Ten reasons you should watch "The Clone Wars", the animated series.

I realize this is r/StarWars, and that most of you have probably already seen the show. But I love writing little things like this, and I do it all the time. I was just thinking about the things I enjoy in the show, I ended up writing this out. I just figured I'd share it here for the fun of it - and if I can turn even just a single person on to the show and have them enjoy it, all the better.WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH “THE CLONE WARS”, THE ANIMATED SERIESThe Clone Wars is an animated “kid’s show”, and it admittedly feels like it in the first few episodes. However, as the show goes on, it starts to feel less and less like a show for children and more like… well, Star Wars. That’s not to say that Star Wars isn’t for children in general, but this saga has always had an “ageless charm” that appeals to anyone, adult and child alike. And when the show gets going, The Clone Wars is no different. It genuinely feels like a natural part of the Star Wars universe, and it only gets better as it goes on. It’s a must watch for fans of Star Wars, and here are ten reasons why:10. A massive expansion of the Star Wars universe and its lore - One of the best things about Star Wars has always been its vast and fascinating universe, and a show like The Clone Wars has a lot more time to explore new parts of that. There are new worlds, technologies, characters, mystical forces (pun intended), creatures, and more information on the history of the universe that those who have only seen the movies are missing out on.09. The War Itself - Something that the prequel trilogy kind of glossed over a bit was the actual Clone War. The war only begins at the very end of the second film, and only really serves as a plot device in the third as it comes to an end. We never really get to see the majority of the war with all its battles, strategies, political challenges, and most importantly the comradery and livelihood of the soldiers. This changes with The Clone Wars, which devotes nearly 50 hours to all of this. You get a much better idea of how massive this war is and how it affected those who lived through it, plus you get a massive chunk of the Star Wars story to boot.08. The Clones - One major highlight of the shows is the clones themselves. They are handled very well, and cease to be just faceless soldiers that we know nothing about. They may be clones, but they are still individuals. They have their own personalities, strengths, and even have their own “style” that sets them apart from each other visually. Some even abandon the war to pursue their own dreams, or even betray the republic out of self interest. But for the most part, they share a sense of unity despite their differences, and they really feel like a family. A few of them become truly fascinating characters, and getting to know these soldiers really enhances the story of this war.07. The Jedi Council - Another thing that the show gets to devote more time towards is the massive cast of characters in Star Wars, including the Jedi Council. You not only get to see more of how they operate, but you get to see more of the characters who were mostly in the background during the films. It’s always cool to see the Jedi in action, and some of the Jedi that we hadn’t seen much of are really interesting characters with a lot of potential… potential that this show gets to explore.06. More of Anakin’s Transition - The films can only show so much, and while Attack of the Clone foreshadows Anakin’s fall to the dark side quite a bit, most of his actual transition takes place in the third film. Taking place in between the two movies, you not only get to see more of this, but it has more of an impact. You get to see how close Anakin and Obi-Wan get, and how great of a warrior Anakin is despite the fact that he’s a bit of a hot-head. It also does a better job than the films in showing the deep relationship he has with Padme. All of this adds to give more weight to Anakin’s inevitable turn (simultaneously making it more believable), and the little moments of the show that hint at this fate are really cool.05. Obi-Wan is a Boss - Something we all already know. Obi-Wan is just awesome, and is easily one of the best characters in the entirety of Star Wars. Being one of the most important characters in The Clone Wars, Obi-Wan gets a lot of time to shine over the course of the show… both as a character, and as a capable general of the war.04. Tie-Ins with the Films - The show is also filled with references, easter eggs, and even straight up connections to the films and other portions of Star Wars canon. I won’t go into spoilers, but it’s safe to say that fans who have seen the rest of the saga will enjoy certain bits of this show. And even when it isn’t directly correlating with what we see in the films, but the show is constantly providing additional background on the places, characters, and events that we have seen in the films.03. Palpatine’s Manipulation of the Republic and the War - We know from the film’s that the entire war was a construct of Palpatine and his rise to power. The Clone Wars shows more of this, and provides a deeper look into the government and its central players during the war. It’s cool to see the pieces moving towards what ultimately happens in Revenge of the Sith, and knowing how Palpatine is manipulating everyone before they know it is very entertaining.02. A Deeper Look and the Confederacy of Independent Systems - In the prequel trilogy, the CIS doesn’t get much focus. It’s interesting to see how much they are being played by Palpatine just like the Republic, even if they have very naturally opposing values as well. Also, there are interesting characters that play a big part in the show that are never featured in the films.01. It’s More Star Wars - It’s over 40 hours of Star Wars story that is generally well received. What more do you want? via /r/StarWars https://ift.tt/36egnQ3