Ryan Shoots First: Ahsoka (Ep4) “Fallen Jedi”

Man, this show gives you everything you want as a Star Wars fan and this week marks a significant moment in the future of Star Wars. Literally, we are on our way to a brand new universe of adventures and possibilities.

If you are one of those people who wants to see Star Wars move forward and onto new things, this is big for you. But to the episode and we get it all, lightsabers, ships big character-defining moments, droid fights. A lot is packed into 40 minutes. I continue to be so impressed with the pacing and confidence the show has in itself. That only comes from Dave himself running the show. He knows these people and he wields them with precision and purpose. Sabine in particular makes strides every week back under Ahsoka’s training but at her heart, she is still a rebellious Mando, and her decisions this week have dire consequences. It was great to see her dawn the armor and helmet again. 

I also really love the antagonists Baylen and Shin, Shin, especially with the little screen time she gets makes the most of every moment and shot. With little dialogue, I know much about her, her admiration and respect for her master, and her drive to please him. Baylen isn’t just your run-of-the-mill fallen Jedi who wants to be evil for evil sake. He still has an admiration and appreciation for the old Jedi way. Almost recognizing the fall as just a matter of time and now he must find his new place in this new galaxy. Seeing the way Jedi have managed after the fall of the order is always so fascinating. I would bet Baylen never really had a “turn to the dark side” moment. It was a gradual thing and he just survived in the wake of the end of the Clone Wars. I want to keep learning more about them which is a good sign. 

Again props to Disney for continuing the Tuesday night release schedule so we as a fan base can all rally together and share these moments… especially the moment at the end of this episode that will have everyone talking. 

Observations:

• I liked the cold open there with the spark noises
• Ahhh she said Heir to the Empire!
• Awww Huyangs little tool belt
• Man they just stand here on this slab all day?
• I was worried Ahsoka was gonna give Sabine grief over using blasters but she didn’t
• Huyangs little squint 
• Real Steel 2!
• Yes finally Sabine in armor and helmet doing what she does
• Ghost time!!!
• Dude can’t even get Sabine to lose the poncho
• I love Shin’s armor it’s almost like a mix of clone wars armor and a knight
• Ahsoka is an inquisitors worst nightmare
• Up in smoke like your theories
• Love it she loses the poncho showing Baylan is a threat
• We really getting 3 lightsaber battles in one episode
• Oh we getting a ship battle too
• This is a big moment here let’s not overlook it
• He FEELS something!
• World between worlds!
• HOLY SHIT!!!!
• Twitter is gonna be wild tonight