A Deep Dive into Ahsoka Episode 5: Anakin’s Return, Young Ahsoka, and Clones
In this spoiler-filled discussion of Star Wars: Ahsoka episode 5, host Matthew Fox is joined by cosplayer Erin McGowan and photographer Alex Kormann to unpack everything that happened in this emotional installment.
Topics covered include:
- Their reactions to seeing Hayden Christensen as Anakin again with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka
- How the episode explores Ahsoka’s unresolved trauma and guilt over Anakin’s fall to the dark side
- The significance of Anakin acknowledging his role as Vader for the first time
- Appreciating the debut of young Ahsoka in live-action played wonderfully by Ariana Greenblatt
- Noticing the callbacks to Rebels with Ahsoka’s new white outfit and mention of Kanan Jarrus
- Speculating on the role of Hera Syndulla’s son Jacen Syndulla as a force-sensitive character
- Theories about the mysterious Jedi/Sith warrior Tenth Brother and his connections to Dathomir
Whether you grew up on the prequels and The Clone Wars or came to Ahsoka later, this fun back-and-forth covers some of the key themes and powerful moments that made this installment so meaningful. A must-listen for in-depth analysis from three passionate Star Wars experts!
Links:
- Erin on Instagram and TikTok
- Alex on Instagram, X (Twitter), and the Web
Member Note: Due to technical difficulties, there is no bonus content for this episode.
