I don’t hate the malevolence arc or anything, but it’s mostly an inconsequential arc. Domino squad sets up key characters later in the show and has 99’s story, which is considered by the majority of the fanbase to be some of CW’s finest work. Personally, I would also include the Slavers arc and the Obi-Wan undercover arc because of the excellent character work, but those are more optional.
That’s a good point. I will definitely consider adding Domino Squad arc (which I’m assuming is S03Ep1, S01Ep5 and S03Ep2?)
As for your other recommendations. I think it’s best stick to the list I have right now because its got a tight story runnning throughout and I can’t risk adding too many character because they will introduce even more arcs and the mini-series and will just become… The series again I guess 😅