AHSOKA Episode 5 SPOILER REVIEW! | Star Wars | Sith Council

[@TheKristianHarloff]

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[@tgosselin2528]

People always seem to forget that the World Between World episode is NOT the only time we see the WBW in Rebels. Ezra went there multiple times before that. The portal in the temple on lethal is just one of the ways to access it. Ahsoka accessed the World Between Worlds this time as she almost died. It's kind of like her "soul" entered the WBW. Both she and Anakin were there. It's called the "cosmic" force for a reason. We know Anakin was able to return his consciousness when he became a part of the cosmic force, just as Yoda & Obi Wan did. Everything really happened... it just happened to take place in this more cosmic arena.

[@tgosselin2528]

I will just point out, because I saw several people talking about them, his "Sith eyes" are the same as in Ep.3. They are yellow with a red ring around it.

[@mauricemaia5087]

The ghost was in the sequel trilogy in the final battle with palpatine s star destroyer in the end of the rise of Skywalker

[@Citizenx305]

Also is CRAZY that a “cartoon director” (Dave) can bring this type of performance from Hayden! Kudos to both!

[@Ian-ky5hf]

I think there is an understanding of acting you need to sell emotions for animation and voice actors really do act.

[@OrionInSpace]

If Filoni is able to hand episodes like he did with the last two, I can't imagine what it's going to be like when Thrawn shows up. Arguably one of the biggest villains Star Wars has had yet, he's the big bad right now. I can't wait we are for sure getting him now. All the footage from the trailers except for his scenes have been shown. It's all new from here on out people... man I am so giddy!!👏

[@petekwando]

I love the idea that Anakin is serving penance as the Guardian of the World Between Worlds. He and Ahsoka both have a connection to the Mortis Gods, who are in turn connected through the mural to the WBW, so perhaps they can access it in a way others can't. From a "space magic" perspective, that's good enough for me.

[@D-RayMovieReviews]

I was blown away by this Episode 5 of Ahsoka. It left me completely speechless. I can’t wait to see what happens on Tuesday. This episode left me with the same feeling I had when I watched Revenge Of The Sith for the first time in 2005. I also was so happy to see Hayden Christensen really be able to act his heart out as Anakin. He was so naturalistic and charismatic in the episode. He brought so much nuance and depth to his line delivery. It felt like major redemption for him after years of many people complaining he was stiff and wooden as Anakin, he was a bad actor and ruined Star Wars. I’ve never agreed with that. He blew me away for years with his excellent acting performances in Life As A House And Shattered Glass, not to mention the TV show he starred in: Higher Ground. Everytime I rewatch these all I’m still amazed at his talent and intensity as an actor

[@Joakim-Buht-Focker]

This has officially become one of my favorite shows of all time. Kevin Kiner's music combined with Hayden's brilliant performance as Anakin, kicking ass in the clone wars with Ashoka and being her mentor. This is what I've always wanted to see.

[@metallicnole4514]

Though a lot of context is lost if you’ve never seen any of the animated shows

[@Joakim-Buht-Focker]

@metallicnole4514 I can't say, because I did see Rebels and Clone Wars, but it also was a long time ago. If you are interested in what it all means, read up on it and rewatch it. You will probably love it if you think the lore you missed out on is fascinating. That's what I do with movies I don't understand at first, like 2001: A Space Odyssey, which also became one of the best of all time in my opinion.

[@isack_hs]

my take on the WBW is that it's this meeting place of the spiritual realm and the physical realm. The Rebels episode dealt with accessing the WBW in a physical capacity, whereas Ahsoka's brush with death alongside Anakin watching over her from the afterlife meant we got to see her access the WBW spiritually. If anything, it solidifies the concept of it being a "world between worlds"

[@metallicnole4514]

I hope they explain it for those that have never seen the animated shows

[@HeisenStark13]

I think she was physically transported to the wbw. Her being enveloped in water is her being sent back.

[@BleachO]

I agree, it's just like a sort of Limbo or spiritual waiting room. I don't think it needs to be explained as anything other than a spiritual realm associated with the Force and force visions/vision quests. Ahsoka's body was in the water the entire time, it was her spirit that was in the WBW, like how in many movies when a person is near death they are in like a white spiritual place and see their god or grandmother or someone who tells them "it's not yet your time" and then they wake back up in their bodies and continue on their journey with a newfound value or mission.

[@juicewick]

Kevin's enthusiasm is always infectious!!!!

[@StarWarsSquad]

Goosebumps for everyone!!

[@tristanMWC]

What I got from this episode was the beginning of Ahsoka’s “faith” being restored to who she use to be, and potentially returning to being a Jedi. Wouldn’t be surprised if down the line her kyber crystals go from white back to green.

[@NikstSWE]

The kyber crystals has nothing to do with her state of mind. You get white crystals/sabers by purifying red ones. Her state of mind shouldn't change the colour of them.

[@tristanMWC]

@@NikstSWE Well aware and wasn’t suggesting the emotional or mental state of any force sensitive person had anything to do with what determined that.

[@NikstSWE]

@@tristanMWC ok, you meant that she will switch out the crystals to green ones?

[@jackisgreat925]

I would love to see you do a show with dissenting opinions about this episode. I know I’m not the only one who hated this episode, and before anyone accuses me of anything, it’s not because I don’t like Ahsoka or hate women or some other neckbeard nonsense. I have what I feel are legitimate gripes with this episode.

[@Redjack10]

@@jackisgreat925 Then create your own KZbin channel and rage about it there. Or go watch one of the other channels who make all their money by hating Star Wars.

[@Redjack10]

Yes Kevin, Ahsoka is killed by the Son in the Mortis arc, and is resurrected when the Daughter transfers her essence into Ahsoka. Ever since that moment Ahsoka has had a very different and unique connection to the Force, and she’s almost doubled her power since then.

[@StarWarsSquad]

Nice! That was what I was trying to remember! Thanks! - Kevin

[@dudefromtheearth]

What an great review with Kevin! I really felt him when he said that he could see a whole live action Clone Wars movie based off what we just saw. I really loved what he said about near death experiences when it came to Ahsoka because I can see how that would come to mind for some people who have. This episode went really deep and Ahsoka just keeps getting better each episode as the story progresses. I would love to see a Sith Council with Mike and Kevin and hearing what all three of you have to say about one of the last three episodes. What I really love about these Sith Councils is how you guys really get me thinking about Ahsoka deeper and I enjoy all the speculation that makes the experience of watching this show even more engaging by all the great moments highlighted in this show. Kristian you and your guest are the ones I favor when it comes to hearing thoughts on any of these Star Wars shows and oh I definitely will be looking forward to the movies when that day finally comes!

[@StarWarsSquad]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the show I had a blast! - Kevin

[@dudefromtheearth]

@@StarWarsSquadmost definitely!

[@nanashi5139]

What is with some of you people and clone wars? It’s played out, I want something new. You have decades of clone wars garbage. Time to move on

[@davidthorpe9050]

Please keep this dude on the show with you. The chemistry is wonderful

[@jarednavarrete1740]

I thought the same thing, when they showed Ahsoka during the Siege of Mandalore at the end of the Clone Wars and she started talking, I thought "they should've gotten an older actress", then I immediately realized no, she's still a teenager at that point....

[@randyavenell1446]

Great to have The Smasher on for this episode. Ahsoka is becoming my favorite of all of the SW series. This episode was fantastic.

[@BronzeFlarewind]

I like how when we first see Ahsoka in The Mandalorian season 2 and in Book of Boba Fett, she’s wearing black. Then at the beginning of the Ahsoka series she’s wearing grey. And now after her encounter with Anakin she’s in white. It’s sort of like how Luke transitions from white to grey to black in the original trilogy. Makes sense to me. It’s like poetry…

[@peteparker22]

Great to see Smets. Excited for this episode

[@darthtrajk666]

Excellent conversation Kristian.

[@cameronfeucht2881]

Kevin is great! It’s great to have someone on the show who is knowledgeable and such a big fan of Star Wars as a whole.

[@oe_woo]

Masterpiece of a peak episode, best Star Wars TV episode yet for sure, 10/10 for me

[@indestruticon1]

Love this convo, great to see our boi Smets back with Kristian but uhhh....what was that sound at 20:49? 🤔🤔

[@StarWarsSquad]

Haha NOT ME! Thanks for the love by the way! -Kevin

[@boomieboo]

Thanks for the advice and support Kevin. So glad you're doing well.

[@johnalexander1769]

I also love how those where Mal's Death Watch troopers that Ashoka was cutting down with the red painted helmets. Love the details.

[@StarWarsSquad]

I noticed that too! So dope! - Kevin

[@boi905]

Please bring back The Smasher again as soon as possible. Love having him on, miss him in the Schmoedown

[@StarWarsSquad]

Miss you too bud! - Kevin

[@talisredstar1543]

Dave Filoni earned Huyang's moment of melancholy, and sadness. Huyang is the memory of the Jedi, and you almost though he wasn't just speaking about Ahsoka and Sabine, but the Jedi as well when he says. "I told them to stay together. They never listen." The Harry Potter reference is spot on, I thought of the very same thing,and its how I view the world between worlds myself. Yes, in the Mortis storyline the Daughter uses the last of her life essence to bring Ahsoka back, hence the reason Mori has been following her, and why soman believe she is the daughter, and Anakin is the father now.

[@jonathangomez9548]

Welcome back Smets! What a episode!

[@StarWarsSquad]

Thanks my friend it was a lot of fun! - Kev

[@mladenkulic446]

Aside from Anakin that made me tear up. I loved the transition of Ahsoka's personality from stoic to more cheerful like she was in Clone Wars & Rebels.Thanks to your co-host for giving theory about Anakin being in worlds between worlds.

[@LazyEyeNZ]

Definitely gonna watch this when I get home tonight. So dope to see Smets on the show.

[@StarWarsSquad]

Thank you! - Kevin

[@shadonx4219]

I can’t lie…no hate to Mike but I love Smet and his insight/theories on star wars so much more.

[@jaredscott367]

HAVE KEVIN ON MORE OFTEN!!! great breakdown! that episode of Ahsoka was amazing! the music too!

[@boomieboo]

What a great episode of Ahsoka. So much happened that was so emotional. Hayden's CG/Deepfake was so good I couldn't even tell there was any work done. The Siege of Mandalore looked like what I wish the prequels looked like. Unlike the prequel's Clone War scene on Geonisis, there were real sets, real props, and real people in real suits instead of almost entirely CG with a bunch of digital CG characters/clones in nothing but a CG-generated environment with bad green screen making it look like a big video game. The dialogue was also great in this episode. Loved the scenes with Anakin and Ahsoka. Sans the " I hate you! " line in ROTS this is the best performance by Hayden as Anakin. And Rosario is finally emoting more instead of just using that constant lethargic, listless, roofied-like delivery she was always doing before. The only thing that could've been better is having another storyline parallel to the one we saw that SW is known for doing. There should almost always be 2 to 3 storylines alternating in every episode. In this case, intermittently cutting back to Baylan and Sabine's plot would've been welcome. And it would've been great to see the entire group of Purgils jumping into hyperspace instead of just one at the end. Besides that, awesome episode.

[@lincolnwest8833]

Yes! Smets on the show! This is great! 🎉

[@blairsnyder1067]

From King of the Hill to this growth is beautiful to watch

[@garethmorgan1282]

Anakin in this episode i think was the force speaking with Ashoka. It wasn’t anakin but used his vision and her memories to provide Ashoka with a choice.

[@SovereignMoney]

Can’t believe John Campea is now refusing to talk about this show. Edit: said it on his show today. And to be clear, it’s obviously his right to not like it, but I thought he’d still offer a review or let others on his show give their thoughts. It’s a media news show, and he’s already said the strike is making it hard to build segments. They take listener questions to end the show and blatantly skipped those that pertained to Ashoka. I don’t really like john or the rest of the everyday crew, but I do like hearing Rob’s take, which John’s petty abstinence deprived me of.

[@jessieurena7583]

Hes a JOKE AND CLOWN

[@Emilio2595]

He didn’t like it, why would you want him to continue? If you like it, that’s good but why would you wanna go and listen to someone who didn’t and is gonna roast it?

[@jakesnake244]

Campea seems harder and harder to please as time goes on.

[@mrz3062]

John Campea is a goof ball and a shill.

[@nobleskywalker4639]

You are talking about the guy that literally has said Hayden ruined Darth Vader and treats the prequels as the unwanted family member living in the basement (his own words) and doesn't like Clone Wars

[@WickedArt5]

Great show! Good seeing Smetz again! I loved this episode! Anakin/ Vader is my favorite star wars character of all time and I am so happy they brought Hayden back and he killed it! I loved the clone wars scenes and the conversations he was having with Ahsoka! Reminded me of some of the things I had to talk with my soldiers about in Afghanistan and Iraq and that's why I would love to see a band of brothers type clone wars show in live action. Over all great episode and I am excited for next week!

[@badgerfan7873]

Saw about Smets being on this show from his KOTOR channel! Long live Revan! Also, great discussions on Ahsoka great show Kristian!

[@ltdanslostlegs]

Did anybody catch Ahsoka’s eyes turn yellow when she has anakin’s red saber against him before she throws it? Right when she flexes. Very quick

[@mcgreggers99]

Kaydenverse is legit.... been a fan of Kevin's stuff for almost 15 years. His knowledge is extensive... great addition to the council. I could have listened to this for hours.

[@DRaikos88]

Fantastic show guys! Smets is such a great dude! Glad he’s doing well!🙏🏻

[@jacklane3679]

Kevin's theory about the Baylon and the world between worlds is dope... makes a lot of sense!

[@michaelpurdon7032]

The battle happened in the force. What we see and what she experienced is like Sisko talking to the God's in the wormhole outside ds9; our senses making the best of something they can't really begin to understand

[@jwolf1585]

I definitely agree with Smetts how this performance of Anakin helps bridge the prequel Anakin with the Clone Wars Anakin. When the Clone Wars first started, it took me out how different he was compared to the movies, but I grew to appreciate Lanter's voice over time. Then, when Hayden started appearing for Celebration again and spoke, it was wild how similar his normal talking voice was to Lanter and I felt if he ever appeared again with a script that had the personality of the Clone Wars Anakin, I knew Hayden could do it justice. Felt the same woth Vader too, his physicality in this(and the Obi Wan show too) sold it for me. Hayden's always been my favorite!

[@StarWarsSquad]

100 percent! I'm so glad my head can wrap around it now, and it plays great through each series/show/movie! - Kevin

[@AAAnastasia27]

For the longest time I felt like Star Wars was losing me. Even through Mando 3 I had trouble connecting to it. I used to LOVE Star Wars and they really did all they could to not keep me coming back. I have never seen rebels but through KZbin/podcasts/internet, I have been able to stay educated somewhat and I can understand enough to get what’s going on. After this episode, I feel like I am coming back to it. Or rather it is coming back to me. This is a good start and I am excited and hopeful that they keep making more stuff like this.

[@PX-BJ]

There's that split moment when Rosario's Ahsoka defeated Anakin, she flashed the sith eyes. I was on the verge of tears the entire episode. Bravo, Filoni

[@ericsietsema2044]

Such an amazing episode of ahsoka, but also this episode of council. Always great to see the smasher, happy to hear you are doing well and in remission. All the things you guys were talking about were right where I was when I was watching. No shade against the actor who was young ahsoka but would have been amazing to see Ashley as ahsoka at the siege of mandalore, that is on my wish list, I hope they find a way to get annakin and Luke together, it would be world changing.

[@Ripple1111]

Kevin Smets is FANTASTIC!! Hopefully this isn't the last time we see him on the channel.

[@StarWarsSquad]

Aww shucks thank you!

[@Ripple1111]

@@StarWarsSquad honestly it was a great episode. Would love to see you on with Steph and Mike in the future 👍🏻

[@mikeschmurf]

Mon Mothma out there showing everyone you either die a rebel or live long enough to become a bureaucrat.

[@zaneplatt3533]

For me, Ahsoka represents the best of the prequel triology and era (my favorite era). Andor is still my favorite show and I believe the best objectively (it is the star wars equivalent of shows like The Americans, Better Call Saul etc.) but I am blown away at how good this show is and how well it is setting up the future of this pocket of the timeline and unviverse.

[@williamdaniels9728]

I think the greater force analogy Filoni was going for involves the Mortis gods; Ashoka Tano basically is "The Daughter" where Anakin Skywalker was "The Son" and I think in this analogy... Obi-Wan Kenobi or maybe the force itself is "The Father" in this dynamic. I believe when Ashoka Tano touched the mechanical ball with star chart coordinates it somehow linked her with the world between worlds pocket dimension. The entire sequence is basically Ashoka Tano's live action "forest scene" that Luke Skywalker had with Vader. Anakin here was most likely not only a force ghost but amalgamation of all of his past and future actions playing out all-at-once because time isn't a construct in the world between worlds or he was literally the embodiment of the force, I really like Kevin's Red Skull metaphor that he's basically in 'limbo' or maybe outcast 'himself' to this place to watch over for the rest of time. Now it's Ashoka's turn to go bring balance to the force.

[@robbyerob]

The ethereal realm was just that. Ahsoka's mind presented this World Between Worlds environment for her dream. There is also the fact that the Loth wolves also traveled in the World Between Worlds, so weather a gate, force travel or what ever, it is a existing place and would be the Force Dreams that all Temples have. This is where the living force flows constantly. Just MHI. Just another note, I feel like Filoni had described the growth of Ahsoka from the first season was deliberate, from bratty arrogant, to a lost soldier responsible for others lives. Her growth in the description from Filoni was at it's antithesis at Ryloth when she disobeys Anakin and her squadron is lost. This was a pivotal growth time in Ahsoka's life. This flash back Dave put in was really genius and played several levels in this story.

[@alexg.8863]

Where can I find that Episode III and Siege of Mandalore supercut that Janish made? I wanna watch it 😁

[@piusdoe8984]

59:18 wait a minute. They trying to say Ahsoka gets the meme crossing hands from Anakin or what? 😂 Great guest. Kevin is fantastic guy. Also if links to people's channels aren't there I think most people too lazy to find guests 😂

[@StarWarsSquad]

Thanks my friend! Here’s my channel, mostly KOTOR content! But we have a great time with our fans! -Kevin

[@Redpmac]

Great to see Kevin Smets return, I enjoy him on Jedi Way too. Such a shame that Steph can’t be on though as I’ve got to think she’d be losing her mind over this show. I respect what she is doing though. As for the episode, I’m with you Kristian in questioning whether this was the WBW. It looked pretty different to what Ezra saw with all the doorways to real events in his life like the one he pulled Ahsoka out of. Can’t see any of that here. If you forced me to put money on it, I’d say it was the WBW but I’m not 100% sure that it was like some seem to be. The whole episode was just magical though. Absolutely beautiful and moving, great to see Hayden finally killing it in this role too. Kiner’s music incredible. Just some of the best Star Wars I’ve ever seen, the whole series is.

[@alexelkins1138]

No one hates Star Wars more than Star Wars fans is a beyond true statement whether you agree with it or not.

[@michaelkaine9985]

This was one of my favorite episodes in all of Star Wars. Hayden killed it. I loved everything about this episode. Ashoka was broken when she was kicked out of the Jedi Order. I would be curious to know when the episodes in Book of Boba Fett takes place compared to Ashoka

[@GregMcCoyUSC]

The Speculate Responsibly line is exactly what I've been saying for so long. Both Star Wars and Marvel fans do this, especially the content creators because they want to make 5 videos from a :30 sec teaser trailer. But I think you're right on that point, just don't get mad if what you thought/wanted to happen doesn't happen.

[@PopCulturedShwa]

Hera could hear the lightsabers because she was holding the kids hand. That was his power not hers. Or him holding her hand enabled her to tap into the force cuz everyone can but still only because they were holding hands

[@RailroadTy]

I think that Jacen may be an empath and was able to share his senses with his mother.

[@PopCulturedShwa]

@@RailroadTy yup

[@katarn101]

I interpreted it as proof of that line Ahsoka says about the Force residing in all living things and having to be open to it. Because of Heras experiences with Kanan and Ezra and having a greater understanding of the force than most she was able to hear the sabers in such a place strongly connected to the Force.

[@PopCulturedShwa]

@@katarn101 basically what I got from it but I don't think she could've heard anything with jaycen , I still think it was either his power or he was the conduit for her

[@masamune2984]

His power? Yes. From holding hands? No. Ridiculous. This comment is trying to be accurate, but comes of as a major misinterpretation, as her scene with Kanan proved. The conduit part is certainly the most plausible.

[@DarthVenomuss]

This guy knows star wars. Good guest

[@marksmovieroom]

Man, what a good episode. I'm really loving the score too.

[@Jedi2432]

Loved this episode. Hope it continues getting better. Really hope Freddie opens up to the force again because it would be awesome to see him as Kanan

[@ShichiNanaSeven]

It’s appears that she astral projected into the world between worlds. I get that feeling because of how she was transported back to her body. A force ghost is just a force sensitive person who can maintain their consciousness, it would make sense for ashoka to be able to access a midway point through her conscious, since she is a walking corpse ever since the brother killed her in the mordess episodes. I do believe Anakin is the one who made it happen though

[@marjoe32]

14:30 sounds like Christian knows something we dont, but i agree if they could have used his face they would have.

[@kallofkthuluz5922]

Bring this guy on the show more for Star Wars please!

[@Citizenx305]

Kristian, I am 100% with him regarding Sabine in that we do not need her to have full force crazy powers, and he nails it when he says it would be cooler to have a bad ass Mandalorian with “some aspects” of the force and saber training like Chirrut (Donnie Yen), another bad ass, who didn’t have to be full force to be great! 🎯

[@philrm99]

Yeah, this Ahsoka episode was awesome.

[@geraintthompson5200]

Mike hanging round with Campea ?

[@A21_Edits]

Geeze Kevin knows everyone.

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

I've only seen the movies and these live-action shows, so I'm a bit out of the loop on this, but when did Anakin train Ahsoka exactly? Obviously, it was between Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith, but when we see him in ROTS, it appeared he was still Obi Wan's apprentice. I guess he was a full on Jedi if he was mentoring Ahsoka by that point. I was just a little confused by that. It was awesome to see Hayden Christensen again, though. Much better performance here than in the prequels, but I never blamed him for that. That was more of a directing problem, than him. It's also good to see Smets again. I'm glad he's staying healthy.

[@hatsunevmiku7331]

I notice one thing, Anakin never said the training was over. meaning maybe not for the last episode but, he might comeback to finish or complete the training he decided to give her. Maybe that why there will be more vision with him training, because i notice one thing maybe that world between world is were force user spirit about to die goes to, to finish there training in the ways of the force, not necessarily the Jedi way. But harness the balance. even the world between world was different, so she was there spiritually and not physically meaning the one in Rebels still exist if the when through a open gateway, but that one was just different, and Anakin her master was there to greet her or push her on her back again because it was not her time yet.

[@Smallvillefreak]

Ahsoka has been there before. She was pulled in by Ezra through one of the portals. If Anakin has access to the realm or is the guardian of the realm, then he can reach through a portal and bring her in the same way Ezra did. She doesn’t need a temple to get pulled in, but she would need one to gain access on her own.

[@agent666ptc]

Maybe there was no gate and Anakin pulled her in like Ezra did? That's what I was thinking. Like I don't think there was a set gate where she was when Ezra pulled her in. Maybe you only need a gate to get in of your own action, but once you are in, you see certain gates to things you want to see. Like Ezra saw Kanan right before he was killed, and I'm certain there wasn't a gate on the side of the fuel tank on Kanan's side of the portal. Anakin is very much in the afterlife but still mixing it up. He mentions, after Ahsoka says that she won't fight him, that he has heard that before... a clear shout out to Luke saying the same thing in Return of the Jedi.

[@agent666ptc]

Just made it to the part where you mention the RotJ shout out. High five.

[@Yes_Boy]

steph is just using the strike to take time off

[@bestlexluthor7596]

I agree Baylan is well intentioned. I was thinking Anakin would kill mistaking him for the mysterious Darth Sidious that count Dooku mentioned to Obi wan. If not that .. hmmm.. not sure .

[@ameliacraiig4193]

Yep. You were right Kevin; Imbued is a word,😊

[@aidankeohane3370]

I wanna rewatch it again and try to take off the fanboy glasses a little bit, but it’s gonna be hard. The clone wars was my introduction to Star Wars. I grew up with Ahsoka and Rex and seeing them in live action and seeing Hayden Christiansen deliver a truly excellent performance made me the happiest I’ve been all year as a Star Wars fan

[@RetroFrito]

I don't believe it was actually Anakin in this episode. I believe it was the Force manifesting and working mysteriously with Ahsoka. The Force does some weird stuff with the characters over the course of the series: Luke's fight with Not-Vader on Dagobah, Rey's experience with the reflections, Kanan's interaction with Not-Grand Inquisitor, so on and so on. In these circumstances, the Force manifests as something from the mind of the character in a way that can be unexpected or doesn't make immediate sense but teaches a lesson. I believe that's what was happening here. In regards to whether or not it was "just in her head," either it was and Jacen has a strong ability to get into the minds of others, or it was more than just in her head.

[@jedisid]

This Ahsoka episode was amazing!

[@elbabayaga1928]

Man it sucks for the strike I was looking for to seeing Steph takes every week as hype and happy she is for rebels I’m sure she loving this

[@lordofthebricks1]

In Rise of Skywalker we hear Ahsoka as a force ghost talking to Rey, which means she is dead by then, in this episode in World between the worlds she chooses to live. Does this means Dave retcons sequel trilogy and creates new timeline? I sure hope so, cause I just can't enjoy STAR WARS anymore knowing it leads to disaster that is a sequel trilogy

[@bestlexluthor7596]

I dunno. Anakin didn’t visit Luke either and he was about to kill his nephew. Seems weird. Luke taking in the no attachment thing i thought was a big mistake but I’m guessing they were trying to match the sequels. It’s a tough nut to crack.

[@Redjack10]

Dave Filoni has said multiple times that just because Rey hears Ahsoka does not mean she’s dead. And Star Wars was already a disaster with the prequel triology, so you’ll get over it.

[@michaelpurdon7032]

We know that the voices didn't mean they were dead but on top of that it's still a long ways ahead of where we are in Ashoka

[@davelouie131]

@@bestlexluthor7596in shadow of the Sith he did visit Luke , I believe something very traumatic happened at Luke Jedi temple

[@lordofthebricks1]

@@Redjack10 At least prequels were mapped out, had great story, execution wasn't the best, while sequels had no plan at all, story is just copy-paste of originals plus it destroys everything that came before, from original characters, to Palpatine's return, Anakin's not the chosen anymore, they can go with lightspeed through buildings, everyy star destroyer can blow up a planet, I don't even want to mention other stuff.........

[@markkostecki4558]

She was kinda reborn, very good chance she almost died underwater and Anakin sent her back when she said she wanted to live.

[@Binny2014]

Hearing the force theme at the right moment and for the first time in the series was so powerful. Imagine if it was used in Obi-Wan when he kept Leia from falling to her death.

[@StarWarsSquad]

Actually in my Kenobi edit I did, that’s when I placed the Force theme in right at that moment. Kristian has talked about it on his show! - Kevin

[@itzante2148]

Young Ashoka actress also played the daughter in the Barbie movie.

[@musicmann1967]

I haven't liked Filioni's directing, but he's been doing better in this series, and this episode in particular was terrific. He did a really great job imo. He may just be a director after all!

[@zengamer21]

I think the world between worlds is like stepping into the force. The force is everywhere all at once. So, I think there are places in the universe where you can slip into that world more easily than others. Or, if you are a powerful force user like Ahsoka then you can create portals into that world when you are in special situations like nearly being killed or highly emotional states like losing a loved one. So, I believe Ahsoka did slip into that other world and her body wasn't just floating in the water. When she and Anakin finished their lesson she slipped back into the real world. The x-wings couldn't find her because she literally wasn't there. Only Jacen could sense her. As for what Anakin is... if he became one with the force after he died then he could appear there in the world between worlds because it's the force and he's part of it now. The world between worlds is basically an evolution of the force ghosts we've seen in the past. It's just one step deeper into that spiritual world.

[@thaIllYankee]

The major reason why I liked Ep5 is b/c Jacen Syndulla's burgeoning sense of the Force was critical in moving this story along. It represents how he can help tie up loose ends in the future especially (& unfortunately) where the Sequels are concerned. There should've been a more in-depth explanation as to how Anakin can just pop up in the WBW. I believe Ahsoka's previous WBW battle w/Vader in Rebels should've been referenced so it could've brought the audience AND the version of Anakin we're seeing up to speed! I believe the writing failed to seize the opportunity fully to make non-Rebels fans more invested SMH For instance: As a SW Fan, I understand how this ep ties back to the Clone Wars ep where Anakin & Ahsoka encountered the Trinity but I don't believe enough was done for casual fans to connect with. This vid (along w/New Rockstars' & Emergency Awesome's) has convinced me to back down a bit from that stance but I have the benefit of being a SW Fan for decades: I want new fans to be similarly as comfortable in order for the Franchise to continue to flourish! Andor is still the Best Star Wars content IMO since Mando S1: It took the basic concept of a no-name Rebel Leader in Rogue One and applied layers & layers of foundation = what the Ahsoka series should be doing vs. skimming the iceberg of what went on. That being said, Ahsoka's still better than Book of Boba...better than Obi-Wan & Mando S3 I think, too 🤔 Despite the flaws I mentioned, I believe Filoni should've done the Sequels 😓 His Passion, Dedication & Experience continuing Lucas' Legacy is unmatched! Love the Red Skull/Infinity War reference BTW 👍🏾👌🏾

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Can anyone here tell me what happened with Freddie Prinze Jr? What is he upset about?

[@NikstSWE]

He's not upset about anything. He just thinks Kanan's story ended in Rebels and him doing anything more would dilute his story and meaning behind his sacrifice.

[@mikeschmurf]

I feel like they set up this completely separate Galaxy so we can have the adventures of Jacen, Ezra, etc and explain away why they weren’t around for the sequels.

[@CHRISMED2]

Jaycen has jedi powers allowing him to hear Ahsoka's near death dreams. Its really Anakins force spirit visiting Ahsiks since she is bear death too

[@paulhitchcock2543]

The word Smets was looking for was imbues or imbued. Which I’m pretty sure he said, I think he just pronounced it as im-BOO-ed instead of im-BYOU-ed.

[@StarWarsSquad]

Thank you! I'm learning as I go :) - Kevin

[@paulhitchcock2543]

@@StarWarsSquad ya killin’ it man! Really enjoyed your comments and perspective on this episode and the franchise as a whole!👍

[@ciscoak9074]

The thing that took some "blinders off" for me was seeing a age appropriate actress play young ashoka which really hit home the fact that she is a BABY war general!! It never hits the same way in animation even tho we kno how old she is ect, but seeing a irl girl that age in those scenes really made me realize "that BABY took on maul,ventress grevoius" ect..it also solidified for me that ashoka wouldn't have been able to defeat anakin on mustafar!! She may have held her own but if anakin went "all out" on her there is no way. It also made me think "anakin was 19 during the war..a kid, ashoka was this baby with the responsibilities if old men!" Just crazy! Responsibilities that fuck with old men minds (losing men,killing enemies ect) and that burden put on the shoulders of a child! On the note of de again I feel like they half assed the end of ep 4 because "let's save a bunch of money n effort because he is only gonna be seen has 1 or 2 seconds. Then put all the effort into ep 5! Also on hardens acting, we all know and heard lucas is NOT a "actors" director in terms of asking for specifics and giving actual "DIRECTION!" lol.. it was more apparent I'm assuming in Hayden simply because of his inexperience and age at the time and did the best he could with absolutely ZERO direction. As opposed to say ewan or sir Christopher Lee who were more inclined to guess their own direction or kinda pick n choose what they felt would work in each scene ect. They were just more experienced and were more capable of giving their best acting even with limited to no direction, wheras a Hayden or jake llyod needed lots of specific direction to get the perfect emotion out of them which they never got from lucas. On the subject of the main players being absent is really absurd! Like luke is just sitting at the construction site of his doomed academy on his high horse(bantha?), nose up in the air "I feel a great disturbance in the force....the force that I put into balance with the redemption of my father!! So if the lessers out there wanna fuck up my balance this fucking soon!?!? They're on their own!!! May the force be with them"..lol. obviously I'm being an asshole n luke would never think like that, but WE wouldn't kno especially with how far he has removed himself from current events without explanation!

[@RedMatik]

This was a fantastic episode! I love the fact I can’t predict anything.. I have just been enjoying the story so far . I did not watch any of the clone wars cartoons.. I love me some Rosario Dawson and she did a great job playing Ashoka in the Mandalorian . Im putting ANDOR and this as the best stuff since the last trilogy.. which I did not like except the force awakens. The music in this show really makes it feel like old school Star Wars .

[@jessebrown1281]

Jacen heard lightsabers but doesn't say who could been echo from the earlier lightsaber fight b4 being thrown off cliff. I think it was done on pirpose for interpretation

[@Sean.McElhone]

Just an fyi but the Rebels finale has an epilogue not a prologue. Prologue comes before, epilogue is after. Love the channel!

[@StonerWatchproductions]

I watched with close captions n it said Hera heard the lightsabers

[@benjaminvega7186]

I've been looking forward to this

[@charlesfranze3571]

I love they let David Tennant say what? for people don’t know that was one of his most popular lines in doctor who

[@davidtagarda]

They need to cast Hayden for more sword fighting related movies. He’s excellent!

[@zaneplatt3533]

I had this thought, too. Whilst I get that stuntman are involved as well, Hayden's (Kit Harrington was similarly better than his co-stars at swordfighting) fight scenes are always so much faster and smoother than others

[@bayushiteishiru6291]

"What if Star Wars, but well written" would be wild.

[@jelv.4142]

Why is there no chance of Freddy Prince Jr making an appearance? Did he get tired of Star wars or something what am I missing can someone fill me in please? Tia

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Did you see my interview with him on Big Thing? Seemed like he was done with it from what he was saying.

[@davidthorpe9050]

Give the other guy his own show. He talks Star Wars like it needs to be talked.

[@StarWarsSquad]

Thanks David - you can see me on The Jedi Way with John Rocha and Scoundrels inc as well until you get sick of me (which might not take long!) haha -Kevin