The first 2 episodes of the new Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated TV series just aired on Cartoon network. As one of the seemingly few people who really enjoyed the theatrical movie (In my opinion, It's better than two of the three prequels), I am very satisfied with the first 2 episodes of SWtCW.
The animation quality isn't as good as the movie, but that is to be expected on a TV budget. It still looks very good. The action is exciting and the stories have the fun feel of the original Star Wars trilogy and Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars shorts, from which this series borrows it's cartoony design aesthetic.
The first episode follows the story of Yoda travelling with 3 clone troopers behind enemy lines. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the characterization of Yoda was much more like the eccentric little creature he was in Empire Strikes Back than the uptight master of the prequels. The comedy with the droids can occasionally be slightly groan inducing, but this is a kid's show, and it's all in good fun. Nothing as bad as an Ewok or Jar Jar at least.
The second episode was just as good. featuring the Republic forces searching for a new secret weapon being developed by the separatists (one that Star Wars fans will recognize as being used by the rebellion in Empire strikes back!)
I really like this show and can't wait till next Friday.
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