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Yes it is. Even the press release states it:

The Galactic Republic, Disney/ABC Television Group, Lucasfilm, and Netflix Inc. today announced the highly anticipated debut of the sixth and final season of the Emmy(r) Award-winning series Star Wars: The Clone Wars exclusively to Netflix members in the US and Canada on Friday, March 7.
 
Yes it is. Even the press release states it:

It may get marketed as such but LucasFilm animation and Dave Filonni intended for Ahsoka walking into the sunset to be the series conclusion. These thirteen episodes provide various additional insights into sone outstanding story arcs but there was no opportunity for them to create an new series finale, they werecoy given the resources to complete these shows referred to as The Lost Missions. Watching these with the expectation that they will flow to a unified conclusion is a fools errand.
 
Nope.

The reason why these 13 episodes exist is because they were made with the idea that the Clone Wars would have a season 6. If you remember, almost right after the they pulled any new episodes from CN, they showed us the scene of from the first episode.

These episodes were not just dreamed up to add 13 extra episodes. They were going to happen. Most likely the other 7 episodes of the season were going to be one arc about Maul and the other about Ahsoka.

Right after the announcement of sea on 5 being the last season on CN, Dave F. tells us: 'Clone Wars' still has life in the 'Star Wars' universe

Filoni also talks about the Order 66 story arc, the fate of Ahsoka Tano, and the possibility of more stories from The Clone Wars appearing in some form.

These two quotes are from the EW interview this past Friday, 7 MAR: 'Clone Wars' director Q&A: Final episodes answer big 'Star Wars' questions | Inside TV | EW.com

Regarding Ahsoka: "Obviously there were plans for Ahsoka that haven't happened yet. [...] That story isn't finished yet but I'm still here so you never know."
And regarding more content gleaned from planned episodes: "I'm sure we'll find a way to find root for them in some manner in the future. I hope to be around for a long time."

Also, I think you mis-remember what Dave said before. He always intended for Ashoka to walk away from the jedi and off into the sunset. But it was not the end of her story. But I do believe he said that if that was to be the end of her story (because they were unable to tell anymore stories), he would be happy with it ending that way.

I never understood why people think Ahsoka leaving the jedi was the end of her story. "Hey everybody. Luke is separating from his group on Endor. I guess we are done with his story." "It's called The Clone Wars", not "What Happens inside the Jedi Temple."

Don't take offense, but if it is between Disney/LFL and… well… anyone who is not. I am going to side with Disney/LFL and accept the fact the these last 13 episodes are Season 6.
 
No, I agree the intention when these 13 were made they were so as part of the ongoing story. When it became clear that there would be no Season 6 in it's entirety and the series was being ended, Dave went and created the final episode of Season 5 as the end of the series. Undoubtedly had Disney chosen to continue the series we would never have had that episode end the way it did. But we did. The fact that Disney has chosen to allow them to finish these 13 and release them certainly can be called a Season if one is so inclined, and their marketing department clearly is, but there clearly was not going to be an additional "finale" so to speak. I don't consider Ahsoka's story over yet, but in regards to the CW cartoon it is. And there will be no additional insight into Darth Maul, Boba Fett, the Mandalorians, ect. Point being don't go watch Season 6 on Netflix with that expectation and that there will be a definitive conclusive episode.
 
Well I always am willing to be educated. However right now I have links and quotes from creditable sources that support my argument. Please do the same to support your side of the argument.
 
This is interesting...

Here is a list of the episodes in chronological order. Maybe something for those who want to see the entire series over again. I am assuming "T" is the CW movie.

There is also a list of episodes if you only want to follow the Maul storyline

Jedi News - Latest: <i>The Clone Wars</i> Complete Chronological Order Provided by Leland Chee

The Clone Wars Complete Chronological Order Provided by Leland Chee
Reported by Justin on 10 Mar 2014 23:00
Looking to partake in a wire-to-wire Clone Wars marathon in official chronological order now that the entire series, including the 13 Season 6 'The Lost Missions' episodes, are available to stream on Netflix? Have no fear, as Lucasfilm's "Keeper of the 'Cron" Leland Chee has got you covered with his tweets below, as well as the correct order for the specific Darth Maul-centered episodes.Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinL81
216 116 T 301 303 101-115 117-121 201-203 217-219 204-214 220-222 305-307 302 304 308 122 309-311 215 312-322 S4 502-513 501 514-520 601-613

Darth Maul: 314 421 422 501 514 515 516 #HowWillYouWatch #TheCloneWars @netflix
 
Well I always am willing to be educated. However right now I have links and quotes from creditable sources that support my argument. Please do the same to support your side of the argument.

I don't think we are arguing. :) My initial post was in response to the person who expressed disappointment that there was no sense of conclusion at the end of this brief season. I was trying to put these episodes into proper context as to his they came about and what expectations should be regarding their content.

I have finished the first 3. I love the new insight into Order 66. I do find it odd that Fives seemed to not feel he could go directly to Shak-ti with his suspicions or bring the switch of tumors immediately to get attention. The episodes are a little one note with Fives and the droid always on the run as well.
 
Yeah, they have been talking about this on JediJournals, RebelForce Radio, and the ForceCast the past few months. Sound really interesting.

FYI: my purpose of posting it was not in regards to breaking the news about the comic because as you mentioned, that has been know for months. The purpose of my post was to let people know of the release date for issue #2. I believe the date is new information.

If anyone wants to know about Issue #1, go to my previous post: http://www.therpf.com/f47/clone-wars-weekly-discussion-thread-74463/index42.html#post3223007
 
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So, is it advised to watch the movie, followed by the series in order, or is it better to watch chronologically? (Which, I gather, still starts with the movie?)
 
Good question Dan. If I was just coming to the series now with the official chronological timeline and the convenience if using Netflix to watch them in that order as opposed to the broadcast order, I would make the effort to watch in chronological order. There are more then a few episodes that are a little confusing due to the way they were aired.
 
I think I recommend chronological order as well. The problem is that you don't go into an episode knowing that it is something out of order. Honestly, I knew there were some episodes that were back stories but I did not know it was to this extent. I plan to re-watch in chronological order now.

From StarWars.com:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Chronological Episode Order | Star Wars Blog | Star Wars Blog

I also made a checklist to help me keep track of watching order.
 

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Gotcha. So nothing is lost in terms of big reveals or "Oh THAT'S what was going on" by watching in chronological order, rather than broadcast order? Or is the emotional impact better in broadcast order?

I tend to prefer chronological to broadcast, but sometimes a flashback episode packs more emotional punch because it has greater significance since you know what follows it, than it would when viewed on its own.
 
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