Ahsoka - "Part One: Master and Apprentice" (S1, E1) & "Part Two: Toil and Trouble" (S1, E2)
Aug 26, 2023
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Rosario Dawson shines as Ahsoka in the new Disney+ series. Impressed by her fighting skills. Optimism for the show's ending. Myke provides a history lesson on new characters in the Star Wars universe.
Rosario Dawson brings a perfect portrayal of Ahsoka Tano with impressive fighting skills.
The inclusion of Night Sisters adds intrigue and expands the mythology of the Star Wars universe.
The podcast explores the struggle for power and loyalty within the New Republic, reflecting on political corruption and the consequences of war.
Deep dives
Introduction to Ahsoka and Sabine
This episode introduces Ahsoka Tano, a former Jedi, and Sabine Wren, a skilled warrior, as they embark on a mission to find the exiled Imperial officer Grand Admiral Thrawn. Ahsoka is portrayed by Rosario Dawson, who captures the character's stoic and determined nature. Sabine, played by Tia Serkar, brings a rebellious and fearless attitude to the team. The two characters have a complex relationship with a history that is yet to be fully explored.
Encounters with Morgan Elsbeth and Night Sisters
During their journey, Ahsoka and Sabine encounter Morgan Elsbeth, a powerful figure who possesses dark Sith abilities. Morgan has links to the witches of Dathomir, also known as the Night Sisters. This side story adds intrigue and depth to the narrative, shedding light on Morgan's origins and associations. The inclusion of Night Sisters introduces elements of magic and expands the mythology of the Star Wars universe.
Vying for Control of the Galaxy
As Ahsoka and Sabine navigate the galaxy, they discover lingering loyalties to the fallen Empire within the newly formed New Republic. The struggle for control and power becomes apparent as individuals within the system prioritize personal gain and monetary rewards over loyalty and justice. This exploration of the state of the galaxy following the fall of the Empire provides a thought-provoking commentary on political corruption and the consequences of war.
Introduction of new characters and relationships
The podcast episode introduces new characters like Sabine, Hera, and a white-haired woman. Sabine was trained by Ahsoka and their relationship is explored further. The white-haired woman is mysterious and seems to have a connection to Ahsoka. The episode also touches upon the relationship between Ahsoka and Ezra from the show Rebels.
Action-packed fight scenes and plot developments
The podcast episode features exciting fight scenes, particularly between Ahsoka and the Sith/Inquisitor. Ahsoka showcases her skills and unique abilities such as turning off lightsabers. The episode also hints at a mission involving Thrawn and introduces new plot elements, leaving the audience curious to see how it will all unfold.
In this episode, we begin our weekly recap reviews of the new Disney+ original series starring Rosario Dawson titled “Ahsoka”. We discuss how perfect Rosario is as Ahsoka and how impressed we were with her fighting skills. We debate if this Star Wars series will end better than the others and Myke gives us a history lesson on these new characters that are being introduced in the Star Wars universe.
