Ep 1. Revival

"Revival" is the first episode of the fifth season of the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The episode opens with a short recap of the events leading up to the start of the season. The Clone Wars have been raging for years, with the Separatist army led by the sinister Count Dooku fighting against the Republic's forces led by the Jedi Knights.

The episode begins on the planet of Ord Mantell, where Darth Maul and his brother Savage Opress have crash-landed their ship while on the run from the Republic. The pair barely survive the crash, and Savage is badly injured. Darth Maul, who has been driven mad by his years of captivity, is determined to find a way off the planet and exact his revenge on those who wronged him.

Meanwhile, on the planet of Dathomir, Asajj Ventress has abandoned her Sith ways and is trying to start a new life as a bounty hunter. She is approached by a group of smugglers who hire her to capture Maul and Opress, who they believe are hiding on Ord Mantell. Ventress sees an opportunity to make some quick credits and sets off to find the two brothers.

As Ventress arrives on Ord Mantell, she stumbles upon Maul and Savage just as they are being attacked by a group of scavengers. Ventress, seeing an opportunity to make her bounty, attacks the scavengers and saves Maul and Savage, albeit reluctantly.

Maul, Savage, and Ventress form an uneasy alliance and set off on a mission to find a way off the planet. Along the way, they encounter several obstacles, including the Republic's forces, who are hot on their trail. Maul's plan to exact revenge on the Jedi by drawing them into a trap begins to take shape, but his thirst for vengeance may be clouding his judgement.

The episode features several exciting action sequences, including a tense chase through a city featuring a variety of vehicles, and a thrilling lightsaber battle between Ventress and Republic forces. The episode also explores the characters of Maul, Savage, and Ventress in more depth, giving viewers insight into their motivations and pasts.

Overall, "Revival" is a thrilling start to the fifth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The episode features high-stakes action and compelling character development, setting the stage for an exciting season to come.