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The following contains spoilers forAhsokaandStar Wars RebelsStar Wars: Ahsokahas already set a new standard in its first week after premiering on Disney Plus. In this case, it managed to outshine fellowStar WarsseriesThe Mandalorianin a key way, and it could mean great things for the show’s future.
Ahsokamay feature sneaky connections toStar Warspast, but its numbers seem to be a good indication. Many have been concerned about how the show seems to rely on previousStar Warsentries that a good amount of casual viewers likely haven’t seen, to the point where main characters inAhsokawill reference big moments that will fly over the heads of certain viewers. However, that hasn’t stopped the series from snagging a strong opening for Disney Plus. According to the numbers, that opening may indicate a new high for the franchise.
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Movie and TV ratings trackerFlixPatrolrecently posted their findings regardingAhsoka’s first few days on Disney Plus, and the results may be shocking to those who aren’t quite familiar with the characters involved. According to FlixPatrol,Ahsokahas already toppedThe Mandalorianseason 3 in viewership numbers within the first week of both series. The numbers are close, of course, with both series topping out at a score of around 660 for their respective time frames. But in terms of trends, it looks likeAhsokais just edging out the competition.
Ahsokafollows Rosario Dawson as the Togrutaformer Jedi Ahsoka Tano, a major character inThe Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebelsanimated series. While she left the Jedi Order during the events ofThe Clone Wars, she still maintains her strong sense of justice and compassion, withAhsokaseeing her traveling the galaxy helping where she can. The series also prominently features characters fromRebels, namely Sabine Wren (Natasha Lui Bordizzo) and General Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Both play significant roles in the fight against a mysterious new threat attempting to bring back a less mysterious old threat.
The series also features some new and returning villains, withthe late Ray Stevensonstarring as Baylan Skoll, a former Jedi turned mercenary under the employ of Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) with his apprentice Shin Hati (Ivanna Sakhno). Morgan appeared inThe Mandalorianseason 2 as Ahsoka attempts to get information out of her on the whereabouts of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Imperial officer who disappeared in the finale ofStar Wars Rebelsalong with the series hero and Ahsoka’s friend, Ezra Bridger. Now Ahsoka and her friends have found a way to rescue Ezra, but Morgan wants to use that information to bring back Thrawn.
Suffice it to say,Ahsokamay require some homework for those looking to get the most from their time with it. Longtime fans have already been speculating about thepossible return of classicStar Warscharacters, and that sentiment isn’t likely to go anywhere. But the numbers show newcomers are still coming around to see what this new show is about. If nothing else, that’s a nod to the marketing department. Here’s hoping the series can keep up this momentum.
