Speaking of Asajj, she does track down Anakin and lures him (against Obi-Wan Kenobi’s orders) to Yavin 4. But this introduction to her really establishes the new character as a formidable fighter, one who isn’t prone to many words but who can make quick work of enemies in combat. She is then sent by Dooku and his master, Darth Sidious, to hunt down Anakin Skywalker. Eventually, Asajj pulls out twin lightsabers – we don’t learn where she got them from – and continues the fight with them.ĭooku applauds her skills and takes her for his new apprentice, where he continues her training – and gifts her twin red lightsabers instead. But this mysterious figure, Asajj Ventress, makes quick work of them – all while Count Dooku looks on, in search of a new apprentice. It’s a gladiatorial-like environment, with the contestants all fighting to the death. This series is also our introduction to a brand new villain, Asajj Ventress, who makes her debut in the show in an arena fighting various creatures. In all, this short prologue does a fantastic job of setting the stage for the rest of the series. Obi-Wan oversees his army preparing to leave, thinking that not even Qui-Gon could have prepared a Jedi for this, while Anakin says goodbye to Padmé as she watches the fleet leave Coruscant. And as the heat of war grows, so too grows the prowess of one most gifted student of the Force.”įrom there, we cut to a more specific context: Obi-Wan Kenobi is sent by Yoda and Chancellor Palpatine to Muunilist. Against this threat, upon the Jedi Knights falls the duty to lead the newly formed army of the Republic. In league with the wicked Count Dooku, more and more planets slip. “Like fire across the galaxy, the Clone Wars spread. All the while, we hear Yoda setting the stage for what we are seeing and about to see: We then hear a voiceover from Yoda that plays throughout the prologue, as we see Jedi like Saesee Tiin, Kit Fisto, Mace Windu, Luminara Unduli, Barriss Offee, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywlker Clone Troopers battling on different fronts and the villainous Count Dooku. We see Yoda riding alone, but then igniting his lightsaber and a massive battle breaking out. The series begins with a short, yet epic, prologue. So I’ve collected my ten favorite moments from the series in this article! 10.

Though not considered canon, it’s very enjoyable. I have long loved this series, and there’s so much great stuff in it. The series was among a host of content that was released on the streaming platform last Friday, under the “Vintage Collection” label.

The original Clone Wars series, which premiered in 2003 and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, has arrived on Disney+!

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