Clone Wars S4 • Obi-Wan Undercover: Eps 15-18When Obi-Wan fakes his death to infiltrate a bounty hunter plot against Palpatine, the mission succeeds—but the Jedi Council's deception shatters Anakin's trust and pushes him closer to the dark side. Matthew and Erin explore how this arc becomes a rehearsal for Revenge of the Sith, revealing Palpatine's long-game manipulation and the cracks forming in both the Jedi Order and Anakin's loyalty.Episodes Covered

• Season 4, Episode 15—"Deception"
• Season 4, Episode 16—"Friends and Enemies"
• Season 4, Episode 17—"The Box"
• Season 4, Episode 18—"Crisis on Naboo"

Key Discussions

• Why hiding Obi-Wan's survival from Anakin was the Council's biggest tactical mistake
• How Palpatine uses this kidnapping plot as a dry run for Revenge of the Sith
• Clone trooper corruption in Republic prisons—what does it reveal about the war?
• Cad Bane's refusal to ditch his iconic hat despite being the galaxy's most wanted
• The "Star Wars Squid Game" death trap of The Box
• Anakin's chilling threat: "You should have quit while you were still alive"

From Anakin's explosive grief to Palpatine's calculated smirk when Anakin nearly kills Dooku, this arc captures the tragedy of a hero's fall—one justified lie at a time.Related Episodes

• The Clone Wars S4 E11-14
• The Clone Wars S4 E19-22
• Revenge of the Sith

Learn More

• Deception arc on Wookieepedia

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