I can see why a lot of people like the way the clones are humanised and personalised in the Clone Wars series, it adds some depth to them and adds interest when they are on missions etc.
I appreciate a good clone-centric episode when done well as this one is. The portrayal of them as such independent individuals is actually quite deep and complex given how they ultimately turn on the Jedi in Revenge of the Sith. In RotS the clones unquestioningly obey the Order 66 and destroy the Jedi on the word of Palpatine. Even Commander Cody attempts to destroy Obi Wan without hesitation. Clone Wars adds an extra layer of tragedy by humanising the clones, showing that they have camaraderie with the Jedi and have some feelings but explains towards the end why they turn on the Jedi. It is powerful.
Here we get a depiction of clones who are sometimes rebellious and usually very independent which is jarring compared to how they behave in RotS but you have to wait til season 6 and 7 for the clone story to all pan out and be explained.
This episode is very enjoyable in itself and creates character development for Cody and Rex very effectively as well as developing the relationship between them and Obi Wan and Anakin.
My rating: 8/10
I appreciate a good clone-centric episode when done well as this one is. The portrayal of them as such independent individuals is actually quite deep and complex given how they ultimately turn on the Jedi in Revenge of the Sith. In RotS the clones unquestioningly obey the Order 66 and destroy the Jedi on the word of Palpatine. Even Commander Cody attempts to destroy Obi Wan without hesitation. Clone Wars adds an extra layer of tragedy by humanising the clones, showing that they have camaraderie with the Jedi and have some feelings but explains towards the end why they turn on the Jedi. It is powerful.
Here we get a depiction of clones who are sometimes rebellious and usually very independent which is jarring compared to how they behave in RotS but you have to wait til season 6 and 7 for the clone story to all pan out and be explained.
This episode is very enjoyable in itself and creates character development for Cody and Rex very effectively as well as developing the relationship between them and Obi Wan and Anakin.
My rating: 8/10