Star Warshas a huge list of shows coming out in the coming years with most of them being based on popular pre-existing characters. Ahsoka is one such character who, since her inception, has proved to be a very popular character. A character that is very significant to the overallStar Warsuniverse across the Skywalker Saga timeline.
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Ahsokawill focus on the titular character during the New Republic era shortly after the end of the Original Trilogy. Fan reception to Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka has been largely positive and they are full of excitement for the upcoming show focused on Anakin Skywalker’s former Apprentice. Ahsoka has a slightly elongated lifespan, which issomething unknown about Twi’Leks, which has allowed the character to feature so prominently across a wide time span.
6Lightsaber Fights
It’s almost inevitable that they are showing up but of course, fans will want to be seeing lightsaber fights during theAhsokaseries. She may not be a Jedi during the period the show covers butThe MandalorianSeason 2 showed that she still has her lightsabers and uses them as her primary method of combat.
Since there are very few characters around who would have the access to a lightsaber as well as the skill to wield one, fans will be hoping to see the former Jedi engaging in a lightsaber duel at least once, especially when her lightsaber skills are bolstered by training she received from one of thebest Jedi Masters; Anakin Skywalker.
5Galaxy Exploration
WithThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fettlargely taking place on Tatooine, fans have begun wanting to see more from the Disney PlusStar Warsshows. More planets, more species, more exploration of the galaxy as a whole. Theplanets that prospered under the Empireas well as the planets that didn’t.
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Ahsoka, no longer tied down to any Order or Rebellion, is free to explore the Galaxy as she sees fit, helping out in various ways across the cosmos. Fans will be hoping to see more planets and locations through Ahsoka’s travels as she attempts to find Ezra and Thrawn, the latter of whom she is actively searching for as shown inThe MandalorianSeason 2.
4Internal Conflict
While being raised in the Jedi Temple from an early age, Ahsoka did not end up becoming a Jedi as first intended. DuringThe Clone Wars,she leaves the Order due to the Council’s willingness to believe she had committed a crime when being framed.
Although leaving the Jedi Order, fans have seen Ahsoka return to help the Rebels in the TV show as well as overseeing Luke’s early days setting up the new Jedi Order. While she is clear on no longer being a Jedi, Ahsoka hasn’t been truly able to give up the ways of a Jedi. It will be interesting for theAhsokaseries to explore this internal conflict and how the character manages to balance their own moral code against the choices they’ve made. Fans enjoy internal conflicts andpopular movie anti-heroesare often lauded for their complex characterization.
3Force Ghost Anakin
With Hayden Christensen confirmed to be reprising the role of Anakin in theAhsokashow, fans will no doubt be hoping for a heart-to-heart between her and his Force Ghost.
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There is a lot of history between the two characters. Anakin trained Ahsoka, taking her on as his Padawan duringThe Clone Wars. During the Imperial Era, they fight while Anakin is one of themost powerful Sith Lordsof all time, Darth Vader. With Ahsoka knowing and guiding Luke in his quest to rebuild the Jedi Order, there is a need for closure that the character will have with his father Anakin. With Hayden returning, fans believe it’s likely this is what will be happening.
2Return Of Old Friends
Ahsoka is not just an important character in her own right, but she is also very well-connected to other important players in the Galaxy Far Far Away. Fans will be hoping to see some of those connections utilized and developed upon during her series, even if it plays into the comments of Disney PlusStar Warsshows engaging in “fan-service”.
There is potential for the Martez sisters, introduced in Season 7 ofThe Clone Wars, to make their live-action debut. Sabine, one of themost powerful Mandalorians, would be a given. Captain Rex could show up and of course, Ezra will be making an appearance at some point even if not inAhsoka’sfirst season. With Ahsoka now knowing Luke Skywalker as well as the Mandalorian and Grogu, there is more likelihood that those characters will appear.
1Return Of Old Villains
Just as fans are hoping for old friends to show back up inAhsoka, so too are they hoping for the return of old villains. Whether these are side-villains fromThe Clone Warsthat fought Ahsoka or maybe the Magistrate’s people, seeking revenge on Ahsoka for the Magistrate’s defeat at her hands.
The big villain that is most likely to re-appear is Grand Admiral Thrawn, ananimated series character who needs a live-action debut, last seen heading into the Unknown Regions on a damaged Star Destroyer with Jedi Padawan Ezra Bridger. Since it has been all but confirmed that Ezra will be appearing in live-action, Thrawn will have to appear too.
