By FAR the best episode so far! And you're so right how much harder it hits to see Ahsoka as a Padawan in live action vs in animation. I was literally just talking to my dad about this and his immediate reaction was "She was just a baby!" Child soldiers. That's what the Padawans of the Clone Wars were. What Ahsoka was. And why she's still so deeply affected by the Clone Wars to this day. I also really liked the lesson that Anakin was teaching her her about how Jedi evolve and change depending on what they need to be at a certain point in time. I've struggled a lot with how the Jedi of the Old Republic were compared to different periods of time, like the High Republic. But Anakin is right. The Jedi may have had to adapt to different situations, but they were still Jedi. And so is Ahsoka. This hit just as hard as her infamous "I am no Jedi" line in Rebels. Ahsoka IS a Jedi! Now I get why they were putting the word "Jedi" in all the trailers. Because no matter what she thinks of herself, she is a Jedi. And Sabine will be a Jedi, too. Because even though she's not like the Jedi who came before, neither was Ahsoka, or Anakin, or Qui-Gon. She'll be the Jedi needed for the time she's living in now. Part of the Legacy.

Ahsoka having Sith eyes was so cool and so terrifying when I saw that l was happy and scared

So symbolic when she takes Vader’s saber from him, nearly uses it on him, then throws it away. Epic.

It was so moving when Anakin told her she did good during the seige of Mandalor. The day that haunts her most because it was the day she wasn't there for him. It's such a good way for him to tell her she made the right decision and not to waiver in doing good because of what might be.

Seeing an actual child soldier in live action, definitely had me feeling terrible, for young Ashoka. Her poor psyche is scarred beyond belief.

Agreed. Seeing her in live action, especially at the Siege Of Mandalore, hit home as to how young she really was.

The best moment in episode 5 of Ashoka was when she said to Anakin "I choose to live" and then throwing away the lightsaber. Brilliant. It shows that it's always possible to change for the better and become more than past traumatic experiences. Great video.

Just like what Dark Side Yoda said to himself. The DarkSide is everywhere and everyone has their own inner darkness. It’s up to the individual if they want to embrace it. Turn away from it or balance it with their inner light side. Even Ahsoka tasted her own inner darkness but chose not to strike down Vader which she did dislike.

Whoever they picked to play young Ashoka nailed not only the look but the role too

DUDE! When Anakin kicked her through the fog and walked through the fog switching back and forth from Vader ....OMG my favorite part from ALL the series! Ashoka with the Sith eyes and not killing Anakin shows she has full control...Her training is complete. ..What Anakin wanted.

Ashoka really lived a sad, miserable life. Tragedy after tragedy, and never with loved ones for very long. It's really great ro see her come to terms with everythint. She started smiling and being happy again after her lesson wirh Anakin.

This wasn’t the first time shes tapped into the darkside it also happened during to the mortis episodes. But in this scene. She taps into it and just lets it go. Proving she can control herself

You know when a chapter was exceptionally good when KZfaq is overflowing with videos analyzing every aspect of it. Great chapter, grat video

It really was not a shock for me. I was well aware that Ahsoka was just a child during The Clone Wars. It was always on my mind as I watched those animated episodes and one of the things that made me question whether the Jedi Order was really a force for good or not. Ahsoka's mental and emotional scars from a life of war and conflict and her yearning to no longer have to fight are central to her character and it's important to understand that about her. I think it's part of the reason she's so beloved by the fans, because we all still see her as that child that was thrown into a war and then shaped and scarred by it.

The episode is top tier! Never would of thought I would see a legit live action of Ashoka or even seen young Vadar. Man this was so good

The scenes hit home the reality of war on children and how they have to cope. It was brilliant

Man this was a perfect breakdown! great job!

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Great explanation of Ahsoka. It’s the same thoughts that I had about her insecurities of being a Jedi during the war and reason she left.

Well said. Before this episode, I knew Ahsoka still had guilt from her past she needed to let go of. What I didn't consider, is guilt she may have held in being afraid of giving into the dark side of the force because Anakin did, or even because of the damage incurred from her training during the Clone war. You did another fantastic job of working through all of this. Because in reality, do the Jedi really have to evolve blindly to the times? Good episode which shows how the Jedi stopped listening to the will of the force for the sake of evolving to the times, and how much it cost them.

Such an immaculate articulation of the emotional beats and themes of the episode…thank you ever so much for such a comprehensive break down

Can I just point out the sheer power in that strike when Vader slashes down on young Ahsoka’s guard? Literally shattered her block like it was made of glass

If Ahsoka actually did turn to the Dark Side, which will most likely never happen, she would be a terrifying foe in my view

I loved the contrast with jacen and how Hera says he’s too young to be traveling to another galaxy. He is kept in his mother love and not thrown into training and battle even if he is force sensitive.

Could her healing from this episode change her mind on training Grogu? He chose the Mandalorian path, thinking it was one or the other. However, with Sabine and now her understanding after this episode, she may reconsider and that would explain why Grogu wasn’t seen later in Luke’s academy.

It was an excellent scene! Like the Mandalorian, Boba Fett and Obi Wan spin offs, Ahsoka is another amazing series giving background and depth to the Star Wars universe. It certainly painted a more graphic picture of how young she was and how much it affected her. But also how Anakin was in fact the chosen one, who was redeemed by the force with the help of his son. As both film and TV have changed and continue to change in our society, it's great to see these very detailed shorter segments than trilogy movies every 10-15 years that tell the pivotal points of the overall story. All good stuff!

I've heard people describe Ahsoka as annoying in the early Clone Wars seasons. The live action portrayal helps you see how she was really just a child in a warzone and was freaking the f**k out!

You really do a stupendous job with these videos, it has to be said! The WBW reflection is done so well! As a longtime fan on the OT, and then the Prequels next I’ve noticed everything since was missing the mystical element that Ahsoka does have. Really excited for the expansion of the storyline with such great acting and characters

I thought it was just the reflection of the red lightsaber on her already light eyes

To quote Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore in The Harry Potter films and books: "There is plenty to be learned even from a bad teacher: what not to do, how not to be."

I was honestly emotionally impacted more by the animated scene ngl

Ariana Greenblatt did such an amazing job as young Ahsoka. It was a excellent portrayal.

I felt like you could feel the fear in the air when the clones were running into battle. Seeing Ahsoka taking down mandalorians was also insane

This whole episode is a masterpiece 👏

5:20 I love how you used the word “foundation”.

I'm not gonna lie, seeing Padawan Ahsoka in live action got me misty eyed

Best star wars to date imo. So amazing from all involved.

Anakin is completely right. Ahsoka didn't ask for this. None of this. Or her friends. Ahsoka is not just a warrior. She's very smart,compassionate,emphatic,capable. Ahsoka is completely Jedi. So nice she learned this lesson😊 I can feel what Ahsoka felt. Ahsoka learned so much here. It is scary yes. She is soldier for the light. Instrument of death and destruction for the light,good,peace. May the Force be with you too😊

I believe your assessment is perfect. I believe this is how it was meant to be for her and her master. I wish some of your podcasters on other channels saw this as you do. this makes me feel a lot better about following channels like yours.

Very insightful. Thanks for the video.

Also important to note, Anakin was only 19 when training Ahsoka. And yeah, that's when a lot of people go to war, he was also a general and responsible for far more than he should have been. The Clone Wars broke both of them.

We truly need to protect Dave Filoni at all costs!

Yes this was terrifying and such an amazing episode! I love how it shows snaking half the chosen one and half the dark lord Vader and how that impacted Ashoka

She obviously was depressed and had a lot of baggage since she’s been back. I think that little moment was just her revealing it and letting it go. I think that moment was the whole point of the “training.”

Hayden Christensen absolutely knocked it out of the park with this performance!!

This is the best breakdown of the episode that I’ve watched yet. Very interesting points.

Was Honestly just wondering about this great timing

Even at 14 years old, her species live way longer than humans, which likely means they age much slower. Therefore, it is likely that she is more equivalent to a 7-year-old during the Clone Wars.

IMO her eyes changing was the coolest part of the series so far. And that's a very high bar.

I think why she didn't turn was more simple than that in the end. At this point she KNOWS Anakin/Vader are long dead. At that point in the fight she was already given the choice of 2 options; live, or die. She knows where she is from prior experience, and she knows what making the right choice, or wrong choice will mean. And I honestly believe she went Dark for a second just to feel IF the power was as cracked up to be as she's been taught; if you really become more powerful than you can possibly imagine so to speak. It's in the brief second with Vader's blade to his throat she knows it's not; she knows Anakin is lost, so even with more power she can never bring him back even if it meant "killing" Vader. So she tosses the saber and Vader backs up knowing "HE" lost, closes the eyes and Sky Guy is back. And we all know what happens from there. Gandal............ I mean Ahsoka The White emerges and mind melds like Spock with a galaxy jumping space whale off to find Ezra. I truly hope Huyang is earning a lot of New Republican credits for all this. Parts for a 10,000 plus year driod can't be cheap I'm sure. 😅😅

Its crazy the perspective you feel when seeing it live action. Watching clone wars i NEVER stopped to think of her age and how this young ahsoka is in war and as a general! But seeing live action my brain clicked! Thinking "wtf shes just a kid"!

So, Anakin becomes the master to Ahsoka that he never had? He was able to pick her up, as her master, in a way Obi Wan never could for him.

Great observations of your assessment now things are clear, wisdom, do you have my friend? May the force be with you?

Vader when he came out was like: "Anakin let me out Imma make her understand the lesson."

👏🏿 Great summary! 👍🏿😃

This is great explanation for why she was so close to joining Maul on Mandalore.

Great analysis!

Missed opportunity not having Anakin Knight her before leaving.

In short, the Jedi Order as a whole killed more younglings than Anakin ever did. And unlike Anakin they never felt guilt or remorse about it.

LOVE THIS !!!

Dave give humanity to the effect of wars to jedi, padawans and clones

Yoda did say, War does not make one great. It is the nature of Jedi naturally abhor War where as Sith embraces War and conflict

Jedi Master Ahsoka Tano. Got a nice ring to it.

People are saying Ahsoka beat Anikan in combat but that wasn't even a real duel. She was just seeing her life flash between her eyes. (She actually lost her duel. -Against Baylan.)

Amazing

What is interesting here is how Anakin openly identifies that the Jedi were not taking part in the war as peacekeepers as many within and without claimed but does not condemn the Order for taking part. He even appears as Vader as he marches into battle indicating that the act of warfare is firmly rooted in the Darkside not the Light. Given that saying Ahsoka doesn't still understand and then immeditately drawing upon the full power of the Dark Side seems to be saying that for the Jedi to protectors they need to embrace both the Dark and Light so that they can rise to any challenge. This is not dissimilar to the ideology that Luke adopted in Legends as he too attempted to strike that balance - as did Jacen (Syndulla) Solo. Funnily enough, if Anakin can successfully guide the New Jedi Order into accepting the Force in its entirity then it'll prevent the extremes within the Force that cause the rise of the Sith because the Order will itself embody the balance the Will of the Force constantly tries to achieve. He will have fullfilled the purpose of The Chosen One.

This episode will require multiple viewings to get all the fullness of what it was saying. Incredible episode.

Sometimes you just want to get close to the dark side, stare it in the eye knowing full well you will not let it in, that you can tell it f-off and walk away.

YOu know what, it reminds me of the training in the cave on Dagobah, both in canon with LUke. and in legends with Kyp Durron

That’s one thing the Jedi struggled with even after Luke started his own academy. Still feared and denied the dark side instead of embracing that part of them. The only one who did on screen was Yoda during the clone wars

Its crazy because i just watched the video on how qui gon had a similar conflict i see her legacy within her forsure truly a jedi a warrior and most of all a ronin

This is the ONLY example where a live action remake of Disneys would make me want more. Live Action Clone Wars...yes, please.

This lesson for Ahsoka it's far more hard-hitting in live-action

I loved this episode. These latest Star Wars series have been so powerful in their story telling that I can't get enough now!

I viewed it as more that Ahsoka has finally forgiven herself for things that she had no control over. She chooses to live for more than her given lot in life.

After Episode 8 and 9 i never thought that i would be that invested in SW again. Ahsoka is the perfect example how great SW could have been

Video idea- what if Ahsoka marched on the Jedi Temple with Vader during operation Nightfall?

An awesome seen would’ve been with Anakin knighting Ashoka a true Jedi knight!! With the slight silhouette of force ghost Yoda Obi Wan Qui Gon Jin & even PLO Koon there as well.

Way better in life action. They should do a live action remake of the clone wars series. That would be awsome.

Nah I think you’re reaching on the Ashoka sith eyes bit. Her eyes looked the same. Sith eyes aren’t like mood rings, changing when you get mad lol. Someone who is consumed by the dark side displays the yellow eyes. Unless they’ve changed it and consequently cheapened it’s meaning. I def don’t put it past disney. And the whole idea of the Jedi adapting to the times it’s kinda nonsense imo. That presumes a generational model to their institution. But we’re talking about an Order with people like Yoda and other Jedi that live hundreds of years and have seen wars before. The Jedi weren’t meant to adapt and shift roles with the times. They were meant to be the Jedi throughout all time. But they failed in the clone wars in part because of the manipulation of Sidious and their own self assurance. Filoni is just trying something new with Star Wars but i don’t think it fits. But it’s certainly a better attempt than the BS “sequel trilogy”.

I thought that seeing the Anakin and Ahsoka interact during the Clone Wars in live action form was really cool

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Anakin has basically become god. Now that Eddie izzard sketch makes sense.

Since the Clone Wars was created by Palpatine, we can see how his hands are basically everywhere in Star Wars, even years after his "death"

This is her cave on Dagobah.

Just looked like reflection of light there was really no real push to the dark side here anakin wasn’t even enough to force a rage kill but if that fight did happen with a Vader now then what would the climax of the show be by comparison if it was cinematic and complete

anakin was a younger child soldier he got over it after some catharsis

It looks like a reflection of the red saber tbh

They said it was just the contacts reacting to red

You dont need much explanation. "Fear is the path to dark side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering". Anakin was show her that the gear she has to be a soldier is no longer required. Fear then was an act of survival, not commitance to the darkside. He showed her the difference (as well as several other things) by simply asking her- do you want to live?

Some people think is the reflection of the red lightsaber made her eyes red. However, how'd you explain black outer of the eye getting smaller than before and Pupils are smaller as well. I think the student is the same as the teacher angry and still feels betrayed by the order Anakin had to bring out that anger in her showing that emotion to live otherwise she would have died in the waters. She had bottles up all those feelings are anger somehow now since she did she is Ahsoka the white. I don't think it was the refle tion of the red there would have been a hint of blue as well but there was not.

Into a War at 14yrs of age.🤯

It's was also her life flashing before her

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Yeah I felt it too made the clones real different

Ahsoka is the best SW we have gotten since Disney bought it. If this isn’t a wake up call to Disney to make Dave Filoni and Jon Faverau as the leaders of Star Wars in its entirety….Idk what will.

How about explaining why anakin switched between the light and dark side in this episode

While the clone wars did have dark themes seeing seeing a animated 14 year old Ahsoka was always confident, and smug but in live action She looked scared about all the death

While watching Ahsoka about character that bring the back story another character jedi revan and his apprentice allac when fighting in wars of the old republic the wars changed them not only the wars but also seeking a machine a super weapon that and yhe wars how they became Darth Revan and Darth Malic

I don't think she was even close to turning dark. I don't think her eyes started to change either, I think they were just refracting the light of the red blade. I fully agree with the rest of this though. Great vid. :)