Ahsoka 1x5: Shadow Warrior | Reaction 

Hayden deserved this so much❤️

Did you Notice of all the Actors wielding a lightsaber, Hayden is the most natural. it's an extension of himself. it looks like he doesn't think of it anymore. He mastered the Lightsaber... Nick Gillard's Training mastered ! And for Ahsoka... Fighting Anaking is a mix Maul / Baylan / Vader (agility, tricks, strength) Anakin as all of this. And now we have proof that with good dialogue... Hayden is a real good actor.

This was Anakin fully-realized as the chosen one: Being able to harness, direct, and control both light and dark, without being overcome.

Anakin literally pulled up and said "Wait, you lost? Nah. Back to basics young lady!" Hahaha

Hayden managed to switch between his unhinged Vader face and normal charismatic Anakin face so well, it’s incredible. They also really leaned into the samurai/ronin theme this show has had for the Ahsoka the White outfit. I’m getting Ghost of Tsushima flashbacks looking at it.

Watching it a second time, I feel like Ahsoka's melancholy, no nonsense attitude in the first half of the series was a result of her giving into fear in a very subtle way. She knew that the one who trained her had fallen and done evil, vile things...and he had taught her everything he knew...and perhaps she worried that she would suffer the same fate. So she tried to harden herself against it because she feared it might be inevitable. The lesson here was that she did not need to stand in his shadow or follow his path. She could choose life....she could choose to be more...and that's what she did. Instead of striking down Anakin in that moment as a Sith would do, she made her choice to not give in. To live.

And gosh Hayden’s take on Clone Wars Anakin was truly remarkable. The Anakin from Episode II was much quieter, insecure and unsure of himself, but Clone Wars Anakin had much more confidence and knew who he was and what he could do and didn’t let that be hidden. The Anakin that we grew up knowing in the Clone Wars, that’s the Anakin that I saw last night. Even the way and the tone that Hayden spoke sounded so much like Matt’s take on Anakin Skywalker. It was Clone Wars Anakin in the flesh, the mannerisms, the voice tonality, the smirks, the jokes, the bluntness, the care, the sadness in his eyes as he sees the world that Ahsoka is growing up in. It was all just beautiful and perfect, everything I imagined whenever thinking of Clone Wars in live action.

Gotta give it to Rosario for how well she has done with her sword work. 4 battles so far, and each at seemingly different speeds.

This was Hayden's redemption. Hayden always played Anakin as an angry young man, we didn't see him as a kinder Jedi like Obi-Wan. He had his gentle moments with Padme, but he wasn't actually on the job during those moments. So we got to see Anakin as a caring teacher. He got a second chance the way Andrew Garfield got another shot as Spider-Man in the last movie. They really did their characters justice.

Hear me out. Dave is making canon the fact that Anakin literally *is* the chosen one. This is his purpose now. The keeper of the World Between Worlds, or similarly powerful force entity. After death he continued to hone his abilities in the force and found his way to the World Between Worlds. He achieved a perfect balance of light and dark, literally becoming the embodiment of "balance." He was able to control the light and dark side of the force at will (subduing his sith eyes). Comparably, in the Clone Wars he was able to control/submit the daughter and son simultaneously. The Father wanted him to replace him as the arbiter of the force because he knew he was the chosen one. If Dave chooses, he could give us everything we've ever wanted. Side note: I think Ahsoka's final lesson was a test of her ability to overcome her battle with the dark side. It was symbolized by her holding his RED lightsaber in that moment, and her eyes went slightly yellow. Every Jedi is tested by the dark side. Anakin lost his battle with it. Ahsoka chose to rise above her anger and guilt, and let it go. Anakin then subdued the dark side in him, said "theres hope for you yet", and sent her back to the mortal world. She learned her lesson, and from that point on, her demeanor was much more Ahsoka-like. Hopeful. Optimistic. And most importantly, fully trusting in the force.

I just laughed out loud when Carson just said "Okay" to Huyang's comment about Jacen's father. I can litterally hear his thoughts "Oh great, Jedi Craziness again. Let's just go with the flow." I also remember Zeb's comment among these lines: "When the plan's crazy, and it involves Jedi, then it's a good crazy plan."

“I won’t fight you.” “I’ve heard that before…” Chills man, chills

Anakin's line "You lack conviction" sounded like Hayden and James Earl Jones' voices talking at the same time.

OH MY GOD!!!! This episode will absolutely insane thanks to Filoni being a genius story teller. The way both Ahsoka and Anakin both changed both their looks along with their saber forms as they journeyed through their years together.....Going from Clone wars, to the war end than Anakin's fall to tue dark side.......so amazingly well done. GIVE HAYDEN A VADER MOVIE ALREADY!!!!!!

Dave Filoni is a legend. He COOKED with this one

I knew Ahsoka was young during the Clone Wars, but the Ahsoka I remember was the kind of girl that had attitude, was snippy, was able to smile and joke with Anakin, but here we see a different side, a side that we haven’t really seen before and it made me so sad realizing how young she truly was. Her being a Jedi and having abilities and fighting with weapons sort of masked the fact that she was a child, but in this episode we see an Ahsoka who is scared, afraid and sad by what she sees. She doesn’t want to fight and she doesn’t see it as heroic. She actually seems ashamed in the fact that she has to be a warrior and not a peacemaker.

I agree. Seeing 14 year old Ahsoka having to fight in a war really hits hard in live action where you see an actual child.

The moment after Ashoka leaves the WBW is interesting. It's almost like a baptism: she was reborn after confronting her past trauma. EDIT: I'm such a dummy for not realizing this was her final trial.

All I need now is a bearded Temuera as live action Rex in a non-flashback situation and I will be content

This episode is now among my most favorite episodes in all of Star Wars.

The fans were eating good with this episode, phenomenal realization of the Clone Wars in live action and Hayden bridging the gap between his prequel and Matt Lanter’s performance. Just pure, amazing Star Wars; couldn’t be happier with what we got and so excited to see the rest. Thrawn will definitely bring the weight of the pending stakes, Lars is going to bring it!

Kevin Kiner was on fire this episode. The synth score during the fashbacks reminiscent of Burying the Dead was hauntingly beautiful.

Best episode of Disney Star Wars , yet ! This even edged out Luke showing up to pick up Grogu. Hayden was GREAT !

“I will not fight you” “I’ve heard that before” Nice call back to Luke in ROTJ

In my opinion this show contains the best Star Wars Content we've received since Clone Wars Season 7! Thank you Dave filoni!

The amount of chills I got watching this... Masterpiece.

That’s the thing I loved about this episode, you see that Ahsoka was a literal child soldier during the Clone Wars. Because of how stylized the show was, it never really got that across, but seeing it here is a complete perspective changer. Ahsoka and a whole generation of padawans grew up only knowing war and how to fight, not how to live. They’re like the clone troopers, who were bred only for the war and once it was done and their part was played, they were tossed aside. It’s great the Ahsoka finally realized she needed to actually live and finally let go of the weight of the war and Anakin’s fate. It was so good seeing her smile and act relaxed when they were in the purgill’s mouth. 10/10 episode.

I watched this many times and I never realized that we could see her ears @19:12 thanks for pointing that out!!!

22:25 “look at it! It’s SOO BIG!” …. “That’s what she said” had me 😂

I really get the feeling that Anakin is the protector of World Between Worlds and we can see he has achieved the balance of light and dark, becoming the role of the Father from Mortis that would bring and maintain balance in the force where as Ahsoka is the heir of the Daughter. Beautiful episode it was perfection.

I felt the symmetry between "you didn't kill Anakin, I did" from Obi Wan & getting Ahsoka to make the choice to "live" was poetic.

Just an incredible episode. Very fulfilling and satisfying. It's going to take weeks to fully unravel everything

"They never listen." That wasn't just Huyang lamenting Ahsoka and Sabine, that was for every Jedi that died on a mission he was also on over the last 25000 years.

The music at the end with ahsoka finally being unburdened by war which shes seen since she was a child and the purgil taking them and the music WOW . watched 4x and every time I get Goosebumps

This is peak star wars. This episode, in this series just fantastic. I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't anywhere near what we got. What a time to be alive.

This is what I am imagining: Hera is in the middle of being court marshaled and right before they give the verdict, Ahsoka and Ezra pop in to inform the senate that Thrawn has returned. This is when Hera see’s Ezra for the first time in years, to help her when she needs it most. I think that is very fitting.

god this was my favorite episode arguably ever from a SW series

"Captain Gerrard, this is General Syndulla. I'd move your fleet out of there if I were you." *WHALES*

The actor playing young Ahsoka is Ariana Greenblatt who is 15. She did such an amazing job.

This was like watching a fan film come to life in the greatest way possible. Siege in live action is something I never thought possible, but here we are.

It just occured to me... The Pirgills are the fusion of an octopuss, a whale and a stingray

The editing and the cinematography was on point. The cuts between Vader and Anakin a couple times was enough. You don’t need him to be Vader and have her fight Vader, the red lightsaber and it being Anakin was enough with the cuts to Vaders suit and the breathing and hints of his voice too. She has WAY more time and emotional connection to Anakin then Vader. We’ve also seen her fight Vader anyways, she doesn’t need to fight Vader again. This was him trying to make her more aware of how she doesn’t need to be afraid of Sabine or herself turning like him and her constantly being in war isn’t her fault or her meaning in life. Loved that it was a teaching lesson but she had to get over him and forgive herself for his fall by fighting him in some way. Seeing Rex and the siege of Mandalore, along with Clone Wars era Anakin armor, was great as well.

Ashoka the White has been reborn through the Force and her experience with Anakin. She needed that to move forward. It's absolutely incredible what Dave Filoni has done with this show. Literal chills when Vader's image flickered over Anakin. WOW!!!

Incredible episode. Live-action Anakin and Ahsoka feels like a legendary moment

Just the boys I was waiting for!!! Couldn’t wait for y’all’s reaction!

Wasn't Ahsoka able to communicate with beasts in Tales of the Jedi? Great reaction as always, guys

I was up all night waiting for you guys and your reaction. I don’t even have words for this episode. The his one was for the fans. All of us that stuck with it all the way. Thanks for your energy. Saying what I can’t. All the love. XX

So happy for Hayden. He was amazing and Rosario nailed Ahsoka's mannerisms and facial expressions with Anakin. Fantastic episode.

Filoni is a genius! Got so many Lord of the Rings and A Christmas Carol vibes from this. His storytelling has always been great, and I love his appreciation and love for the Prequels. This is peak Star Wars! Haven’t been this hyped since the last few episodes of Season 2 of The Mandalorian. This show is so good! Also, Hayden was phenomenal in this! He portrayed Matt Lanter’s Clone Wars Anakin so well, and he was sensational at portraying Revenge of the Sith Anakin/Vader again after all of these years. The dude’s still a legend with his lightsaber skills and choreography as well. It’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan.😁

I love how they had the light sabers mesh with the waves. This is the second time I’ve heard a similar sound usage, the first was in episode 5 of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, which mixed clapping in with shower/rain. It gave me chills. Marrok being just shadow clone jutsu, 😂😂! Nice call on the actress for young Ahsoka played young Gamora. This episode was love, just love!

When Bendu says "God Damnit!!" Same emotion I was feeling!

This one brought out the nostalgia watching clone wars every weekend when it was out! Loving your reactions for this series!

It's crazy that other then The Last Jedi this is the only flashback that I can think of in live action or animation. Great casting and deaging of Hayden. Can see more of this in future. So much emotion in this episode. Fioloni is the Heir To The Empire thank you so much.

Ahsoka delivering the "Boot to The Head" brought back an old comedy routine. For us *older folks (I'm 66),* "Boot To The Head" is a comedy sketch by The Frantics that was played and a favorite of the Dr. Demento radio show. There's also a live performance of a song by the same name.

The young girl did a fantastic job. Outstanding really, wow.

This Episode is one of those Best Dreams like when they show up un announce and make us smile.

This episode made me tear up several times! The way Hayden looks like Anakin from TCW and trying to emulate Matt’s voice is amazing!🎉🎉🎉

Some of the best Star Wars ever! This and Andor are the best of the live action shows.

Best thing of star wars since Episode 3 (haven't seen clone wars YET), almost made me tear up since I grew up with the prequels and seeing Hayden as Anakin brought me straight back to my childhood. 11/10, peak tv.

THIS... Is all the fans want. For it to feel authentic & not half assed. I want to be able to say after every episode, show, series etc... "That right there my friends, is Star Wars!"

There was so much to love about this ep but I absolutely _adored_ the small detail about Leia covering for Hera. That's so in-character for her to not only respect Hera and take the Thrawn threat seriously, but also a great implication that she hasn't forgotten working with Ezra back during Rebels. I wasn't sure if any of the OT trio would be referenced at all in this show so that made me insanely happy in addition to everything else

Why hasn't somebody given this episode an award???

Anakin teaching Ahsoka that she is more than just a warrior and that doesn't need to be her only lesson to Sabine, that she is not doomed tofollow the same fate as him. All that while exploring pivotal moments during the Clone Wars. Love how we know that Ahsoka realized the lesson from the change in her demeanor, she looks like she took a huge weight off her back on the way she talks and acts now. Plus the obvious change of Jedi clothes. Also HELL YEAH! The Force is in everything just like Yoda said long ago. Loved how Jacen was able to hear the duel between Anakin and Ahsoka and also being able to guide his mother to hear it too. ♥ Suck that "Sabine can't be a Jedi" haters.😂 And the purgils. Beautifull. 😁😁😁

Credit to the music!!! OMG, i feel like it's exactly the same as when Esra left with Thrawn! So emotional! My god Filoni, what a masterpiece, felt like Zimmerman!

They've finally got a good fight choreographer!! YES!

I can't say how much this episode meant to me ... 10/10

Ahsoka looks so at peace after that experience! LOVE IT. And the outfit? *chef’s kiss*

Hayden still has those saber skills..... and this was the most alive I felt Anakin portrayed

Ahsoka has exceed my expectations already, Each episode has topped the last for me so far, It is insanely good and all the call backs were so awesome.

That discussion at the end was even better than the reaction of you two to the episode it was so beautifully nerdy thak you for that.

ahsoka the white is the coolest fucking character development she could've had and this episode was truly a spiritual experience. DAVE FILONI ON TOPPPPPP

That final scene with the purrgil had me all kinds of emotional. The combination of music and the look of awe and wonder on the X-Wing pilots faces really brought it home, and you gotta give props to the power of the Volume to put the actors amongst these scenes and react directly.

Hayden absolutely ate his role in this episode and left zero crumbs behind. I always knew had it in him & I’m SO glad Dave Filoni brought him in!!

She's so adventurous now, she really needed her master being like "do your thing! don't be so cautious of this legacy! don't get beaten again!"

Anakin finally learned how to keep the ones he loves from dying.

Dropped everything I was doing to watch you guys react to this

We watch you as soon as you post bc sometimes we enjoy your reactions and encyclopedic knowledge more than the episodes. We have a “drinking game” to see how often Kyle gets choked up. We agree this is the best episode so far.

20:34 Hera right here was giving Aldo Raine vibes from the end of Inglorious Bastards. “You’ll be shot for this!” “Nah, more like chewed out. I been chewed out before.”

Live action Clone Wars complete with Hayden’s Anakin interacting with Ahsoka and a cameo by Rex. This episode was not just fan service but a love letter to Star Wars fandom. We love you too Dave Filoni. May the Force always be with you.

Not sure if I was more hyped for this episode or your reactions.

Hayden was absolutely incredible in this. Your take on the maturity in his voice was spot on. He's definitely taking on more of Matt Lanter's characterization.

I will never get tired of seeing your reactions. the positivity this channel puts out is a truly a speck of gold in a pile of RU-vid dust that is Star Wars content. Too many negative channels presenting their opinions as the “correct” one, not enough of this. Keep it up guys, you truly embody what it means to be a Star Wars fan and I love seeing how much the channel has grown!

Those scenes with Anakin were absolutely PERFECT! When he ignited that red lightsaber I literally said “oh shit.” Some of those lightsaber hits just reminded you have how powerful he was. Those flashes between him and Vader gave me chills. With that armor he looked EXACTLY like Clone Wars Anakin. Hayden was on a whole other level of epicness and I loved every single second of it. Something else that I want to make sure is highlighted is the music. It was perfect and fit those scenes very, very well. I love how Ashoka seemed more hopeful when she woke up. Like she FELT like the Ashoka that we have always known. That scene with the Purrgil was glorious. The ending of this episode felt like the end of Empire Strikes Back. “Don’t worry, we’ll find them.” I can see why they showed this in theaters. Some of those shots were so cinematically epic. For real, Dave Filoni needs to be in charge of everything Star Wars. This was probably some of my favorite Star Wars ever!

I think Anakin has embraced the role of the chosen one. They made him Mortis without saying it in so many words and bogging down the narrative for those who haven't watched Clone Wars. He can embody both the light and the dark side. Truly bring balance to the Force. He can manipulate the World Between Worlds to influence Ashoka or anyone who can enter that realm. Maybe even Luke…? That was amazing.

First Andor, and now Ahsoka! This was where I was thinking Disney was going to bring the Star Wars story! FINALLY! They are doing what I had hoped they were going to do!

When it comes to Star Wars and pointing out even the smallest details, you guys are the fucking best!

I´ve seen the episode but I have been waiting for your reaction all day. Keep ém coming. May the Force be with you

"I won't fight you" "I have heard that before" Return of the Jedi call back - So awesome.

Love how when Vader’s saber comes on it’s no longer anakin but Vader talking

Huyang: "So was her master." Hera: "Oh yeah? What was he like?" Huyang: "...that's a loaded question."

You guys. This was effing incredible. I can't even!!!

Episode was damn fantastic, everything about it.

New nickname for the big purrgil - baleen skoll 😂

Oh my nerds, this is what we were waiting for!!

when the episode ended and it said "Directed by Dave Filoni" i was not even remotely surprised, THIS EPISODE IS ABSOLUTELY NUTS!!!

This episode felt like a movie! This is why we’ve been demanding longer episodes! You want all this gold packed in! This was epic! Gave me chills!!! Wiped away tears at the end it was so awesome!! Watching Anakin fight again was totally awesome!!! Dave Filoni needs to redo 7-9! His vision of Star Wars is spot on! The flashbacks were insane!

When Bendu realizes its the siege of mandalore he reminded me of commodus getting excited from the gladiators blood being spilled. 😂

Man, seeing little Ahsoka brought a slight tear to my eye. Seeing her head-dress with the little bead strand; straight out of Clone Wars. It took me back. Great casting for her!

The interaction between Ashoka and Anakin was perfect and that purrgil sequence at the end was magical :) Best episode yet :)

“Ahsoka the white” I thought the same thing! 😂😂😂