WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Lucasfilm/Disney+ Star Wars series “Ashoka” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Ashoka is an 8-episode series that just finished premiering on Disney+. It stars Rosario Dawson as Ashoka Tano, former Padawan of Anakin Skywalker. Her character was introduced in the animated series “The Clone Wars.” Her character was also featured in “Rebels.” Recently, Dawson began her portrayal in live action during The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.

HOJ Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast. In this episode, the storyline is discussed. The focus is on the characters beyond Tano, that come from the Rebels series. Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Ezra Bridger, and their droid Chopper all make appearances for the first time in live-action and play key roles. Their quest and confrontation with Grand Admiral Thrawn is also debated, as he is a villain from Rebels but also the focus on a Star Wars novel entitled “Heir to the Empire.”

Reifenberg owns the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California.