Overall, yes, AHSOKA had its misses. I criticized this show previous episodes heavily for lack of any meaningful character development, lengthening out characters' motivations and wasting runtime on nostalgia bait and tepid action scenes.
But for once, this episode FINALLY allowed the characters to shine fully. We finally understand what most of the major characters on either side of the conflict motivations and reasonings for doing what they were doing.
Some viewers have taken issue with Sabine's aptitude to the Force, and to an extent, I sorta agree with their feelings. However, I strongly support Sabine being Force-Sensitive because it aligns 100% with Star Wars canon. Despite Sabine showing literally no apparent connection to the Force during her run in REBELS, we also need to remember that there was 10-5 year gap between REBELS, more the enough time for Sabine to awaken her power. Luke didn't grow until his powers fully until he was 19, and largely due to Obi-Wan training him. Finn didn't grow into his until he was in his 20s.
It was interesting finding out that Ahsoka was reluctant to train her out her fear that Sabine will use her powers for revenge. It was interesting to see Morgan Elsbeth's true loyalties were to get her people to the Star Wars galaxy and not solely just to help Thrawn. It was great seeing Anakin acknowledge Sabine through the Force. These are things I cannot beat this episode up on.
But for once, this episode FINALLY allowed the characters to shine fully. We finally understand what most of the major characters on either side of the conflict motivations and reasonings for doing what they were doing.
Some viewers have taken issue with Sabine's aptitude to the Force, and to an extent, I sorta agree with their feelings. However, I strongly support Sabine being Force-Sensitive because it aligns 100% with Star Wars canon. Despite Sabine showing literally no apparent connection to the Force during her run in REBELS, we also need to remember that there was 10-5 year gap between REBELS, more the enough time for Sabine to awaken her power. Luke didn't grow until his powers fully until he was 19, and largely due to Obi-Wan training him. Finn didn't grow into his until he was in his 20s.
It was interesting finding out that Ahsoka was reluctant to train her out her fear that Sabine will use her powers for revenge. It was interesting to see Morgan Elsbeth's true loyalties were to get her people to the Star Wars galaxy and not solely just to help Thrawn. It was great seeing Anakin acknowledge Sabine through the Force. These are things I cannot beat this episode up on.