Star Wars: Ahsoka is a present constructed for cartoon followers. Should you saved up with all seven seasons of Clone Wars and made it to the tip of Rebels, you then’re probably monitoring nearly every part that’s happening to this point within the newest live-action Star Wars sequence. Should you’re a Star Wars film fan who dipped into The Mandalorian as a result of it was acquainted, although, issues may be a little bit extra complicated.
An earlier episode gave us an ideal instance of a doubtlessly “huh?” scene when Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) spent a quiet jiffy speaking to a younger boy named Jacen (Evan Whitten). For longtime followers, it was a touching second, and the primary time we’ve seen Jacen a little bit bit grown up. For everybody else, it most likely raised extra questions than it answered. So what’s up with Jacen? Tons — and if you recognize what you’re in search of, he additionally has a not-so-secret connection to Star Wars Legends lore. Fairly actually not so secret: In episode 5, Huyang (David Tennant) comes out and says precisely who Jacen’s dad is, and what makes him so particular.
Who’s Jacen Syndulla?
Regardless of what their appearances could counsel, Jacen is definitely Hera’s son. He’s a half-Twi’lek, half-human youngster with a genetic disposition towards the Power, due to his father, Kanan Jarrus. Rebels followers will acknowledge Jacen from the ultimate episode of that present, the place he briefly appeared. However let’s go additional again.
Who’s Kanan Jarrus?
Kanan is likely one of the fundamental characters of Star Wars Rebels, and Hera’s romantic accomplice. The character, voiced within the animated sequence by Freddie Prinze Jr., was additionally the Jedi that educated Ezra Bridger, and he has labored with Ahsoka on quite a few missions earlier than. Sadly, for those who’re hoping for a Kanan/Hera reunion, it’s best to cease — Kanan died saving Hera in season 4 of Rebels. The excellent news is that Jacen is right here to hold on Kanan’s legacy, since he most likely has the Power and, as he says in Ahsoka episode 3, is antsy to develop into a Jedi.
Who’s Jacen Solo and the way does he match into all this?
Jacen Solo is likely one of the most vital and fascinating characters within the Star Wars Legends universe, the gathering of books, comics, and different media that was launched earlier than Disney acquired Lucasfilm (and has since been deemed noncanonical). The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa-Solo, Jacen grew to develop into a strong Jedi — and finally a Sith Lord who tried to take over the galaxy to raised shield it. Should you haven’t caught on, he’s additionally the broad-stroke inspiration for Kylo Ren.
Jacen Syndulla’s title serves as an Easter egg for longtime Star Wars followers, based on Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni. In fact, Jacen Syndulla most likely received’t observe his namesake all the best way to the Darkish Facet, however the best way he retains nagging his mother actually isn’t serving to his case…