The TRUTH behind Kanan's death

Kanan Jarrus (aka Caleb Dume), sacrifices his life to save his friends during the episode Jedi Night in Season 4 of Star Wars Rebels. Here I breakdown what exactly happened, and go as far in depth as I can I get into the subject given time constraints. #shorts
Music by: • Nick Froud - Humans Af...

[@Culperrr]

It’s almost like the force rewarded him for his sacrifice by giving him back his sight to see Hera one more time.

[@caleblane305]

It did my friend 😌

[@DrahcirII]

Poetic to the point of tears

[@snwmn4783]

@@DrahcirII you could say it rhymes

[@xdsmile5359]

A poetic justice is just right for his charcter

[@harleyalderson3533]

Well he kept coming around as the loth wolf

[@z-herb8006]

I didn't even realise he got his sight back, holy crap thats makes this scene that much better

[@salamshalom]

That was the beauty in that moment of sacrifice. He got to see those he loved especially his TRUE LOVE one last time.

[@friccle_]

@@salamshalom he got to fulfill his promise to see her again too

[@epic-ace-studios8519]

Noticed not gonna lie I was like oh my

[@goldenpro1096]

Wait how though

[@z-herb8006]

@@goldenpro1096 I just didn't realise it

[@lazarussolomon3541]

From the minute he meet Ezra he knew he was going to die. "he's going to be the death of me."

[@TheRedCheeta]

Obi wan said this to Anakin too lol

[@TheArcher101]

More like when he saw Hera he knew he loved her so much he'd die for her

[@publiclyapplied394]

😂😂

[@jimtaylor294]

Both; both I'd say.

[@kennythetrend3688]

@@TheRedCheeta Don't want to like since it's at 66. 😈

[@ShadySliver17]

Kanan’s death will never not hurt

[@salamshalom]

So true. And the eyesight coming back was such an beautiful moment in the midst of that hearbreak.

[@madelinegarber7860]

Facts! His death is the saddest of any individual jedi so far. Change my mind.

[@santamaria0704]

@@madelinegarber7860 anakins death was pretty sad too

[@markman6105]

That hair cut sure did though 💀💀💀

[@ShadySliver17]

@@markman6105 not really

[@reonndoughty5237]

The fact he restored his sight to look at hera the last time made me cry the hardest i ever have in my life

[@JoseHernandez-dq1cz]

It was an amazing scene.

[@jacksonbaldwin12]

You’ve had a pretty easy life 😂😂

[@pearlescent_ftw]

I teared up just watching this short. Scene was too emotional for me🥲

[@Daniel1.1]

Lol grow up

[@Its_Mitch_O]

@@Daniel1.1 L

[@slendersoviet9354]

This was such a sad episode, and the fact that he got his eye sight back for his final moments, just to see one last time, the person he loves.. Heartbreaking..

[@Cailus3542]

It's worth noting that Kanan foresaw his death in the Force, accepted his fate, and was thus able to tweak the circumstances of his death to save his loved ones. The Force even granted him his sight in those final moments. That was his final lesson to Ezra, who did something similar to defeat Thrawn because he accepted his own fate.

[@snarflechopper2098]

Yes but unlike Kanan who died its been confirmed that both Ezra and Thrawn survived that trip into the unknown regions of the Star wars universe

[@NRUTOKINGDOM4143]

It was a good lesson cux ezra did everyhing he coild to get rid of Thrawn and save his plant

[@IllisiaAdams]

Yes! Thank you! *Finally* someone who noticed that.

[@earthbloodelf5289]

At the end of S2 Kanan told Hera they would see each other again, and by this point he had come to terms with the fact that that wasn't going to be the case, but being granted with his vision in his final moments, fulfilling his promise that he would see her again, adds even more emotion to this for me

[@my2randomcents]

It still pains me that Kanan got a way more epic, honorable and memorable death than Luke

[@flyq7470]

@@Rylocand I mean it was pretty metal to find out he was projecting his image across the galaxy like that. The sequels have problems but I still think that was a really cool sequence. Luke got his hope back and memed on Kylo in the process.

[@erikleroux9349]

It really wasn’t but whatever you want to believe bro

[@mattbrix1644]

Honestly Animated show deaths are so much sadder than the live action

[@j.d.1856]

Not if you don't let Disney dictate Canon #SequalsArentCanon

[@newtybot]

What the fuck I thought you meant like, some new character named Luke Holy shit I entirely forgot they KILLED HIM IN THE MOVIES?? Mother fuck what were they thinking

[@kittywizard7777]

The moment where he gets his eyesight back just long enough to see Hera had me bawling. Then at the end of the series, we see that she had children that seem to resemble him, meaning that she was unknowingly pregnant at the time. And yep, I cried again when I realized😭

[@wanderinghistorynerd8228]

At least he didn’t die a virgin like the rest of the Jedi

[@mondeepengti8733]

​@@wanderinghistorynerd8228 so true lol

[@charlesnowlin4359]

I think that Hera knew that she was pregnant when this happened. Remember that she said that she had something to tell him? She was trying to tell him that she was going to have his baby but didn't get the chance to do so.

[@jonsnow947]

@@charlesnowlin4359 Always figured it was her trying to tell him she loved him not that she was pregnant but I saw this when it came out and had several episodes to the epilogue.

[@kevinmorris3200]

@@wanderinghistorynerd8228 Ki Adi Mundi had biological children. He just couldn’t be emotionally attached to them.

[@tarantulalover3339]

That is some poetic Justice there lest thing that he sees this is apprentice which is like a son to him and his pregnant lover

[@pickleddolphinmeatwithhors677]

Whoa what I don't remember her being pregnant

[@sinlordpink8147]

@@pickleddolphinmeatwithhors677 she was pregnant. At the end of show, it's revealed that she gave birth to Kanen's kid. A human boy with green hair.

[@NobelTheKnave]

@@sinlordpink8147 Where the hell did he find the time to do that?!

[@SilviDepp]

@@NobelTheKnave I was thinking the same😭😭but it is what it is at least we have something left of him

[@Jerry-tg7zx]

Bro force came in her

[@notoriousbunny6363]

Definitely one of the saddest death that I think we all witnessed here. I’m glad he was able to see Hera one more time before his time was done

[@0ttimo]

the music really makes this scene too, the high notes seriously swells and even falls when kanan sees hera. really sad scene that could make even the shows haters feel something.

[@specktersdestiny9409]

What is the music called?

[@pineappleboi1719]

Fax. Regular Rebels is pretty mid tbh as most ppl will agree with, but peak rebels is peak star wars in general. I have spoken...

[@BobbyWoody429]

@@pineappleboi1719 I kinda wanna watch but I kinda don’t… how many seasons is it? If it’s short enough I just might give it a shot

[@ardent3860]

@@BobbyWoody429it goes up to season 4 episode 18

[@ardent3860]

@@BobbyWoody429each season has around 20 episodes

[@Ohm_Kazhbu]

Kanans death never fails to make me cry man that last moment where he restores his eyesight gives me chills every time

[@bubbachomp4674]

“let me look upon you with my own eyes” it’s like poetry, it rhymes

[@scruffylookinnerfherder6998]

That scene always gets to me. I get choked up any watery eyed... probably one of the most emotional scenes in all of star wars...

[@eugeo5391]

As Darth vader said to Luke: Let me look at you with my own eyes

[@SilviDepp]

Don't make this even more sad😭😭

[@bee_1276]

Kanan's and Obi-Wan wan deaths are the saddest in Star wars two mentors who fought and sacrificed himself for their ward

[@EuropeanAndrew]

Obi wan’s death was more boring, he just died by getting kicked from side and disappeared lmao and no reaction from anyone other than luke’s “noo”

[@NASSAfellow]

What about the Jedi master in bad batch at the beginning

[@7yes7]

I started watching rebels because of a clip I saw of Kanan’s death. I went the whole show wondering when it would come until I forgot and it did. I was sobbing bro

[@vRED13vTTV]

Kanan was my favorite character on Rebels, in part because I grew up watching Freddie Prinze Jr movies, and they did a fucking fantastic job with his character arc, being exactly what Ezra needed, and what the crew needed at the exact time they needed it

[@PawpatineandVader]

Life has beat me down, physically, mentally, I've seen too many people die, some I loved, some I never knew. My body is broken, and I struggle with things that were once easy. Kanan was my favorite before, and having now understood a fraction of what he went through. He is my favorite Jedi, and I look forward to making his lightsaber the one I own and put on display as a reminder.

[@astonishingaa-ron2529]

That was deep; gave me chills & appreciation for you & your comment my friend

[@thefistedwafflez6449]

man became my hero as i watched this show from a teen into an adult

[@bronyman1016]

Bad part is I started off hating him then I grew to love him and this part just tore me apart

[@LumenDArius_Ray]

This for sure! I didn’t particularly like any of the main cast at the beginning of rebels, but they really grew on me and became some of my favourites in the Star Wars universe

[@janJasenwa]

My fiance and I just finished Rebels for the first time and Hera's screaming of Kanan's name when he was holding back the fire will be forever burned into my mind. It was so powerfully sad.

[@magpie10-5-15]

This short alone made me cry, Kanaan and Hera is one of my favorite love stories. I hope to see more of kanaan and Hera in love action some day, I know we’re getting some in ahsoka but I think kanaan deserves more of his story to be told

[@angeldaroseli3031]

Repairing his eye sight so he can gaze at his loved one once more, for the last time. That’s poetic

[@VaderzBane]

“The heart of a Jedi lies her strength”

[@ghjcdtgffhk]

I’m a grown ass man and I’ve cried every single time I’ve watched this scene. Rebels was such an amazing show..

[@Nuklz1981]

Kanaan is such an underrated character. If order 66 hadn't happened when it did we wouldn't ever have known how great of a Jedi he was. He is comparable to Obi Wan in that respect, not very powerful in the Force ,but a very important event shines a light on their very powerful "heart", personality, or "character".

[@stevefelten1197]

That scene was so powerful and epic, that is why Star Wars is so good.

[@ghost1175]

Man the force was telling him what he was about to do, I actually do think he can become a force ghost if the writers want it so. They can use this and I would like it

[@DarthCorgi89]

If we don't get a Kannan Force Ghost in Ahsoka we riot

[@MohammedFazil-i6b]

No you will not. Only qui gon obiwan and master Yoda learned that knowledge.

[@Firefight_]

And people say Rebels is dumb… I love the metaphor of his hair. If you think about it, they use his hair and beard to represent the weight he carries, the more he goes through, the thicker he grows his beard out. And in that episode, he comes to peace with himself and everything he struggles with, so he shaves it all off, no longer constrained by the weight of his past.

[@chrismanaloe3507]

They could have just flown away

[@Firefight_]

@@chrismanaloe3507 they didn’t want to leave him. Sabine was waiting for Kanan to get on the shuttle, but Kanan realized he couldn’t move AND keep the flames at bay. So, he made the decision to let go of the flames and push them away, because they refused to abandon him, but he refused to let them die trying to save him.

[@chrismanaloe3507]

@@Firefight_ no before there is even fire. They are all on the shuttle ready to leave. They stop and then watch like idiots as the explosion starts. They had all the time they needed to fly away. Kanen died for nothing and went out like a chump

[@Firefight_]

@@chrismanaloe3507 I don’t think you understand how it works. Sorry, but I don’t really think it’s worth explaining to you, as you’ve already proven yourself to be incapable of trying to understand something that doesn’t line up with your own personal opinion.

[@chrismanaloe3507]

@@Firefight_ youcan just watch the clip amd see that im right. Kanen died like a chump for no reason other than to have a sacrifice moment.

[@odstjackson]

One of the most emotionally crippling scenes of the entire franchise.

[@JoKen_97]

i always cry every time i rewatch, one of the most beautiful, tragic, painful death i have ever seen in star wars and in any other media. I feel like he know what was gonna happen and thats why he insisted to reach the fuel, to help complete hera's mission.

[@Calebkeys8328]

Bro I was so sad when I watched this episode this was one of my fav shows Thx for the 363 like that's the most I've ever gotten

[@CasualAdept]

Ha yea it is sad. At least we got Ashoka back..

[@Calebkeys8328]

@@CasualAdept yea

[@RoyalLegend1000]

@@TheKingMateo22 Cringe that you call other Cringe

[@dankcraft7386]

@@RoyalLegend1000 😂 I know right this guy is so thick

[@SoranoGuardias]

@@CasualAdept But then Filoni made us watch it again 3 episodes later.

[@MrAleHalen]

I believe he got in such contact with the force that in his final moments he was able to regain sight, we can see this process along the series, through the meditations and the way he sees life, when the time came, he was no longer a knight, at that very moment he was a Jedi Master

[@ariannavazquez7092]

This is probably the saddest death in star wars for me. I've never cried the way I cried watching this scene. It still gets me to this day.

[@harleyalderson3533]

I was stunned and silent for days after almost hurt as bad as when we all thought ahsoka was dead

[@oldWanderer69]

He is not dead but became stronger then we ever could imagin. -Obi won wisdom.

[@mattrendor]

Bendu was right…..”as long as you can see yourself, you will never be truly blind.” Kanan knew we are all one with the force and in his time he chose to be everything his master and padwan needed. Ezra didn’t need a master , and he didn’t get one…..instead Ezra got a father. May the force be with you Kanan Jarrus ….. Jedi Knight, Father, and Friend.

[@MrRickle]

Literally one of my favorite scenes and made me cry so hard seeing it the first time.

[@supercleve7274]

Kanan is probably one of my favorite jedi. Kanan found that balance.

[@_frxnk1476]

I will never forget seeing this scene for the first time

[@mrmeeseeks_2109]

Getting his eys back was dope

[@Vilisnerson]

Kanan got an epic sacrifice, Luke got some epic last words.

[@PupSentinel]

Kanan's sacrifice was incredible and sad to watch, he showed absolutely zero hesitation and just jumped right in to save those he loved... 😥😢😭 Okay now that we have the sad soppy stuff out of the way, I have to ask... When did Kanan and Hera f***!? Like, what!? When the hell did they have time to do it!?

[@elPolloasustao]

Good question my friend, good question.

[@theharbinger2573]

Kanan's death had more emotional impact than anything in the live action prequels or 7,8, 9. A true testament to the skill of the actor and the quality of the writing and directing.

[@essenced7485]

The force works in mysterious ways

[@Auvas_Damask]

That's exactly what the saga is about.

[@JackTheMech.]

@@Auvas_Damask general grievous you are, shorter than I expected

[@Auvas_Damask]

@@JackTheMech. And you have four more holes in your body😈

[@smt3]

Didn't general Kota say that also about the force?

[@sirdanthechipwright821]

Absolutely zero shame to admit that, as an adult that has experienced real world loss, that moment crushed me. But it was a beautifully epic way for him to go. Hope he learns to manifest as force ghost in the upcoming series'

[@CasualAdept]

Well said

[@younotrelevant510]

His death was pretty sad and great at the same time. Much respect. 🥲❤️

[@risendshine7848]

It seems like the force gifted him his vision to see hera one last time before death

[@Jestrath]

This scene definitely made me cry. It was probably one of the most emotional scenes in the series

[@platinumdragonslayer6128]

I think it would be amazing if Ezra comes to train Kanan and Hera’s son to be a Jedi. And at some point he sees his father for a few moments as a Force Ghost, knowing how proud of him he is.

[@ClaimNoName]

One of the most heart wrenching deaths in all of Star Wars...”I can see you”

[@Deridus]

I think my favorite part of Rebels was when Anakin's mask was broken and Ahsoka SAW him. Not Vader, Anakin. The heartache, the understanding, the failure of master and apprentice, all expressed in one word apiece. The first season was a bit hard to get through, but Rebels is peak Star Wars.

[@eddyguey5895]

I just realized that its canon how love is extremely powerful when it comes to Force Sensitives. So just like Legends, the Jedi were wrong about love and attachment. Clearly the Force sees things differently due to allowing him to see Hera one last time

[@CasualAdept]

Very good 👍

[@pauljeremyzaleski8440]

I think the Jedi knew that too... They just thought they chose the lesser evil because love leads to attachment and fear of the loss... Thus risking turn to the dark side... Ironically... Forbidding to live did exact same thing!

[@amberwhite6086]

That Quick Look of sadness in his eyes like he was thinking “I love you too” before pushing them away and being engulfed in flames. 😭

[@DJB0X3R]

R.I.P. Caleb Dume aka Kanan Jarrus.

[@deanmurphy7307]

For a kids show it has one of the most emotional death scenes ive ever seen.

[@ossoriosteven1816]

He died a hero

[@salamshalom]

That man LIVED a hero too!

[@HeWhoIsNamedPatrick]

Hands down the best sacrifice death in Star Wars! The music made it that much better

[@Bolderox]

Bust our the grey vader suit, it's just surface level

[@FerretChloride]

My younger sister finally got into Star Wars and because of her, I watched this series for the first time. We were both sitting on the couch in tears after this.

[@j3680]

Fuck am trying not to cry I just got over this shit a couple weeks ago I was sobbing and then Ezra happened and am still losing it

[@SilviDepp]

Same💔

[@taukirmomin17]

But Ezra is alive

[@SilviDepp]

@@taukirmomin17 yeah he probably is but he still left

[@taukirmomin17]

@@SilviDepp Ezra is coming in live action ,i think in Ashoka

[@pastorslant]

Seeing the color return to Kanan's eyes always brings a tear to mine.

[@RoyalLegend1000]

Who else amlost cried in this episode??? This series is gold idc what the toxic Star Wars fan is saying It's a good show

[@codyw7616]

Almost? I cried my eyes out ahah

[@salamshalom]

Not me, I went well past almost. This video brought I back too! *dries eyes*

[@brodyrush7832]

such a powerful scene rip kanan

[@marlosheep4855]

Im scared i just watched this for the first time 10 minutes ago.

[@Frank-kz6fb]

To lay down one's life for others is the greatest love of all. Bravo. 5 of 5 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@owfset5955]

kanans death still gets me everytime rebels was darker than an animated show should be😔 still love it tho

[@radioactiveassassin5218]

Not darker than clone wars but that's a chapter on its own.

[@demetricorcovelos1114]

Yeah if you think that's dark there's a whole thing called anime that you should definitely avoid & never read anything by Junji Ito unless you don't have to sleep for a few weeks

[@Zags007]

The entirety of Clone Wars would like to have a word with you

[@upisntdownsilly]

bro its like filoni forgot its a kids show halfway through and went full geek

[@lukefernandez7462]

because he’s the mentor easy way to get offed in star wars 😂

[@michaelwestmoreland2530]

Cosmic Force. There's....a different...bigger...Force?

[@MarcieIsForager]

Spoiler ahead if you still wanna watch clone wars. So Quigon was the first the first Jedi in eons to persist after dying. As a force ghost. And he to Yoda explained that there are two aspects to the force. The living force generated by all living things and the cosmic force into which the living force flows. And Jedi who preserve their concioussness after dying iirc merge with the living force rarher than other who merge with the cosmic force.

[@hardbrocklife]

I don't even know what this is or where this happens in star wars lore, but that writing was so simple yet beautiful. The underdog getting a kamikaze power boost to save his friends is nothing new. That little tid bit where he was blind, temporarily regaining his eyesight to see the person he loves and is making the sacrifice for completely changed everything. That was very moving.

[@tbick7192]

Wait I thought they had a kid and stuff did they make another season after Ezra randomly went thru hyper space

[@tbick7192]

@SsmjanYT I don't know if I'm wrong but I remember kanan on the ghost with his son

[@naodamdetsyon6929]

@@tbick7192 you remembered wrong

[@ghostx5836]

@@tbick7192 nope

[@dbzdrag0n]

@@tbick7192 you are so wrong my dude

[@AysaMetric]

@@dbzdrag0n no need to be so harsh man.

[@AppleProGamer74]

He went beyond! Plus Ultra!

[@Kickinit-7]

Well he didn't care about his lightsaber... idk If that's him deciding to retire and focus on hera or he just didn't care cause he knew he was going to die

[@ploberbro797]

His sacrifice makes me want to cry every time i see it, he was my favorite character😢😢😢

[@AquaNovaSab]

what is the name of this beautiful music? :)

[@CasualAdept]

The artist's name is Nick Froud. Here's a link to the song of his I used for the short: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGKmpWicpstsfpY

[@AquaNovaSab]

@@CasualAdept thank you :)

[@AquaNovaSab]

I also wanted to add that I really like your videos it allows me to better understand the saga or to see it from another point of view ^^

[@CasualAdept]

That’s awesome! I really enjoy doing it so you can expect more to come for sure. I’m glad to hear you’re liking the content 👍

[@agentzurg3592]

His death is a strong reference to Shu from the Hokuto No Ken/Fist of the North Star anime who like Kanan was also a blind noble warrior and temporarily managed to regain his eyesight in moments before his death.

[@purplewolfranger22]

If only the animation of rebels didn't look like absolute garbage compared to its predecessor, the clone wars.

[@owenobrien1351]

The animation is good its just a different style, it was done this way because the series was made by a different animation crew

[@Squiddy-go1du]

@@owenobrien1351 and it was also disneys attempt at bringing in the younger audience.

[@1brianm7]

I watched Rebels a few days ago and it was so sad.

[@ravilangabriel6689]

Rewatching the entire show, saw this episode last night and now finally notice his eyes😢

[@hollowfiedkyubi]

Even knowing it was coming I was blown away by how they executed his death. Very well done.

[@DeedUNo]

Only when the eyes are closed, - can you see the way!

[@itz_beavis7674]

Yup i definitely sobbed during this scene....

[@philipsdeb]

His presence in the force turned things in favour of Lothal..this was said to Ezra when he saved Ashoka. His legacy will never die.

[@kaidensmith2770]

I love the fact that not only was he able to look back on Hera but also Ezra. The runt kid from lothal that he was able to train into a true Jedi who could challenge even him. Someone who would he would be proud to call his padawan

[@rustomkanishka]

Kanan Jarrus, born Caleb Dune died arguably the most honourable death. He may have stumbled along the way, but in the end he knew what he needed to do. He sacrificed himself to save the rebellion. Seeing Hera one last time was the force allowing him his final wish. What an amazing character.

[@lizlintonen9846]

nothing made me cry harder ever than the fact that the last thing he saw was ezra and hera which fulfilled his pre-malachor promise like how could they DO THAT

[@slendersoviet9354]

Our boy Kanan... God damn this episode was tough..

[@SilviDepp]

It really was

[@skalessibbons7349]

Beautiful and emotional death scene.

[@ThatWookieeGamer]

As a big Rebels fan watching this scene again I got goosebumps

[@myfriendbro]

That scene made me cry, something i did after a very long time.

[@bucky5869]

Most definitely a heart-rending moment in Star Wars lore.

[@bladetheelectrowolf1554]

The force rewards those who make the greatest and hardest sacrifices that aren’t selfish. Rewarding them with powers far beyond anything they could ever do but it also cost them their lives. My belief is that the force is related to how long they will live. Someone who’s extremely powerful in the force could technically live far past their normal time of death but the more they stress their body in the force the less life they have and giving it all to save those closest to them or save the one thing they swore to protect. The force rewards them with all the power they could ever have at once but at the coast of wasting away their life meaning they have just mere moments let to live but rewarding them with eternal peace after they pass on.

[@alexwesley6829]

A brilliant scene....so sad....but much needed

[@denis66_08]

one of the most emotional deaths of star wars along with fives death. These were the only ttwo ones that almost made me tear up. Ironic that the animated shows get you more emotional than the movies

[@TheBigBoss551]

I thought Waxers death was also on their level though i did also get sad when any clone died

[@denis66_08]

@@TheBigBoss551 oh yes for sure, I thought I forgot one, and of course everybody from 501st

[@TriMarkC]

This was the saddest, most heart-tending moment in all of Star Wars!

[@Kethubim2323]

Oh no, there's worse lol

[@TriMarkC]

@@Kethubim2323 I don’t know. Could be that it was that moment in time for me. Watching that scene at that time, my wife’s health wasn’t good and I couldn’t “save her” like the heroes are supposed to. Even my son remembers how that scene at that time hit me kinda hard.

[@CaptainMorgan45]

Excellent breakdown!

[@CasualAdept]

Thx 🙏

[@mcflyingfury]

He became a perfect conduit for the force, just as Meetra Surik always wanted 😢