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Rebels Writer Henry Gilroy Calls Ahsoka’s Sabine-Jedi Twist “A Weak Retread”

He says the concept was rejected during Rebels to avoid duplicating Ezra Bridger’s journey.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Pod of Rebellion podcast, Gilroy said it was “absolutely not the plan” for Sabine Wren to become a Jedi.
  • He recalled the Rebels writers debated the idea in season 3 but dismissed it as “overkill” that would step on Ezra’s story.
  • Gilroy noted he had no involvement with Ahsoka and was surprised by the decision, adding that the Rebels story team generally opposed it.
  • Ahsoka season 1 presented Sabine as Force-sensitive and training under Ahsoka, a direction that drew both support and criticism from fans and commentators.
  • Season 2 of Ahsoka is moving forward, positioning the series to further develop Ahsoka and Sabine’s relationship despite the renewed debate.