Ahsoka Episode 1 Breakdown THANK YOU DAVE FILONI

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Ahsoka Episode 1 is here and with it, my breakdown! A lot happened in this episode and I have to say beyond Ahsoka Tano, I am really interested in Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati as they navigate their way through the story with Morgan Elsbeth to find Thrawn (and Ezra). I really think they are interesting characters who survived Order 66 and I'm eager to learn more about them (and just how much Baylan knew about Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader)
Awesome seeing Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla and Chopper..and of course...Huyang!
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[@jeremiahgraham3600]

I really like how they’re writing the two Jedi. When the master said it would be a shame to kill Ashoka since there are so few Jedi left it gave such an interesting dynamic to his character.

[@Cloud7050]

Sentimental?

[@milgun9437]

Its the truth

[@melvynvanleeuwen6617]

Luke would I feel the conflict😂

[@yamcha65]

yeah so far the evil jedi and apprentice are my favorite part. So cool

[@facelesshalo5174]

Yeah. He is actually interesting. It's clear he wants power, but he's really not just a sith. He doesn't want to destroy the Jedi or their ways but he has a goal. Perhaps he wants to create conflict that facilitates the need for the Force to become more prominent.

[@timparker5570]

No one is mentioning that Dave brought back George's classic powerpoint presentation-esc scene transitions 😄 actually surprisingly makes it feel more like star wars to me

[@ogelpeace4610]

Yes! I loved that

[@lobal2]

It's the little things.

[@cosmickeyboard9811]

I noticed that too

[@TheRibottoStudios]

it's the little things in life eh?

[@jamesreynolds4519]

Totally agree. One of my favorite aspects, as well as the music

[@galiocube2949]

My favorite character in all of this is Baylan, just the way he is "silent but deadly" vibe its great! Rest in Peace Ray.

[@AirAssault7]

@galiocube2949 Just wonder what will happen to the Baylan Skoll character after the unfortunate news. Loved his work in Rome.

[@jaskrip]

@@AirAssault7 Same, I absolutely loved him as Titus Pullo. Tbh he's the main reason I'm interested in this show, lost interest in SW after BoBF and Kenobi. The direction Ahsoka is taking is looking promising so far though.

[@VictoryGR]

What an amazing actor he was RIP

[@k--music]

Qui-Gon's ghost must be mad as hell

[@streetridersss8360]

I love that *Baylan Skoll* has the juggernaut appearance of Darth Vader and the serenity of Count Dooku. Even the way he fought was a mix between the 2 former sith & jedi, strong but swift, menacing but in full control.

[@LetsGetitBoah]

Be interesting to find out how he survived Order 66.

[@Ahzuv]

Baylan and Shin remind me of Bane and Zannah

[@ArcNines]

​@@Ahzuv exactly

[@LetsGetitBoah]

@rileygarraway I want to see her do some witch stuff, it's about time we finally had the NightSisters in live action. Give me that green force magic stuff.

[@themask1319]

I noticed that myself

[@Lucas_Skywalker_]

The entering scene felt really old school, just a classic master and apprentice walking of their ship to handle their business

[@lifeinthe6038]

Phantom menace start but dark

[@CT-mz8ob]

@@lifeinthe6038I was thinking that the entire time

[@ugiustuskeiserus8066]

​@@kirillian358 Bruh, it's not woke just because a woman is calling the shots. Besides, it's probably all part of Thrawn's plan anyway

[@cursedgrogu7538]

​@kirillian358 you are the "im not sexist BUT.." guy

[@Bb-xq7gk]

​@@kirillian358Sorry but to which scene are you referring to?

[@MerkFreeks]

Seeing Ryder in live action was a nice touch and keeping clancy brown as the actor makes it even better

[@ezerasurfr]

Just imagine if they kept Ahsoka’s voice actress, Ashley Eckstein, how much better the show would have been.

[@thomasconnolly8683]

⁠@@ezerasurfrashley eckstein would make a fantastic young ahsoka. but in this time period ahsoka’s character is way too old to be played by her. rosario dawson is a perfect fit for the character at this age

[@ezerasurfr]

@@thomasconnolly8683 Rosario is 3 years older than Ashley. They're practically the same age. Not sure what you're getting at or what your reasoning is.

[@Verezen]

@@ezerasurfrbut Ashley doesn’t look like Ahsoka at all 😂

[@ezerasurfr]

@@Verezen …but…nobody looks like Ahsoka…that’s what all the makeup is for.

[@Idevaughan530]

My only issue is Sabine was stabbed and survived she should have died if she got stabbed her surviving the stab makes no sense

[@jakearmas2057]

Fr. If you look at the first scene of Baylen, he hits 2 guys in the leg, and they both die. Sebine gets stabbed in the chest and somehow lives

[@Idevaughan530]

@@jakearmas2057 like Kathleen Kennedy said we are racists sexist and more because we disagree how they are handling Star Wars

[@skiper7795]

Baylan is already one of my favourites characters. So sad that Ray is gone because he did amazing job in this series.

[@Reivaz88]

Inform me,who is Ray?

[@Luqueratief]

The actor of Baylan, he passed away recently@@Reivaz88

[@streetridersss8360]

@@Reivaz88The actor that played Baylon skoll

[@andrewjohnstone1165]

​​@@Reivaz88Ray Stevenson is the actor who plays baylan

[@anthonymiller6914]

What happened to Ray? Did he pass away?

[@alcoop8729]

Spoilers: I love that Baylan and shin are what Ashoka and Sabine should be because despite being the antagonist, baylan is what a master should be, he trusts his apprentice and it brings an interesting contrast because Ashoka can’t trust Sabine to go to another building close by while baylan trusts shin fully to go to another planet and steal the most important item in the show as of now

[@EllieisaBanana]

I agree. But I also like how we get to see how much like Anakin and Ahsoka really are. He called her Snips for a reason. And just like how they ended up being paired perfectly, I think the same can be said for Ahsoka and Sabine. They are both so much alike, it’s really doing to test Ahsoka like she tested Anakin. I’m excited to see that relationship grow.

[@ansonellis443]

It would have been better if the master and apprentice shit between Sabine and Ashoka never happen and Ashoka came to Sabine like "Ashoka-Hey I can't unlock could you help. Sabine-Sure thing" I didn't have a problem with Sabine losing the map though just cut the part where Ashoka told her not to.

[@alcoop8729]

@@ansonellis443 I didn’t mind it because it showed the loss of trust and faith they both have in each other which we will surely see develop over the course of the series, I have a good feeling Baylan will talk to Ashoka about apprentices and training them considering he never seemed to dislike Ashoka or the Jedi so I can see them having a proper convo

[@EllieisaBanana]

@@ansonellis443 I definitely agree there. We didn’t necessarily NEED the tension, but I am happy to see it play out. I can’t wait for more episodes

[@PopePlatinumBeats]

yo that is an excellent point...

[@jakob6713]

Balin is so cool, so upsetting ray didn’t get to see his work come to life

[@LoDown295]

I can’t wait to learn more about Baylan and Shin. I already love how they have presented Shin to us. She seems very confident in herself and her mission.

[@IronPsyde]

@@user-vw6ke3ok2m This is an example of somebody severely brainwashed. They brush away all the legitimate criticism and blame it on misogyny. The person writing this knows only weak characters attain the label of a “girl boss.” Hell, I bet this emotional commenter thinks Rey is well developed!

[@calumgorman3481]

@@user-vw6ke3ok2m you do realise ashoka is for the most part praised for strong character development through the series

[@jaylonbanks2604]

Ahsoka knows that Morgan is a Night Sister. In season 2 of Mando, Din asks “who is she (Morgan)?”, and Ahsoka replies, “Morgan Elsbeth. Her people were massacred during the Clone Wars.” I find it hard to believe that she’d talk about her “people” being killed off not knowing who they were.

[@DarkRider2k3]

To be honest I totally forgot about this! Great catch!!!

[@jaylonbanks2604]

@@DarkRider2k3 that’s the only thing that made sense to me because she was able to hold her own against Ahsoka when they fought. Not that this is major since it’s been turned into armor now… but I’m curious how she got a pure Beskar spear.

[@ryancoupland8425]

grievous massacring the nightsisters was one of the best episodes of the clone wars

[@Its_Me_Romano]

She don't even look like one

[@jasonlauritsen5587]

​@@Its_Me_Romanowhat do they look like other than having ashy white skin and possibly tattoos?

[@anthonyzepeda31]

Shin Hati is a great character.. her look isn't over the top and her eye expressions give you all you need to see she is formidable. Rosario Dawson is awesome as ahsoka, and Sabine is also pretty cool.. star wars fans have no problem with female lead characters as long as they are written and implemented well.

[@graysonb_designs]

Literally this. All of the women so far are what strong women should be. Competent but not infallible, tough, but not invincible, Sassy, but not douchebags unless they're the villain. Imagine if Disney actually understood that THIS is how feminism should be represented. Not man hate and making women replace men in everything.

[@lairofmedi3421]

Yeah I’ve been beyond impressed with them. Rosario continues to impress me. I thought Sabine and Hera were great but I was surprised how much I enjoyed Shin Hati. Ray is awesome as Baylan but him and Shin have such a fascinating dynamic. I’m genuinely enthralled by them. Beautiful two episodes.

[@arturarturos7050]

She isnt great Ashoka...is quite bad in fact

[@graysonb_designs]

@@arturarturos7050 Moron. Rosario has Ahsoka's mannerisms down to a science.

[@anthonyzepeda31]

@arturarturos7050 you may have a point if you watched clone wars and rebels and have a certain point of view of how ahsoka should be acted.. I don't have those experiences and have small knowledge of ahsokas character.. I've been a fan of Rosario for a while so for me her looks, physicality and personality fit the character and what a jedi would be like. But to each their own..

[@Cwronaga216]

I got to say the scene with the two dark Jedi on the ship was probably some of the most disciplined use of the force in combat we've seen on screen. They both moved so precisely and rigidly while staring forward emotionless towards their goal. Especially how skol so effortlessly use the force and lightsaber in the hallway and when he freed elspeth. It clearly seemed as if it was so easy for them that they didn't need to use any effort yet still put focus and attention into what they were doing. Clearly very confident in their abilities and justifiably so

[@FireJach]

Maybe but the security was the least disciplined group I could even imagine. They were so stupid to let the bandits walk in just like that.

[@Dahblackrussian]

Possibly the g ayest comment I've ever read

[@murk4552]

​@@DahblackrussianYou should be a Lucky Charn by now 😂

[@brianm22]

This show is really nicely made, every time Ashoka appears, and especially when she fights, I think to myself “ this woman was directly trained by Anakin himself” , she is such a special character in that respect. Unfortunately, I had never seen Rebels. I just started and am 10 minutes into the first episode. I have no idea about who Ezra is and who the characters are. Ashoka may have revitalized Stars Wars in more ways than one since it got me (and maybe many more) to finally sit down and watch Rebels.

[@grahamthomas9319]

It’s a really beautiful show. I thought it looked dumb, as I am an adult, but I was brought to tears several times. If we hadn’t gotten the seventh season of clone wars, rebels wins hands down, But The Asoka lead finale of clone wars was just so good, that I can’t decide which Dave filoni show is my favorite.

[@absalomdaak240]

Don't forget, it's not just that Sabine is being 'a rebel' in avoiding the ceremony. While to everyone else it's the anniversary of Lothal's liberation, to her it's the anniversary of when her best friend sacrificed himself. To the population of Lothal it's a celebration, to her it's almost a wake. Sure she tries to hide it behind a veneer of punk attitude, but going back to Ezra's old place, watching the holo, even feeding the Lolth cat all show her wanting to surround herself with things that remind her of Ezra. There's proper subtext being used here.

[@edsp666]

This 👏 thank you

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

Yes, this exactly. She obviously misses Ezra and now she wants to help Ahsoka find him and also stop Thrawn's return.

[@TopShelfFandomVids]

Also it shows she doesn’t play by the rules she is a real rebel 😮 (basically same thing as throwing a rule book out the window ) real subtle 😉

[@kats_katspaws]

🥹👏🏻 so well said, but I'm under the impression Sabine lives in the tower now and not just going back there

[@notapplicable1296]

Excellent point, worded brilliantly so even casual fans could understand,

[@camerondowney6413]

The music was SO much better than most other recent projects. Not only is it better, but it i used more efficiently and effectively, than with other shows like Kenobi

[@bulgeshotta4444]

fr, the Kenobi soundtrack sounded like it was made in GarageBand 😭

[@nadiahapsari3359]

​@@bulgeshotta4444Not really,but it does lack uniqueness I think

[@thni1703]

Small detail: Check when Ahsoka cut her way down into the temple ... the angle of the saber make sure that the piece cannot get stuck. the bottom is angled slighty outwards, making sure it will come loose. When you cut straight, it might angle itself when falling and get stuck.

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

🤯🤯🤯THANK U FOR AN INTERESTING FACT

[@probablyworse-2838]

Perfectly fucking vertical

[@CornyBum]

I was wondering if she did this, but when the pieces fall, if I remember correctly, they're shown to simply be cut "straight."

[@bl3343]

I found it difficult to believe the droid's auto destruct would give Ahsoka that much time to escape. That being said, I loved this episode.

[@Rummyson]

To be fair, any normal person would have died. She had to do a force jump onto a moving ship to escape. HK droids are just assassin droids, not exactly designed to fight Jedi.

[@julienprevost5409]

And that the explosion would be that big for self destruct

[@DromeG60]

wdym, huge explosions take time to charge ;)

[@whatNtarnation90]

@@Rummyson cope. There is no defending that scene.

[@Rummyson]

@@whatNtarnation90 lmao 🤣

[@DaxSchaffer]

I love how we were all theorizing where Thrawn and Ezra might be, but then Filoni just went, "What about ANOTHER galaxy far, far away....?"

[@thelilhedgehog6855]

In another galaxy far far away

[@masteryoghurt2110]

To me it was obvious

[@keohi2539]

not as long ago in a galaxy farther away

[@ginadunlap6630]

Maybe that other galaxy far, far away was here.

[@DaxSchaffer]

@@ginadunlap6630 Maybe the real other galaxy was the friends we made far, far away....? No, but for real, that's a fun idea. Like, the Milky Way is somehow secretly canon to SW this whole time :D

[@SavageRicktator]

Promising start for Ahsoka, with the only exception being Sabine recovering from a lightsaber stab. I just find this extremely aggravating as this just negates the importance of Qui Gon's poignant death, if only he had access to health insurance!

[@fredgilbert2032]

It's a game of inches so to speak. Sabine was not skewered dead center, which would have severed her spine, there are many instances even in the real world of people being skewered and surviving. The quick healing obviously due to the superior medical technology.

[@AllyMonsters]

Once GL brought back Darth Maul back in the Clone Wars, everyone was off that certain table.

[@MrPallable]

​@@fredgilbert2032Wanted to say this aswell, I think we saw after when she was lying in bed that it didn't hit as close to the heart as it first appeared to be

[@Mark-ek8md]

Can’t people remember Cal Kestis was stabbed with a lightsaber in his side kind of like Sabine? Unlike Qui-Gon who was stabbed in his stomach which is fatal and went out through his spinal cord which is ALSO fatal, Sabine got stabbed in the liver area which can regenerate over time + was given immediate medical attention upon Ahsoka’s arrival. At LEAST Sabine getting stabbed here has a pretty decent enough reason this time. Not like Reva, Grand Inquisitor, etc etc. I’m okay with this one this time. But I do agree that Star Wars characters do need to stop getting stabbed in a fatal area and surviving. Reva surviving as a Youngling is pathetic and even as an Inquisitor it was pathetic because she actually got stabbed in a fatal area. Just my thoughts though. I’ll let this one slide because well it has an actual reason.

[@Mark-ek8md]

One more thing, I feel like maybe they should’ve picked up on the fight in Episode 2 AOTC where Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Yoda fought Count Dooku. I feel like Sabine should’ve been gashed across the face or even slashed across the knee-cap/lower leg area kind of like how Dooku slashed Obi-Wan’s leg in Episode 2. If I was writing the episode that’s what I would’ve done at least but thats just me.

[@Thatboymeher]

What was better than the episode itself…the music, absolutely magnificent

[@chadcooper7769]

Appreciate the review. Fair, simple and honest. Glad you enjoyed it. I just watched both episodes this morning and enjoyed both. I will make my judgment after watching all episodes.

[@Pinkorchid72]

Ray Stevenson was so good in this role….RIP! I’m sad that we won’t get to see you further dive into your role of Baylon Skoll

[@thestrongestnerd4284]

Agreed his performance is the best so far

[@sheevpalpatine2524]

If they did not revise the ending to kill off Baylon, I believe someone who would fill the shoes rather well, would be Graham Mctavish. However, I would much rather prefer to see Ray continue the role, it is really sad that he died. Not just because of this role, he seemed like a genuinely good dude

[@patrickwelch365]

We need to remember Sabine trained a lot with the dark saber in rebels, and for sure isn’t new to lightsaber combat.

[@fredgilbert2032]

Not to mention as a Mandalorian 'Weapons are her religion.' Anyone trained extensively in bladed combat should be able to wield as lightsaber at least competently. If anything, it would be easier than a sword I would think as the weight is so much lighter. Just mind touching it to yourself, don't want to rest that blade on your shoulder or anything without thinking lol.

[@HIFLY01]

@@fredgilbert2032 bro she sucked with it in rebels. Like worse than Rey did. It was also confirmed in the 80s that people who used to train with swirds wouldn't be able to perform the same with a lightsaber because of the weight but watching the scene in rebels where she trains with Kanan, she was absolute trash even if it was a real sword

[@clanpsi]

Apparently you can be imbued with force powers now, though, since she was very much not force sensitive.

[@bulletproof844]

Ah man. I am so bummed out, that Ray Stevensons died. I would have loved a series or Movie about Baylan. He is by far the most interesting new character and it feels like there is a really interesting story here. Starting from surviving "Order 66", finding and training shin, to how he became a dark Jedi. Ray Stevenson looks and carries himself so natural in this role, that I immediatly was more interested in him, than in any other new character "Star Wars" brings in. It goes without saying it I'd rather have Ray Stevenson alive and well, regardless of what could have been.

[@jimdraven2432]

I enjoyed both episodes story wise. But I'd like to see more animated responses/acting from Ahsoka, Hera & Sabine. They all seemed to be brooding so much it was like watching people take a bunch of Valium before watching their hands move for three hours. Chopper had more energy, but Chopper is Chopper lmao With Kathleen Kennedy still on board I highly doubt if Luke will appear even though this is his time in the galaxy to thrive. Kinda hope to see Ezra for more than one episode, a cameo of Freddy Prinze Jr as a Force Ghost Kanaan would also be cool, but there will be Anakin so that's probably out too. All in all though, a great start to the show. PS am I the only one hoping to catch a glimpse of the Yuuzhan Vong?! I.e. another galaxy?

[@shanwen88]

All female characters now have this stoic, strong, stern, emotionless, fearless feel to them...

[@jimdraven2432]

@@shanwen88 lol agreed. Yeah, I complained a bit online when I saw a couple male actors do it, now female actors are as well. Which I don't understand because I've seen them show emotion in other stuff they've done, so I know they can do it...

[@joliezac3109]

It was a very exciting 2 episodes and it felt like Star Wars again. I’m very excited to see the rest of the show and I think they did a great job with Hera and Sabine.

[@nemanjye]

glazing

[@kuha8077]

In the first episode Hera felt really off but in ep2 she was amazing

[@TheRibottoStudios]

I love that Ahsoka has a ton of unresolved issues with Anakin. It would definitely explain why she wouldn't dare go anywhere NEAR the rebels during the time of the original trilogy. Let's not forget she had her own face to face with Darth Vader; once in the Force when she and Ezra and Kanan all reached out to find out who the Sith Lord was, and again in person. And she could. Not. COPE with who Anakin had become. And it seems, after all this time, she still can't. We all work through our grief and trauma in our own ways. Some throw themselves into their work, others become secluded and isolated. Seems like Ahsoka decided to be the latter. And that isn't entirely out of character for her either; in the time she was still on Coruscant, she never ONCE contacted Anakin despite having that mental bond that all Jedi have. In fact when Anakin sensed her as she and the sisters left the planet, she seemed a bit perturbed by him connecting to her. Hoping he wouldn't say anything. And when she reunited with him, she was all business, trying to maintain that distance between them. It doesn't seem fair to Anakin, as he was the only one who stood beside her when the Council had turned their backs, but again, we learn from others. And Anakin closed off his emotions a LOT until they boiled over. Ahsoka is the better version of Anakin, in some ways, but in others, she is exactly like her master.

[@elmermedina1713]

I think that's why she said she wouldn't leave him again. By closing herself off from him she feels guilty about his fall to the dark side.

[@moabman6803]

Actually she may have been stranded on Malachor during the OT.

[@ajthejedi2958]

But her not helping out during the events of the original trilogy is so stupid though yes you failed but she said it her self she won’t leave him not this time but she did anyways like I always hated how she survived I love Ashoka she’s my second favorite character outside of Luke but let’s say what if Luke died during the events of return of the Jedi what happens then the empire win Ashoka does nothing that seems very out of character for Ashoka to do nothing when people need help

[@moabman6803]

@ajthejedi2958 Actually she doesnt leave him. She saves Vader in the Sith temple. If not for her he would have died.

[@ajthejedi2958]

@@moabman6803 what do you mean she saves him vader was trying to kill her and they both fell throw the floor during their fight that wasn’t saving him that’s just both of them falling down but still stand by that Ashoka should have died to vader in their fight so Luke can be the only Jedi survivor if more jedi are still around during this time it makes Luke less special their last hope wasn’t their last hope of Ashoka and Ezra are still around to keep the fight going and possibly cal since we don’t know how his story ends

[@Hphotography]

Fantastic breakdown! I loved being part of the watchparty!

[@ArtByAhri]

i think baylan and shin are just force wielders that use the force at its fullest. light and dark side depending on their needs. a perfect combination which makes them really powerful

[@mastere6115]

Which is essentially what the grey Jedi are meant to be.

[@oBarbinha]

You just can't use the force as it's fullest if you keep changing sides of the force, a master of several is a master of none.

[@jamespenhallow6317]

I think its off to a really good start. The nostalgic elements are well-executed, keeping the classic Star Wars atmosphere we love. The dynamics between characters have depth. Especially enjoyed Baylen's consideration for the scarcity of Jedi, very enjoyable when villains have likeable qualities. Sabine getting stabbed is a bit of a miss in my eyes but it's placed there to act as a serious catalyst for continuing training. Dave Filoni is in tune with the star wars community and this series is in safe hands.

[@DannsProductions]

I think the Star Wars atmosphere is done very well in Ahsoka. It reminds of George Lucas style from the Prequels. Or even the Clone Wars. Thank god for Dave Filoni.

[@artagle_14]

@@DannsProductionsand thank god almighty no more tatooine shots.

[@didiman4252]

Did anyone else feel a sort of Star Trek vibe from the opening bridge scene? I mean the captain literally says you how the bridge instead of you have the con.

[@mccleandazza4618]

Yep and the sabine riding the swoop bike was almost a scene for scene copy of the jar jar abrams star trek where a young kirk steams the bike and gets chased

[@didiman4252]

@@mccleandazza4618 that's true! I actually didn't pick up on that one I haven't seem that movie in a while. I only picked up on the bridge one because it's so universally Star Trek.

[@k--music]

She even does the whole sit down in the captain's chair and play with an armrest panel thing lol

[@chickengirl3025]

I was pretty interested in how “Zeffo” the night sister compound looked. I’m really curious as to what connection they had.

[@mitchelkvedar674]

Oh shut you righhhhht

[@TheScottishNightmare94]

Absolutely loved episode 1 can't wait for the rest of the Series.

[@MyDiverseLifeVlogs]

I think her being a Nightsister explains why the battle in Mando lasted so long.

[@sov4956]

Plus not all Nightsisters can use Magic. Some were just physically strong but no Magic.

[@moabman6803]

Well she had to not kill her. It's also possible she limited Ahsoka's ability to use the force.

[@Yantrus]

That had absolutely nothing to do with it. Ahsoka was just taking it easy and trying to defeat but not kill her. We saw how quickly she ended it once she stopped playing around.

[@Scirollo]

I'm loving the Darth Maul parallel seen in Shin Hati. She's a very pleasant surprise. So bad ass, has a crazy look in her eye, and doesn't run her mouth. She serves her master and does all the bidding he asks. I wonder if she begins to question their moves later on, she seems like she doesn't trust Elsbeth for good reason. The characters outside of Ahsoka, Baylen, and Sabine seem to not run their mouths and clutter the show with dialogue, which is an issue the other shows had. This is so much cleaner. Sabine as a jedi, I'm fully on board. Everyone has the force in an around them and few can wield it. It's quite obvious that Sabine can't use the force for traditional non-combat things, but she can hold her own with a lightsaber (Which Kanan trained her extensively in.). And her getting smoked by Shin Hati who was obviously feeling her out and not trying, the show maintains the realism that you can't just pick up a sabre and win a duel, even with training. Looking at you Rey Nobody

[@Ramonafloyd]

Ray didn't need a Sabre she was alone and taking care of herself she had a weapon just not a light Sabre..

[@Ramonafloyd]

She didn't have the benefit of being sheltered like Luke ..She was scrapping just to eat..

[@Scirollo]

@@Ramonafloyd Rey fought Ben Solo and pretty much almost beat him?

[@keikun145]

light saber duels/fights kinda weak im not fond of how they keep pausing and staring each other down. I want some phantom menace action

[@Scirollo]

@@keikun145 In phantom menace they knew exactly who each other were. In this, they are all meeting for the first time. They're feeling each other out.

[@daveyberling9747]

Dude absolutely love the channel - but had to finish up Rebels and couldn't watch any of your videos for a while and just now catching up!!!

[@tkwestbrook]

My problem with it all is how would an ancient Nightsister map somehow know the current location of Thrawn and Ezra?

[@captain_commenter8796]

I loved the characters like Ahsoka and Sabine, don’t get me wrong. BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE SETTING? I absolutely LOVED seeing Lothal in live action, the return of Home One! The E WINGS! As a enthusiast of the Star Wars world building, the scenery was absolute eye candy

[@Zero-dj7yp]

Don't shit Ur self mate

[@yiyithewuster]

Lothal in live action is so gorgeous. You can tell the attention to detail they put into the show

[@hnys7976]

Yeah. The thing that I don’t like about the Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett is how simple and small scale the setting is. They have simple planets such as tattooine and not much going on in the backgrounds and everything feels like plastic. However the settings for Ahsoka have been good so far. Corellia looks amazing.

[@hylaherping9180]

I wonder if the Zeffo taking an interest in Dathomir during Jedi Fallen Order is because the Zeffo and Nightsisters are connected somehow. This show seems to imply a connection between them. Hope we get to learn more about the ancient species that came to the galaxy.

[@obi--wan7181]

🔥

[@DubChampion]

Great start! i really enjoyed it

[@bensonavocados4800]

I totally agree with you take on the parallels to Jedi fallen order and the Zeffo. That was the first thing that came to mind when I saw that room with the orbs and statues.

[@TheDusty0ne]

Great show so far! The cast is so good. Especially the first episode was super captivating! It just gave the Star Wars vibes.

[@SoYouWantToLearn]

I was hoping Sabine lost a hand instead of a straight stab. I’m not saying I WANT her missing a hand, it’s just that hands used to fly off on the daily back in the day

[@HIFLY01]

Hopefully we don't have more Disney magic to save her like Reva. Only saw the first episode but that was honestly the first time in years thet actually did something unexpected like that. Everything else they've been doing is so predictable

[@Stakex]

@@HIFLY01 Well quite predictably, she was totally fine... just a scratch. @SoYouWantToLearn was right, they should have had her hand cut off. It'd have been FAR better.

[@paulwalsh6734]

Best episode of star trek I've seen in a long time. Live long and be with you.

[@marilinemonteiro3336]

Although Sabine being stabbed was quite unnecessary and honestly having Ahsoka show up and save the day would've made us so much happier, I don't think it makes Qui's death dumb because we're talking about a 40 year difference. I mean today we could probably cure a stab wound that in 1980 would've been deadly. It may be copium but I just wonder if someone out there also thinks like this lol

[@rizzymac6440]

She deserve to be stab that’s what you get for not following orders plus she was warned

[@vezner]

I’m glad you like it but I see more of the same Disney problems. These episodes are 6/10 imo.

[@genemaxwell4]

In regards to Sabine being stabbed, Sabine was stabbed lower and more in the side on her stomach. Not upper dead center like quigon. Sabines wound placement has a more "real life" survival odds than literally anyone elses wound placement. Lovin the show so far!

[@rongriffis]

I'd say more like the right lung or the liver, either of which would be even more survivable than the stomach, especially with science fantasy medicine. OTOH, a heart, head, or spine hit would definitely be bad, LOL.

[@CyberNorth-fc6wi]

It was annoying to once again see someone stabbed and survive in one of these shows but at least hers make sense unlike Reva’s

[@tufab3494]

Yeah, it was probably on the liver, and as lightsabers cauterize all wounds immediately, it actually made sense

[@craven1927]

I noticed the placement was more deliberately off to the side, but it does feel like this is becoming a trend in live action shows

[@Anonymous-sg5xu]

@@CyberNorth-fc6wi Yeah, it feels like a stab in the body can just be walked off now. Did kinda annoy me that she wasn't finished off but ahsoka was coming so whatever

[@debbralehrman5957]

Enjoyed this show very much. Thanks Theory.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@garrettpoltack5420]

spot on - it did feel like it dragged a bit but was engaging enough to keep me interested

[@magenao]

i love how you break everything down and give the back story and catch us up to what's going. Thank you.

[@holtonciopy]

The show's very promising, but Qui-gon is very mad being the only one that died pierced by a lightsaber. But gotta admit, that stabbing was unexpected to me 😂😂

[@thestrongestnerd4284]

Yeah kinda dumb that a powerful Jedi master gets stabbed and dies but then weak or non force using people can get stabbed and b fine somehow

[@eznf98]

Defends on where you get stabbed

[@gbear0385]

Ahsoka takes place over 40 years later surely it’s a lot of time for technology to advance Not to mention Obi Wan let him sit there and die instead of getting him to a hospital like Ahsoka immediately did

[@gandalfthewhite.5245]

@@thestrongestnerd4284well tbf, qui gon didn’t get quick medical attention compared to Sabine. This is also a long time later.

[@cephydash1533]

@@thestrongestnerd4284 Qui gon's fate was to die there and he knew this. He didn't even try to live he just accepted his fate as the force willed it.

[@austinbrenan7668]

You would eat a giant turd covered in sprinkles if someone told you it was a Star Wars fudge pop.

[@confettihunterminus1]

So sad that Ray won’t be here for more seasons. Rest in peace

[@blodbringen7631]

THIS SHOW IS VERY PROMISING! Hopefully Dave can save star wars.

[@ggt47]

Good old Dave "Contradicting the timeline since 2008" Filoni.

[@RWM0]

I mean the show is good, but dave cant decide if he wants ahsoka to be a legit Jedi or not. In rebels she claims not to be one, in this she just changes her mind and takes on a 'padawan'

[@quantumvideoscz2052]

@@ggt47 He's fucking up his own timeline, now. Ahsoka has little to know emotional intelligence, is stiff and basically everything BUT Ahsoka and has been ever since Mando S2. Dave either lost his brain, got drugged, or KK has something on him and is forcing hm to destroy everything good about Ahsoka.

[@jessylee9202]

​@@quantumvideoscz2052I get what your saying there but she isn't the kid she was in clone wars anymore and has been through a lot since then but there is definitely a big gap personality wise from the Ahsoka we know, even from rebels

[@blodbringen7631]

@@quantumvideoscz2052 idk about that man, Ashoka doesn't need to be what she always has been, yeah she walked away from the order and claimed she once was a Jedi and follows their teachings mostly, but she is different by this point. Her character is trying to help the galaxy the way she was taught, by training others in the ways of the force and defending the galaxy, not sure how u could be upset with this rlly.

[@PlanetLinuxChannel]

The audio descriptions make it pretty clear that Shin is just toying with Sabine during the duel.

[@greekfreakfan]

SO happy its out

[@osrishunter]

The premier was amazing epsiode 1 the opening definitely reminds me of the beginning of phantom meance and I didn't have high hopes about ashoka given disney track record but i am so glad we got this show so thank you very much Dave filoni for this amazing show

[@lackywolf7378]

One thing i would like to point out is the power dynamic of force. In the hallway scene of Baylen he chokes the guy and picks him form the ground but not very fast or high while on the other hand in the Vaders hallway scene the power of Vaders choke and rise is so quick and strong i really like how you can see the power that Vader had in the force compared to anyone else even without his limbs

[@SkydivePapi]

This show is so awesome so far!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@obawajumiolayinka6292]

As I predicted Dave Filoni did a phenomenal job with the first episode of Ahsoka Master & Apprentice. The world building, the development of Morgan Elsbeth, Ballon Skool and Shin Hiati characters and most importantly the integration of the original Rebels characters into live-action.

[@alatamore]

I find it interesting how Baylin's arrival on the ship reminded you of the prequels. It reminded me of the beginning of Return of the Jedi when Vader arrives on the Death Star. The ramp, smoke, and dark figure walking down with this implicit sense of dread was perfect. It feels like Filoni is establishing Baylan as a Vader-like antagonist, though perhaps a Vader who still has some Anakin alive.

[@lobal2]

It reminded me of both. In a weird way, 40+ years of scenes coming together. Very strange, but enjoyable.

[@HIFLY01]

Honestly reminds me of episode 1 of how awful some of the acting is lol. Im getting more old republic vibes from the 2 antagonists

[@billyd530111]

This was the most Star Wars thing I've seen in years, but somehow it also managed to feel fresh. I'm totally on board.

[@darthjarjarthewise8051]

So far so great

[@darkcloud6888]

Episode was phenomenal, great music, it doesn't feel cheap.

[@TheSuperSnake313]

Im suprised, i was totally captivated by Shin Hati. She is a very intriguing character and her eyes had me mesmerized!

[@Treisiess]

The opening temple shot also reminded me a lot of fifth element but in a good way like filoni was paying homage to it. This series has given us a strong start but as one of my former instructors once said: It's not how you start, but how you finish. Filoni has set the bar high right out the gate and now needs to keep the momentum going which may prove difficult.

[@paulab5264]

Glad someone else noticed the 5th element parallels in that temple scene. The cement bricks with designs on them being used as keys to open something are a total callback.

[@Treisiess]

@@paulab5264 Hu-Yang, LIGHT!

[@JohnlivesontheIsleofMannow]

In Dave we TRUST 💙💙 brilliant first episode!!

[@artiemedley9369]

Lol, the Droid didn't make that Padawan remark to remind Ahsoka that she used to be one. He made that remark to be snarky, reminding Ahsoka that she should've tried harder to keep Sabeen by her side...to watch her back.

[@JayTee553]

an absolute gem of a show so far. can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@mccleandazza4618]

Behave

[@jaydulce99]

I don’t want to get my hopes up but so far it’s a strong start and gave me Star Wars goosebumps which I haven’t had since the prequels the villains actually strikes fear and the acting is amazing

[@Anonymous-sg5xu]

I am looking forward to it, but I do feel everybody is mildly overhyping it. So far everything has been somewhere between meh to good for me and I don't think that anything we have seen so far has been 'great'. Just kinda mid.

[@michaelpurifoy2737]

@@Anonymous-sg5xudid you watch rebels?

[@jonathanhead6976]

Same that opening scene felt like old school Starwars

[@jonathanhead6976]

@@Anonymous-sg5xu L take

[@Anonymous-sg5xu]

@@michaelpurifoy2737 No(I do know the rough plot) and I do understand that a lot of the characters are from rebels and that is why it is getting hyped. But for me personally I am just looking at it on its own merits.

[@danielbell8473]

What's so interesting about this series (to me) is that it's basically a live-action sequel to Rebels, ties in elements of The Clone Wars, carries a similar energy to the prequels and is set closest to the original trilogy. This series really ties together many different corners of the franchise in an innovative way whilst telling an original, compelling story. 10/10 from myself

[@apollian]

Ahsoka is basically the rank of Jedi Master at this point.

[@Cobalt-Blue22.]

Baylen is a BEAST. He gave that Vader vibe so well when he was walking down the hallway, taking out new republic soldiers. It makes Ray's passing even more sad. I wish we could have seen more of him in future projects. And yes, I got major Zeffo vibes from that night sister strong hold. Baylen's apprentice is dope. I love her outfit with the armor like the clone armor used in the clone wars. And her fighting style is awesome. Hera is so much better than expected. Sabine feels different and it will take some time to get used to her. And she didn't get stabbed in the stomach. It was her side so it was non lethal. Now, for the biggest head scratcher and surprise. I wonder if the other galaxy is the galaxy of the Yuuzhan Vong. I know Dave would, and could pull it off, but I don't know if Disney would be that bold. BUT, they are pretty desperate right now with their financial losses so IDK. All I know is that I am hyped for this show even more than I was. Oh and the lightsaber fights were such a step up from the sequels and solid.

[@scarfreeclan]

Your videos keep on getting better and better man keep up the good work❤❤

[@tgp2662]

God I missed these breakdown videos lol, reminds me back in the ps2 era playing battlefront 2 splitscreen wit the homies then nerding out on theories while the main menu is just chillin in the background😁 good shit as always tho boss, excited to see what we get in the future! Also would love to see your reaction/thoughts on the new Rebel Moon trailer that dropped! Stay awesome boss👌🏾

[@cornhub8823]

Finally, something that feels like Star Wars. And great improvement with the special effects and fight choreography.

[@darthnutsack6717]

I enjoyed both episodes and i enjoyed being in this watch party with you all. Have a great day everybody. Star Wars Theory is the Greatest. There is no Debatest. Cuz we all got the Status!!!!

[@GENGHISKHAN-hk3qs]

It was absolutely wonderful theory as you said as soon as those two Sith stepped off of the jet it felt like the prequel’s. I had a big smile on my face watch party was great man.

[@a.wilkerson2nd334]

They're not sith. Their light sabers are orange.

[@blodbringen7631]

A lot of prequel cinematic call backs in the whole episode for sure

[@GENGHISKHAN-hk3qs]

@@a.wilkerson2nd334 so just because it’s a different color that means they’re not Sith? and if they’re not Sith then what could they possibly be?

[@GENGHISKHAN-hk3qs]

@@blodbringen7631 definitely

[@wannabein619]

@@GENGHISKHAN-hk3qsfallen/dark Jedi =/= Sith as Theory said in referring to the apprentice’s Padawan braid. There’s much more nuance to these two as opposed to what you see in Sith master/apprentice relationships.

[@ShadeMoon42]

Shin Hati would make a great Zannah in a Darth Bane Trilogy. If you have read the books or listened to the audiobooks, she could easily pass as Zannah.

[@xnightdwellerx8168]

Star Wars is back! I hope it keeps being this good throughout. Thank you so much Dave Filoni

[@maul_360]

Most promising show since Mando season 1. I am very exctied from what i have seen the frist 2 episodes. Sure it had some minor hiccups, but overall super solid. I am hoping epsiode 3 hits super hard with it being a shorter episode. I am ready for the anakin flashback!

[@DevDinish]

I think Andor has carried the torch well but yeah Mando S1 was definitely hype

[@Cloudcity20]

​@@DevDinishppl like him only want lightsaber fights and no sort of story or character build up,so that's why alot of ppl don't like andor unfortunately.

[@Bb-xq7gk]

​@@Cloudcity20You think because someone enjoys lightsaber fights they don't appreciate a good story? What's the need in being so hostile lol

[@Cloudcity20]

@@Bb-xq7gk who said I was being hostile? stop reaching lol&there's plenty of ppl out there that only want lightsaber fights. idk why ur acting like they don't exist

[@chakkra69]

@@DevDinish The problem with Andor is that it doesn't involve the mystic side of the Star Wars universe. A lot of us are more drawn to fantasy than to science-fiction.

[@grincon6133]

THIS WAS REBELS... People are not going to understand it but there is two big storylines... Ashoka storyline about finding and defeating Thrawn... Sabines storyline is to find Ezra... Sabines excessive screen time completely makes sense... in that episode it establishes how important Ezra is to her and even maybe not just as a friend. It would be stupid to the casual viewer and to the story to not build up Ezra because he will be the most important part of this not Thrawn... Thrawn is getting his own movie

[@stevej9636]

and yet you seem to forget that luke is the one who defeats thrawn in the books so where is luke? im really not interested in seeing Ashoka usurp luke's place in this story.

[@iamjames8200]

@@stevej9636the books mean jack shit, let’s be honest.

[@xzempty_8387]

​@stevej9636 I doubt the movie is gonna faithfully adapt the book sadly. I don't feel like in Disney Canon currently that the thrawn trilogy can be adapted. I wish it could though.

[@VastoFlo13]

Booooo

[@stevej9636]

@@iamjames8200 apparently they do, since thats the source material being used for story and character creation.

[@freshtendrills5969]

This show is as awesome as my dad's cancer!!! Another hit show!! Star Wars is saved you guys!!!

[@mitchtange8029]

0:57 I was watching this episode with my parents, and it was at this moment when I realized that we had not yet seen this arc of the Clone Wars (we had previously gotten a fair ways through that season, but hadn’t yet seen those episodes), so we immediately had to backtrack and watch the whole thing before we started this one so as not to be spoiled

[@JMANES0910]

I was so happy the entire time watching the first episodes. So good seeing the rebels characters in live action

[@lacesensor3358]

Indeed, i sat with a smile through most of both episodes. Ahsoka fighting those droids at the beginning was amazing 🤩

[@rupaloveadama8012]

your insane.. this was terrible. so disappointing

[@KipC-Sway]

Loved the two episodes! Feels like Actual Star Wars!! It's not perfect but it's off to a great start I think.

[@BretMuckdogs]

Thank you for this video.

[@Purgery7047]

loved that intro keep em coming

[@DrizztDuUrden-sg3zq]

Nice to get back to that old school star wars feel, but naturally mixing in some new school. Dave Filoni obviously understands the material and has respect for the fans. May the force be with us all.

[@grahamthomas9319]

Is anybody else annoyed by the stop motion creatures? I feel like they are pandering to somebody that does exist. Is anybody grateful that they intentionally make stuttery CGI? Just curious? Prove me wrong.

[@keikun145]

fighting could be done better to much pause and stare downs.

[@badsaint1019]

This series just made me appreciate Star Wars Clone wars series and the ahsoka voice actress even more.

[@clanpsi]

Did we watch the same show? Nothing I saw showed an understanding of the source material at all. O_o

[@Stakex]

@@clanpsi Agreed. The first two episodes might not be Book of Boba Fett bad but they were boring and creatively bankrupt and fell back on previously used plot tropes that (finding star maps) that have already been used to death in Disney Star Wars. There is no way that Lucas himself wouldn't hate the first two episodes.

[@yamcha65]

i think the only thing i wish is that we had more context to Sabine and Ahsokas relationship as master and apprentice. We see Sabine retrieve lightsaber training from Kanan, and then we are just told now that she was in training by ahsoka after rebels. I think this is a perfectly fine development but it does feel like we are missing a season of story when you think of this as just the next season of rebels, just wish we had a book or a comic detailing more of this, cause the state that Ahsoka walked away from being a master and abandoned Sabines training, but ep2 she is calling her padawan, that part feels a bit rushed and would probably feel better with more context. Overall though im super excited, i think it is probably going to be very important Ahsokas story to be a master, to be in Anakins shoes to some degree.

[@emjdedios]

they're gonna have a lot of time on the ship to review that.

[@michaelpurifoy2737]

I get what your saying but we’re only 2 episodes in😂. Little too early to say we’re missing a seasob

[@Robert_Shmigelsky]

I thought the character was fine in rebels the way she was. I guess they added the lightsabre training bit because they needed a rival for Shin.

[@michaelpurifoy2737]

@@Robert_Shmigelsky no. She was training for the dark saber

[@nemanjye]

i aint reading allat 💀

[@FlummoxedFish]

I like this review. But I also like it's bad faith counterpart by Disparu, which has a widely different perspective. Interestingly enough I think both raise a lot of fair points. I'm fairly confident (based on what I've heard) That this could have been a lot better. Though it at least sounds like its decent, which is great by Disney SW Standards

[@jacobwegener8561]

I LOVED this episode! It was a little slow at the beginning but it started to pick up, LOVED SEEING LOTHAL!!!

[@xH0F]

So happy to see the wait was worth it! Although the next episodes are unfortunately not as long hopefully they outweigh in quality

[@mccleandazza4618]

With 2 mins of catch up and 7 mins of credits it's gonna be short as f..k

[@rawleigh729]

The best Star Wars has been since 2012 thank you Dave and thank you theory

[@cammyp8411]

Andor early episodes were better imo

[@Peter_file]

Don’t be reactionary mandalorian season one and two have been the best

[@JediKnightoftheSnyderCult]

​@@Peter_filemando is trash compared to Ahsoka

[@rawleigh729]

@@Peter_file loved mando also but season 3 really slowed that show down even this season 1 and 2 are good but Ashoka should be getting a real story not filler missions like how mando kinda is

[@Peter_file]

@@rawleigh729 yea that’s why I didn’t mention season 3

[@Magswap]

So far so good with this show. Actually felt like Star Wars again!

[@craig0weston20]

Of all the Disney + Star Warscontent this episode is my favourite. Felt like Star Wars and was a great introduction to people not familiar with Rebels. Filioni is slowly becoming the master.

[@TheBuddhaPrime]

i am honestly over the moon with the first couple of episodes. Feels very dark to me, i am really intrigued to see where the series goes