Hayden Christensen is returning in Ahsoka season 2, which suggests that the story will pick back up with Sabine Wren, Ahsoka, and Anakin Skywalker's Force Ghost all on Peridea together (as many assumed).
Grand iral Thrawn came with him. All these elements set up a thrilling storyline for season 2, and there are no doubt a number of surprises in store as well. In addition to those story beats, though, Ahsoka season 2 has to finally answer one lingering question that is essential to Ahsoka Tano's Star Wars story.
Ahsoka's Feelings About Being A Jedi Have Long Been Complicated
"I'm No Jedi" Is One Of Her Most Well-Known Lines
Ahsoka Tanos' complicated feelings regarding being a Jedi have been well-established in Star Wars movies and TV shows. Although this really began in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, when Ahsoka was kicked out of the Jedi Order after being falsely accused of murder, likely the most memorable line about her complex feelings was in Star Wars Rebels. Specifically, Ahsoka confronted her former Jedi Master, Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, on Malachor. When she told Vader she intended to avenge Anakin's death, Vader told her that wasn't the Jedi way. Ahsoka responded, "I am no Jedi."
Ahsoka's Age & Full Star Wars Timeline - From The Clone Wars To The Disney Plus TV Show
As one of Star Wars' most beloved characters, Ahsoka Tano has quite a storied history in the franchise. Here's her timeline and her age explained.
In some ways, that line came to define Ahsoka in the franchise. Since her removal from the Jedi Order, she'd clearly abandoned the idea that she was a Jedi altogether. Instead, at that point in the Star Wars timeline, Ahsoka was focused on being a Rebel, fighting back against the Empire. The problem (and question) arises not in light of this era, but of the next. That is, Ahsoka didn't view herself as a Jedi in Rebels, but her appearances in Star Wars shows throughout the New Republic Era suggest that changed at some point.
Many Argue Ahsoka Tano Still Isn't A Jedi, Despite Ahsoka Season 1
The Mandalorian Also Seemingly Confirmed She Was A Jedi
The Mandalorian and Ahsoka season 1 heavily hinted that Ahsoka is a Jedi again. In The Mandalorian, the episode in which she appears—which is actually her live-action debut—is titled "The Jedi." One could argue that this is from Din Djarin's point-of-view, who may assume a powerful Force- like Ahsoka is a Jedi, but that feels like a bit of a stretch. Ahsoka season 1 doubled down on this idea, especially in the World Between Worlds. There, she confronts the truth of Anakin's fall to the dark side and her own guilt and grief pertaining to that fall.
In these scenes in the World Between Worlds, Ahsoka ultimately completes her training with Anakin by learning his lesson, "live or die," and she emerges with a new appearance, colloquially coined 'Ahsoka the White.' This transition implies that, throughout this arc, Ahsoka is finalizing her Jedi training, leaving her a full-fledged Jedi after all. Despite these events, some continue to argue that Ahsoka isn't truly a Jedi, with many pointing to her Rebels line.
This transition implies that, throughout this arc, Ahsoka is finalizing her Jedi training, leaving her a full-fledged Jedi after all.
Ahsoka Season 2 Has To Address This Issue Head-On
Audiences Need To Be Told Directly Whether Ahsoka Is A Full-Fledged Jedi Now
While my stance is that it's quite clear Ahsoka season 1 depicted the final steps of Ahsoka's Jedi training, making her a true Jedi at this point, it's obvious that the fanbase will need Ahsoka season 2 to come right out and say it. These arguments will no doubt continue until there is on-screen confirmation that she now views herself as a Jedi and has reclaimed that identity. It's somewhat frustrating that an explicit line confirming this status is necessary, but that's not all that different from Ahsoka's direct declaration in Rebels that she isn't a Jedi.
Hopefully, Ahsoka season 2 will confront this issue head-on and put the matter to bed so that Ahsoka's Jedi arc can move forward. Asg a particular label to Ahsoka isn't the most important thing for her character, but as the nuances of her identity have been a key part of her Star Wars story, that would be a helpful and logical next step. I, for one, am fully expecting Ahsoka season 2 to confirm that Ahsoka Tano is a Jedi once again.
Ahsoka
- Release Date
- August 22, 2023
- Network
- Disney+
- Showrunner
- Dave Filoni
Cast
Ahsoka Tano
Sabine Wren
WHERE TO WATCH
- Directors
- Steph Green, Jennifer Getzinger, Peter Ramsey, Rick Famuyiwa
- Writers
- Dave Filoni
- Franchise(s)
- Star Wars
- Creator(s)
- Dave Filoni
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