The first reactions to Ashoka, the latest live-action Star Wars series to hit Disney Plus, have arrived – and viewers are calling it an "epic" tale from the galaxy far, far away.
The show sees Rosario Dawson reprise her role as the titular former Jedi, after making her live-action debut in The Mandalorian season 2 (the character originated in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars) – and she's investigating a new threat to the galaxy far, far away. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Lars Mikkelsen, and the late Ray Stevenson also star.
"Ahsoka is epic!" GamesRadar+'s own Molly Edwards tweeted. "It's got those classic Star Wars vibes while also feeling very fresh. The first episodes set the scene vividly, with intriguing villains, a complex bond between Ahsoka and Sabine, and some awesome lightsaber duels already – I really think we're in for a treat."
Others highlighted the links to Star Wars Rebels, praising the way the live-action show builds on its animated counterpart and develops its characters. "Ahsoka is a DREAM COME TRUE for Star Wars Rebels fans and an exciting reunion for my fav characters in the galaxy," wrote podcaster Daniel Baptista. "I’ve seen the first 2 episodes and while it trades whimsy for [a] more serious tone, the performances & action are STELLAR. Sabine is perfect. A VERY promising start!"
"Ahsoka truly feels like a perfect continuation of Star Wars Rebels. All the live action iterations of these characters absolutely nail their animated counterparts. Intriguing story with a lot to offer all Star Wars fans. Ray Stevenson knocked Baylan Skoll out of the park!" agreed Agents of Fandom's Adam Blevins.
"A pure sci-fi samurai tale that builds off Rebels but furthers characters that we love in a whole other avenue," YouTuber Zach Pope echoes.
Ahsoka premieres on August 23 on Disney Plus. In the meantime, make sure you're up to speed on the latest Star Wars series with our in-depth coverage on:
- Who is Ahsoka Tano?
- Who is Grand Admiral Thrawn?
- Who is Hera Syndulla?
- Who is Sabine Wren?
- Who is Ezra Bridger?
- Explaining the mystical realm of the World Between Worlds
- The history between Anakin and Ahsoka explained
- Everything you need to know about Star Wars Rebels
- What to watch before Ahsoka
- How to watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars in order
