How The Clone Wars Showed us a Different Kind of Hero - Underrated Arcs #5

[@hunterkiller1440]

"I feel so proud yet so betrayed." My favorite line from the series.

[@andrewmeyer3599]

"We are *pirates* we don't even know what that means!" Is probably my favorite

[@adamburditt3941]

Hondo's got so many great one-liners

[@necfreon6259]

Proud and betrayed that take a special kind of madness

[@rafaelc8800]

@@necfreon6259 sounds like something jack sparrow would ALSO say XD they did well and gave us Star Wars Jack Sparrow XD

[@necfreon6259]

@@rafaelc8800 huh that’s cool I guess

[@Lego-Joe-1]

Are you 2 friends? Obi-wan: No. Hondo: Yes.

[@zexalbrony4799]

The Clone Wars always liked to show the moral grey's. Just because someone's profession is kind of dark doesn't mean they're a complete piece of Sith. After all, Adi Galia was friends with criminals after all. I would like to think many of these good and honorable bounty hunters got some work from the Rebels later down the line, especially after they became the New Republic. After everything Mando did to help the New Republic and probably Cara putting in a good word for him, I wouldn't be surprised if they hired him sometimes, or heck, even went to Boba Fett now that he's in control of what's left of Jabba's operations, since he's a lot more honorable then the Hunt, so the New Republic can probably get along better with him.

[@geetslys]

Yes, bounty hunters are fascinating and have some unexpected morals that many people wouldn't expect.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I think the Prequel era as a whole is rather morally grey, seeing how our protagonist falls, and all the people we root for find themselves increasingly morally compromised by a war, fighting for a cause that is being manipulated by the Dark Side just as their enemies are.

[@mesiagamer5217]

Honestly, the main job of bounty hunters is to bring in criminals in real life and in star wars. The way they do it however is different from police officers.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

@@mesiagamer5217 sure, but you gotta admit they hunt people for money. It's a profession that lends itself to mercenary and rather sociopathic types.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@mesiagamer5217 I feel like they used the word bounty hunter to loosely like when Cad Bane took the senators hostage that's not a job you hire a bounty hunter for that is a completely different profession. There was another example like when Count Dooku hired bounty hunters to kidnap the Chancellor bounty hunters don't do that you would hire professional kidnappers.

[@indianajones4321]

“This effort is no longer profitable!” -Hondo Ohnaka

[@StegoAqua]

Hondo is honestly the best

[@indianajones4321]

@@StegoAqua especially when he smells profit

[@donkeykong6669]

2:23

[@necfreon6259]

@@donkeykong6669 luckily hando still exists in rebels so his legend doesn’t end in clone wars

[@RM-jq5vi]

@@necfreon6259 hando just sounds like a han x lando ship

[@SpaceMonkeyBoi]

Embo was definitely one of the more underrated bounty hunters

[@geetslys]

Yes he is definitely up there for me

[@jeffjohnson1966]

Dude is #4 for me. Considering the first 3 are Boba Fett, Cad Bane and Ventress, shows how good he truly is. Dude was damn near a Force user with that hat.

[@declanhandley-byrne4335]

In this house, we stan Embo

[@PlanADidntWorkOut]

Cool Hat, Cool Moves, Cool Dog Voice is Dave Filoni speaking French badly Man I love this show

[@thimovijfschaft3271]

He's voiced by Filoni

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Ah yes, the *tactical advantage* [pans out to show *high ground]*

[@geetslys]

😂😂😂

[@harryjohnson9215]

This is where Obi-Wan learned it

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

@@harryjohnson9215 he was a master of the High Ground ever since he defeated Darth Maul, who had the high ground, and conquered it for himself.

[@harryjohnson9215]

@@ThinWhiteAxe and when he meet maul after all those years he had the high ground again

[@martinconnor7077]

youd think anikin would have learnt from this

[@CT5555_]

Embo was so cool. Got to like a dude that will slide down a hill on his hat.

[@rowbot5555]

I didn't get to see all the clonewars episodes as a kid and now you're making me wish I did even more

[@swaggynator3879]

Disney +

[@UntoDawn76]

Go in disney plus and binge watch them, you wont be disappointed

[@geetslys]

It's time to rewatch it, my friend. You can watch every single episode and season on Disney + whenever you have a chance.

[@harryjohnson9215]

Make sure you search up the watch list first And Of course the Pirates has a the advantage he had the high ground

[@jedironin380]

@@UntoDawn76 @Geetsly's Working on that now! Almost done, too... :)

[@senoriguana]

Now that I’m rewatching this episode you’ve made me want to rewatch the entire clone wars

[@geetslys]

Go for it

[@michaelturner5093]

I actually already started. Almost finished Season 2 so this video is really well-timed

[@senoriguana]

@@geetslys I am already a few episodes in and I’m loving it!

[@senoriguana]

@@michaelturner5093 Nice 👍! Enjoy it man

[@johnpatz8395]

Just watched the episode tonight. I’ve seen the series several times, but finally convinced my wife to watch it with me and she’s hooked now as well!

[@yogsothoth915]

More specifically the Seven Samurai/ Magnificent Seven episode. The plot is actually identical but is still extremely clever and fun. They even got Seven members. I think Embo is actually styled as a reference.

[@geetslys]

Hahaha, yes, but the clone wars is alpha

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Just goes to show that the OG Magnificent Seven, A Bug's Life, and this are way better Seven Samurai remakes than whatever we got several years ago.

[@347Jimmy]

It's always great when characters like the bounty hunters or Hondo's gang are able to act as either protagonists or antagonists depending on the circumstances All that has to change is a certain point of view

[@quantemwensday]

Hondo: I'm not retreating! this whole thing just isn't profitable anymore and I don't like working hard for anything!

[@eyesofstatic9641]

Hondo is such a funny character

[@BleachFan9891]

Definitely one of my favorite episodes featuring Hondo, he’s both threatening and funny, I also love any reference of Seven Samurai.

[@quantemwensday]

hondo ohnaka: it's over Kenobi, I have the high ground! Anakin: you underestimate my power! Kenobi: ...

[@Reyd0r]

Lmao, the title reminds me of that Luke Skywalker vid from so uncivilised. Anyway, great to see you address such an underrated arc. Not to mention the featured bounty hunters are amongst my favourite clone wars characters...especially embo. very deep as you see him develop. Not to mention he's literally got a captain America fighting style...AND WEARS THAT THING AS A HEAD (also precious good boi)

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Ahhh, a being of culture you must be... so civilized!

[@geetslys]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Yes, Embo's Freakin' Nice Hat.

[@nathanroon6961]

That video is very good, big fan.

[@lesgo8412]

it's so cool seeing how the ohnaka gang can actually be threatening, in comaprison to some other arcs. also the lost ones has to appear in this series.

[@redcomet7024]

I like how you meet Sugi "not sure about spelling " relative in the aftermath novels

[@the_cyberchill]

I loved the lego set the included Sugi, Aurra Sing, Embo and IG-88 Assassin Droid, sadly my Sugi figure, much like my lego batman alfred didn't have the best printing, and eventually the back of her head had something happen to it that removed part of the printing.

[@nickvinsable3798]

The Ryloth over-arc, starting with the Diplomacy between Senator Organa, Representative Binks, & Toydaria, followed by S1:E1, then whatever is needed to fill the gap that leads to the Republic conquest of Ryloth…

[@minicle426]

The most underappreciatted hero. The Zillo Beast. Almost rid the galaxy of the Sith.

[@declanhandley-byrne4335]

I remember telling my father about Bounty Hunters and he immediately knew it was an homage to The Seven Samurai He's a huge fan of Akira Kurisawa

[@barrybend7189]

I wish we had a Clone wars story involving the characters from Star Wars Starfighter. As Captain Nym, Reti, Vana Sage and Rys Dalows would have been a fun thing to see.

[@galaxy-eyesgarchomp9478]

In my eyes, the best kind of antagonists or bounty hunters in this case are those who lead by some sense of honor. Even though they do oppose the heroes at one point. It makes them look sane and not just some blood thirsty killer.

[@marshalllatta2073]

I watch that almost episode too many times almost every day

[@EJOW159]

Man Embo was cool.

[@geetslys]

He sure was, I wish we got to see more of him.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Correction: Is.

[@EJOW159]

@@michaelandreipalon359 Yeah you're he is and always will be.

[@ImGoinHammy]

I also liked how Hondo was actually the bad guy in this episode. Not sorta bad guy but still sorta good, I'm talkin he was the full on bad guy in this episode. It showed how he really is a pirate that does pirate things, and that Kenobi and friends are the exception.

[@acetripleheart8002]

I would love to hear your take on the arc where young boba fett tries to take vengeance on windu, I don’t know if it’s actually an underrated arc but I think that it really shows a lot about the character of boba fett and his deep complexity

[@carloscrispens4816]

Hondo always reminded me to captain Long Jhon Silver from Treasure island, a book i read as a child.

[@thekillingerescapeplan4286]

Damn John Silver was such a charismatic badass in such an old piece of media... Timeless classic :)

[@isaackim7675]

7:16. It's over! I have the high ground1' Anakin, "Hold my plot armor."

[@amanzeihedioha]

Yes, Good Deeds can be profitable.

[@geetslys]

No doubt

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Of course. Our experience on a lot of RPGs (and some of our real life charity moments) attest to that... really hate stealing from those beggars for completionists' sake, and shut your trap, Kreia!

[@Tarathathe77wookiee]

Thanks for this! Hondo is one of my favorite characters!!

[@jeffjohnson1966]

Great episode! I would love for you to break down the Mortis arc! I don't think everyone appreciates or understand how important that arc was. Are how important The Ones are/were. Thanks!

[@erenesqandarrazor8706]

*What i love about this Episode it Show how the world aren't black and white in SW Universe*

[@fiddleriddlediddlediddle]

Hondo didn't immediately perish when fighting Anakin. Gotta give him points for that.

[@Anakinvoorhees]

3:44 She actually does say: “4 on 1 is hardly a fair fight. Even for a Jedi” in the episode.

[@Hello-eq4db]

This was the first episode of Clone Wars I watched. My brother picked it, and I remember being disappointed that there were no clones in CLONE Wars

[@erodoeht4666]

“They’re the ones with the tactical advantage” *shows Hondo in a tank on the high ground* Yeah that seems about right lmao.

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

Any episode with Embo in it is f***king awesome. Period!!

[@quantemwensday]

speak softly and drive a big tank -hondo ohnaka

[@theboss13OOO]

You should do the Yoda series where he learns about the force.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

2:35: Hey, you forgot that We Bare Bears ep with the bunnies. As baby Panda said, "I have become Bunny, the Destroyer of Crows! Fear me!" Edit: Oh, and that Western styled Amphibia ep. 5:20: Sweet, neck-breaking in an animated feature.

[@kirkbolas4985]

I realize that the concepts in the Clone Wars needed to be kept relatively child friendly, straightforward and simple. Labeling these four “antiheroes” as bounty hunters is consistent with those aims. The label, however, is not accurate. The four hired by the villagers to deal with the Onaka Gang, pure and simple, were Mercs, aka Soldiers of Fortune. There’s nothing intrinsically untoward or dishonorable with being a Mercenary as one’s profession. Mercs protect civilians and qualitatively are an enhanced security service provider. They are a discreet special forces element for the small nation and/or its military that are lacking the ability or resources to create their own, especially at a point where the need for a group of special operators is a one shot deal. If nothing else they’re a force multiplier. The British Army hired Hessians during the American Revolutionary War are an example.

[@RedSox3149]

Definitely would like to see some content about the season 6 arcs which were very nuanced

[@keshvinkumar5770]

"Well, you know what they say: Speak softly and drive a big tank"

[@neptunemedia8746]

I would love if you did a video on the episode "Bounty". It is the most underrated episode in CW imo.

[@uneverknow3058]

Another great video.... Always keep my mind in one place

[@powerofanime1]

I agree. Bounty Hunters is one of my favorites.

[@Cwronaga216]

I still love how Hondo Teddy Roosevelt but changes stick to tank

[@brothers_of_nod]

The Clone Wars did so many amazing feats

[@wonderfulnightmares9143]

Without a doubt, its one of my favorites

[@monstermudd3540]

You should do supply lines season 3 shows how the republic was always victorious and jedi wasnt invincible and shows the struggle between locals and the republic forces

[@Woke_Toker]

Hondo in rebels was seriously goated 😂

[@ironspider23]

Cool 😎 Star Wars video geestlys

[@WasThisMail]

This arch made embo my favorite bounty hun

[@existantperson8624]

Every hondo episode is a good episode you cant change my mind

[@HandleDisliker]

So don't get me wrong. I love Hondo, but I feel like his character rides on his first impression of the series. When we first meet him he is incredibly clever, not falling for tricks that others would among being a cool character. As time goes on though plot makes him as smart as everyone else (which leans towards being stupid a lot). I like this arc but I find that it contributes to the corrosion of his character. If he was smart the moment he saw the group of Jedi he would have avoided the farm, try to capture them, or something of the like, but instead he just attacks like every other plot like this. He still needed to be here to be a recognizable face, but him being the leader just feels off. But I don't know. I can't complain from seven season's worth of entertainment lol

[@minicle426]

He's basically a knockoff of Jack Sparrow. Who degenerated similarly.

[@tnntaronewsnetwork4514]

At this point you might as well end the little series with "Why Season 2 of the Clone Wars was Underrated."

[@Killdoomrodar]

I love Hondo!!! He is so awesome!

[@brydon5721]

I think that 9 times out of 10 "bounty hunters" should be referred to as "mercenaries". About the only time they were hired for an actual bounty was in TESB, the rest of the time their hired guns/muscle or taking on illegal work for a big payday.

[@enviousgaming3250]

For a long time I hated hando onaka because of this episode but seeing him in later episodes and rebels he really gained my respect and I love him now

[@unclestoma4699]

my favorite hondo

[@relagob8380]

I would love to see more of Embo.

[@arielortiz5643]

I believe that this episode serves also to highlight the failures of the Republic and the jedi. It didn't seem like these bounty hunters were amateurs at doing these kind of jobs. How many planets were defenseless against pirates and criminals? Nobody knows. For Naboo and Alderaan, the jedi may be the heroes, but on the outer rim, there were other kind of heroes, some less virtuos and at best morally grey heroes. Anakin, Ashoka and Kenobi just had to accept that on this episode. It didn't make it that obvious, but the episode showed things like these happened. That's why Padme's speech about stoppong the bill for additional clones have so much more weight, we have seen how the people are on their own and suffering because of the war. Also, as a citizen of a third world country, I can relate in some extent to them. Sometimes the police is inefficient or is directly involved on the criminal world and it becomes the work of the criminal, outlaws and empoverished people to keep the order in their comminities as best as they can, even with methods of cuestioble moral.

[@BadBomb555]

This was the first Clone Wars episode I saw.

[@MandoDaras]

Hondo is one of the best Star Wars character ever.

[@matthewkalasky2891]

6:00 When stating an opinion as fact pretty much IS actually fact.

[@joshuamiller8149]

The box episodes are eny favorite an d inwould love to see you break them down

[@FallenRingbearer]

I have a rogue in D&D inspired by Hondo. I'm not doing great at the RP, but I'm trying lol.

[@BraydenDodman]

Dont forget, this trope originates from the tale of the 7 samutai

[@mitchmorris8973]

Hondo is my favourite star wars character 👍

[@doomsday7529]

Embo was always my favorite

[@silverfoxdelta290]

me and Hondo are very similar: we both love tanks

[@eyesofstatic9641]

Oh Hondo you silly guy lol

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

Imagine if the jungle felucians were in this episode.

[@zeroalpha9713]

I love hondo

[@MACE_HINDU]

Funny thing is embo later on attacks Anikan and padme for sidious he is true to his profession never takes sides just works for who ever has money

[@JustsomeKid93]

Basically, if Hondo is present, me like episode

[@Negetive2digit]

Not breaking a deal seems more like a lawful trait than a chaotic one, though half the stuff a bounty hunter would do WOULD be chaotic...guess that's why some people are just neutral overall and why trying to use ye olde alignment chart on characters is really hard when their actions are all over the place on at least one axis.

[@UncleMikeDrop]

I want a Cad Bane series.

[@PhoenixT70]

Anyone who’s played Army of Two could tell you that mercs aren’t inherently bad.

[@nicholaswalsh4462]

Star Wars Bounty Hunters are just Mercenaries who stabilize their income helping law enforcement.

[@CT-Kix-lh5mu]

First Made you look

[@Karlos1234ify]

When the remake for the Old Republic comes out, which you faction would you be?

[@DaveChambersDC]

Hondo is great!

[@junsam3835]

I always saw this episode is Star Wars version of the magnificent seven

[@joda7697]

Chaotic neutral, but have a personal code... Wouldn't that make them more true neutral?

[@omegon2540]

I smell……a good episode of star wars the clone wars

[@omegon2540]

And profit

[@gamingkitten2.061]

I dont get why in the Clone Wars we only saw the separatists hiring bounty hunters. I would’ve loved to see the Republic hire bounty hunters for once

[@derrickstorm6976]

What never makes any sense is Hondos line, "this effort is no longer, profitable" 🤭 "I've wasted so much assets into this battle that winning it would no longer cover the costs" he's not a millionaire, he can't allocate funds from somewhere else to cover up his losses

[@andrewgreeb916]

He can "appropriate" (steal) funds from someone else to pay for losses, in piracy you have to accept your losses and move on with what you have. You don't have to win every fight, just don't lose too much that you can't recover.

[@applejuice3562]

So this episode is Seven Samurai

[@LairdErnst]

Good stories bear repeating…

[@robinbennett1686]

Hondo is one of the best characters.

[@goldeagle6431]

I assume this hero is the Senate?

[@joshpeck9266]

I think the term is antihero

[@mentalmandolorian5723]

Corperations after pride month ends: This effort, is no longer, profitable!

[@thisisdavid2]

Do Trespass please

[@justinbowers2749]

Of Course Hondo is the best, I Mean you can't expect less from the famous and infamous DON KARNA- i mean, Hondo Onaka

[@rickrolled1309]

What’s embos dog called?

[@freighttraindan]

What species lives the longest.... what species in starwars has the shortest lifespan?

[@karkenzerberster512]

Kid show moment 5:15