The Star Wars timeline. Although the prequels have received heavy criticism, they have also garnered a ionate fanbase, leading many to reevaluate the movies since their release. Much of this can be attributed to the prequel era itself, which is ripe for quality stories thanks to strong characters, compelling conflicts, and detailed worldbuilding.
The other Star Wars eras have different qualities that make them stand apart, both in the current Disney canon and Star Wars prequel trilogy era so successful to make their stories even better.
Tie-Ins Like The Clone Wars & The Bad Batch Have Enhanced The Prequels' Story
Making the overarching narrative even more compelling
The Star Wars prequel trilogy laid a solid foundation, but Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Bad Batch made the gaps between films just as enthralling. Not only was The Clone Wars highly entertaining, but I how satisfying it was to learn about characters and concepts not fully explored in the movies. Now the story of the prequels feels more satisfying and makes me want to dive further into the books, comics, video games, etc.
Knowing the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and how the galaxy reacted to the rise of the Empire gives greater closure to the prequel era.
The Bad Batch is set directly after the prequel trilogy but still enhances its story. Knowing the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and how the galaxy reacted to the rise of the Empire gives greater closure to the prequel era. The Bad Batch also starts like an eighth season of The Clone Wars before shifting into its own style, building off its predecessor while transitioning into the next era of the Star Wars timeline.
Other Star Wars Eras Need Stories Like These Shows, Too
Giving fans more incentive to visit different parts of the timeline
While there are many Star Wars shows besides The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch, they don't do as much to enhance their respective eras. The closest equivalent is Star Wars Rebels, which covers the beginning of the Rebel Alliance in the five years leading up to the Star Wars original trilogy. Most other Star Wars shows focus more on their individual stories rather than expanding the timeline, but one series has offered a glimpse at what could be.
Complete Timeline Of All Star Wars TV Shows
There are several TV shows in the Star Wars canon. Here's a breakdown of every finished, ongoing, and Star Wars show in chronological order.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, while largely set close to the prequel trilogy, also features episodes set around the same time as shows like Star Wars Rebels and The Mandalorian. The 3D animation allows Star Wars to feel consistent with its live-action projects while gaining the benefits of animation, allowing different Star Wars eras more potential with their stories. For now, the Star Wars prequel trilogy remains the franchise's best era until other eras learn from its success.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
8/10- Release Date
- 2008 - 2020-00-00
- Network
- Cartoon Network, Netflix, Disney+
- Showrunner
- Dave Filoni
Cast
Tom KaneNarrator / Yoda / Medical Droid / Yularen / Kraken (voice)
Anakin Skywalker (voice)
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingBUYStar 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.
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Star Wars: The Bad Batch
10/10- Release Date
- 2021 - 2024-00-00
- Showrunner
- Dave Filoni
- Directors
- Brad Rau, Steward Lee, Nathaniel Villanueva, Saul Ruiz
Cast
Michelle Ang
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingStar Wars: The Bad Batch is an action-adventure animated series set after the events of The Clone Wars, following Clone Force 99 (a.k.a. the Bad Batch.) Finding themselves immune to the brainwashing effects of Order 66, the Bad Batch become mercenaries for hire while outrunning the empire, now seeing them as fugitives of the law.
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