Mind-Blowing Lightsabers, Intense Battles, and Fan Favorites: Is...

Mind-Blowing Lightsabers, Intense Battles, and Fan Favorites: Is 'Ahsoka' Living Up to the Hype?

In "Ahsoka," Rosario Dawson uses lightsabers, but her characters are flat.

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In "The Clone Wars," Ahsoka Tano made her debut and is looking for Grand Admiral Thrawn.

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The New Republic era of conflict might be reignited by Thrawn's discoveries.

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"Ahsoka" takes place in "The Mandalorian" chronology, which is post-"Return of the Jedi."

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Hera Syndulla and Sabine Wren, two "Rebels" characters, are enlisted by Ahsoka.

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While Ahsoka's characterisation of herself appears constrained, Sabine's exuberant persona shines.

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Magic, politics, and mythology are all mixed together in this "Star Wars"-themed show.

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In contrast to more recent additions like "Andor," "Ahsoka" includes nostalgia.

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