The latest episode of “Ahsoka” has sent shockwaves through its devoted fan base, delivering a jaw-dropping return of a beloved character and an enthralling cliffhanger that has left viewers eager for more.
Titled “Fallen Jedi,” the fourth episode of the season serves as a pivotal midpoint, leaving audiences with more questions than answers. Here’s a comprehensive recap of the episode’s events.
The narrative resumes with Ahsoka and Sabine Wren stranded on the planet Seatos. Determined to reach the planet’s home base, where dark Jedi Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati guard the crucial map to locate the nefarious Grand Admiral Thrawn, the two embark on a perilous journey.
The episode culminates in a gripping lightsaber duel between Ahsoka and Skoll, ultimately resulting in Ahsoka’s perilous fall from a cliff. Her fate remains uncertain until the episode’s closing moments. Meanwhile, Sabine’s decision to initially recover but eventually surrender the map to Skoll sets the stage for the villains, with Sabine as their captive, to depart for what appears to be an entirely different galaxy. This intriguing development promises further revelations in upcoming episodes.
Viewers are subsequently treated to a captivating scene in which Ahsoka is revealed to be in a mysterious realm known as the World Between Worlds. This ethereal space, previously depicted in the animated series “Star Wars Rebels,” is described by Wookieepedia as “a mystical plane within the Force that served as a collection of doors and pathways existing between time and space, linking all moments in time together.”
In this enigmatic realm, Ahsoka awakens to the sound of a familiar voice: that of her former master, Anakin Skywalker, who later became Darth Vader. Anakin greets her with the affectionate nickname “Snips” and expresses surprise at their reunion, prompting Ahsoka to turn and behold a youthful Anakin, reminiscent of his appearances in Episodes II and III. This portrayal once again features Hayden Christensen, reprising his role from the prequel trilogy, and is accompanied by the presence of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Ahsoka’s reaction, artfully conveyed by Rosario Dawson, captures her wonder, awe, and amazement. The episode concludes with this poignant moment before the credits roll, leaving viewers on social media awestruck, excited, and grateful to series creator and writer Dave Filoni.
Additionally, the episode treats fans to a nostalgic Star Wars reference delivered by the Force-sensitive Jacen, portrayed by Evan Whitten and the son of Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s Hera Syndulla. As they arrive in the space above planet Seatos to aid Ahsoka and Sabine, Jacen utters the iconic line: “Mom… I’ve got a bad feeling,” harkening back to the classic phrase that has resonated throughout the Star Wars saga.
