We wrestle with Clone Wars Season 5’s D-Squad arc, from awkward open to meaningful payoff, and dig into why Gregor’s awakening still hits hard. Tales of the Underworld steals the news cycle as we hope for character-first stories that fix gaps and deepen the saga.

• rewatching the droid-led mission and its tonal pivot
• why easter eggs and signage make the city feel real
• Gregor’s helmet marks, identity, and trauma
• Ventress and Cad Bane teases in Tales of the Underworld
• Andor’s weight on Rogue One and grief
• Finn, representation, and anthology fixes
• Boba Fett’s reinvention and community-building
• calls for Tales of the Droids across eras
• homework: S5 E1, E14, E15, E16 in that order
• merch shout and Swarzy Curious group guidelines

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This week! Why Jedi are the Worst Guardians in the Galaxy!
Clone Wars Season 5 episodes 6–9 take us on a wild ride with Jedi younglings constructing their lightsabers—and facing enough danger to question the Order’s parenting skills.

We discuss:
– The emotional impact of building sabers at Galaxy’s Edge
– Why Hondo Ohnaka might be Star Wars’ most lovable scoundrel
– David Tennant’s fan-favorite performance as Huyang
– Our top 5 favorite ships in the Star Wars galaxy

Crash shares a personal Galaxy’s Edge story that hits right in the feels, reminding us that Star Wars isn’t just a saga—it’s part of our lives.

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This week we’re getting rebellious!
The Onderon arc in Clone Wars Season 5 explores the thin line between resistance and rebellion—and the emotional fallout that turns heroes into extremists.

We unpack:
– The origin of Saw Gerrera and the loss that shaped him
– Ahsoka’s leadership test and her emotional arc
– The irony of Anakin Skywalker training rebels
– Political themes that still feel bold and relevant today

This is Star Wars storytelling at its most provocative—and it’s only the beginning. Hit play and join us on the path toward the rise of the Rebellion.

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Season 5 of The Clone Wars begins—and it’s an emotional gut punch. We’re diving into Ahsoka’s incredible growth, the cracks forming in the Jedi Order, and what our hosts call “the beginning of the end” for the Republic.

We also debate the most hated Star Wars characters, from Pong Krell to Mace Windu (yes, really), and explore what makes a villain truly memorable. Plus: Celebration Japan hype, The Force Awakens turns 10, and homework for next week—Episodes 2–5.

Join our no-drama, no-gatekeeping Star Wars community and prepare for a season that changes everything.

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Darth Maul lives—and he's angrier than ever. The Season 4 finale of The Clone Wars pulls no punches, as we explore Maul’s brutal return, the fall of the Night Sisters, and the shifting moral code of Asajj Ventress.

In this episode, we unpack:
– Maul’s transformation from silent killer to tragic monster
– Savage Opress and the twisted bond of blood
– Zombie warriors, green mist magic, and Talzin’s dark powers
– Ventress' surprising redemption—and team-up with Obi-Wan

Revenge, trauma, found family, and total destruction—this is Star Wars at its darkest.

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When Obi-Wan Kenobi fakes his own death, the Jedi may win the battle—but lose Anakin Skywalker’s trust forever. This four-part Clone Wars arc is where the cracks start to show, and Palpatine starts to win.

We break down:
– Anakin’s grief and rage after Obi-Wan’s “death”
– The ethical trap of "The Box" and the bounty hunter code
– Palpatine’s manipulation at its finest
– Why Qui-Gon Jinn might have been the key to saving Anakin

Deception, loyalty, betrayal, and the long shadow of Darth Vader—all in one arc. Subscribe and dive in.

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Anakin Skywalker is forced to confront his darkest memories when faced with the one thing he hates most: slavers. In this explosive arc from The Clone Wars, we break down how trauma, ethics, and philosophy collide—from Ahsoka’s savage combat evolution to droids begging for freedom.

We’re diving into:
– The Slavery arc and its impact on Anakin’s fate
– The rise (and fall) of Death Watch’s warrior image
– Why even battle droids are asking to be set free

Whether you’re new to Clone Wars or deep in your 10th rewatch, this arc will hit you hard.

🎧 Subscribe, share, and join the conversation. The dark side doesn’t just happen—it builds.

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The Umbara arc isn't just one of the best stories in Star Wars: The Clone Wars—it’s a turning point for the entire series. When Anakin Skywalker is called away and replaced by Jedi General Pong Krell, Captain Rex and the 501st face a nightmare of loyalty, loss, and leadership gone wrong.

This arc dives deep into military ethics, clone identity, and the true cost of war in a galaxy far, far away. From Fives to Dogma, from Hardcase’s heroism to Rex’s unforgettable stand, this story shows why Star Wars is more than just Jedi vs. Sith.

Whether you're rewatching or discovering it for the first time, this is the arc that made us all realize: the clones were never just numbers.

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