The news was disappointing to fans: while the series had a rocky start, it was firing on all cylinders by the time it hit its fourth and fifth seasons.Įven more distressingly, it was clear that there was quite a bit more left on the cutting-room floor. Shortly after Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, Cartoon Network announced that its Star Wars cartoon series, The Clone Wars, would soon come to an end with its fifth season.