Season 2 sheds the kiddie gloves. The "Geonosis Arc" is full-blown horror as Jedi are swarmed by undead Geonosian brain worms. The "Mandalore Arc" introduces Duchess Satine Kryze—Obi-Wan’s lost love—and plants seeds for the Darksaber.
A massive leap in quality. You’ll cry over clones by episode 13. Season 3: The Lore Expands (2010-2011) The Vibe: Deep cuts, Force mysticism, and character studies. Key Arcs: The Citadel, Mortis, the Nightsisters of Dathomir.
We finally meet Darth Maul’s brother, Savage Opress, and learn the dark secrets of Dathomir. Asajj Ventress transforms from a one-note villain into a tragic anti-hero. Star Wars The Clone Wars - Season 1- 2- 3- 4- 5...
The underwater Mon Cala arc (beautiful) and the slavery arc where Ahsoka loses her innocence.
He survives The Phantom Menace . He has spider legs. Savage Opress finds him. When Maul finally speaks ("Kenobi..."), it’s pure nightmare fuel. Season 2 sheds the kiddie gloves
Cad Bane. The cold-blooded bounty hunter steals every scene.
Season 1 introduces the formula: Anakin Skywalker (now a charismatic Jedi Knight), Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka (the bratty "Snips"), Captain Rex, and the Clone Army vs. the Separatists. A massive leap in quality
Adorable younglings build lightsabers on Ilum. It’s sweet, but you know most will die in Order 66.
The greatest clone story ever told. The 501st is placed under a sadistic new Jedi, General Krell, who purposely gets them killed. Clones are forced to fight each other. The ending will leave you staring at the wall.