The $30 million toe in the water

Disney and Lucasfilm are finally giving fans what they've been waiting for: a continuation of the beloved Star Wars animated series, Star Wars Rebels. after eight years, the upcoming second season of the live-action series Ahsoka promises to fill the void left by the original show's conclusion.

Created by Dave Filoni, the mastermind behind Rebels, Ahsoka season 2 is set to reunite the Ghost crew and delve back into the story of Ezra Bridger, Grand Admiral Thrawn , and the remnants of the Rebel Alliance.

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Star Wars Rebels, which aired from 2014 to 2018, captivated audiences with its compelling characters and engaging storylines. The series followed the adventures of the Ghost crew, a group of rebels fighting against the oppressive Galactic Empire.

Fans were particularly invested in the character development of Ezra Bridger, who grew from a street urchn to a powerful Jedi over the course of the series.

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The ending of Rebels left several loose ends, including Ezra's mysterious disappearance and the fate of Grand Admiral Thrawn, leaving fans eager for more.. Although Ahsoka season 1 did touch upon some of these storylines, it primarily focused on the titular character and her ally Sabine Wren, exploring new territory and introducing fresh antagonists.

However, the stage is now set for Ahsoka season 2 to dive back into the unresolved storylines from Rebels.

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Fans can expect Ezra, Hera, and Thrawn to take center stage, with the potential for the entire Ghost crew to reunite and fight against the resurgent Imperial threat.

The long-awaited return of Zeb Orrelios and the possible involvement of Kallus could further enrich the story and bring back the found family dynamics that made Rebels so endearing.

The upcoming season promises to be a true continuation of Rebels, with the same level of character development and engaging storylines that fans have come to expect from the series.