10 Best Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episodes

Savage Opress remains one of the show's most interesting and compelling characters. Part of Maul's former clan on the planet Dathomir, Monster sees the budding warrior take part in a series of challenges orchestrated by Asajj Ventress, former apprentice of Count Dooku.

The episode finds Ventress looking for an apprentice of her own, one who is strong enough to help her infiltrate Dooku's sanctuary and help her kill him once and for all.

Throughout the trials, many warriors are killed by the assassin, but Opress proves to be exactly what she was after - brutal, uncompromising, and determined.

After a ritual to increase his anger and power, Opress is sent to act as Dooku's apprentice and gain his trust. Watching him on his first mission at the episode's end is a perfect summary of what makes Opress such a brilliant character, as he cuts down numerous clones with ease and even manages to defeat two Jedi Knights.

Monster is a great episode, honouring the legacy of Maul (not yet returned to the franchise) and adding yet another threat to the show's intrepid heroes.