Dave Filoni confirmed with George that Palpatine was never giving Anakin any special treatment and that Anakin life was genuinely at risk every time he fought Dooku. Palpatine was very much “swim or drown” type teacher (ROTS novelization be damned)

Dave Filoni confirmed with George that Palpatine was never giving Anakin any special treatment and that Anakin life was genuinely at risk every time he fought Dooku. Palpatine was very much “swim or drown” type teacher (ROTS novelization be damned)