The Clone Wars delved into dark storylines that questioned its suitability for children viewers. Anakin's past as a slave was explored in a dark arc that highlighted his constant state of slavery. Anakin's life was portrayed as a cycle of slavery, from being a slave to Watto to becoming Darth Vader.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars has sometimes introduced the darkest and most tragic storylines in all of Star Wars. Over the course of The Clone Wars seven seasons, there were multiple brutal, multiple-episode arcs that sometimes made viewers question whether the show was really designed for children or not. Star Wars has always been political, and The Clone Wars at times really leaned into politics, morality, and ethics surrounding different scenarios.

While The Clone Wars did showcase some amazing character development, and helped expand on the content seen in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, it also allowed for...