Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7 tells the stories that showrunner Dave Filoni never got to tell during the show’s original run, which came to an end in 2014. The new and final season consists of 12 episodes, covering arcs previously alluded to in Star Wars lore but never released in final form on the small screen.
“The Bad Batch” arc covers a mission to rescue missing clone trooper Echo from the Separatists, while “Ahsoka’s Walkabout” explores what Anakin’s former apprentice got up to after leaving behind the Jedi Order. But the big arc of the season is “The Siege of Mandalore,” a final showdown between the Republic and Maul’s Mandalorian forces that ties into the events of Revenge of the Sith!
Created by George Lucas, the show first aired in 2008. It followed the adventures of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padmé Amidala while introducing major new characters like Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex. The Clone Wars also brought fan-favorite Darth Maul back from the dead. The series was loved by many fans to say the least.
It’s worth noting that an official Disney+ promotional video from the start of the month had indicated that Season 7 would arrive on February 17th. The Clone Wars is an animated series that focuses on the galactic conflict of the same name that takes place between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
While The Clone Wars prominently features Obi-Wan and Anakin, the series also highlights other new and returning Star Wars characters, including Anakin’s Padawan Ahsoka, Clone Captain Rex, Yoda and more. The 12-episode final season will feature three story arcs, including, most notably, the return of Darth Maul.
The Clone Wars is one of several Disney+ original Star Wars series. Live-action bounty hunter series The Mandalorian — for which Clone Wars creator Dave Filoni has directed a few episodes — premiered last year, with a second season set to debut this fall.
Additionally, live-action series starring Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor from Rogue One and Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan from the prequels are in the works. Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best will also host a Star Wars-themed children’s game show that will air exclusively on Disney+.
No release dates have been confirmed for any of these series. In the meantime, all prior seasons of Clone Wars — as well as follow-up series Rebels — are available for streaming on Disney+.
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