For all its virtues, Ahsoka Season 1 largely felt like a set-up for a larger conflict to come. As it’s set between the original Star Wars trilogy and its sequels, a period most assumed was quiet and peaceful, it has to work a bit harder to establish a new threat in the Imperial Remnant. The series found a capable, commanding villain in Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), but Ahsoka also took way too long introducing this threat to the galaxy. Season 1 ended on an underwhelming cliffhanger, teasing what should be an epic battle between Thrawn and the New Republic. For something set in the Star Wars galaxy, Ahsoka was surprisingly light on conflict, but after two years, it’s getting another chance.
Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni has his hands full with multiple Star Wars projects, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, but Ahsoka Season 2 remains high on his list of priorities. At this year’s Star Wars Celebration, Filoni revealed that production has officially begun, and that the new season is doubling down on the coolest parts of Season 1.
