AHSOKA EPISODE 8 REACTION!! 1x8 Finale Breakdown, Review, & Ending Explained | Star Wars Rebels

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[@jamesbuchananbarnesss]

1 hour and 11 min. long video yea I'm going to sleep and I'll catch this on the morning lmao, not complaining tho

[@mikerotonda6264]

One iof the worst finale I have ever seen!.... R.I.P WADE

[@anxarts7424]

i low key wished that sabeen and ahsoka had jumped to hyper drive to chase thrawns star destroyer through the hyper drive and somehow catch up to them inside the hyper drive chain line...that would have been so sick..like the scene from force awakens when the falcon jumps to hyper drive to the star destroyer planets surface

[@mikerotonda6264]

@@anxarts7424 I low key wished Sabine said well master, it's just me and you. Alone.. with no men in sight. ..... Let's get it on

[@anxarts7424]

@@mikerotonda6264 well i doo agree that the show focuses heavily on women/female characters but it tolerable for me since all those women are well devloped characters in previous installments and they feel 90% same almost all the time plus all the actresses are likeable people as well in irl...... this show as a star wars project was 7.5/10 for me and as a sifi show its 9/10

[@sang1342]

I may never get over the revelation that Baylan is looking for the Mortis gods. RIP Ray Stevenson. Just heartbreaking we won't get to see him fulfill that story

[@thorneto2742]

As someone who has no idea what the mortis gods are, his ending felt incredibly underwhelming. Is that something from the kids cartoons?

[@CaptainAmercia]

@@thorneto2742 Look up the "Mortis Arc" from Clone Wars it's amazing.

[@marlonkirkfernandes8098]

@@thorneto2742'kids cartoons' 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@thorneto2742]

@@marlonkirkfernandes8098 I’ve only watched a few episodes of clone wars and rebels and they both definitely seemed geared towards a young audience.

[@JohnsonIX]

@@thorneto2742The first seasons of the shows are definitely lighter in tone. I’d recommend watching past the first seasons of both shows as they are both really well done

[@ItsjustMerrick]

I love that Thrawn was smiling at the end knowing he bested Anakins apprentice. Not knowing Anakins kids are waiting for him 😂

[@sadadokis2709]

😂😂😂 He won't be amused

[@watchmesquatch]

Disney Luke is a Soy Boy.

[@samuelchampion9689]

Loooool

[@lilac951]

Such a good point 🙌🏻😃

[@chabotal3133]

Thrawn is about to be humbled real quick 🤣

[@Schmidt334]

It’s so upsetting knowing that we’re going to have to see the rest of Baylan’s story without Ray. He did such an amazing job and it’s such a tragedy what happened. We’ll all miss him dearly

[@bkr0118]

It’s very possible they shot plenty of scenes with him before his passing. Very sad indeed but it’s not out of the question that we see him in the next season or installment of this story.

[@xUseTheForks]

​@@bkr0118yer true there could be more of him in season 2

[@tobydobo4080]

I say recast with Liev Schreiber. The character is too great to do deep fakes or to throw away because actor died. Just recast

[@rickyolivarez]

@@tobydobo4080yes. Star Wars fans are very weird about re-casting. sometimes its very necessary.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

@@bkr0118 That is very possible indeed, as we did not get to see him much in the last episode, I think they may have planned to have had his conclusion in episode 8 but in light of his death decided to draw it out to season 2 and save his remaining scenes for then.

[@xShineyxDiverx]

"always stood by me...when no one else did." Alluding to when the Jedi thought Ahsoka killed someone and she got disillusioned by them and left. Rosario's anger at that line was incredible.

[@LetsGetitBoah]

That was a touching moment. Which you can see why despite knowing what Anakin became, she still has undying loyalty to him.

[@Towerr72]

Killed someone....no...Killed multiple people including clones and civilian contractors...yep...when the Jedi Temple was bombed

[@austorav]

Kevin Kiner’s score is incredible. Noticed it especially when Baylan was looking into the distance and when Hera saw Ezra again. A masterpiece!!!

[@DJJ2Koo]

I said the same thing!!!!

[@CIKgg]

Nah, it's shit

[@wichuu]

Yup music makes it 100x better

[@kevincastillo5139]

The final scene with Anakin's ghost and the end credits was also spectacular.

[@jonathancharron7360]

I liked his score too, but it should've ended with the classic star wars closing fanfare

[@jamesbuchananbarnesss]

has been said a million times and I'll say it again, say what you say about the series but Kevin Kiner's score was freaking fantastic all throughout this season and its by far one of the best scores in the whole franchise. Star Wars just never disappoints when it comes to the score :)

[@kyleromo1991]

if only a good score could accompany good story telling 🙄

[@Theauu]

@@kyleromo1991 You're such a contrarian, you're so cool

[@zacharybarnett8866]

@@TheauuChris Pratt is Mario, he’s so cool

[@Say0nn.]

Who cares

[@roboninja3194]

@@Theauu Typical shills. No one is allowed to have a different opinion. The star wars fandom has become cult like.

[@debramiller8071]

Thrawn’s strategy from the moment Ashoka arrived in Peridea to the moment of his escape was incredibly calculating and brilliant, using Morgan to hold back Ahsoka gave just him just enough time. He did stay one step ahead of Anakin’s apprentice as he said he would. Just brilliant.

[@McSireson]

I will say tho, that doesn't really mean anything. Ezra still escaped, and Ahsoka and Sabine were meant to stay behind. The Force wills it so. Thrawn can't plan around that. He's too logical, while the Force is not.

[@Mcherri]

@@McSiresonI think ahsoka and Sabine have to stay there for a reason and why anakin is watching over them and it definitely has something to do with the Mortis gods and my guess is 75% to do with abeloth the exiled mother.

[@Datrus969]

Book thrawn was definitely better though I will say

[@HalloweenYanfei]

​@@Mcherriomg abaloth would be amazing to see in cannon, the thing is if she were to come back I feel like theyd have to tone down her power because I highly doubt any living jedi could do anything to her

[@JustAnotherAlex]

​@lemon5808 idk, did you see what Rey did in RoS? I doubt any eldritch being could put a scratch on her. In all seriousness, we have Luke, Leia, Ezra, Ahsoka, Sabine, Grogu, Anakin, and likely Cal to join forces and stop Abeloth. They might not be able to "kill" her, but they could remove her from the physical plane by destroying her avatar(s) (likely going to be Baylon and/or Shin). Who knows how Filoni will handle these legends.

[@jackiec859]

Thrawn may know about Anakin, but Anakin's force ghost can tell Ahsoka all about Thrawn... something the General may not have counted on. This episode was great. Love it. What a cliffhanger!

[@TheMimiSard]

I hold the opinion that the caskets are stasis pods with living Nightsisters in them. Ezra said Thrawn _woke_ the Great Mothers, so what if there is a whole stack of other Nightsisters (and maybe Nightbrothers for breeding reasons) who are still asleep? Now they are at Dathomir and can re-establish their society.

[@Kopie0830]

I love the Dathomiri. They need to cloned then breed like wabbits.

[@novustalks7525]

It's pretty obvious and exciting

[@ashwinikelkar3587]

I've seen very few appreciation comments so Let's appreciate David Tennant for his fine voice acting as Huyang. He nailed it 😊❤

[@valiantham6072]

Eman Esfandi was AMAZING as Ezra. Eman truly felt like a perfect choice for live action Ezra Bridger. Same honestly goes for the rest of the cast. 49 minutes didn’t seem like enough, but I think they put a nice little bow on it. I absolutely love what they did with this finale, some risky choices, but ultimately I believe they pulled it off. I CANNOT wait to see where they go from here. I can’t stress enough how this show kept me interested and satisfied on a week to week basis.

[@sithddy7208]

That ending with Baylan though! Ray Stevenson absolutely killed it. If they decide to recast for the next season it just ain’t going to hit the same. There’s no actor like him who carries themselves the way he did. 😢

[@jameswg13]

I mean maybe a clancy brown would be interesting

[@PopePlatinumBeats]

@@jameswg13 i thought Clancy Brown too..and he is FREE after he got burned to death is episode one of GEN V... but he is kinda old

[@DooodOfLife]

​@@jameswg13Clancy Brown was already another character in this very show.

[@Datrus969]

​@@jameswg13 he was literally in episode 1 lol

[@acefalcons4903]

They have to get a known action/drama actor that can play Ray Stevenson playing Baylen. The closest one I can think that can pull it off is in this order: 1) Craig John Fairbrass 2) Liev Schreiber 3) Clive Owen 4) Vincent Regan 5) Gerard Butler 6) Russel Crow 7) Kevin McKidd

[@jasonstinebaugh8447]

I loved this show! I haven't seen anyone make note of the fact that Morgan's actress Diana Lee Inosanto is the daughter of Bruce Lee's main student and sucessor in Jeet Kune Do, Dan Inosanto! She was named after Bruce, and iirc is Lee's goddaughter. So there's a reason she's such a badass!

[@rockrollangel1972]

I love how Chopper knew it was Ezra and went right to him and when Hera saw who it was i started to cry, also cried at the end when I saw force ghost Anakin. Thrawn trying to play with Ahsoka's feeling. such a great episode and show thank you dave!

[@KD-xp2eo]

I LOVED that part!

[@Piratesi666]

I was expecting a Ezra gag where he kicks chopper or something

[@HiltonDrivet]

Wow your a true ahsoka fan which means you saw clon wars and rebells some of these critics haven't a clue who ahsoka or these characters are and they try to criticize

[@SajinZero05]

RIP Ray, you were a masterclass in fallen jedi. The casting for Ezra might actually be the most on point casting I have EVER seen

[@acemstudio]

Ezra using the same piece as Kanan to activate his saber is a wonderful homage to the fallen Jedi Knight. He'd be so proud of Ezra.

[@samuelfurtado4130]

Rebels always talked about how Thrawn was a master strategist and over the last few episodes we’ve really seen it happen! Always making the right calls on the battlefield and intercepting everything thrown at him

[@Mcherri]

I actually like Sabine as both a Jedi and mandalorian and it definitely shows in her fighting style using a saber and blasters is epic in her fighting style. I don’t get why everyone is angry she can use the force it has been hinted at so many times that she could the first clue was wielding the dark saber, the second was when kanan said it was possible but she was blocked most likely due to her guilt for the weapon she made, there were plenty of other clues as well. The problem was with Sabine she felt so much guilt that it was eating at her so much with what happen with the weapon she created, what happened with Ezra, her family passing then ahsoka leaving her. She was struggling with her emotions she was only focusing on getting Ezra back and when she realised he was finally safe and going home she let all that go and came to terms with everything.

[@russelturner5771]

I also luv the fact that she's part Jedi & Mandalorian.

[@Mcherri]

@@russelturner5771 definitely her and grogu are the Jedi mandalorians that haven’t been around since the last who wielded the dark saber and created it. Sabine was finally pushed and pressured and at peace with herself she pushed passed that mental wall that was dragging her down. I love it there are finally more Jedi- mandalorians and the fact ahsoka doesn’t want to change her completely from mandalorian to Jedi Sabine is both to honour her family and I love it they haven’t completely changed her. I hate how everyone is like she shouldn’t be able to use the force it was hinted. At least she trained in the ways and had a master in ahsoka unlike Rey who didn’t.

[@o1GAUGES1o]

The ending fight where she used both Saber and blaster was perfect to show her balance as both Mando and jedi.

[@russelturner5771]

@@o1GAUGES1o It was very 😎

[@christina3055]

I rate the finale a 8. The whole series is a 8 or 8.5 out of 10. I really enjoyed it. It had it's flaws but there was many things to love. Dave expanding and introduce more lore is great. Baylan was the best character for me this season. Ray will be so missed he did fantastic. I thought the fight between Ahsoka and Morgan was great. Hayden coming back was such a bonus. Dave Filoni did more with Hayden in this show than in the Obi Wan Kenobi series. He really shined as Anakin here and I hope we see more. Especially with that tease of the Mortis gods and ahsoka seeing the owl and Anakin force ghost present, I am very excited for Dave to explore this. Also love the moment between Anakin and Ahsoka in the end. Their relationship was my favorite in clone wars. But overall I liked the series.

[@marksith6550]

Of course he did more with Anakin!!!! But everyone who would argue that the scene where Anakin appears in the cracked helmet isn’t x10 better than anything in Ahsoka is lying to themselves…

[@mattofalltradez]

This show hit another level. It feels like we have been waiting forever for Star Wars content that truly rivals the original feeling you get when seeing the universe for the first time! Loved watching it with you guys!

[@ReelRejects]

What would you rate the finale out of 10?!

[@jamesbuchananbarnesss]

7-8 Still not sure tho

[@n1tr0_g8ming2]

6-8

[@Enahseladsit]

9. Wish the Shin and Baylon arc wasn’t just a one shot cliff hanger but the rest was amazing.

[@thorneto2742]

5 at best, probably the worst episode of the season for me

[@TammyGordin]

5

[@bigroh]

It seems more and more likely that Filoni is going to adapt Heir to the Empire for his movie and I’m pumped for it. I really think it’s building to something special

[@novustalks7525]

With abeloth

[@thewbsart]

It's still Disney... be ready to be disappointed

[@_Xenux]

@@thewbsartTrue, but I have so much faith in Filoni that he will make it right

[@shadowx8145]

​@@thewbsartmisery loves company but we don't want your company

[@thewbsart]

@@_Xenux yeah I feel ya... it's just that Disney has so much influence on the product. Don't know if Filoni has enough to counter that :(

[@nicky3192]

The ending made me really emotional. It felt like when I read a really good book and it ended on a bittersweet yet happy note. Like when I go into a reading slump cause nothing else is going to fill the hole the book left on me till I get the next installment. I felt numb?? Yet happy?? I really don’t know how to describe it 😅 all I know is that I was very emotional and cried. Definitely think the music had a hand at pulling at my heart strings. Kevin Keiner does not miss 👏

[@Schmidt334]

I heard Michael talk a lot about Thrawn not being a villain in the long run and him not fighting the New Republic, but I really don’t think Thrawn’s going to just immediately focus on the Grysk. Even in Legends, he saw the Rebellion as unworthy and unable to properly handle the Yuuzhan Vong, which is why he continued the war. It’s the same case here. He’ll probably take over the Remnant and start up a full on war with the New Republic with the goal of reestablishing the Empire, albeit yes for the purpose of defending the galaxy against the Grysk

[@Brook11223]

Definitely a huge crossover event for sure where the Mortis arc is going to play a huge part with Ahsoka Tano will become the daughter which is going to be Dave Filoni's endgame. I can't wait to see how it will all come full circle.

[@Jordashian93]

Not only delivered thrilling moments but also delved into the heart of what makes Star Wars enduring: its complex characters, profound relationships, and the eternal mysteries of the Force.

[@watchmesquatch]

​@@zogwort1522yeah. You look pretty funny. 😂

[@L33Reacts]

Complex characters and profound relationships are not found in this show. Eternal force mysteries on the other hand, plenty of those lol

[@TimSedai]

I wanted more, particularly of Baylen's arc, but it was a solid finish to a great season. Anyone griping about the lack of "ending" wasn't paying attention when the filoni-jazz was announced. We KNEW it wasn't going to be over. Minor gripe that they wasted Shin

[@shippendales8543]

There are rumors they started work on a second season before the writers strike And I can definitely see it Too many story threads

[@erskine1984]

I think the death of Ray might have seen major edits to their storyline

[@chrisf5828]

EXACTLY! Anyone who expected a good finale is too stupid to understand that Filoni said it would be trash.

[@PopePlatinumBeats]

shin was a dry and boring as they come

[@AviationJeremy]

@@PopePlatinumBeatsshe’s probably going to end up fulfilling his arc.

[@richtang4946]

I love anakin just watching over ahoska and just being proud of her

[@rockrollangel1972]

I hope we get force ghost Obi Wan in the future with Anakin

[@xUseTheForks]

​@@rockrollangel1972yer Ahsoka was close with obi wan as well like come on

[@salemwitch17]

I love how Ahsoka said “we’re where we need to be.” We saw the statue of the Daughter shattered, so it’s fitting that if the Father and the Son are there, then the Daughter is also there in Ahsoka and Morai

[@calexxelac2457]

It sucks knowing that they clearly had future plans for Baylon, that probably won’t happen now 😢 RIP

[@Schmidt334]

The plans will most definitely happen. I wish it was with Ray, but there’s no way they don’t recast

[@calexxelac2457]

@@Schmidt334 idk, I’m usually against recasting, like with Tchalla, at least when it comes to the actor dying irl. But if they have a REALLY good story planned then I’ll deal with it cause star wars needs more stuff like this

[@calexxelac2457]

@@Schmidt334 my main concern is can they even find someone as good as Ray? He was just such a powerful, menacing presence, not all actors can achieve that

[@CONJURER302]

@@Schmidt334 i find it extremely unlikely they will recast ray's role.

[@Maverick0420]

@@calexxelac2457 They should have recast Tchalla.

[@TheOrthodoxMoor]

The casting of Thrawn and Ezra was spot on....Also, they really need to pay LOTR royalties at this point LOL.

[@crazytrain03]

Wonder how this is going to play out, Ahsoka being on this planet...being The Daughter. Morai being there means something, and then the statues at the end. Wonder if Abeloth will call for Ahoska now.

[@jamesbritton635]

We've finally got the zombie stormtroopers we were looking for.

[@jlo1195]

LOVED how Sabine went all "John Wick" on the Night Troopers.....she sidestep one of the night trooper was smooth n sick!! Sabine is CONFIRMED a Mandalorian Jedi!

[@matthewnelson4746]

There's a reason why the title was a parody of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe...both focused on heroes in a foreign world transported through a mystic portal

[@fivestarman5130]

I can't emphasize enough how good of a decision bringing back Lars Mikkelsen to play Thrawn in live action was

[@richtang4946]

I was emotionally happy Ezra coming back home to the main galaxy and reunited with Hera and chopper

[@rockrollangel1972]

i love how chopper immediately knew who it was and went right to him

[@KD-xp2eo]

Absolute chills

[@brucesnow7125]

Filoni made an epic Samurai show with Star Wars. I swear, no SW ever felt this Samurai. From wide shots, to music and duels. Reminded me of some of my faves like Harakiri and Yojimbo. Glorious!!!!

[@redthunderbird8117]

This is not in Harakiri's class. The original nor the remake. I see nothing in common with Yojimbo. I could see a Rashomon connection if I want to pick a film from a place of desperation. I am glad there are fans that have seen Kurosawa, Ozu level films in the chat.

[@brucesnow7125]

@@redthunderbird8117 I never said it's in the same class LMAO. I am just saying that some of the moments reminded me of it due to the cinematography, music and the way duels are shot. For example, Ahsoka vs Marrok is very Sanjuro, they even used a smoke instead of a blood fountain.

[@minkleburg5264]

We better get a episode or two about Baylan in Tales of the Jedi. We need more from him, for Ray.

[@IsiahBradley]

MICHAEL: "Please be great...please be great." You guys are!!!!!! THANKS for this!!!!

[@gaflene]

I am glad we got to see Sabine become force sensitive, my main worry was that they would not show her journey.

[@jdhlegendz6700]

I now need to see Ezra & grogu to interact I just feel like that’d be so much fun

[@richtang4946]

I can't wait for Skelton crew because there also going to travel to the other galaxy and maybe save ahoska and Sabine and get back to the main galaxy

[@ghostmkc4045]

I could see that, wouldnt be mad.

[@KalvinPatel]

so that show will happen in the same timeline?

[@reedcoles1215]

@@KalvinPatel possibly it hasn't been confirmed when it takes place

[@shivster0592]

honestly after the whole battle and it gets all mystical is the most amazing part, and teasing the gods brought tears

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

This finale should’ve been extended or they should’ve made another episode. Damn I wanted to see more Ray Stevenson and that storyline as well.

[@kxtsun]

This show has really revived my love for Star Wars. It's delivered on so many things that I've been wanting for years in a way that has my heart soaring. Definitively a 10/10 for me personally on the whole season. Season 2 is an absolute need at this point

[@richtang4946]

Thank you Ray Stevenson for your performance we will baylon skoll R-i-p

[@themarvelman7104]

I loved this episode so much! I felt like everything about it was incredible. Every scene and moment was just so amazing! I thought that the writing was fantastic, the acting was amazing, and the tone was perfect. All throughout this episode I was curious about what was going to happen next and it just had me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire episode. And I feel like I can’t say enough just how incredible the music for this entire show l was, I’m so glad that they brought Kevin Kiner back to do this shows score. And I feel like all the performances in this series were amazing. Each actor was giving a fantastic performance and I felt like they were all doing an amazing job for these characters. And have completely sold me on their performances for these characters. They all felt like they were fully dedicate and invested to their character and their role. I’m so happy to have gotten to watch this show, it delivered on so many aspects for me. This entire series felt so consistent and concise with its storytelling, world building, characters and writing to me. And I’m just beyond grateful that Dave Filoni and all the other writers, directors and producers involved were able to deliver on this series. Right at the start we see Ezra making a new lightsaber which I thought was really cool, especially since he based it off of Kanan’s. Speaking of Kanan, I loved getting to hear Huyang talk about young Kanan and Ezra talking about having him as his master, it was just great to get to hear how much of an impact and impression he still has on them and this story. I also really liked the scene where Ahsoka talks to Sabine about Anakin as her master and how he always stood by her, I just really liked getting to hear her talk about him more. I also really liked her saying to Sabine that she wants to be the same for her, I feel like it really shows how Ahsoka has truly opened up to training Sabine as her apprentice. And again every one of Thrawn’s scenes in this episode, and series as a whole, were perfect. Every word out of his mouth feels perfect. I think Lars Mikkelsen did an excellent job at reprising this character, with every scene he just brought this amazing presence with him. Whether it be through his dialogue or how calm and collected he always comes off as, I think they did an amazing job at portraying him. Also this is kind of a minor thing but it was super cool how Sabine used the wings of the T-6 to take down the two Tie Fighters. I loved getting to see Ahsoka, Sabine and Ezra working together to fight the Stormtroopers. I just thought that it was all around amazing action and getting to see Ahsoka the White and Ezra with his new lightsaber fighting them was so awesome. Then we get to see the Great Mothers raise the Stormtrooper from the dead and turn them into zombies. This was such a great moment, I think that these troopers already had such an undead kind of feel and look to them, but seeing them actually come back from death made it feel even more so. I loved how unbeatable they became, it really seemed like no matter what they tried there was no way to truly defeat them. Then we get the rematch between Ahsoka and Morgan Elsbeth. I loved this fight, it was really awesome and I’m so glad that they gave Diana Lee Inosanto one more fight scene with this character. I think this fight had some amazing choreography, each hit and slash felt so fluid yet powerful and I really liked getting to see both of them using their agility throughout the fight. Not to mention how tense it was at times, especially when the Stormtrooper zombies got involved and Ahsoka had to fight both of them at once. And the scene where Ezra and Sabine fight the zombie Death Troopers was really cool, Death Troopers are already such a menacing force but to make them unstoppable/unkillable made them even more menacing. I especially like how after Sabine shot off part of the ones helmet, you could see parts of it rotting, zombie jaw trying to bite at her. Then we finally see Sabine use the force to grab the lightsaber and actually kill the zombie Death Trooper. I think they introduced her force abilities in an amazing way, by only having her use them here and to help Ezra into the Star Destroyer, it makes it so her connection to the force is at its strongest when she and those closest to her are truly in need of that power to help. And it makes it so she as a character isn’t so dependent on using the force. Then we get to see the amazing fight between Ahsoka and Morgan continue, I loved how the longer it went on the more close in combat their fighting became. But then we see Ahsoka use this awesome move to disarm and kill Morgan using both her lightsaber and Morgan’s sword. Another minor thing, but I just really liked the way the slash from Morgan’s Nightsister sword left a green burn mark. And it was really cool to see Sabine fighting the Stormtroopers while flawlessly alternating between her blaster and lightsaber. And seeing Thrawn destroy the Nightsister temple was really cool and satisfying looking, especially with getting to see all the zombie Stormtroopers being destroyed in the process. And I absolutely loved Thrawn’s chilling final words to Ahsoka. Hearing him say those things about how similar she and Anakin were and how that may not lead to the best outcome was amazing. I really hope to see Ahsoka and Thrawn interact again in the future, hopefully face to face next time. It was cool to get to see the planet Dathomir in live action for those brief couple of seconds. I am curious to find out what is in those crates, they were such an important part of the last couple of episodes so I find it kind of weird that we never learned what was actually in them, and I’m wondering if it will be revealed in the Dave Filoni movie. And I loved how Ezra returns to the New Republic fleet on Baylan’s ship, having it be framed and set up in the same way as Baylan and Shin’s arrival on that ship from the first episode really made this whole series feel like it came full circle. “it’s like poetry it rhymes” I also loved getting to see Hera and Chopper’s reactions to finally seeing Ezra again after all these years. It was so heartwarming and sweet, and it really did feel like they were seeing a long lost family member. Again, I do wish that Zeb (especially) and Old Man Rex were a part of or at least present during this scene. Then we see what looks like Shin summoning the Raiders, I guess she will take them to try and fight Ahsoka, Sabine and the hermit crab creatures in whenever we see all of them next. But that shot of her riding up on the Howler then holding her lightsaber up in the air was pretty cool. But then in a moment that was surprise to be sure, but a welcome one, we got to see another brief look at live action Morai. And I loved the way we see her appear almost as a messenger to Ahsoka and then when she flies away it transitions into the next scene that relates to her in a way. Then we get to see Ray Stevenson’s final performance through Baylan’s final scene for this series. We see Baylan looking off to the distance to some sort of temple, but then it’s revealed that he is standing on top of a enormous statue of the Father of Mortis, which is located right next to two other enormous statues of the Son and the Daughter. First of all this was a crazy moment, not only that they were the presence that was calling out to Baylan but that they were even brought into live action in the first place. I never truly expected them to actually bring these characters into live action in any way. Second of all the stance of the Father’s statue reminded me a lot of the giant statues In Fellowship of the Ring from Lord of the Rings which was another really cool reference that I’m sure Dave threw in there. Speaking of Lord of the Rings, the shot of Baylan looking at the temple in the distance looked like Frodo and Sam looking at Mount Doom. I’m also curious as to why the statue of the Daughter is broken, and does it have anything to do with here still being alive in the form of Morai. It really is a shame that Ray Stevenson is gone and isn’t here to hear the people’s love of his incredible performance for this character. And then we see Ahsoka, Sabine and Huyang trapped on Peridea having to live among the hermit crabs creatures. And I find it so beautiful yet ironic how Ahsoka, Sabine, Huyang, Baylan, Shin and Morgan essentially swapped places with Thrawn and Ezra. All the people that went there to save them left the main galaxy and were, one way or another, the ones that got left on that planet. And all the people that were stranded there were the ones that got to leave and return to the main galaxy. “it’s like poetry it rhymes” And then, in the final shot of the episode and series as a whole, we get to see Force Ghost Anakin. I loved that we got to see what may possibly be our last look at (for a while at least) Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in his final form of his force ghost. And I loved how it looked like he was watching over Ahsoka almost the same way he was with Luke at the end of Return of the Jedi.I can’t believe this fantastic series is already over. I loved everything about it and I’m still so happy that I got to experience it. I can’t wait to see where these remaining storylines will lead into the next installment and maybe even in the upcoming Dave Filoni movie. And how it will impact the future of upcoming Star Wars projects and their continuing interconnected story. I’ve loved getting to watch all of your reactions and listen to all of your reviews and thoughts on this show throughout its runtime. Rest in Peace Ray Stevenson

[@paralytaatylarap9715]

the show was complete garbage. 1/10

[@Schmidt334]

I’m really interested in if it is Abeloth/The Mother, or if it’s some different adaptation. One thing that I know for sure is that I don’t think Abeloth will be a closed villain by the end of this all. If Dave Filoni has the balls to bring Abeloth, one of the most controversial villains from Legends, to Canon, he’s going to make sure it’s done right. What I’m most interested in is what the later villain will be. I’m like 90% sure that this show will set up a greater villain for Rey to take on in the sequel sequels, and I’m 90% sure it’s either the Grysk or Abeloth (maybe both). Knowing Thrawn’s fear of the Grysk, and knowing he’s not going to win this war, it could still lay the groundwork for the Grysk to eventually invade. Keep in mind that in Legends, Thrawn’s campaign was over extremely quickly and the Yuuzhan Vong didn’t invade for another almost 20 years. Regardless, I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Heir to the Empire storyline

[@johnnyduarte3556]

Abeloth was a mortal servant of the Mortis gods. She later became a Mother figure for the Daughter and the Son, but because she was mortal, she could not stay. Eventually, she drank from the waters of knowledge, but she accidentally fell. Hence, she became corrupt and powerfully dangerous, and the ones imprisoned her away. She is the epitome of imbalance of the force. Even Palpatine feared her presence.

[@shallchairsitfallen]

They seriously made Sabine a force wielder “eye rolls” so fcking stupid

[@BuckyBarnesNC]

13:40 You guys are so right. This is exactly like the video games. Especially with Fallen Order and slicing the door switches.

[@Brook11223]

The ending scene with Baylon Skoll standing on statues of the Mortis father with brother to one side and headless sister to the other side. Now I am curious as to if Dave Filoni is planning to make Ahsoka Tano the daughter for the Mortis saga.

[@BlyatBlaster]

50:54 I think part of the actually great writing and use of Morgan IS that she’s cut off early. Like even just in this episode, she gets promoted, inducted, gets a cool weapon… and then she’s just tossed aside. And you can see that she realizes that. She realizes she isn’t as important as she thought she was, or as she thought Thrawn thought she was. And it’s tragic.

[@soumabharoy9516]

Abeloth confirmed. Hopefully ezra will team with zeb too along with Hera. Ezra might also be the new master for young jacen. Hopefully season 2 happens soon.

[@zexalplays]

"unit citation is a formal, honorary mention by high authority of a military unit's specific and outstanding performance, notably in battle." Just so no one gets a misconception admiral thrawn was commending them

[@sandonmynips676]

Dave did what he does best. Giving hints but no actual answers. 😂

[@kvltslime2261]

That final "long live the empire." though

[@nelsoncep7379]

Seeing the mortis gods statues… the bird… oh man, if shin becomes Abeloth..

[@jake_gon_jinn]

40:20 Michael, there's actually a journal writing by "Paul Duncan" called "The Star Wars Archives. 1977-1983", and it's essentially an interview with George about the lore behind the SW. And in that book George actually explained what was his original plans for The Sequels before he sells the right to Disney. You can check it out, it's great. And after watching this Finale, I think Dave might actually have indented to kinda adap that story in the form of a Trilogy in future. Long story short, the intended Trilogy was about resurrected Maul and Assaj against Luke, which now with Dathomirians I can see it might be possible. Thrawn, Dathomirians, resurrected Maul and Assaj Vs. Luke, Ahsoka and their companions. Honestly that would be great imo.

[@anxarts7424]

if thrawn is this much afraid of anwkin skywalkers padawan ahsoka...imagine his face when he meets luke .

[@thegame346]

It is so tragic that Ray Stevenson died shortly after this but he brought so much life to this character, and intrigue into what he was doing that I think it should definitely be recast.

[@michaelcarlton8439]

I just got the “not alone” reference 😂😂 definitely a ton of lord of the rings references and shots, which I am not sad about 😊💙

[@christiansmith49]

I really like that peridia as a separate place has balance in the force. Ahsoka and baylan each lean towards the light or the dark but are close to the middle. Shin and sabine embody more traditional sith and jedi roles, but are influenced by unconventional training and when thr spirit of anakin is there he is the balance in the middle

[@omegazero9580]

Missed opportunity for Ezra Bridger VS Shin Hati battle, with Ezra having the high ground but showing mercy to Shin and taking her as his apprentice as he sensed she just conflicted in her ways. Shin really deserves redemption in the end, but whatever Dave Filoni has in mind for her in the future... "Shin Hati" could be Dave Filoni's version of "Mara Jade".

[@dpgamezderek8137]

I don't know why they just never had her join them in the fight. I just didn't see in her eyes that she wanted to stay on Peridia. I was hoping she'd join Sabine and Ahsoka st the village.

[@titan8995]

​@dpgamezderek8137 I'm sure she will at some point but needs a fuller arc

[@xjoemallardx]

Ezra is training Jacen.

[@freebird6591]

She is the son. Ahsoka the daughter. Baylen the father. All titles they'll take up to defeat the mother after baylen unleashes her.

[@johnmichael_]

I was very similar to John, to where I was watching this show without the knowledge of any of the rebels lore. But I honestly enjoyed this series..which is crazy to say about a Disney plus series these days lol It was honestly nice to watch a finale and not have a feeling of disappointment or that I wasted time watching a show for weeks haha..it also set up something bigger without undermining any arcs or the whole episode in general, which I deeply appreciate. Great video guys! It was a fun time watching these reactions every week! May the force be with you always 👏

[@thenerdywave2007]

Great Reaction Greg, John, and Michael! This episode was a solid finale and that ending was wild! 👍

[@domsquared9878]

I was always convinced Sabine had potential with the Force based solely on her causing the Bendu to stir after her and Ezra spoke when Kanan was first training her to wield the Darksaber

[@jonathancharron7360]

She heard voices when hypertunneling with the Loth-wolves

[@applefanatic414]

I really loved this finale and show in general. Seeing live action nightsister magic was everything I wanted it to be and WOW was that fight between Morgan and Ahsoka awesome. I really appreciated the longer takes so we could see the choreography and footwork. Ezra making a saber like Kanan's and them finally talking about what happened with Ahsoka and Sabine was very nice to see. This series ended in the way I expected it to, but it also felt exactly how it should have ended. Thrawn taunting Ahsoka with Anakin's past was especially chilling. Seeing Morai and the smiling Anakin force ghost just felt right. I am so devastated by Ray Stevenson's passing especially given how they clearly had a lot of very exciting plans for his character in the future. That Mortis tease really did make me lose my mind, but also made me incredibly sad at the same time. Seeing Ray stare out and see a literal white light felt cathartic and also so heartbreaking. I don't even know if I want them to recast at this point, in my opinion RAY is what made Baylan a great character, so we'll see. MVP of the whole show though: Kevin Kiner. He KILLED it and I hope he scores Dave's movie. Very grateful this series exists.

[@andreigabor9912]

The mortis part is even more fascinating when you consider the day night cycle that existed on that world between the daughter and the son, and Baylan mentioning that he wants to break the cycle of Empire and Rise of the Jedi. Really fits in the idea of finding the Mother to bring in chaos to break the cycle.

[@ghostmkc4045]

It makes sense that once sabine understood that the force could be harnessed as a tool like the rest of her protection, made it click for her to access more of her force power. She was giving herself a mental block cuz she didnt have faith in the force but she did with her weapons.

[@fuzzyotterpaws4395]

4:49 OMG "Doctor Who-yang" is SUCH a great pun! I love it!😂❤

[@zulawoo]

Very curious what they will do with baylon and if he will be recast, or that they make some sort of animated spinoff

[@loftyguy11]

Man, the only reason Ezra made it onto the ship was because Thrawn didn't anticipate Sabine also being forced sensitive. Otherwise his plan would have worked perfectly. It worked pretty great regardless.

[@maxsjostrand2219]

Wanted more Baylon..Got emotional over the beautiful shot.Finale was 7/10. Some good fights but not ending i was hoping for and no Post credit scene which i waited for..

[@johnjustice5208]

Even if you want to deny the whole "everyone has the force" mentality; there is enough foundation (in a Dave Filoni kind of way) to draw a lineage between Tarre Vizsla and Sabine. Clan Wren was a vassal of House Vizsla. One could extrapolate that there might have been some mixing of the bloodlines. Just enough for Sabine to show potential.

[@Pinkielover]

Season as a whole I give a 9 out of 10 The show needed another four episodes

[@roboninja3194]

Comments like this confirm people's rating system is so far out of whack. A 10/10 means the show is perfect, one of the greatest tv shows of all time. You rate it a 9, slightly under perfect, but say it needed 4 more episodes? So 4 more episode would've made it one of the greatest tv shows ever created? What was the plot of this show? Cause all I saw is travel to another galaxy to stop someone else from leaving that galaxy. The show didn't need 8 episodes for that and certainly doesn't need 4 more for that. At least 3 of the episodes were obvious filler where literally nothing happened.

[@Anthonycheesman33]

A 9 out of 10 means it’s not perfect though.

[@tommydoezvidz7366]

I can’t believe it! Sabine is the second Mandalorian to be a Jedi! Tarre Vizsla’s bloodline is definitely in her blood. She will make a great Jedi

[@stamatiskon3049]

Sometimes I get really confused by people, especially SW fans. This show managed to tell a compelling story, established Ahsoka as an important character in live action, also established the Rebels crew, (re) introduced a great villain, introduced a new great antagonist/villain, created a brand new galaxy and hinted at a bigger story with the Mortis arc, whilegiving enough fuel for a couple of potential spin offs and yet they complain that nothing happened in it...

[@ssotkow]

Came here for the Jokes and Michael's general thoughts. Thank you sir for a great season analysis. We enjoyed you as a top shelf SW guest! Please come back again.

[@0axis771]

I loved this series. It was really well done. If there’s one thing I can wanted more, it’d be seeing more of Ahsoka and Sabine’s interactions. I want to see the story of how she was taken in as an apprentice, how she reacted to the Purge of Mandalore, and how Ahsoka abandoned her. It feels like it would help paint a much clearer picture over what we see here.

[@yousefalde]

BTW, Morgan Elsbeth was played by Diana Lee Inosanto, who is Filipino-American. She is the daughter of Dan Inosanto, who was 1 of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do students and in turn, taught Bruce Lee nunchucks and Filipino Martial Arts. Diana is a true martial artist who learned from her father. BL is even her godfather.

[@slim..reaper]

Incredible show. Awesome Jedi action. Such great set up for season 2!! Can’t wait. People complaining because their stupid theories didn’t come true is laughable.

[@beppo2814]

I love the pause Sabine gives after saying the words "I try..." Dave is making the fans recite "There is no try," which Sabine immediately self corrects to "I do," so we know that lessons passed down from Yoda through the line of succession have made its way to Ahsoka.

[@ILIKEV1D3OGAM3S]

I like how in the end of the episode, Ashoka is like Gandalf, and the shell creatures are the hobbits, and the terrain has a tone of Middle Earth. I knew this was directed by Rick as well because of the action

[@RoofLight00]

‘Shadows in the starlight’ what a beautiful turn of phrase…..

[@dabbadonisthestout7284]

Don't worry guy morgan ain't dead, stomach wounds caused from lightsabers are now almost completely non fatal anymore 😂

[@craiglee5460]

😂👍 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jasonmarbach]

Don’t be stupid

[@curtisbme]

@55:25 - Imagine a Thrawn story done by Tony Gilroy. In Andor Major Partagaz made a much bigger impact as intellectually scary guy than Thrawn did in this story.

[@bobbyfischer9927]

This finale felt soooo big.. I really can’t wait for more. I loved this episode very much

[@TheMimiSard]

And on Sabine finding her balance, see how she was fighting there? Saber in one hand, blaster in the other. The best balance of being a Jedi and a Mandalorian.

[@TheMimiSard]

Ezra going home means he can be Jacen's teacher.

[@TheMimiSard]

Morai was in the Mandalorian, but she was just sitting in a tree. This appearance was more up front.

[@richtang4946]

I really wanted know why the daughter statue head got decapitated

[@Bokkenjedi]

Ezra said that Thrawn awakened the mothers. I think the cargo can be some sort of sleep capsule. Not necessarily dead night sisters. I think that would be a even greater motivation for the mothers leaving to Dathamir.

[@duck-ew5zs]

Lame-ass Luke told Grogu to abandon his dad and choose between Jedi and Mandalorian, meanwhile Ahsoka out here stuck in another galaxy because she supported her Mandalorian Padawan in finding her long lost best friend lmao. Shame Morgan Elsbeth is dead, she felt like a rival to Ahsoka their fights were cool. Ahsoka got a sick-ass Night Sister sword now though so her death was not for nothing

[@titan8995]

A father-son relationship, especially with a baby is wayyy more emotional and attachment driven than one between a master and apprentice

[@ElPresidenteMargz]

They need to fix Luke imo . He’s a lame ass Jedi Code 🥩 rider who learned that from the other Jedi code worshippers (Yoda, Obi Wan) who clearly DIDNT LEARN THE LESSON .

[@jasonchambers1679]

A big part of this show was about legacy and Jedi lineage. Yoda to Dooku, Dooku to Qui Gon, Qui Gon to Obi-Wan, Obi-Wan to Anakin, Anakin to Ahsoka and now Ahsoka to Sabine. But, they set it up to introduce another lineage. Depa to Caleb(Kanan), Kanan to Ezra and Ezra to Jacen. Jacen said he wanted to ne a Jedi and demonstrated abilities. Also, notice the Daughter dies not have a head and there is a space between the father and daughter. The exiled mother goes there (aka Abeloth). The fathers outstretched hand points to a mountain that flashes red light. Great reaction and great show!

[@SiriuslyBlack7]

Night Troopers:"The way is shut..It was made by those who are dead..And the dead keep it..The way is shut.."

[@Marvelousgamer7697]

What a journey! Really enjoyed this show!

[@beau0117]

I don't think ahsoka was teaching sabine so much about the force at first. Huuyang mentioned something about sabine losing her people and ahsoka being afraid to let her reach her full potential.

[@kayaleandreaspencer631]

👩🏾‍💻👩🏾‍💻 I absolutely love that y'all liked the show! I loved it, of course I always have some of my expectations not met however that's not the end all for me. I love being surprised from time to time. Thank y'all for your reaction and comments 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

[@TripleeVFX]

I guess Huyang just has kyber crystals laying around