Star Wars: The Bad Batch is an animated series created by Dave Filoni. Set immediately after the events of Revenge of the Sith, it follows an elite squad of clone troopers known as Clone Force 99. Each member has a unique genetic mutation that makes them highly effective soldiers but also outsiders within the new Imperial regime.
Release Date:
May 4, 2021
Director:
Various (Supervising Director: Brad Rau)
Summary:
The story begins in 19 BBY with the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Galactic Empire. Clone Force 99—Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo—struggle to find their place in a galaxy that no longer values clones. After refusing to follow Order 66, the squad becomes fugitives, protecting a young clone named Omega and fighting against the growing tyranny of the Empire.
Key Details:
- Canon: Yes
- Timeline: Starts 19 BBY, post-Order 66
Trivia or Notable Facts:
- Features direct ties to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, continuing unresolved storylines.
- Dee Bradley Baker voices all members of the Bad Batch as well as most other clones.
Final Note:
Star Wars: The Bad Batch expands on the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars and shows how the galaxy shifted under Imperial rule.