The episode features Ahoska Tano in The Mandal Ndolorian, JD Filoni previously co-produced with George Lucas for the Clone Wars animated TV show. Played by Rosario Donson for the live version, Philoni knew that Ahosoka would be a fan of unveiling some of the secrets surrounding Grogue.
“I thought if anyone knew or understood a child’s history, it would be Ahosoka,” Filoni said. “She has a long history. Keeping the story in relation to it also helps viewers understand its own backstory. ”The structure was based on how Obi-Wan unveiled the story of Unkin Skywer in the first Star Wars movie. “Through the story about Anakin, you’re getting a look at Obi-Wan and his backstory,” Filoni explained. “A lot of the scenes of the campfire, as I call it, have shaped that scene between Obi-Wan and Luke in a new hope.”
For more, check out our 0.0 review for the Mandalay S2E5, and check out the huge connection it made with Star Wars Lure.
Matt Persello is IGN’s UK News and Entertainment Writer.
