Set for launch on the streaming service on August 23, the brand new collection sees Rosario Dawson reprise her position because the titular Jedi, after making her live-action debut in The Mandalorian season 2 (the character originated from the animated collection Star Wars: The Clone Wars).
The upcoming collection follows Ahsoka as she wanders by means of the galaxy in the hunt for the villain Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen, reprising his voice position from Rebels). Different forged members embody Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Natasha Liu Bordizzo.
The primary two episodes of the collection have been screened to critics forward of the present’s official launch, and the early reactions have been overwhelmingly optimistic.
“Ahsoka is epic!” tweeted GamesRadar+’s Molly Edwards. “It’s obtained these basic Star Wars vibes whereas additionally feeling very contemporary. The primary episodes set the scene vividly, with intriguing villains, a fancy bond between Ahsoka and Sabine, and a few superior lightsaber duels already – I actually assume we’re in for a deal with.”
Collider’s Steve Weintraub was impressed with the present’s motion and story, writing: “First two episodes of #Ahsoka are actually good. Even in the event you’ve by no means seen #Rebels or #clonewars it’s tremendous straightforward to comply with. Impressed with the motion & the way it’s all story. No aspect missions or filler. Can’t wait to see episode 3. Want I might watch future episodes on a film display.”
#Ahsoka is epic! It is obtained these basic Star Wars vibes whereas additionally feeling very contemporary. The primary episodes set the scene vividly, with intriguing villains, a fancy bond between Ahsoka and Sabine, and a few superior lightsaber duels already – I actually assume we’re in for a deal with 🧡 pic.twitter.com/oFslCUzqFL
— Molly Edwards (@mollycaroline7) August 18, 2023
First two episodes of #Ahsoka are actually good. Even in the event you’ve by no means seen #Rebels or #clonewars it’s tremendous straightforward to comply with. Impressed with the motion & the way it’s all story. No aspect missions or filler. Can’t wait to see episode 3. Want I might watch future episodes on a film display. pic.twitter.com/x1aEi0DRZ5
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) August 18, 2023
In the meantime, The Hollywood Reporter’s Brian Davids tweeted: “I loved the primary two episodes of #Ahsoka, and the perfect half about it’s that it’s centered on telling one grand story. I’ve by no means watched the animated reveals, so I don’t know the ins and outs of those characters’ backstories, however their dynamics are clear.”
I loved the primary two episodes of #Ahsoka, and the perfect half about it’s that it is centered on telling one grand story.
I’ve by no means watched the animated reveals, so I do not know the ins and outs of those characters’ backstories, however their dynamics are clear. pic.twitter.com/L6iwc8eoMB
— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) August 18, 2023
Others highlighted the hyperlinks to Star Wars Rebels, praising the way in which the live-action present builds on the animated collection and develops the characters additional.
“Ahsoka is a DREAM COME TRUE for Star Wars Rebels followers and an thrilling reunion for my fav characters within the galaxy,” wrote podcaster Daniel Baptista. “I’ve seen the primary 2 episodes and whereas it trades whimsy for [a] extra severe tone, the performances & motion are STELLAR. Sabine is ideal. A VERY promising begin!”
#Ahsoka is a DREAM COME TRUE for Star Wars Rebels followers and an thrilling reunion for my fav characters within the galaxy. I’ve seen the primary 2 episodes and whereas it trades whimsy for extra severe tone, the performances & motion are STELLAR. #Sabine is ideal. A VERY promising begin! pic.twitter.com/IBZ4lzFBqi
— Daniel Baptista • The Film Podcast (@dbapz) August 18, 2023
The primary two episodes of Ashoka will debut on Disney+ on August 23.
