Available on Disney+, episode 5 of the Ahsoka series met the expectations of fans who were moved by this epic new chapter. Warning, spoilers.
Warning, spoilers. It is recommended to have seen episode 5 of the Star Wars: Ashoka series before continuing reading this article.
It was one of the most anticipated episodes by Star Wars fans: chapter 5 of the Ahsoka series kept all its promises. The show centered on the famous Jedi played by Rosario Dawson took the series into another dimension with the return of a legendary character from the Star Wars universe.
Appearing at the end of episode 4, he is at the forefront of chapter 5 entitled “The Shadow Warrior” and directed by Dave Filoni. This unique episode marks the reunion between Ahsoka and her former Master Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen).
The Jedi and his former Padawan find themselves in the World Between Worlds, a place which lies between time and space and which connects all moments together. The one who affectionately calls “Chipie” (as in the Star Wars: Clone Wars series) must, according to him, “finish her training”.
If Ahsoka finds herself in this high place, it is because she is in a state close to death, after her lost fight against Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson) and Anakin challenges her to find her way back to life. light and come back to life.
The return of Anakin Skywalker celebrated by Star Wars fans
Together, they fight with their lightsabers and at the same time cross shared memories. We find them years before – where Ahsoka is played in her young version by a Marvel star and Barbie – on the battlefield of the Clone Wars, which is the major event covered in the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars.
They also find themselves in the middle of battle during the Siege of Mandalore, a clash of the Mandalorian Civil War in which Clone Commander Rex and former Padawan Ahsoka Tano took part. For his part, Anakin Skywalker was busy with Obi-Wan Kenobi in a battle on Coruscant.
These “flashback” scenes were praised by Star Wars fans who loved these moments shared between Skywalker and Ahsoka. Fans were also blown away by the performance of Hayden Christensen, who can be found in a younger version thanks to the de-aging technique (digital technology which makes it possible to rejuvenate or age an actor, editor’s note).
The actor once again embodies his most striking role, that of Anakin Skywalker but also Darth Vader since the character’s inner conflict is very present in this episode with the Sith Lord’s musical theme and striking transitions.
After this reunion, and yet another confrontation against the dark side that still haunts Anakin, the Jedi Ahsoka chooses to live and finishes her training with her former Master. This attitude allows her to come back to life and make peace with her old demons in order to be ready for the mission that awaits her.
Fans are now impatiently awaiting the sequel to Star Wars: Ahsoka, which promises new twists and new epic battles. The Jedi is accompanied in her adventures by the Mandalorian Sabine Wren, played by Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and the Twi’lek Hera Syndulla, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Together, they will try to prevent the return of Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) and try to find their friend Ezra Bridger, played by Eman Esfandi.
The Star Wars: Ahsoka series is currently streaming on Disney+.