This stunningStar Warsedit ofStar Wars: The Clone Warsconfirms how brutal the Clone Wars era really was for the clones and the Jedi—in a way that even the show itself didn’t fully capture.The Clone Warsis one ofStar Wars’best TV shows, but it wasn’t untilAhsokadepicted the reality of the war in live-action that the horrors of these battles were completely realized. Now,thisStar Warsedit has taken that one step further, incorporating an audio that reflects how traumatizing these events were for the clones and the Jedi.
In the video, posted bythxt_spaceon TikTok, an audio of the poem “Boots,” written by English author and poet Rudyard Kipling, plays as clips fromThe Clone Warsare spliced together. The poem was originally about the Second Boer War, but the internal dialogue of the soldier and the horrors the poem captures are both perfectly paired with a realistic representation of the Clone Wars inStar Wars.
It’s all too easy to brush off how brutal the Clone Wars battles really were, perhaps because of the animated style ofThe Clone Warsor because the show incorporates plenty of humor and levity into this era, butthis edit is an amazing reminder that this was a war, and it was traumatizing to those who participated in it.
Star Wars Is Beginning To Realize How Horrific The Clone Wars Really Were
The Ahsoka Show Proves Star Wars Is Taking This More Seriously
Ahsokahas been perhaps the best example to date ofStar Warsfinally grappling with the genuine horrors of the Clone Wars. Seeing Ahsoka Tano’s actual age throughout the Clone Wars in live-action was jarring, and witnessing her confusion over the Jedi becoming soldiers when they were always meant to be peacekeepers was profound. Again, when a show is animated, there’s a bit more distance between the audience and any horrors depicted in the show—although animated shows are, of course, just as legitimate as live-action shows.
Star Wars: The Bad Batchalso shed new light on how grave these years really were and how they continued to affectthe survivors of Order 66and the clone troopers.Not only did the Empire treat the clones as second-class citizens (if that), but also, the clones seemed to display symptoms of PTSD, whether they had carried out Order 66 or not. It’s clear that many Jedi were affected in the same way, which Kanan Jarrus also reflected inStar Wars Rebels. It’s been painful but important to seeStar Warstaking this war and its effects more seriously.
Will We Ever Get A Live-Action Clone Wars?
Such A Show Would Completely Reframe This Era In Star Wars
At present,Star Warshasn’t announced any plans to create a live-action Clone Wars show, although there has been plenty of discourse around this possibility in the fanbase. The concept is a divisive one, but it’s undeniable thatStar Warscreating a live-action Clone Wars show would also make the true nature of the Clone Wars era so much clearer. Presumably, this would also be a focus of a live-action Clone Wars show, givenAhsokahas already begun that work.
Upcoming Star Wars Shows: Story, Casts & Everything We Know
Several exciting Star Wars TV shows are set to be released on Disney+ in the coming years from the realm of both live-action and animation.
Star Warshas also been clear that the franchise is shifting its focus from the prequel trilogy era and even the Dark Times, with many shows and movies having already taken place or set to take place in the New Republic Era instead. Even so, Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor have both expressed interest in returning, and a live-action Clone Wars show would be a major draw for audiences. In the meantime, this incredibleStar Warsedit is a sobering reminder of the reality ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an animated series that explores the intense conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. Featuring a mix of loyalty shifts and alliances, it delves into complex mysteries of the Force and showcases pivotal moments for characters like Anakin Skywalker and Master Yoda.
