Ahsoka
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Ahsoka

"Warrior. Outcast. Rebel. Jedi."

7.4
Yr 2023
Status Returning Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
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Series Brief

Overview

Former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 68 /100

Critical reception for Ahsoka was notably divided, with viewer enjoyment largely depending on familiarity with previous Star Wars animated series, particularly Star Wars Rebels. Supporters praised the show for successfully translating animated characters into live-action, delivering impressive visuals, and exploring the more mystical, cosmic side of Star Wars lore. Rosario Dawson's lead performance and the series' epic action sequences were also highlighted as major strengths by fans of the franchise.

Conversely, negative reviews focused on pacing problems, narrative bloat, and a reliance on fan service. Critics noted that the plot was weighed down by decades of necessary backstory, leaving the story feeling crowded and sprawling across too many characters. Furthermore, several reviewers drew unfavorable comparisons to Andor, arguing that Ahsoka lacked similar narrative ambition, depth, and character nuance.

“A fun, well-shot story with plenty of heart for those who have been looking forward to seeing some of their favourite animated characters in live action.”

“Filled with deep-cut personalities and fan service brought in from the animated series 'Star Wars Rebels' but takes its sweet time getting the figurative starship off the ground.”

“...it did a poor job of maintaining the momentum of its first few episodes due to bad pacing, an anticlimactic ending, and one poor payoff to Star Wars Rebels after another...”

“The series struggles under the weight of trying to cram decades of accumulated world-building books, films, and TV shows into a few hours of television.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
UK • CA • US
Why fans love it

This space opera leans into the specific lineage of its titular character, grounding its action in the history of the Jedi Order after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. It functions as a focused expansion of a wider universe, trading broad galactic stakes for a character-driven look at the consequences of past conflicts. The drama moves with a deliberate pace, centering on the weight of legacy and what remains when an old order is dismantled.

Rosario Dawson anchors the show through a performance that balances the stoicism of a veteran warrior with the lingering uncertainties of a survivor. The series uses the setting of a vulnerable galaxy to explore how different factions navigate a power vacuum. By keeping the narrative scope narrow, the show prioritizes the evolution of its central figures rather than relying on the scale of its spectacle to generate interest.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 58
Regulars 2
Longest run 13 eps
Rosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson
as Ahsoka Tano
Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Natasha Liu Bordizzo
as Sabine Wren
Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson
as Baylan Skoll
Ivanna Sakhno
Ivanna Sakhno
as Shin Hati
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Hera Syndulla
Diana Lee Inosanto
Diana Lee Inosanto
as Morgan Elsbeth
David Tennant
David Tennant
as Huyang (voice)
Shakira Barrera
Shakira Barrera
as First Officer Jensen Corbyt
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Mark Rolston as Captain Hayle 1 episode Clancy Brown as Governor Ryder Azadi 1 episode Matthew Law as Captain Porter 1 episode Bonnie Wild as Navigator Droid (voice) 1 episode Kat Kuei Chen as Helm Officer 1 episode P.J. Johal as Comms Officer 1 episode Helen Sadler as HK Assassin Droid Leader (voice) 1 episode David W. Collins as Home One Comms Officer (voice) 1 episode Vinny Thomas as Senator Jai Kell 1 episode Michele Weaver as Lieutenant Callahan 1 episode Paul Darnell as Marrok 4 episodes Barry Lowin as Home One Comms Officer 1 episode Peter Jacobson as Myn Weaver 1 episode Shelby Young as C1-D1 (voice) 1 episode LeeAnna Vamp as Lothal Protocol Droid 2 episodes Kelly Phelan as Command Crew #1 1 episode Chris Bartlett as Navigator Droid 3 episodes Daniel Bohman as Protocol Droid 1 episode Justin Sonfield as Protocol Droid 1 episode Nelson Lee as Senator Xiono 2 episodes Jacqueline Antaramian as Senator Rodrigo 1 episode Niki Botelho as Home One Power Droid 2 episodes Moe Irvin as Senator Mawood 2 episodes Nican Robinson as First Officer Vic Hawkins 4 episodes Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker 12 episodes Evan Whitten as Jacen Syndulla 3 episodes Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma 3 episodes Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger 13 episodes Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Captain Carson Teva 3 episodes Michael Christian Alexander as Lieutenant Baysee 1 episode Chau Naumova as Lieutenant Jensu 2 episodes Brendan Wayne as Lieutenant Lander 2 episodes Ariana Greenblatt as Young Ahsoka 1 episode Temuera Morrison as Captain / Commander Rex (voice) 1 episode Eisa Davis as Captain Girard 1 episode Gina Vitori as Weapons Officer 1 episode Anthony Notarile as Comms Officer 1 episode Tom O'Connell as Darth Vader Performance Artist 1 episode Ryan Ryusaki as Captain / Commander Rex Performance Artist 1 episode Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn 3 episodes Dawn Dininger as Lieutenant Beyta Performance Artist 4 episodes Jeryl Prescott as Aktropaw 3 episodes Claudia Black as Klothow 3 episodes Jane Edwina Seymour as Lakesis 3 episodes Wes Chatham as Captain Enoch 3 episodes Anthony Daniels as C-3PO 1 episode Kurt Nelson as Navigator Droid Pilot 1 episode Casey Adams as TIE Defender Pilot 1 episode Peter Clarke as Ithorian Senator 1 episode Derek Diaz as Ishi Tib Officer 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Second Assistant Director
Kirisa Gavrin Heather Kehayas Aaron C. Fitzgerald
Stunt Double
Chau Naumova Alicia Vela-Bailey Mic Rodgers Matt Mullins Ann Scott Natalie Padilla Jason Chu Lindy Gorham Michelle Lee Rissa Rose Kilar
Director
Peter Ramsey Rick Famuyiwa Bryce Dallas Howard Jennifer Getzinger Geeta Patel
Production Design
Doug Chiang Martin Foley
Stunt Coordinator
Matt Leonard
Costume Design
Shawna Trpcic Sammy Sheldon
Assistant Costume Designer
Elissa Alcala
Director of Photography
Eric Steelberg
First Assistant Director
Heather Wagner-Wang Kim Richards
Property Master
Josh Roth
Digital Imaging Technician
Michael Romano
Fight Choreographer
Ming Qiu
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

spin off space opera sequel
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Details

First Aired
August 22, 2023
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,279