Warning! The following article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episode 8.
Episode 8 of Ahsoka has finally arrived, delivering an exhilarating finale packed with epic Easter eggs and references. While the new Star Wars series concludes with a tantalizing cliffhanger, the finale episode wraps up with a satisfying resolution. Moreover, these Easter eggs and references not only pay homage to the past, but also hint at an exciting future yet to unfold.
Ahsoka episode 8 showcases the reunion of Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, and Ezra Bridger. Their goal is to prevent Grand Admiral Thrawn from escaping his exile on the extragalactic planet of Peridea. However, their plan goes awry, leading to the trio's separation and Thrawn's success in escaping. Consequently, Ahsoka and Sabine, accompanied by Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati, find themselves stranded on Peridea while Ezra manages to return to the known galaxy by secretly boarding Thrawn's Star Destroyer before its departure. Here are the significant Easter eggs and references in Ahsoka episode 8.
6 Thrawn References Rebels Finale
At the commencement of Ahsoka episode 8, Thrawn acknowledges that he once miscalculated the actions of a solitary Jedi. This alludes to the culmination of Star Wars Rebels where he was caught off guard by Jedi Ezra Bridger. The bond between Ezra and a group of star whales played a vital role in rescuing his homeworld Lothal and ultimately led to Thrawn being banished prior to the original trilogy.
5 Morgan Elsbeth Wields The Blade of Talzin
In episode 8 of Ahsoka, Morgan Elsbeth's endeavors were acknowledged and rewarded by the Great Mothers. By pledging her loyalty to the Nightsisters, Elsbeth was granted both power and the Blade of Talzin. It is noteworthy that this particular blade was previously wielded by Mother Talzin in The Clone Wars animated series.
4 Ahsoka Episode 8 Title Is A Chronicles of Narnia Homage
Ahsoka episode 8 is titled "The Jedi, The Witch, and the Warlord", which not only references the trio of Jedi, Morgan Elsbeth, and Thrawn, but also draws a clear parallel to C.S Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia and its first book, "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe".
3 "Too Narrow" Ezra References Star Wars Rebels' Lightsaber Design
After entrusting Sabine with his old lightsaber before embarking on his exile alongside Thrawn, Ezra finds himself in need of a new weapon in episode 8 of Ahsoka. In one particular instance, he relays to the droid Professor Huyang that a specific configuration would result in a lightsaber blade that is excessively slim. This playfully references the animation style of Star Wars Rebels and the sleek design of the lightsabers showcased in the series.
2 Ezra Bridger's New Lightsaber Mirrors Kanan's
Huyang also presents Ezra with an identical emitter, which was previously wielded by Kanan Jarrus, Ezra's late master during his time as the Jedi Padawan Caleb Dume. This thoughtful gift serves as a poignant tribute to the fallen Jedi, as well as a cherished reminder of their time together in the tumultuous events of Star Wars Rebels.
1 Purge of Mandalore Was Part of Operation Cinder
Huyang sheds light on the incident between Sabine and Ahsoka when questioned by Ezra. Subsequently, the Purge of Mandalore's tragic genocide is now pinpointed with greater accuracy, occurring within the framework of the Empire's Operation Cinder. Consequently, this clarifies why Mandalore did not receive assistance from the New Republic, as similar crises emerged throughout the galaxy in the aftermath of the Emperor's demise, known as the Great Contingency.
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