Ahsoka Review Farewell to the Star Wars You Knew

Ahsoka Review Farewell to the Star Wars You Knew

Ahsoka: The Star Wars Series for the True Fans

Before Disney took over Lucasfilm, Marvel, and what feels like fandom at large, a story was just a story. Remember when you could watch Indiana Jones and Last Crusade without attending a history class beforehand? Ah, those were the days. But now, with Star Wars, it’s a whole different ballgame. You better grab your textbooks because you’ve got some serious homework to do!

Let’s talk about the latest Star Wars series, Ahsoka. Brace yourself, my friend, because this series won’t hold your hand. It won’t even offer you a cup of tea or help you figure out who Ahsoka is. Oh no, this series is not for the faint-hearted, or for those who snoozed through the time The Book of Boba Fett transformed into The Mandalorian Season 2.5. Good luck at Wookiepedia if you need a refresher!

But wait, there’s more! Even catching up on Disney+’s Star Wars offerings won’t be enough. You see, Ahsoka Tano has a history that predates Disney’s ownership of Lucasfilm. She first appeared in the animated series The Clone Wars back in 2008. Then, she had her stint in Star Wars Rebels, followed by her big live-action debut in The Mandalorian. And guess what? There are other characters from Rebels like General Syndulla, Ezra Bridger, Sabine Wren, and Grand Admiral Thrawn, who also play vital roles in Ahsoka. Feeling overwhelmed yet? Take a deep breath and dive into the Star Wars rabbit hole!

Now here comes the opening crawl, supposedly the exposition for casual viewers. But let me tell you, it does nothing to help! We find ourselves in that peculiar space between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, just like in The Mandalorian. The text tells us about a plot to find the lost Imperial Grand Admiral Thrawn, and oh, he’s a blue alien and his return could potentially lead to another war. And hey, we’re also on the hunt for Thrawn’s ally—a prisoner named Morgan—who gets captured by a mysterious red-lightsaber-wielding third party. Wait, there’s more! We also need a “secret map which is vital to the enemy’s plan.” Got all that? Good, because that’s just the beginning!

After some robot-killing action to obtain the secret map, Ahsoka drops a bombshell— the map needs a special key to unlock its data. It’s like playing a video game, but not a well-designed one. Every time you think you’ve achieved something, a roadblock is thrown right in your face, making you groan in frustration. How did Star Wars come to this? Remember when it was about the struggle between a father and his son? When the franchise was all about simplicity, charm, and heart? Now we’re drowning in a sea of Macguffins. But hey, don’t blame the actors! Rosario Dawson nails it as Ahsoka, bringing charm, poise, and respect to the character.

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At the end of the day, Star Wars is undeniably cool. We all want to imagine ourselves zooming through space, wielding futuristic weapons, and maybe even rocking some outrageous tentacles on our heads. And a Star Wars series should be as fun as it looks! Unfortunately, when you create a whole series for fans to see animated characters prancing around in live action, things can get a bit messy.

Most stories aren’t meant to last forever. Sometimes it’s best to explore new frontiers instead of trying to squeeze every drop of continuity. Take Andor, for example, a story that could fit into any science-fiction universe. It captured the hearts of audiences who were on the verge of giving up on Disney+’s Star Wars projects. Don’t get me wrong, Disney gave us Babu Frik and Baby Yoda, and for that, we are eternally grateful! But right now, Ahsoka isn’t just one more Babu Frik appearance away from making any sense.

So buckle up, my friend, as we venture into the wild and weird galaxy of Ahsoka. May the force be with us all!

Written by your friendly neighborhood Star Wars aficionado and beauty expert.