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‘Rebels’ Writer Says Sabine’s Jedi Turn in Ahsoka Was a ‘Retread’ Rejected During Development

He argues the change undermined Ezra Bridger’s arc by rehashing territory the animated series had already covered.

Overview

  • Henry Gilroy told the Pod of Rebellion podcast the Rebels writers discussed the idea in season 3 but chose not to make Sabine a Jedi.
  • He said he had no involvement with Ahsoka and was surprised by the decision to present Sabine as Force‑sensitive and Ahsoka’s trainee.
  • Gilroy called the shift “overkill” and a weak retread that would encroach on Ezra’s narrative journey.
  • Coverage highlights that Ahsoka’s approach expands who may access the Force while risking a return to familiar Jedi tropes.
  • Ahsoka season 2 is proceeding with the season 1 cast returning, with the new season reported to be in post‑production.