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.
Despite the killer being caught, the bill to stop clone production ultimately fails, illustrating Palpatine’s growing grip on the Senate.
" 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. [S2E15] Senate Murders
Political corruption, the cost of war vs. diplomacy, and the moral ambiguity of the Senate. Genre: Murder Mystery / Political Drama. Essential Plot Points
Watch a detailed breakdown of the political intrigue and the mystery behind the poisoning of Senator Farr: It is revealed that the poison was specifically
Lolo Purs murdered Farr because she believed he was "weak" for involving Rodia in the war and for his previous (though eventually retracted) alliance with the Separatists. Viewing Guide & Lore Context
After her mentor, Senator Onaconda Farr, is poisoned, Padmé Amidala and Bail Organa launch a private investigation into the corrupt heart of the Republic. " Senate Murders " ( Season 2, Episode
Lieutenant Tan Divo is assigned to the case. His abrasive, seemingly incompetent approach frustrates Padmé, prompting her to investigate independently.