The Shocking Truth: Ahsoka's Inquisitor Unveiled - Marrok's Identity Revealed!

This article contains spoilers for episodes 1 and 2 of Ahsoka. These episodes introduced viewers to Marrok, a mysterious new Inquisitor. His true identity remains a secret, leaving many intrigued. The Inquisitors were a group of elite Jedi hunters under Darth Vader's command. They were former Jedi who turned to the dark side and dedicated themselves to eradicating the remnants of their former order. It was widely believed that the Inquisitors were eliminated just before the events of the first Star Wars movie. However, it seems that Marrok, the last surviving Inquisitor, managed to outlive the Empire. Some speculate that Marrok survived Order 66 and later became a mercenary, which could explain his ability to endure over the years. Unlike other Inquisitors, Marrok is exceptionally skilled and formidable, presenting Ahsoka Tano with a challenging duel, despite her previous victories over other Inquisitors. Furthermore, Marrok's silence throughout episodes 1 and 2 has sparked theories that his true identity is being kept hidden. Here are five possibilities regarding who Marrok might truly be.

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4 Marrok Could Be Barriss Offee

Stuntman Paul "Diddy" Darnell brings Marrok to life, leveraging his extensive experience in the Star Wars franchise. Despite Darnell's male portrayal, there are intriguing theories proposing that "Marrok" is indeed a female character. Specifically, some speculate that Marrok is the Mirialan Jedi Knight known as Barriss Offee. Barriss, who was once a close ally of Ahsoka Tano, began to question the Jedi Council and eventually succumbed to the dark side during the Clone Wars. In a shocking turn of events, she orchestrated a terrorist attack on the Jedi Temple, cunningly shifting the burden of blame onto Ahsoka. Although Barriss was ultimately exposed and apprehended, Ahsoka's disillusionment with the council prompted her departure from the Jedi Order.

3 Marrok Could Be Ezra Bridger

: Ahsoka is skillfully tying up numerous unresolved storylines from Star Wars animation, as Dave Filoni ingeniously reintroduces some unexpected characters as delightful Star Wars Easter eggs. The most captivating question pertains to the fate of Barriss Offee. Filoni openly acknowledges that he purposefully chose not to have her character executed as a traitor to the Republic, hinting at his long-term plans for her. It is quite conceivable that Barriss may have been recruited into the ranks of the Inquisitors, especially considering the subtle indications that the Sith intentionally manipulated her descent into the dark side by allowing her to sense their presence. If Barriss does indeed emerge as Ahsoka's enigmatic Inquisitor, the show is propelling towards an electrifying grudge match.

One startling theory about the Star Wars universe proposes that Marrok, actually, is the Jedi Ezra Bridger who has gone missing. Recognized as the prominent protagonist in Star Wars Rebels, Ezra was a Jedi apprentice who was frequently tempted by the dark side of the Force. In a selfless act, Ezra sacrificed himself in the conclusion of Star Wars Rebels by orchestrating a plan involving a group of purrgil - enormous space-faring creatures - to propel Grand Admiral Thrawn's flagship into hyperspace. As outlined by this theory, Thrawn and Ezra ultimately separated in the Unknown Regions of the galaxy, but not before Thrawn effectively influenced Ezra to adopt an entirely different belief system.

This theory appears to be flawed if, as it seems, Thrawn's flagship was merely transported to another galaxy. However, in episodes 1 and 2 of Ahsoka, there are consistent references to Thrawn being "banished" or "exiled" from the primary Star Wars galaxy, as if it was Palpatine's deliberate act rather than a random occurrence. It is plausible that Thrawn managed to escape within this galaxy and was sent to Peridea, possibly as part of his quest to comprehend the dark side of the Force. If this hypothesis holds true, it is possible that he left Ezra, who had fallen, behind.

2 Marrok Could Be Starkiller, Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice

There is a possibility that Marrok is actually the canon version of Starkiller, the secret apprentice of Darth Vader. In the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed storyline, Galen Marek, who was the child of a survivor of Order 66, was trained by Darth Vader as his secret apprentice. Though Starkiller possessed incredible power in the Force and was considered a prodigy, he eventually discovered that he was merely a pawn in the schemes orchestrated by Darth Vader and the Emperor. Dave Filoni has expressed interest in reintroducing Starkiller into the canon, envisioning him as one of the Inquisitors.

1 Marrok Could Be Connected To The Knights Of Ren

However, there is a significant issue with the notion that Ahsoka's Inquisitor is actually Starkiller. While this may generate excitement among dedicated fans of the prior Star Wars Expanded Universe, now designated as non-canonical or "Legends," the vast majority of viewers would not be emotionally impacted. Galen Marek does not share any personal connection with Ahsoka Tano or any of the other characters in Ahsoka, thus the revelation of his true identity would lack a dramatic punch. This reveal would solely hold significance in terms of the Star Wars lore, rather than in terms of character development.

Could Marrok be one of the Knights of Ren? In the Star Wars sequel trilogy, the Knights of Ren were a Force cult known as the Shadow, who aligned themselves with the dark side. Their connection to Palpatine was established when they joined forces with the Empire just prior to the events of Return of the Jedi. It is plausible that one of the Knights of Ren may have transitioned into becoming an Inquisitor.

This could be a strategic decision, as Marrok could act as a link between The Mandalorian era and the sequels. Lucasfilm has already hinted at connecting the dots - the Imperial Shadow Council in the upcoming season 3 of The Mandalorian would eventually become the First Order. Including Marrok in this transition would be a significant step forward. However, similar to the Starkiller theory, this idea lacks depth in terms of character development, despite its relevance in the canon. Therefore, it should be considered highly improbable.

New episodes of Ahsoka premiere on Disney+ every Tuesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.