Every STAR WARS TV Show Ranked According To Rotten Tomatoes (Including THE MANDALORIAN Season 3)

Every STAR WARS TV Show Ranked According To Rotten Tomatoes (Including THE MANDALORIAN Season 3)

The Mandalorian recently wrapped up its third season, and we're now taking a look back at how every animated and live-action Star Wars TV series compares according to their respective Rotten Tomatoes scores.

Feature Opinion
By JoshWilding - May 06, 2023 11:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: SFFGazette.com

Love it or hate it, Rotten Tomatoes is now more important than ever when it comes to whether moviegoers decide to check out the latest releases in theaters, and it's not uncommon for studios to tout scores as proudly as star ratings. However, in recent years, it's become every bit as important for TV shows, especially when there are so many options out there. 

In the case of the Star Wars franchise, the past few years have seen Lucasfilm shift focus to prioritising exploring that Galaxy out on the small screen rather than the big one. 

They've found great success on Disney+ in the wake of what proved to be a disappointing end to the Skywalker Saga, and there hasn't been a single "Rotten" outing among them. However, from The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian's latest season, each of these shows - whether it be in animation or live-action - ends up comparing vastly differently when those all-important scores are placed side-by-side.

To take a look through this ranking, simply click on the "Next" button down below!
 

9. The Book Of Boba Fett

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Score: 66%

Rotten or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: The Book of Boba Fett could never match the adventures that existed in fans' imaginations for decades, but it earns its commission with spectacular set pieces and Temuera Morrison's commanding presence.

Boba Fett's return in The Mandalorian was welcomed by fans, as was a post-credits scene at the end of season 2 revealing that the bounty hunter had decided to take over Tatooine. Unfortunately, his solo series was a mess, with the time he spent alongside the Tusken Raiders proving to be thoroughly underwhelming.

The scenes set in the present day were a little better, but The Book of Boba Fett was at its best when it basically became The Mandalorian season 2.5.
 

8. Obi-Wan Kenobi

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Score: 82%

Rotten or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: This won't be the Obi-Wan Kenobi some viewers are looking for, but Ewan McGregor's soulful performance and some refreshing twists make this a satisfying -- if circuitous -- addition to the Star Wars saga.

Yeah, we don't get this one at all. Obi-Wan Kenobi was a Star Wars fan's dream come true, with heaps of epic moments and one of the franchise's greatest lightsaber duels of all time. 

Admittedly, there were some low points, and the production values occasionally fell short due to an overreliance on The Volume. This series still worked as an "inbetweenquel," however, and Hayden Christensen's phenomenal return as Darth Vader alone should mean this show places much higher on this list. 
 

7. The Bad Batch Season 1/Season 2

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Score: 88% (Season 1) 90% (Season 2)

Rotten or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: The Bad Batch's beautifully animated adventure may be too lore heavy for casual viewers, but fans will enjoy diving deeper into this dastardly cast of characters (Season 1). The second bundle of The Bad Batch retains all the same virtues and vices as the first: a slick Star Wars adventure geared toward diehard fans at the expense of more casual viewers (Season 2).

Ever since George Lucas confirmed the original Star Wars trilogy's Stormtroopers weren't clones, fans have wondered how the Empire transitioned from them to recruiting soldiers for the cause. The Bad Batch has offered some insight into that even if this is a show aimed more towards hardcore fans. 

Yes, it's been fun to follow the adventures of the title characters, but this has never really felt like the most essential story to tell despite featuring some memorable moments. Season 2 was more of the same in some ways, though that proved to be far from a bad thing. 
 

6. The Mandalorian Season 3

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Score: 86%

Rotten or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Mileage may vary by a couple parsecs as The Mandalorian becomes more and more about the connective tissue of broader Star Wars lore, but this remains one of the most engaging adventures in a galaxy far, far away.

With the focus shifting to Bo-Katan Kryze, season 3 of The Mandalorian wasn't what many fans had been hoping for. Many fans fell in love with the character, of course, but that trip to Coruscant and some big cameos proved to be understandably divisive given their lack of importance to the wider series. 

Still, there were plenty of fantastic moments to enjoy, not to mention an explosive finale which means the series will have a fresh start when it returns for season 4. We'd definitely rank Obi-Wan Kenobi above these episodes, however. 
 

5. Star Wars Resistance

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Score: 92%

Rotten or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Star Wars: Resistance's streamlined story sets the stage for exciting adventures -- and seems poised to explore a canvas stocked with immediately relatable characters and plenty of potential.

Star Wars Resistance doesn't have that many reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, an indication perhaps that there was always a lack of interest in the animated series. Fans never got too into either, in fairness, likely because it was basically a wholly unnecessary prequel to The Force Awakens

An uninspired animation style didn't help matters, and while the voice cast was solid - as were many of the characters we spent time with - we think this score would have been quite a bit lower had more critics decided to share their thoughts. 

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tmp3
tmp3 - 5/6/2023, 11:42 AM
Andor’s so much better than the other shows imo. Really didn’t think disney+ was capable of making a show that good
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/6/2023, 1:43 PM
@tmp3 - gotta agree on that. I like how The Mandalorian managed to replicate that OT atmosphere, but Andor really managed to strike a balance between OT-, and PT-trilogy atmosphere and something entirely new
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 5/6/2023, 11:59 AM
The Clone Wars is the best show all around. A bit hard imo to compare a lot of these live action and animated shows, so I'll break them out.

Animated:
1. The Clone Wars
2. The Bad Batch
3. Rebels

Live Action:
1. The Mandalorian s2
2. The Mandalorian s1
3. Andor s1
4. Obi-wan
5. Book of Boba Fett
6. The Mandalorian s3
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 5/6/2023, 12:27 PM
The writing on Andor is leagues better than most of the shows on here IMO.
tb86
tb86 - 5/6/2023, 1:10 PM
1) The Mandalorian
2) Star Wars: The Clone Wars
3) Andor
4) Star Wars Rebels
5) Tales of the Jedi
6) Star Wars: Visions
7) Obi-Wan Kenobi
8) Star Wars: The Bad Batch
9) The Book of Boba Fett
10) Star Wars Resistance
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/6/2023, 1:45 PM
Andor is definitely the best, but I really like The Bad Batch a lot too. Obi-Wan and Mandalorian are fun too, but those former two really managed to strike the perfect balance between PT-, and OT-atmosphere and something entirely new.
grif
grif - 5/6/2023, 2:06 PM
lol where is clone wars?
RolandD
RolandD - 5/6/2023, 7:08 PM
I think Josh can use up that first paragraph about once a week now.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/6/2023, 7:11 PM
I commented before I read the article. What a bait and switch to try to get us to click on one of the sister sites. I refuse. Sometimes in life you have to take a stand and this is it for me.😉
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/7/2023, 6:45 AM
The Original Trilogy,Rogue One,Revenge Of The Sith,Andor and The Mandalorion Season 1 and 2 are all that matters

The Book Of Boba Fett is better than Kenobi.
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