The Clone Wars: A Long-Awaited Ending is Here

*Disclaimer*: *This was written on March 24th and only reflects events that happened up to that point*

By Gray Kinard

 

Star Wars is one of the most beloved and popular franchises ever. With movies, TV shows, and books spanning its universe, it is surprising there are still plot holes that need solving within its walls. This is where The Clone Wars series comes in. Originally airing in 2008 to try and grab a younger audience, this series has become a pinnacle of the franchise, giving fans much needed answers to questions that arose from the movies.

After spanning 6 seasons, The Clone Wars was discontinued in early 2014 much to the chagrin of many fans as it had become overwhelmingly popular in the community. This past February, the 7th and final season was released to cap off the storylines existing within the show. It has so far been received with overwhelming support from fans who both grew up watching it as a kid, and old fans alike.

When looking at the original seasons of the show, viewers could tell that it was targeted to a younger audience. The fighting was toned down, the droids made comedic remarks, and the stories told were toned down. As the show went on and the creators realized how many older fans were watching it, they slowly stepped up the maturity of the show but did not alienate the younger audience.

This has all changed however in this final season. To start off with, the animation style has changed to a gritter graphically detailed style which is in sharp contrast to its originally softer and friendly animations. This difference immediately sets the show apart from the earlier seasons, as it can depict graphic and brutal aspects of the characters and show.

Along with the animation change, many of the characteristics that gave the lent the show to younger audiences are now gone. Gone are the fights where you did not see injuries or harsh violence. Right off the bat you are given heavily scarred clone troopers and long fights. This change only adds to the storytelling the show has.

As of now, the show has aired 5 episodes and each one has either given fans closure to previous plots or new insight on how characters will eventually change in Revenge of the Sith. With 7 episodes left, fans cannot wait to see what tie-ins the show has with The Mandalorian, and the way the show will finally be wrapped up.