How Star Wars Is Bringing Prequels, Clone Wars and Sequel Trilogy Together in Ahsoka’s Story
Ahsoka spans Star Wars eras
Star Wars stories have generally kept their eras distinct, with different characters, styles and tones. Ahsoka stands apart because its central character was a major figure in The Clone Wars, and Hayden Christensen reprises Anakin Skywalker.
The series is set about 12 ABY, farther into the future than other live-action Star Wars projects. That places it closer to The Force Awakens and gives season 2 room to connect the earlier eras with the sequels.
Thrawn may shape the First Order
Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return to the main galaxy is expected to affect the remaining Imperial forces. If he is defeated, the season could examine how the First Order began, a development the Mandoverse has been building toward.
The article describes a possible attack by Thrawn on the New Republic and suggests the conflict could leave the Republic ready to demilitarize. That would help bring the galaxy closer to its condition in The Force Awakens.
A blend of stories and styles
The season could bring together prequel and Clone Wars characters in a decisive fight that shapes the sequel era. Its story may also combine the prequels’ political scope, The Clone Wars’ focus on war and the Jedi, and the sequels’ attention to legacy and a new generation.
Ahsoka began as a sci-fi samurai story, but season 2 is expected to make a substantial shift in tone and genre. The article argues that this mix makes it unlike other Star Wars stories.
Possible Mandoverse finale
Ahsoka season 2 may also conclude the Mandoverse, which sought to bridge the original and sequel trilogies. It is described as the only upcoming Mandoverse story left, while upcoming Star Wars movies are moving beyond that era.
The season is being framed as a sendoff, with Thrawn’s conflict potentially marking the Imperial Remnants’ final effort before their transformation into the First Order. The article says the story could shift Star Wars from its focus on the prequel and original trilogies toward the sequel era, where Star Wars: Starfighter is set.
Key points
- Ahsoka season 2 is set about 12 ABY, closer to The Force Awakens than other live-action Star Wars projects.
- The series brings together Ahsoka, a Clone Wars character, and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker.
- Thrawn’s return could lead the season to show the First Order’s beginnings.
- The season may serve as a finale for the Mandoverse and prepare the galaxy for the sequel era.