Anakin Showing a Little Darth Vader in This Epic Clone Wars Scene

The Clone Wars series is one of the best Star Wars shows ever made.

But today, we’re not just talking about the series. 

Instead, let’s dive into how the show hints at Anakin’s transformation into Darth Vader.

Even Dave Filoni created an entire arc dedicated to this theme: the Mortis God arc, which vividly shows Anakin’s destiny as Darth Vader.

Throughout other episodes, we get glimpses of Anakin acting more like Darth Vader than a Jedi.

Take, for example, a scene from Season 5, Episode 18, “The Jedi Who Knew Too Much.” 

In this episode, Anakin is desperate to see his Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, who has been accused of a crime. 

When Commander Fox denies him access, Anakin’s frustration and anger boil over. 

He forcefully demands to see Ahsoka, and his aggressive demeanor starkly contrasts the calm and composed Jedi he’s supposed to be.

In this scene, we can understand its significance because it highlights Anakin’s struggle with controlling his emotions. 

His deep attachment to Ahsoka and inability to manage his anger are clear indicators of his vulnerability to the dark side.

Then the confrontation with Commander Fox, who denies Anakin access, serves as a small example of Anakin’s larger battle with his emotions.

If Anakin keeps his anger unchecked, it’s clear that Fox and his troops will take action against him.

Those are just a few scenes of the series foreshadowing Anakin as Darth Vader, and there are plenty of others. You can just watch the series and let me know if you discover any scenes like that.

Now, here’s an interesting tidbit about Darth Vader and Commander Fox. 

After Order 66, the Empire hadn’t yet fully replaced clone troopers with stormtroopers. 

In the “Star Wars: Darth Vader” comics series (2017), issues #9 and #10, there’s a direct encounter between Darth Vader and Commander Fox.

After Order 66, Vader went on countless missions to hunt down every surviving Jedi. During one of these missions, he encountered Jocasta Nu in the Jedi Temple. 

Before facing Jocasta, Vader ordered Commander Fox and his battalion to guard the temple’s entrance, allowing no one to enter or leave without his command. 

During the confrontation, Jocasta caused an explosion to escape. 

However, Commander Fox and his forces interrupted Vader’s pursuit. In response, Vader immediately snapped Fox’s neck using the Force choke.

This chilling encounter shows the lengths Vader would go to achieve his goals and highlights the brutal nature of his transformation from Anakin Skywalker.