Ahsoka Finale Obliterates Andor, Falls Just Short of The Mandalorian's Epic Feats!

Summary

Ahsoka finale viewership outpaced Andor by 46% but trailed The Mandalorian season 3 by 42%+.

Ahsoka's viewership, though not as high as The Mandalorian, is still commendable, particularly when taking into account its worldwide audience. As a spin-off series, Ahsoka successfully met expectations by providing a solid foundation for future films. Additionally, it paid homage to the beloved classic eras of Star Wars through its captivating and rewarding storytelling, pleasing numerous fans of the franchise.

The viewership numbers for the finales of Star Wars have been unveiled, and Ahsoka finds itself positioned between the first season of Andor and the third season of The Mandalorian. This latest Disney+ TV show in the Star Wars universe has resonated strongly with viewers, particularly due to the exciting appearances of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker and Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn in live-action form. While it appeals greatly to devoted Star Wars fans, it may not have the same level of appeal to a wider audience. Despite its highs and lows, Ahsoka has received positive feedback from critics, and the viewership numbers of its finale provide further insight into its success.

Samba TV has given Our website exclusive access to the US viewership data for the final episodes of Ahsoka, Andor season 1, and The Mandalorian season 3. As the streaming platforms have not released official numbers, these third-party analytics provide the most precise insights. Let's take a look at how the Ahsoka finale fared.

During the L+5D window, Ahsoka S1E8 (Disney+) was watched by 863k US households.

By comparison, these are the numbers for the Andor season 1 finale and The Mandalorian season 3 finale.

591k US HHs watched Andor S1E12 (Disney+) during the L+5D window.

During the L+5D window, The Mandalorian season 3 episode 8 (Disney+) received a viewership of 1.5 million US households. Ahsoka's viewership surpassed Andor's by 46%, but trailed The Mandalorian season 3 by 42%+, which is still an impressive accomplishment. It is common for TV shows to experience a decrease in viewership as the season progresses. In defense of Andor, it should be noted that the series consists of 12 episodes, whereas Ahsoka and The Mandalorian have only eight episodes per season.

Ahsoka Is Still A Success For Star Wars

Despite trailing behind The Mandalorian, Ahsoka has still achieved something significant here. As the flagship show of Lucasfilm and Disney+, The Mandalorian has consistently dominated the streaming service. In comparison, it may be easy to criticize Ahsoka, but when considering the circumstances and other contexts, its overall viewership performance is not bad. These numbers only represent US audiences, and once global audiences are factored in, the audience reach will be much larger.

As a spin-off series of both The Mandalorian and Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka had high expectations to meet, and it successfully did so. It excellently set up the galaxy for Dave Filoni's upcoming The Mandalorian-era movie, while also revisiting and paying homage to timeless eras like the Clone Wars, which gave us some of Star Wars' most memorable moments. This story took risks in its expansive narrative and introduced new elements, and its viewership demonstrates that it paid off for many Star Wars fans.

All episodes of Ahsoka are now streaming on Disney+.

Source: Samba TV