Did the Jedi Create a Terrorist? | The Clone Wars

The Jedi are supposed to be peacekeepers, so why are they training rebels to overthrow a government? This week, Jacob and Evan dive into Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 5, Episodes 2–5, exploring the Onderon rebellion and the origins of Saw Gerrera. As Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan help train a resistance movement against a Separatist-backed government, we're left questioning whether the Jedi are truly fighting for peace or becoming part of the very problem they're supposed to solve. We discuss the Jedi Order's growing hypocrisy, the morality of proxy warfare, and whether their involvement helped create the ruthless Saw Gerrera we eventually meet in Rogue One. Plus, we debate what separates freedom fighters from terrorists, whether the Onderon rebellion was worth the sacrifices, and how Steela Gerrera's death changed the course of her brother's life. And, as usual, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns involving the CIA, Ohio, swords, and some questionable analogies. Episodes Covered: S5E2 – A War on Two Fronts S5E3 – Front Runners S5E4 – The Soft War S5E5 – Tipping Points CHAPTERS 00:00 – Did the Jedi Create a Rebellion? 00:49 – Welcome Back & Jedi Rebel Academy 03:10 – Have the Jedi Become What They Fight Against? 09:47 – Is Training Rebels Any Different From Fighting? 14:59 – Did the Jedi Create Saw Gerrera? 23:38 – Freedom Fighters or Terrorists? 27:48 – When Should Soldiers Disobey Orders? 30:37 – Was the Onderon Rebellion Worth It? 34:38 – Ranking the Onderon Arc 38:04 – The Best and Worst of the Arc 41:14 – What's Next? New episodes every Monday and Thursday! Follow the podcast for more Star Wars, Harry Potter, and other discussions, debates, theories, and ridiculous tangents.