10 Best Arcs Of Clone Wars To Watch Before The Finale

5. The War On Onderon

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The Clone Wars is known for its great depiction of a galactic war, with epic battles featuring clones, droids, and Jedi. But when it comes to the story of Onderon, Lucas himself pitched the idea of starting to sew the seeds of rebellion, with players that could join the organisation once The Empire took hold.

A War on Two Fronts, Front Runners, The Soft War, and Tipping Points are great examples of how The Clone Wars tackles problems such as civil unrest, death, and politics... But with action. The episodes are also notable for not only bringing back Ahsoka's friend and potential love interest Lux, but also introducing Saw Gerrera, the rebel extremist that Disney would later adopt and somewhat shoehorn into Rogue One.

The episodes show the casualties of war, especially when initiating guerrilla warfare to tear down a corrupt and hostile system. The questions of terrorism and insurgency once again add new elements to the show's portrayal of war, while continuing to develop Ahsoka's character as she too battles her feelings and abilities, on and off the battlefield.

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