The Clone Wars Strikes Back

Dominic and Ciaran conclude their look back at season seven of The Clone Wars with PART THREE of their "Siege of Mandalore" discussion. They discuss the way the Order 66 was depicted over the course of these final episodes. They discuss Ahsoka and Rex reflecting on the war, and how their conversation on the bridge just before "the moment" encapsulates their entire arcs. They also talk about the "I am one with the Force, the Force is with me moment". Plus, Ahsoka's feelings pre-Order 66, the Fives cover-up, Darth Vader, and Anakin's password. All this and much more!

Dominic and Ciaran continue their look back at season seven of The Clone Wars with PART TWO of their "Siege of Mandalore" discussion. They look at some of the key relationships Ahsoka has in this arc, starting with Bo-Katan. They break down the unexpected partnership between the Jedi outcast and the Mandalorian outcast. Then they delve into Ahsoka and Maul's confrontation in the throne room, Maul's offer to Ahsoka, and her reasons for ultimately rejecting him. And to close out the show they do a deep dive on Ahsoka's final conversation with the Jedi council. Plus, how Obi-Wan and Padme's reactions to Anakin's fall compare to Ahsoka's, what does the future hold for Mandalore, and in defense of Mace Windu? All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran continue their look back at season seven of The Clone Wars with PART ONE of their "Siege of Mandalore" discussion. They discuss the reaction to the arc, as well as the ways the arc calls back to the 2008 The Clone Wars movie. Then they delve into Ahsoka's tense reunion with Obi-Wan and Anakin, and how Ahsoka and Rex's journey's impact their stories in this arc. Plus the similarities between Duchess Satine and her sister Bo-Katan, Maul's visions of Sidious, and an epic tangent about Anakin's visions in Revenge of the Sith and Sidious' potential role. All this and much more!

Dominic and Ciaran continue their look back at season seven of The Clone Wars by discussing the Bad Batch arc. They delve into how this arc brings Rex's arc (almost) to its conclusion through his connection with Echo and Anakin's influence on him. They also talk about the Bad Batch as characters, and their reactions to the news that Star Wars: The Bad Batch is coming to Disney+ in 2021. Plus, did Palpatine overlook Ahsoka in his plans for Anakin, the connections between this arc and the Martez Sisters arc, and the role of the separatists in the Clone Wars and what they tell about the Empire and the First Order. All this and much more!

This week on The Clone Wars Strikes Back, Dominic and Ciaran begin their look back season seven of The Clone Wars by discussing the Martez Sisters arc. They get into some of the galactic issues presented in this arc, including how the Jedi are perceived by the people of the galaxy. They also discuss how this arc depicts the ways Palpatine was able to rise to power by playing on the already existing problems in the galaxy. Plus, they get into some of the issues in the fourth episode, Ahsoka's mindset going into this episode, and a further defense of the ship name The Silver Angel. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran are joined by Din of the band F-105, Kareem Dharsee from Order 416, and Matt Neugebauer of the For Christ's Sake, Anakin! podcast to discuss the 2003 micro series Star Wars: Clone Wars. They look back on the series and how it compares to the 2008 series, as well as how it connects to the larger themes of the saga. They also break down the series' depictions of Anakin, Obi-Wan, Padme, Asajj Ventress, and Grievious. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ciaran, Ben, and Chris discuss the series finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, "Victory and Death". They discuss the way the episode portrayed the drama of Order 66 from a different perspective than Revenge of the Sith. They also discuss the relationship between Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex, and how their bond is what saves them in the end. Then they delve into the meaning of the title and discuss the shocking epilogue. Plus, Vader's thoughts on Ahsoka pre-Rebels, Maul goes all Force Unleashed, and the legacy of The Clone Wars. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ciaran, Chris, and Ben are joined by Clare Stribling (The Imperial Senate Podcast) to discuss the penultimate episode, "Shattered". They discuss what it was like seeing Order 66 play out on screen again, 15 years after Revenge of the Sith was released. They also discuss the near team up between Ahsoka and Maul, as well as the lengths Ahsoka goes to to save Rex. Plus, is Ahsoka in denial about what really happened to Anakin, Bo-Katan's future on Mandalore, and the divide between Ahsoka and the Jedi council. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ciaran, and Chris are joined by friend of the show Katie Horn (@PoeHotDameron on Twitter) to discuss the episode "The Phantom Apprentice". They delve into Maul's motivations in this episode, and what it says about his character. They also talk about the way Ahsoka responds to reveals from both Maul and Obi-Wan and how that plays into her beliefs about the Jedi council and her friends, as well as what could have happened if Maul and Ahsoka really had teamed up. Plus, what's next for Maul, where are we in Revenge of the Sith, and the lack of trust in the Jedi council. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ciaran, Chris, and Ben are joined by Eric Strothers of The Bad Motivators and The Sith List Podcasts to discuss the episode "Old Friends Not Forgotten". They discuss Ahsoka's various reunions of this episode, with Anakin, Rex, and Obi-Wan. They also discuss how the previous arcs impact the story of this arc. They also break down some of the best action scenes from the series, including the opening battle scene, and the invasion of Mandalore. Plus, Bo-Katan and the politics of Mandalore, Maul's continuing obsession with Obi-Wan, and Ben has created a petition! All this and much more!