Editor’s note: Below are spoilers for episodes 1 and 2 of Ahsoka.
Ahsoka started with an action-packed plot, exciting characters and a new threat to the galaxy, but for all its merits, Ahsoka focused on a specific audience: persistent star Wars fans. While star Wars The franchise has a lot of loyal fans, but there are also less loyal ones. No matter how great the show Ahsoka Yes, it’s not for everyone. Unlike other Disney+ series, which are directly related to the films in the franchise or have no connection with them at all, Ahsoka associated with animated television shows Star Wars: The Clone Wars And Star Wars Rebelswhich is a huge amount of content and the series doesn’t make communication easy either.
From the very beginning, the main characters, as well as several minor characters from other series. Although some fans are happy to see Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson), Sabina (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), and the like, moving into live action others are less familiar with their stories. So much information about these characters has already been revealed, and Ahsoka can’t consider it all while telling his own story. The past of the characters significantly affects the plot even after the premiere. History is built on rebels an ending centered on the goal of rescuing the presumed dead Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi), and remembers Ahsoka’s past, detailed in clone wars - and soon the show becomes deeply intertwined with unusual lore. Ahsoka it has many advantages, but is not available to new fans, which could be its downfall.
“Ahsoka’s characters and plots are based on familiarity with other series”
AhsokaThe main characters have a storied past that could fill another show or two! And they do it. clone wars talks about Ahsoka’s Jedi training. Exploring her connection to Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter), the series shows how his gradual transition to the Dark Side affected her as a Padawan. This also confirms her distrust of the Jedi Order, who put her on trial when they should have protected her. clone wars shows how this betrayal led to Ahsoka leaving the Jedi Order and how she survived Order 66. Her story continues in rebels And Tales of the Jedi, where she joins the Rebellion early, becoming an instrumental leader and standing up to Vader himself. But Ahsoka is deeply affected by this journey, and in her own series, she fights the demons he left behind. However, this story is too detailed to be explained in Ahsokatherefore, the series continues on the condition that viewers are familiar with her story.
Gera (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and Sabina receive the same treatment. As the main character in rebels Hera can be seen rising through the ranks in the Rebellion and gaining the rank of General she has in Ahsoka. The story also shows the loss of her husband and the breakup of her family team, which included Sabina. IN Ahsoka, Hera appears with an inexplicable connection to Ahsoka and Sabina because that backstory has already been revealed. Rebels. Similarly, Sabina can be found in the animated series which explains her relationship with Ezra and why she feels the loss so deeply. This concerns her turbulent relationship with her family and home. And for starters, he investigates why she’s on Lothal. The connection of these three characters to each other, Ezra and Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) is a significant part of the show that is hushed up because the context is in rebels.
Plot Ahsoka also builds on existing knowledge about rebels as the journey to find Thrawn and their hope that Ezra can be with him is highlighted. Those who watched rebels know how Ezra sacrificed himself to defeat Thrawn and free his home. Although AhsokaThe actors then believed that the consequences were deadly, now they hope to find their friend and eliminate the threat of Thrawn in one mission. However, for those not familiar with rebels ending, the meaning of this is not clear.
‘Ahsoka’ references a little-known Star Wars story
Ahsoka contains connections to the animated series that go beyond the characters. Even those who have a superficial understanding of the series may not remember the meaning of some things. Only in the first episode Ahsoka refers to Mortis and Dathomir, both of whom are clone wars deep cuts. And they are set to grow in importance.
With Morgan ElsbethDiana Lee Inosanto) mentioning that her ancestors were the Night Sisters of Dathomir, they will most likely return, but clone wars dives deep into culture and destruction. clone wars And rebels both explore Mortis and his unique connection to the Force through Father, Son and Daughter. Ahsoka has personal experience with both planets, but it hasn’t made it into the series yet. Those in the know may be thrilled by the implications of these references, but the lack of explanation confuses others.
“Ahsoka’s issue points to a broader trend”
Ahsoka It’s not the only series that requires extensive background knowledge to fully understand, but it’s the latest and most egregious example. Initially, people could look The Mandalorian having only the most basic knowledge Star Wars. Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) Separating from the overall story was an advantage for the series. While this has since led to more connections, the protagonist’s lack of knowledge of such things forces an explanation within the show. Meanwhile, Ahsoka the references hide details that even casual fans don’t understand, but the characters already understand and can’t explain in a natural way. Ultimately, the series could explain the niche references, but that won’t completely solve the problem where character stories exist in separate series and are important to the plot. Bye Ahsoka it’s not quite rebels the sequel, in the end, it has a different plot. But it depends on the events of the previous story, especially the ending. So people who haven’t watched the animated series may get confused.
This has become an insurmountable problem as the franchise demands an undying commitment to hours of viewing content from the audience, flooding the market and alienating casual fans who would like to enjoy certain titles but cannot dedicate enough time to consume everything. Star Wars isn’t the only franchise to face this problem in recent years. Disney has made over thirty interconnected Marvel films, and if that wasn’t enough for fans, they’ve moved on to series that continue to build their universe. Even though every part is enjoyable, it eventually becomes impossible to keep up with everything, especially if it’s not a priority. Fans don’t have to watch every second of the content to get the general idea, especially when it includes such a wide variety of movies and series. AhsokaThe channel’s dependence on other shows will limit its audience, which is never a good thing.
New episodes Ahsoka Premieres every Tuesday night on Disney+.
Source: Collider
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