I liked the episode very much. I really had fun making the video. I hope you liked the video too.

Hayden made the biggest comeback in history. He deserves all this love

He was once a Jedi He was once a Sith Now he is both,light and dark. The chosen one.

Hayden’s finesse with the lightsaber is still impressive after all these years. So effortless, Nick Gillard taught him well.

Not many reactors talk about the lesson that Anakin was giving Ahsoka here. They instead think this is just a cheap fanservicey Anakin vs Ahsoka fight. Missing the point of it. Anakin's main goal here was this: to help Ahsoka face her inner demons and to help her defeat them. To help her overcome her trauma. Ahsoka up to that point was living a life traumatized by her past. She felt responsible for the deaths of all the Clone Troopers under her command. That is why the "flashbacks" focus on two events: one of her first missions during the Clone Wars. When she refused to follow Anakin's orders and as a result, many troopers perished. The other flashback focused on the Seige of Mandalore. Where Ahsoka was feeling overwhelmed with the responsability of having so many troopers' lives on the line. Anakin took her there to remind her that she did the best she could. And to remind her that there were no other options that would produce a better outcome. So her feelings of guilt were misplaced. Another major traumatic experience was Ahsoka's belief that she was responsible for Anakin turning to the Darkside. She felt that she abandoned him when he was the most vulnerable. Ahsoka was having difficulty separating Anakin from Vader. That is why she keeps seeing Vader instead of Anakin. Because Vader represents a failure that she feels personally responsible for. Anakin was determined to show her that Vader was not him anymore. And that he was long gone. The good side had won. So that's what the fight was about. To show her that Anakin was not Vader and that she was stronger than Vader. An entity entirely fueled by rage and sadness. So when Ahsoka beats Vader, Anakin (no longer in his Vader persona) smiles. Because he knows that Ahsoka has finally beaten one of her biggest demons. She understands now that Vader is no more and that Anakin has risen from its ashes. And is now teaching her a life lesson. Again, this lesson was never an ego trip for Anakin. So winning a fight against his padawan was never the end goal. This lesson was all about helping his padawan overcome her feelings of regret and guilt. Which would allow her to finally live for real. Instead of just "existing" as she did before. She was now, fully alive both spiritually and physically.

I love how Dave Filoni manages to serve us so much fan service, yet none of it feels cheap or forced. It just oozes respect and love for the lore while keeping its quality.

Anakin the Chosen One, the balance of both Light and Dark. Man I cried seeing this episode.

I wish these Flagbacks didn’t end, this is the best episode with Haydan’s participation, even the young actress who played Ahsoka did a great job thanks to Ariana Greenblatt

This is what I love about Dave Filoni's work, The series hasn't even reached the climax yet. But Filoni isn't stopping to make the fans who have anticipated this series for so long happy.

How wonderfully Hayden Christensen played the role in recent years, this is the most screen time they gave Hayden, of course, I wanted to see more of Hayden, but episode 5 is completely dedicated to Anakin Hayden Christensen even eclipsed Rosario Dawson with his coolness, it’s just that in the past, episode 5 was probably the best episode among the entire series will be because Hayden Christensen, who has been waiting for many years, has returned

This proves Anakin is the chosen one, he can just go from light to dark and vice versa at own will

That "You lack conviction" walk and flex was SOOOOOOO Vader.

yes. that is the complete anakin. one who accepts both the light and dark. one who achieved balance in the force.

Hardest role in acting history. It took years to fully evaluate the performance and give the appreciation Hayden deserves. Big congrats to him.

Hayden's acting was incredible here. I loved the snips part as well....

Hayden, he is like Keeanu, the real chosen one, the man who acting one of the most important role in one of the most important movie franchise of all times. This is not forgotable, this is for life with him.

18 years later, Hayden still has those slick ass lightsaber moves. It's so fucking beautiful 😢❤

Hayden line delivery is exactly like the animated series. Fantastic acting.

I wish that they'd do one of those "What if" episides where we would see what kind of a Sith Anakin would be had not been rebuilt as Darth Vader.

After so many years of watching sequel trilogy duels, it was refreshing to see Hayden demonstrate Anakin’s speed, vigor, and tenacity with a saber.

Hayden Christensen's acting has improved a lot, I can hear a little Matt Lanter in his voice. Now he's getting the recognition he deserves.

You know the Galaxy really was incredibly lucky that Anakin was put into the suit, imagine if He was never deep fried and was allowed to grow to his full strength in the Dark Side.

It’s beautiful to see that all of us who always loved him and grew up with him now get to see him again as adults and show him the love we always had for him ❤

This IS GOOD SHIT! The part when Ani flashed into Vader was chilling AF 🤣

Ashoka the White calling the King of all Purgils: ShadowFaxMachine

Anakin Skywalker is the Chosen One. The Balance between Light and Darkness. The Good and Bad.

I can't wait to see the fans' reaction when Hayden comes out for next year's Star Wars Celebration.

I love it, it's 2023 and people still have an orgasm when they see Darth Vader.

"you lack conviction" as it mixes with Vader's voice

Now I understand why Rosario Dawson said that episode 5 is her favorite…. 😊

This is beyond "fan service", was an amazing episode

It's amazing how they swapped up Anakin's fighting style based on his saber. Blue Saber - Quick and flowing parries and strikes Red Saber - Slower and rigid heavy strikes Representing the 2 halves of Anakin as both a Jedi and Darth Vader

I forgot how much of a beast Hayden can be when he’s just allowed to be a physical presence

My fav part is how he has the robotic sounding voice of Vader when he says: “You Lack Conviction”

12:24 May the Force be with all of us

That Shoulder adjust to vader Flash gave me chills. I loved it so much

“I will not fight you” “I’ve heard that before” AYOOOOO 😂😂😂

this episode was the best so far, and the detail with her eyes getting red in the reflection of the saber, rly was a great moment symbolizing the choice she had to make.

When it's all said and done this Ahsoka show will be considered a masterpiece.

I saw the original Star Wars release in the theater, I have seen all of the movies and every series associated with the Star Wars franchise. It would take me days to list all of the printed media I have read. I just spent 52 minutes trying not to cry.

True to form, Anakin’s idea of a lesson is “GET UP, YA BUM!”

I just want a Dave Filoni Star Wars trilogy. Is that too much to ask for?

The call backs to revenge of the sith and clone wars was perfect…

My other enormous issue with Disney Star Wars is their inability to be consistent. Every time that the lightsaber was ignited in episodes 7,8,9 it would bother me A LOT. It sounded COMPLETELY different. In the Ahsoka series, when Anakin ignites it they use the CORRECT lightsaber sound. Why did JJ Abrams and the others feel like it would be cool to tamper with the sounds?

People underestimate Anakin/Vader all the time. Ahsoka is a formitable force wielder by the time of this episode. But just look what happend when Anakin decided to unleash the dark side in him to show her the importance of motive, decision and conviction. Something she always pushed ahead of herself since she was a padawan. Had she not decided, with conviction and heart, to end the fight her way, she would have died there and then. No doubts. Vaders side of Anakin was ready to kill her on the spot. His character has nothing that could be called bloodlust or some sort of insanity, that gives him this unbelievable strength. Vader is pure darkness, raw, unshielded evil bowing to his decisions alone. Only following his own path, morals and wishes. If it is death he is wishing for, death it will be. If he wishes to safe his son, so it will be. BUT HE NEVER EVER DID HESISTATE. Not when slaughtering the younglings, not when he killed palpatine, not when he gave his Scholar her last lesson. Hayden was the perfect cast for that role.

Ming Qiu's fight choreography in this show was AMAZING!

Blue saber means friendly Red saber means enemy out to get ya 😂

I love that you can tell he is letting her get hits in, to give her chance to fight, to win. It's an awesome detail that just makes me happy!! :)

Thanks for compiling this! I've been trolling reaction videos all day for Episode 5. I enjoy the reactions almost as much as the show. Reliving it with other people is awesome!

Her eyes changed in this episode, She had Sith in her eyes. Like a reflection of her master.

All the people who did not watch clone wars and rebels are pissed right now 😂😂😂😂

tapped into the dark side then deactivated it. Mans connection to the force as a whole on screen 🔥 😌

I’ve always believed that the Jedi‘s final trial was not the construction of their own light saber, but a rejection of the Darkside of the force. Luke became a Jedi, not when he defeated his father, but when he rejected the Emperor, and all that he stood for.

Did they realise hows fk badass Anakin is now.... he can control the Light and the Darkness.. he can walk both sides of the force and he master'it.... he became a godslike !

Honestly, this episode with Hayden was AWESOME! It's much better and more emotional than the Obi-Wan show and it's finale. Disney should have given Obi-Wan to Dave Filoni. It would be so much better.

What I love is she refers to herself as a Jedi with the subtle line “in a Jedi’s starship”

I want to hug Filoni and thank him

El capítulo más hermoso que se ha hecho.

The flashes of Darth Vader gave me goosebumps reminding me of the days of Hayden Christensen

This kinda of flashing and symmetry between Vader and Anakin is everything a chosen one fan dies for. Anakin will always be the best character and the flashing was just such good visual story telling

Dave Filoni truly understands what every Star Wars fan really wanted and he delivers it !!! ❤❤

I don't think that was him as a Jedi or a Sith. But perfectly balanced as he ALWAYS should have been

I love how they ahowed Anakin has mastered both sides of the force and his hybrid dueling style from when he was armored. He truly would been a force to be reckoned had he mastered this while he was living.

We have been waiting for you to share since the morning 😊

And another excellent episode.

This is one of the best live action episodes of the Star Wars franchise to date. I cried so much during this.😭

This episode was absolutely incredible. One of the best Star Wars things I’ve ever seen. Seeing a live action recreation of The Clone Wars and seeing Hayden as Anakin as well as a live action young Ahsoka, Luke and Rex was all something I’ve wanted to see for as long as I can remember and it was handled unbelievably well. I hope we see more things like this. I’d love to see a live action Anakin, Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, Luke and Rex talking. As a massive Star Wars fan, this was everything I’ve ever wanted to see and more.

Remember she was also thanos's daughter🤨

Anakin was training ahsoka in this moment

Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau should direct and produce all star wars until the end of time.

He learned the power to save the ones he loves

I’m surprised they’re surprised that Anakin wouldn’t turn back into his normal self. I knew going into this he was beyond any form he had taken prior. Full mastery of both light and dark, true balance in the force. That’s part of what makes him so powerful in this celestial form. His limit is higher then any being to have existed, and he has fully mastered both light and dark. He didn’t go all out in this fight, he was simply teaching Ahsoka a lesson… hope to see more of this form in future shows…

Fear the red lightsaber. More Hayden Christiansen please. Thanks for the video.

And just when you thought it can’t get any better , Episode 6 has got our mouths drooling for Episodes 7 and 8 … the Ahsoka series is the best so far out of Disney… God bless Filoni !!!!

You can tell who is genujnely great with a lightsaber and who just recently joined the universe

Ladies and gentlemen Hayden Christianson is BACK AT IT AGAIN

Hayden showing why Anakin is the most iconic charcater (also Darth vader) in entire universe .

There is something about seeing Hayden with a lightsaber again, I don't know what it is but it puts a childish smile on my face.

This is full potential Anakin. With control over the light & dark side.

I don't know why, but i love seeing people happy

u guys are crazy this ones going in memory hole as soon as the next Disney sludge is served

Thank you Dave Filoni !!!!!!

The main theme of this arc : What we have become, after all these wars

The shots of this episode were so cool!

This episode was by far the best of any live action Star Wars, (maybe the best of all the TV shows)

This episode was fantastic.

that transition to vader is just awesome

I noticed the beginning fight scene with the red Saber he anakin was fighting the exact same was as vader fought Obi-Wan during kenobi

What is sorely lacking in this montage is everyone's reaction to live action Rex.

Mad respect for Darth Hayden.

I know for a fact that the Prequel/Clone Wars fans were eating up everything with Anakin and Ahsoka. As a noob, I enjoyed every aspect of it.

Ariana Greenblatt is doing such a great job. Love her!!!

Dave filoni you absolute genius!!!!

After everything, Anakin achieved perfect balance in the force. The way he embodied the fury and relentlessness of Vader with the style and intensity of Anakin, we see him with both his personalities in perfect tandem. I also loved how he said "So that's what this is about" and then switched to Vader to let Ahsoka take out her frustration on him.

I missed this type of dueling, just a masterpiece

Anakin is another prime example of jedi like Mace Windu or Bultar Swan. At times, they were able to harness small amounts of their inner darkness and channel it into their fighting abilities, capable of controlling their dark sides while going all out. It was for that reason that Mace was given a purple kyber crystal, representing his finely tuned balancing of light and dark. Before he fully succumbed to the dark side, Anakin was able to switch between light and dark almost seamlessly on the battlefield and beyond. Growing under Obi-Wan's tutelage, not so much, but once he became a jedi knight, he had a firm grasp on it. As we all know, the clone wars and the various instances where his darker emotions grew put immense strain on his ability to control his emotions, leading to his fall. In the times before, though, Anakin was a proven and gifted jedi, well worthy of his title of hero of the republic.

When he said ''you lack conviction'', he sounded like Matt Lanter :O

Emotional episode.

Did we skip over the reaction to the first live action Captain rex?

Thank you so much for including us! This was great :)