But even ignoring that setup, this episode stands out as one of the more successful attempts at exploring the toll of the Clone Wars conflict and Ahsoka's disillusionment with the Jedi. Only in hindsight is it clear how important this particular episode is to the larger Star Wars saga, as we see a young Saw Gerrera take his first steps toward becoming the paranoid, morally compromised fanatic he is in Rogue One and Star Wars Rebels. 'Tipping Points' (Season 5) This episode caps off the first major Season 5 story arc, with Ahsoka lending a hand to a group of rebels trying to liberate the planet Onderon from their corrupt, Separatist-loyal king. This is also one of the first times where the series really highlighted the true nature of the outwardly benevolent Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. And like the best Godzilla movies, these episodes have a lot to say about the toll of war and the unintended consequences of seeking ever bigger and more powerful weapons. These two episodes bring a novel monster movie feel to the series, particularly in the second half as the beast runs amok on Coruscant. Instead, that weapon winds up awakening a fearsome, nearly indestructible monster. In 'The Zillo Beast,' the Republic field-tests a new weapon it believes can bring a swift end to the war. The Zillo Beast Duology (Season 2) These two episodes - 'The Zillo Beast' and 'The Zillo Beast Strikes Back' - are fun and unique outliers for the series, as they're basically a Godzilla movie disguised as a Star Wars adventure. But then, that's sort of the case for everyone who fought in the war, isn't it? 24. The titular rookies introduced in this episode would go on to play pivotal roles in many future storylines, with the one common thread being that all of them met tragic fates in the end. Though they all share one face and one voice, many of these clones developed distinct personalities and motivations over the course of the series.

This episode is an early showcase for what would become one of the series' greatest strengths - lending depth and humanity to the clones. YES NO'Rookies' puts the spotlight on Captain Rex, Commander Cody and a team of newbie clones thrust into the deep end as they face an unexpected Separatist attack.

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