The Epic Return of a Missing Star Wars Rebels Hero - Ahsoka's Surprising Revelation!
Ahsoka's missing Rebels character raises intriguing possibilities, but their absence is crucial for maintaining the narrative's coherence and preserving the vastness of the Star Wars universe
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Ahsoka episode 4!
Summary
Zeb's intentional absence from Ahsoka aligns with the show's goal of expanding the Star Wars galaxy. Involving Zeb would have further complicated the timeline, considering the existing confusion caused by other cameos on the show.
Viewers longing for a reunion of the Ghost crew should exercise patience, as Zeb's involvement in the New Republic era will be elaborated upon in due course. Ahsoka has been teeming with allusions and cameos from Star Wars Rebels, yet one notable character remains absent. According to Dave Filoni of Lucasfilm, Ahsoka essentially serves as the fifth season of Star Wars Rebels. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that nearly the entire primary Rebels cast is anticipated to make appearances in Ahsoka, with the exception of the former Lasat Honor Guard, Zeb Orrelios.
Steve Blum returned as Zeb in season 3 of The Mandalorian, portraying him as a New Republic pilot after the events of Star Wars Rebels. In the epilogue scene, it was disclosed that he accompanied former ISB agent Alexsandr Kallus to visit the Lasat, disproving Kallus' belief that they had been completely eradicated. Although this is the extent of what is currently known about Zeb's involvement in the New Republic era, Ahsoka appears to have made a deliberate decision to withhold any further information.
Zeb Wouldn't Fit With Ahsoka - & Would Risk Shrinking The Galaxy
The main issue is that Zeb wouldn't fit into the Ahsoka Disney+ TV show, as it would diminish the vastness of the galaxy. This was a problem in the past Star Wars Expanded Universe, where characters like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo miraculously appeared in every significant event. While fans desire a reunion of the Ghost crew, it wouldn't make sense for Zeb - who is supposedly stationed in the Outer Rim - to be involved. Even though Zeb is likely in contact with Hera Syndulla and her son Jacen, she wouldn't reach out to him first, especially if he's in a completely different part of the galaxy.
Zeb Would Have Confused Ahsoka's Timeline Even More
The confusion surrounding the Star Wars timeline is compounded by the unexpected appearance of Carson Teva in Ahsoka episode 4. While Ahsoka is supposedly happening concurrently with The Mandalorian season 3, Teva's cameo raises questions due to the knowledge he acquires during this episode. This could potentially affect the continuity of his character in the earlier show and create a similar issue for Zeb.
Viewers will undoubtedly witness the complete reunion of the Ghost crew in due time. However, it is currently advisable for Zeb to remain at Adelphi Base and fulfill his designated role according to Lucasfilm's plan. As for Ahsoka viewers, it is recommended to exercise patience for now. Be sure to catch the latest episodes of Ahsoka airing on Disney+ every Tuesday at 6PM PST/9PM EST.
