The Mandalorian and Grogu is bringing back Zeb Orrelios, a character first introduced to the galaxy far, far away in Star Wars Rebels.
But if you've never laid eyes on any of the animated show's four seasons, you might be wondering just what Zeb's whole deal is. Right here, we've broken down everything you need to know about Zeb Orrelios, from what he gets up to in Rebels to his role in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
The following is totally spoiler-free, too, so you can get up to speed before you see the new Star Wars movie. So, for all you need to know about Din Djarin and Din Grogu's new ally, head to the below.
Who is Zeb Orrelios in Star Wars Rebels?
Zeb, full name Garazeb Orrelios, is a major character in Star Wars Rebels. He's part of the Ghost crew, which means he flies around the galaxy with Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren, Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, and Chopper.
Zeb's missions with the Ghost crew put him up against legendary foes like the Grand Inquisitor, Darth Vader, and Maul, as well as the big bad of the show: Grand Admiral Thrawn. At the end of Rebels, Zeb participates in the Liberation of Lothal – a huge battle against Thrawn's forces on Ezra's home planet, which ends with Thrawn and Ezra lost thanks to the purrgil (both are rediscovered in Ahsoka, and both have returned to the main galaxy to appear in Ahsoka season 2).
In Rebels, Zeb has a very personal reason to hate everything Imperial: Lasan, his home planet, was decimated by the Empire. He went a long time believing he was the very last Lasat, but he eventually discovered more survivors – and he even ultimately struck up an unlikely friendship with one of the perpetrators of the massacre, ISB Agent Alexsandr Kallus, after Kallus switched sides from the Empire to the Rebellion.
After the events of Rebels, Zeb begins working for the New Republic, and his first live-action appearance was a cameo in The Mandalorian season 3, which saw him chilling at the bar on Navarro with pilot Carson Teva.
Who is Zeb Orrelios in The Mandalorian and Grogu?
Zeb is working for the New Republic in The Mandalorian and Grogu, and it looks like he'll be helping Mando and Baby Yoda on their quest. Footage descriptions of the opening sequence of the movie have revealed that Zeb picks the duo up from a mission that involves going up against an ex-Imperial warlord. But, how much screen time the Lasat has in the new film remains to be seen.
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