Once again, we venture into the Star Wars realm, this time through a spin-off originating from “The Mandalorian,” and an extension of characters introduced in the animated series “The Clone Wars” and “Rebels.” For the ultimate in nerd-dom, it also integrates elements from Timothy Zahn’s early-90s books, including the enigmatic Grand Admiral Thrawn. But don’t fret if your knowledge isn’t that extensive—what’s crucial about this new series is that Rosario Dawson is reprising her formidable Mandalorian role as the eponymous Jedi padawan. Post-empire collapse, she hurtles through the cosmos, pursued by her former mentor. It’s an interstellar escapade.
The initial two episodes of the new Disney+ series “Ahsoka” within the Star Wars universe have been screened for critics, sparking their reactions to this fresh addition to the franchise.
Following Rosario Dawson’s appearances as Ahsoka Tano in “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett,” she’s now headlining her own solo series, pushing the Jedi legacy to unprecedented heights.
Serving as a quasi-sequel to the highly successful “Star Wars Rebels,” “Ahsoka” will reunite her with both old allies and adversaries, as she navigates her role in the universe as a former Jedi and a member of a closely-knit family.
The anticipation for an Ahsoka Tano show has been a long time brewing for Star Wars enthusiasts. Making her debut as Anakin’s youthful Padawan in the animated series “The Clone Wars,” the character’s journey has been a tumultuous rollercoaster ride of triumphs (rising as one of the franchise’s most cherished and fully developed characters) and setbacks (eliciting divisive reactions from fans). Originally voiced by Ashley Eckstein and artistically crafted by Dave Filoni, now Lucasfilm’s executive creative director, for “Clone Wars,” Ahsoka’s trajectory spans multiple seasons across different series, from “Clone Wars” to “Star Wars Rebels,” and recently crossing over into “The Mandalorian” universe. In this new live-action portrayal by Rosario Dawson, Ahsoka’s transition from animation to reality continues to captivate audiences. Below, we present everything we’ve gathered about this eagerly anticipated Star Wars series, complete with the fresh trailer release.
