This viralStar Warsvideo is proof thatStar Wars : The Clone Warswas an perfectly essential update toAnakin Skywalker’scharacter . Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader is unquestionably one ofStar Wars’best characters , which has been unfeigned since the very beginning ofStar Warsmovies and video appearance . While Darth Vader was iconic in the original trilogy , though , many viewers were extremely decisive of the internal representation of Anakin in the prequels — in fact , that remains one of thebiggest complaints about the prequel trilogy .

Thankfully , public opinion of Anakin in theStar Warsprequel trilogy ( and Jake Lloyd and Hayden Christensen , by extension ) has largely shifted , and that is due in very large part toThe Clone Warsand all that show did to flesh out Anakin ’s character . To be clear , I always adored Lloyd ’s and Christensen ’s portrayals , but this video , posted byrex.cutson TikTok , serve as a vivid reminder of just how much part growing hap for Anakin inThe Clone Wars .

In addition to provide so much more context to Anakin ’s tumble to the dark side , especially with the introduction of Ahsoka Tano as Anakin ’s Padawan , The Clone Warsdepicted Anakin as uproarious , charming , and wise , and that became a very pop representation , so much so that it improved Anakin ’s image overall .

Darth Vader to the left and Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith to the right in front of a purple and red background

The Clone Wars Massively Improved Public Opinions Of Anakin Skywalker

Criticism Was Still Heavy Years After The Prequels Ended

Although the prequels are now considered some ofStar Wars’best moviesby many , that was a very tough road forStar Wars . The prequel trilogy faced immediate backlash when the film were released , with complaint ranging from the dialogue to the concept the movie introduced , such as midi - chlorians . Unfortunately , that rebound was frequently direct straightaway at the actors — Ahmed Best , Jake Lloyd , and Hayden Christensen in exceptional . Even in the days following the prequels , the picture show and the actors were impeach of ' ruining’Star Wars .

However , The Clone Warsand Matt Lanter , who vocalise Anakin in the show , work about a massive shift in public judgement of Anakin . As this TikTok video show , Anakin was absolutely uproarious inThe Clone Wars , not only living up to his status asthe Chosen Onewith his bravado and legitimate acquirement but also becoming so much more humanize and endear . Of course , Lloyd and Christensen had laid the base , but with seven seasons , Anakin was able to be show up in a novel light as well .

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That Characterization Continues To Shape Anakin In The Present Day

Anakin’s Most Recent Star Wars Appearances Have Reinforced This Representation Of Anakin

Hayden Christensen has thrillingly retort toStar WarssinceThe Clone Wars , in bothObi - Wan KenobiandAhsoka . Ahsokain particular was the perfect continuation of Anakin ’s word picture inThe Clone Wars . While Christensen still embodied the Anakin he had played throughout the prequels , he had also take on on Anakin ’s sassy posture and playful dynamic with Ahsoka fromThe Clone Wars . This make sense , given Christensen had never work opposite Ahsoka before .

While Christensen still embodied the Anakin he had played throughout the prequels , he had also take on Anakin ’s impudent attitude and playful dynamic with Ahsoka fromThe Clone Wars .

It was absolutely delightful to see this histrionics of Anakin brought to live - action and to Christensen ’s portrayal , and the fanfare around Christensen ’s cameo inThe Clone Warsis cogent evidence that this update to Anakin ’s character was all important . Christensen is finally getting the love and acknowledgement he deserves , and while I cogitate he should have had that from the beginning , I think this is in big part due toStar war : The Clone Warsmassively change viewers ' opinions aboutAnakin SkywalkerinStar Wars .

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