Watch a detailed breakdown of the political intrigue and the mystery behind the poisoning of Senator Farr:
" Senate Murders " ( Season 2, Episode 15 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars ) is a political thriller that deviates from the typical battlefield action to focus on the intrigue of the Galactic Senate.
This is a rare episode where the Jedi are almost entirely absent, focusing instead on Padmé's growth as a detective and political strategist. [S2E15] Senate Murders
Despite the killer being caught, the bill to stop clone production ultimately fails, illustrating Palpatine’s growing grip on the Senate.
It is revealed that the poison was specifically keyed to Rodian physiology. Since both the victim (Farr) and his assistant, Lolo Purs , are Rodians—but only Farr died—Padmé realizes Lolo faked being poisoned. Watch a detailed breakdown of the political intrigue
Political corruption, the cost of war vs. diplomacy, and the moral ambiguity of the Senate. Genre: Murder Mystery / Political Drama. Essential Plot Points
This episode is actually the conclusion of a political arc that begins in Season 3. For the best narrative flow, IMDb reviewers and Wookieepedia suggest watching in this order: S3E10: "Heroes on Both Sides" S3E11: "Pursuit of Peace" S2E15: "Senate Murders" It is revealed that the poison was specifically
Senator Onaconda Farr dies suddenly after a toast. Suspicion initially falls on political rivals like Mee Deechi (Umbara) and Halle Burtoni (Kamino), who both benefit from increased troop production.