TV Shows & Movies
15 Near-Perfect Movies the Oscars Largely Ignored
18. Star Wars: Ewoks
Star Wars: Ewoks follows the brave little Ewoks on Endor with a classic 1980s Saturday morning cartoon feel. While it has some nostalgic charm, its toy-driven plots and simple fantasy style make it feel disconnected from the rest of Star Wars. | © Disney
17. Star Wars: Droids
Star Wars: Droids is a one-season show that dives into the galaxy’s criminal underworld, with Anthony Daniels reprising his role as C-3PO and even a few fun space pirate encounters with R2-D2. Though its limited budget and overall impact make it less essential, it’s a fun nostalgia trip for fans. | © Disney
16. The Book of Boba Fett
The Book of Boba Fett tries to follow the infamous bounty hunter's rise in the criminal underworld, but often gets lost in flashbacks and side stories. Temuera Morrison shines in a few memorable moments, though most of the show feels like a jumbled mix of extra bits from The Mandalorian. | © Disney
15. Young Jedi Adventures
Young Jedi Adventures is an animated series designed for young fans, capturing the magic of Star Wars with adorable young Jedi during the High Republic era. It skips the big galactic battles in favor of fun, everyday adventures and exploring new cultures, perfect for fans of animated series. | © Disney
14. Star Wars Resistance
Set in the era of Kylo Ren and Poe Dameron, Star Wars: Resistance follows a New Republic pilot recruited by the Resistance to spy on the rising First Order. With a kid-friendly vibe, Resistance offers plenty of fun space battles and heroic moments, even if it feels like a side adventure to the bigger galactic conflict. | © Disney
13. Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi catches up with Obi-Wan in the years between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, giving us plenty of nostalgic moments and surprising scenes with Darth Vader. While these callbacks are fun for longtime fans, the show doesn't add much new to the larger Star Wars story. | © Disney
12. Star Wars: Tales
Star Wars: Tales is an anthology series that offers a blend of character-driven stories that spotlight both unsung heroes and villains. While a few episodes may miss the mark, the ones that land feel like essential pieces of the Star Wars universe. | © Disney
11. Star Wars: The Bad Batch
The Bad Batch is an animated series with a unique squad of clone troopers who struggle to survive in the dark early days of the Empire. It mixes a serious tale of rising tyranny with fun standalone adventures, all while highlighting Dee Bradley Baker's standout voice work. | © Disney
10. The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian follows a lone bounty hunter and his adorable sidekick, Baby Yoda, blending classic episodic adventures with fresh Star Wars lore. While its first season struck a perfect balance of nostalgia and new storytelling, later seasons sometimes got too tangled in franchise ties, losing the original charm. | © Disney
9. Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
Forces of Destiny gives fresh spotlight to female heroes with bite-sized adventures across every Star Wars era. It plays with fan service in the best way, offering unseen moments featuring your favorite characters without worrying about the bigger picture. | © Disney
8. Star Wars: The Acolyte
The Acolyte takes viewers to the darker corner of the galaxy, exploring the mystery behind the Jedi Masters’ deaths. With fresh, kung-fu-inspired fight scenes and standout performances from Lee Jung-jae and Manny Jacinto, it offers a new and exciting twist on familiar Star Wars themes. | © Disney
7. Ahsoka
Ahsoka picks up where Rebels and The Clone Wars left off, following Ahsoka as she searches for Grand Admiral Thrawn while dealing with her Padawan. It’s full of action and fresh twists on the Force, bringing back a fun, adventurous spirit to Star Wars. | © Disney
6. Star Wars Visions
Star Wars Visions is an anthology series with standout animated episodes and a few that don’t quite hit the mark. With creative storytelling and eye-catching animation, it offers a unique look at the galaxy far, far away that feels completely new. | © Disney
5. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew combines space-pirate adventure with a fresh twist, featuring memorable performances like Jude Law. It shines a light on a lesser-known corner of the galaxy with colorful crews, scary creatures, and catchy space shanties that add a whole new flavor to Star Wars. | © Disney
4. Star Wars: Clone Wars
Clone Wars reviews the Jedi as mythic heroes who perform unbelievable feats with fast-paced, eye-catching battles. It also introduces memorable villains like Ventress and General Grievous, filling in gaps between the movies. | © Disney
3. Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars refreshes the prequel saga by focusing on characters like Anakin, Padmé, and the clones. It blends fun adventures with serious moments, and even gives us the unforgettable Ahsoka Tano. | © Disney
2. Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars: Rebels combines thrilling adventure with emotional storytelling, following a new crew of heroes as they fight back against the Empire. It’s a powerful bridge between the joy and deeper, darker themes, shaping the franchise's future in big ways. | © Disney
1. Andor
Andor isn’t just a great Star Wars show; it's one of the best things the franchise has ever done. Gritty, grounded, and focused on ordinary people caught in an oppressive system, this show turns rebellion into something real, raw, and deeply human. | © Disney
