The Epic Return of Anakin Skywalker: Ahsoka's Ultimate Plan Revealed
Ahsoka sets up Hayden Christensen's eagerly awaited return as Anakin for a specific reason: to complete her training The highly anticipated episode 1 hints at when we can expect to see Christensen back in the role
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episodes 1 and 2.
Summary
Anakin Skywalker's reappearance in Ahsoka plays a vital role in completing Ahsoka's training and reinforcing her growth as a character, as foreshadowed in episodes 1 and 2.
The tense dynamic between Ahsoka and Sabine creates the perfect setting for Anakin's comeback, as he possesses the knowledge to guide Ahsoka in becoming a more effective mentor to Sabine.
Hayden Christensen's return as Anakin in Ahsoka episode 5 is hinted at through various clues. This lines up with director Dave Filoni's tendency to reveal significant Star Wars moments and also coincides with the release of the "Master and Apprentice" Disney+ special in three days' time.
The significant reason for Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker to make a comeback in the latest Star Wars show is revealed in Ahsoka episode 1. Ever since Christensen reprised his role as the Chosen One of the Force in Obi-Wan Kenobi, fans have been eagerly hoping for the character's continued presence in Ahsoka. This desire is largely due to the established connection between Anakin and Ahsoka in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as the revived appreciation for Christensen's portrayal of the character after the turbulent Star Wars prequels era.
Anakin's return in Ahsoka was seemingly confirmed through the inclusion of new lines of dialogue recorded by Christensen in the show's marketing. The presence of Easter eggs in episodes 1 and 2 related to Anakin further strengthens the likelihood of the Chosen One making an appearance once again. Additionally, Ahsoka's own dialogue in episode 1 hints at Anakin's imminent return and potentially unveils the significant reason behind his comeback.
Anakin Needs To Return To Finish Ahsoka's Training
The show establishes in Ahsoka episodes 1 and 2 that Anakin must return to complete Ahsoka's training. A conversation with Hera Syndulla reveals that Ahsoka left Anakin and the Jedi Order during the Clone Wars, leaving her training unfinished. This indicates that Anakin's return is crucial for Ahsoka's character development, as he will provide her final lessons that will likely inspire her to mentor Sabine Wren.
A significant portion of Ahsoka episodes 1 and 2 explores the strained relationship between Ahsoka and Sabine. They do not agree on many things, especially after Ahsoka abandoned Sabine's Jedi training. The show suggests that both Ahsoka and Sabine have much to learn moving forward, with Ahsoka's future lessons revolving around how to effectively train her Padawan. The allusions to Anakin's training of Ahsoka hint at the possibility that he can teach her what she needs to know in order to become the best mentor for Sabine. Therefore, it is clear why Christensen's return is highly anticipated.
When Will Hayden Christensen Return In Ahsoka?
This raises the question of when exactly we can expect Christensen's Anakin to make a return in Ahsoka. Interestingly, there may be some clues in the background details of Ahsoka that could provide the answer. It was recently announced that Disney+ will be releasing a special called "Master and Apprentice: A Special Look at Ahsoka" on September 15. Coincidentally, this special will be dropping just three days after Ahsoka episode 5, which happens to be the only other episode of the show directed by Dave Filoni after the pilot.
Filoni's work on The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett has shown that his episodes often feature major Star Wars reveals or introduce beloved characters. For example, in The Mandalorian season 2, episode 5, we witnessed Ahsoka's live-action debut, and in The Book of Boba Fett episode 6, we saw the live-action debuts of Ahsoka, Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and Cad Bane from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Given the upcoming special focusing on masters and apprentices, which will be released shortly after Ahsoka episode 5, it seems highly likely that Christensen's return as Anakin will be showcased in the fifth installment of this newest entry in the Star Wars franchise, highlighting the reunion of one of the franchise's most iconic master-apprentice duos.
Ahsoka releases new episodes every Tuesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Disney+.
