now, but I just couldn't bring myself to watch the last series. This week, I decided to watch the last episode, and it was amazing, and had me jumping up and down around the house (Whovians, you remember how Amy was dancing around when she first saw Vincent Van Gogh in Vincent and the Doctor? That's what I looked like at the end of the episode). So, when my Dad got home from work, I told him about it, in what detail I could. The next night I caught him watching it, so I sat down and joined him. And, well, for the past couple nights, we've been marathoning it. So, I've decided to write a Spoiler-Free review for those who haven't seen the season yet.
Synopsis:
The Clone Wars is nearing the battle's end, and as the war draws to a slow close, our heroes are facing tasks and questions that will change their lives forever.
Review:
There were four arcs in the series: the first one was about the Clones, which revealed some...interesting information about the Clones. The second was about Padme, and a Sepertist guy named Clofis (I think he was in season 2, I think. I can't be sure, I haven't seen all the episodes of Clone Wars). This arc added a lot of drama to Anakin and Padme's relationship. To say the least. The third arc was one of the funniest, and I'm glad it was the last arc we watched: Mace Windu and Jar Jar Binks have to team up together, to help solve a mystery. Their partnership was funny, and Jar Jar was funny as always (I like Jar Jar, okay? I know that's like blasphemy, but I like Jar Jar. Always have. I feel for Jar Jar. He's clumsy. Like me.) Anyway, this arc added some information about Jar Jar, not much about Mace Windu, but also brought about a return from a character from season three. The fourth and final arc of the series was about Yoda, and it was...well, it was pretty darn strange, to be honest. I can't really explain it, 'cos it would spoil stuff, and it's weird. But I will say there are cameos in that arc. Cameos I'm glad were in there.
This season, the animation was pretty top-notch. I mean, when it got to scenery and stuff, it was like it could've been in a movie. The acting was top notch too. Everything was top-notch. The only thing I kind of wish was that we could've gotten an arc about Ahsoka, cause we don't really know what happened to her. One of the strange things is that Anakin doesn't really even mention Ahsoka in the episodes.
This series was a good 'goodbye' series, but if I'm honest, I'd have to say that I liked 'The Wrong Jedi' better as a series finale. It just felt more 'series finale'-y than the actual series finale, or what would've been it's finale.
It's sad to see that the Clone Wars had so many awesome stories to be told when it was cancelled, and that it would add a lot of information on characters we know, but don't know much about. However, watching this season has made me a lot more excited about Star Wars: Rebels. Who knows? Ahsoka may show up in that one. Let's just hope it's not just an appearance to kill her off.
Anyway, this season might not be my favorite (my favorite season has to be the third season, because a lot of my favorite episodes are from that season. I love the episodes with Padme and Ahsoka, and I love, love, love the Mortis trilogy.) but it was a nice swan-song to The Clone Wars. This season also added a new favorite droid character for me: AZ3 (I think that's his name). He was a cute little droid, and I wish we really saw more of him before the series ended.
So, Au Revoir, Clone Wars. And-dare I say it?-May the force be with you.
Overview:
4/5
There are some Spoilers in this Trailer. Some snap by really quickly, but they're still there.
Have you seen the last season? What did you think of it? If not, are you looking forward to it? Comment below!
-Tegan
Your dad watches The Clone Wars? Cool! Anyway, I am hoping to get Netflix or watch it over at a friend's house this summer. I am so excited to see how everything ends! Great review as always by the way.
ReplyDelete-James
Yeah, he does. Hope you get to see it soon! It was really good. Thank you! :D
Delete-Tegan