Clone Wars The Young Jedi arc has actually been rather good so far..

.. I wasn't expecting that. I really went into Young Jedi expecting it to be a canon version of Padawan Menace. I must say halfway through, the arc has been solid, far more solid than the Onderon arc, and we've even had the great Doctor bless this arc with his appearance. The first episode was rather Mortis like with the art, and the second episode featured great acting, I know, something shocking for the show. The next episode is going to have, for the first time in 2 seasons I kid you not, an epic space battle, droid vs clones, that ties into everything. The Padawans, meh, what can I expect. But they're not anything as bad as Ahsoka was that age, that's for dang sure. Easily the best arc since the Hardeen arc, perhaps since Umbara.

And what this arc has going for it (at least from what we've seen so far) is a consistently linear storytelling. Many of the other arcs felt really rushed or really slow at times, or even both. While the last 2 haven't been my favorite episodes, I'm impressed by their usage of the 22 min time frame. to tell a complete episode that has clear endings/resolutions, yet seamlessly integrates into the next. Onderon just felt so choppy to me.

I am fairly surprised as well. This arc has had an episodic format that nevertheless flows into the next one pretty well. I am quite looking forward to the next installment.

I think our ambivalence stemmed from the fact that we weren't sure is this was to be part of the show-proper or it's own little special. Or whether it was to be geared toward kids even more than usual or not. I think it's a neat arc so far, with tomorrow's episode looking really cool.

I'm enjoying this Arc

Myself as well.

Generally, Clone Wars has been at its best when it has focused on the Clone Wars itself, and these sidetracks into character focused episodes have tended towards the mediocre. But this time they really nailed it.

Heck, they sold me on the concept of a show all about young jedi learning about the force and fighting crime.

I liked the multiple stories at the same time setup. It feels more like the movies. (I hope you're taking notes Mr. Filoni! )

I love this arc. It has been pretty flawless so far with bringing a ton of new stuff to the table.

Especially the latest one that even gave Grievous another victory.

I am really happy with this arc. Maybe the reason this arc is sooooo good is cause the show is finally having fun like the old days and not trying to preach messages like on Onderon or Umbara.

I'm quite surprised at this arc. I'm enjoying it a lot. I certainly didn't think it would be one I'd like!

If you boil petrol, you might get an explosion.

you my friend need to relax about Umbara

IMO this has probably been the best arc since Umbara. TCW is a really strong show when they have an actual story to tell. And isn't great to see a diverse cast of Jedi!

I am relaxed. I usually just give Umbara as an example of a really preachy and weak arc. Something this arc is not....

I thought Umbara was a great arc with a great story. Everything was leading up into Krell being a traitor, what's more is Krell wasn't a separatist, he wanted to be apart of the Galactic Empire, which remains our only real foreshadowing of the rise of the Empire in the show (that and the Mortis episode). Besides, it gets rated so high because it's a shock to see the Clone Wars in the show, The Clone Wars.

As much as I like to agree with ya, the eventual fall of Krell could have been done much better with less painful chatter, badly written pandering and from what he said, Krell wanted to join Dooku. Not the Empire.
But I have said this a million times and this is not the place for Umbara.

Having said that Young Jedi has a better story than Umbara.

I have enjoyed the arc despite feeling that the pirates had a distinct lack of menace. Is there more to come or was it a three-parter?

I just can't help but feel that the writers have missed a trick on the Rescue episode. We saw two episodes that gave us more insight into the life of young jedi before reaching padawan status but neglected to follow up with more of the same by wasting the opportunity on a "children are useful" sentiment.

Don't get me wrong, I thought it was done quite well considering all the things that on paper look dubious, but I would have preferred to see the life of an initiate theme explored further. I mean,I've seen rescue missions before but the little clip at the begining of The Gathering showing the younglings in a sort of martial arts class is actually interesting to me.

There's one more episode.

I was referring to the Bound for Rescue episode rather than A Test of Strength (which I really enjoyed). In Bound for Rescue it was a forgone conclusion that five children should be able to succeed against Hondo's pirates. After all, Jar Jar did.

I've never met a real life pirate (unless you count the bloke in work with the dvds) but I would probably be disappointed if they weren't the meanest, toughest low-lifes I've ever encountered. It is only because Hondo is so charming and fun that the pirate concept works for me. He comes across as a being not to be trifled with, I just wish his band shared that trait.

He said that the Republic would be ripped apart from the inside, and in its place would rise a new order, and he would rule as part of it. He assumed Dooku was the Dark Lord of the Sith, many Jedi thought that this Sidious was a fabrication from Dooku. He foresaw the rise of the Empire, and assumed Dooku would be the Emperor.