The Star Wars universe is back on our screens with the latest Disney+ series Ahsoka. The show’s first two episodes are out, and fans are buzzing with excitement for what’s kept under wraps. All eyes are on Rosario Dawson’s live-action portrayal of Ahsoka Tano, a character who has captured hearts through her animated appearances in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. The question remains: will Ahsoka’s run end as a limited mini-series with just one season, or will it continue in the Star Wars universe? Let’s find out and learn more about Ahsoka, including the plot, cast, and episode schedule.
Is Ahsoka a limited Star Wars mini-series?
So far, the makers at Lucasfilm and Disney+ have called the upcoming episodes as part of Ahsoka Season 1. The emphasis on ‘Season 1’ denotes that the show is more than just a limited mini-series.
Other Disney+ projects like Marvel’s Secret Invasion or Skeleton Crew from the Star Wars universe itself do not have this ‘Season 1’ label. So, they are bound to end as a limited series with just a lone season to their names.
Ahsoka’s titular lead actress Rosario Dawson has addressed the possibility of a second season for the Star Wars spin-off series. Season 1’s viewing metrics on Disney+ and audience reception will be essential in increasing the hopes for a second season.
Ahsoka’s plot explained
Star Wars projects have a reputation for not revealing much to fans before they are officially released. In Ahsoka’s case, fans knew just the synopsis of the show that Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire.
The character’s journey from the animated series to the live-action is all set to get interesting. Her cameos in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett were proof of what would come. Ahsoka aims to track down Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Star Wars Rebels villain.
In fact, Ahsoka is not just a continuation of Tano’s story but also a direct sequel to the animated series in the Star Wars universe. Now that the show’s first two episodes are out on Disney+, we have more clarity about the narrative.
Tonight, Ahsoka’s journey begins.
The two-episode premiere of #Ahsoka, a Star Wars Original Series, is streaming tonight at 6PM PT only on @DisneyPlus. #TanoTuesday pic.twitter.com/flPN1tArlw
— Ahsoka (@ahsokaofficial) August 22, 2023
In the first two episodes, the story kicks off with an assault on a New Republic cruiser. Ahsoka’s pursuit of Thrawn leads her to collaborate with General Hera Syndulla and Sabine Wren. She goes on a quest to unlock the star map and meets more characters on her adventures.
Complete list of cast members
- Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano
- Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla
- Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll
- Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati
- Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth
- David Tennant as Huyang
- Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn
The wonderful cast of AHSOKA with Dave Feloni and John Favreau. Not long now folks ✨ #StarWars pic.twitter.com/kZHaAD5fhc
— Darth Thunder ⚡ (@XDarthThunderX) August 21, 2023
- Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger
- Dave Filoni as Chopper
- Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma
- Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker (Rumored)
- Mark Rolston as Captain Hayle
- Clancy Brown as Governor Ryder Azadi
Episode schedule of Ahsoka
Ahsoka’s eight-episode season premieres every week on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET. Here’s the complete list of episode names and their respective release dates:
- Episode 1: Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati – August 22
- Episode 2: Seeking the Star Map – August 22
- Episode 3: Corelian Confrontation – August 29
- Episode 4: Hyperdrive Pursuit – September 5
- Episode 5: The Path to Thrawn – September 12
- Episode 6: Secrets Unveiled – September 19
- Episode 7: Fateful Alliances – September 26
- Episode 8: The Final Showdown – October 3
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