Ahsokaseason 2 is currently filming, and while it has plenty of potential to be an absolutely essential addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows, it could also prove to beStar Wars’most controversial TV show to date, for various reasons. At present,Ahsokaseason 2 is the only confirmed live-action project amongStar Wars’upcoming TV shows.
In fact, there seems to be a shift in the franchise overall of late, away from the shows (particularly live-action ones) and towards movies. Whereas there are currently manynewStar Warsmoviesin the works, fromStar Wars: StarfightertoThe Mandalorian and Grogu, shows have become fewer and further between.
The model now seems to be a focus on movies, with at least two animated TV shows and just one new live-action show each year.This adjustment means added pressure forAhsokaseason 2, which could in turn lead to quite a bit of controversy, particularly given the theories and rumors regarding the upcoming season’s story.
Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker Is Playing A Major Role In Ahsoka Season 2
Recent Updates Have Suggested Just How Substantial That Role Could Be
Although thedetails aboutAhsokaseason 2have been kept tightly under wraps, as is often the case for upcomingStar Warsprojects, some significant updates have been announced. One of the biggest thus far has been the news thatHayden Christensen is returning inAhsokaseason 2as Anakin Skywalker.
This follows on the heels of his two appearances inAhsokaseason 1, one in episode 5, “Shadow Warrior,” in which Anakin and Ahsoka Tano are reunited inthe World Between Worlds, and one intheAhsokaseason 1 finale, in which Anakin appeared as a Force Ghost on Peridea, watching Ahsoka and her Padawan, Sabine Wren.
Given how many abilities Force Ghosts have showcased in recent years, most notably in the sequel trilogy, which saw them even able to interact with objects in the physical realm, the appearance of Anakin’s Force Ghost means that he could become a very significant character in the upcoming season.
What’s more,recentStar Warsupdates have heavily hinted that Christensen’s role inAhsokaseason 2 will be substantial. Christensen had to pass on an upcoming convention appearance becauseAhsokawill be filming until October, and he is needed. With the apparent months of filming involved, it’s only logical to assume Christensen’s Anakin will have a major role.
With the apparent months of filming involved, it’s only logical to assume Christensen’s Anakin will have a major role.
This is, of course, exciting for fans of Christensen and Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader more broadly, but it also has interesting and potentially challenging implications forStar Wars. Namely, if Anakin Skywalker does have a significant role inAhsokaseason 2,it seems more likely than not that some major updates to the Force are coming, which could prove unpopular.
Ahsoka Season 2 Seems To Be Exploring The Balance Of The Force
The Mortis Gods Are A Major Hint Regarding This Potential Focus
We currently know little about Anakin’s role inAhsokaseason 2, but the first season of the show laid the groundwork for something truly shocking. In the finale ofAhsokaseason 1, Baylan Skoll was on a clear quest for information aboutthe Mortis Gods, which was plain enough when he was shown standing atop a statue of the Father.
This trio of gods—comprising the Father, the Son, and the Daughter—was introduced inStar Wars: The Clone Wars, and despite all three dying during that arc, they remain important.Their return is particularly interesting because these gods embody the Force itself, with the Son representing the dark side, the Daughter representing the light, and the Father embodying balance.
It is the latter that may prove particularly exciting and groundbreaking inAhsokaseason 2. ‘Balance’ has been a slippery issue inStar Wars, as the true definition has been difficult to pin down. To the Jedi, balance meant the destruction of the Sith, but that seems to have been an interpretation specific to them.
Indeed,the Chosen One prophecydoesn’t mention destroying the Sith at all. Instead, it says this being will bring balance to the Force, without clarifying exactly what that means or will entail.With the return of the Mortis Gods and the Chosen One himself inAhsokaseason 2, it may finally be time forStar Warsto truly define balance.
OneAhsokaseason 2 theory about the Mortis Godseven suggests Anakin could step into the role of the Father, reforming the Mortis Gods with Baylan as the Son and Ahsoka as the Daughter. While that is speculative, there is significant evidence that balance is about to be revisited in a major way, which is precisely what may become controversial.
Ahsoka Season 2 Has The Potential To Be Vital - & Controversial
Star Wars May Have Quite A Bit Hanging On Ahsoka Season 2
Finally defining balance in the Force would meanAhsokaseason 2 becoming one of the most important additions toStar Warsto date, beyond just the TV shows. However, that is a double-edged sword. As much as this would significantly increaseAhsoka’simportance, it would also open the show up to considerable backlash and criticism.
As much as this would significantly increaseAhsoka’simportance, it would also open the show up to considerable backlash and criticism.
TheStar Warsfanbase is not known to be particularly welcoming of new concepts or changes to canon. Even George Lucas faced his fair share of backlash, particularly when it came to ideas introduced in the prequel trilogy. Some of thebiggest complaints about the prequelsare actually a perfect example of the dangerAhsokanow faces.
Chief among these was the Chosen One prophecy itself, which added a level of mysticism to the franchise that many were opposed to. Likewise, the introduction of midi-chlorians inStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menacehad many arguing thatStar Warshad become too scientific and was no longer the franchise it once had been.
Making an update as significant as defining balance in the Force certainly primesAhsokato become extremely controversial, at a time whenStar Warsis already dealing with heated debates and fighting within the fanbase. With so much at stake,Ahsokaseason 2 may very well becomeStar Wars’most important show, but it could also become its biggest controversy.
