Summary
The new Star Wars TV spot suggests that Thrawn may not be the true villain in the upcoming Ahsoka show.
Ahsoka Tano engages in a duel against Baylan Skoll and faces off against a new Inquisitor in the TV spot, indicating a separate menace for the galaxy. Ahsoka's mention of "something dark" potentially suggests a threat surpassing Thrawn's reappearance, and even she remains unaware of its exact nature.
The latest Star Wars TV spot for the upcoming Ahsoka show suggests that Thrawn may not be the primary antagonist. Although Thrawn's return is significant as a brilliant Imperial tactician, it is implied that there might be another, greater threat to the galaxy in the Ahsoka series. In a new TV spot promoting the show's two-episode premiere, Ahsoka Tano is shown battling both Baylan Skoll, a survivor of Order 66, and a mysterious new Inquisitor named Marrok. While there isn't much new footage, the inclusion of a line from Ahsoka hints at a danger that goes beyond Thrawn's reappearance. Watch the new TV spot below:
It's possible Ahsoka's belief that "something dark" is coming to the galaxy may be pointing to some other threat beyond Thrawn's return.
Is Grand Admiral Thrawn A Red Herring?
Although the previous Ahsoka trailers feature other dialogues mentioning Thrawn's potential "Heir to the Empire" comeback, Ahsoka's ambiguous statement about an impending darkness does not necessarily refer to the Grand Admiral. It suggests that Tano herself lacks clarity on the nature of this darkness, except for a potential disturbance in the Force.
It has been implied that Thrawn's role in Ahsoka will be smaller than anticipated. It is speculated that his return will be introduced in Ahsoka but reserved for the ultimate Mandalorian movie by Dave Filoni. This movie is anticipated to bring together the various Star Wars shows set in the New Republic Era. With the recent TV spot for Ahsoka, it appears increasingly probable that Thrawn is a misleading antagonist and the true threat is yet to be unveiled in the upcoming Star Wars show, premiering on August 23rd on Disney+.
