Ahsoka “Part Seven: Dreams and Madness” Review

Season 1 Episode 7 – “Hera must answer to the New Republic, while far, far away, a reunion takes place.”

Please note, our reviews are based on likes and dislikes. These contain significant spoilers. If you haven’t already watched the episode, we recommend that you click off the article and come back once you have watched the episode. Enjoy!

What I Liked

1. The second time that Senator Organa has been mentioned. It’s always nice to hear the Leia name mentioned within a Star Wars project. This time it comes with a cameo from a golden droid. C3PO arrives in the Ahsoka series. A welcome surprise.

2. The events of Ahsoka going through the World between Worlds, seeing training from Anakin, and seeing her younger self, have truly changed Ahsoka in the present day. We see her training in holograms that Anakin made her. I question whether these are the first time she’s truly watching the recordings.

3. This episode is quite clearly an episode to show truly how smart Thrawn is. How his mind works, and how he’s always one step ahead. The Purgils arrive at this new galaxy and straight into a minefield that Thrawn has set up since the Nightsisters felt Ahsoka’s presence. The Purgils get attacked and quickly leave while Ahsoka begins to navigate her ship into the bones of dead Purgil.

4. Ahsoka connects with Sabine through the Force. She speaks to her by saying her name and Sabine gets this connection, Ahsoka finds where she is but ultimately the Nightsisters also find Ahsoka and begin to bomb her location.

5. I really want to know what is calling to Baylan. I want to know more about him. He’s so connected to something on this planet that he’s willingly sending Shin into battle without him while he goes on another path.

6. Ezra has adopted a “Karate Kid” style fight stance. He uses the Force to take down enemies similar to how Mr. Miyagi taught Daniel in the Karate Kid movie. The best offense is a good defense. Eman Esfandi is such a great casting for Ezra, he actors fantastically with his facial expressions and eyes. He truly captures Ezra.

What I Disliked

1. Senator Xiono is either ignorant to the fact that a possible war is coming with arguably one of the most dangerous men within the galaxy or he’s corrupt and he’s trying his best to make Hera out to be a liar and still in her Rebel phase.

2. I get Sabine wanting to spend time just catching up with Ezra but withholding information about how she got here, where Ahsoka’s location is, and more is just pure ignorance. She’s purposefully not telling him because she knows he’ll not like it.

3. Ezra not taking back his lightsaber. I truly hope we get to see some duels with Ezra using a lightsaber.

Favorite Moment

My favorite moment comes when Ezra, Sabine, and the turtle people get attacked by Shin, the outlaws, and the Stormtroopers. Ezra and Sabine manage to hold them off long enough for Ahsoka to drop down, have a little tussle with Baylan, and then even the odds with Ezra and Sabine.

Standout Character

Honestly, I’m giving this to Thrawn. This episode showcased his ability to allow his enemies to think their ahead of him when in reality he’s playing chess with them.

Verdict

Overall, a decent episode that truly showcased Thrawn to “newer” people who haven’t read the books or watched Star Wars Rebels. Seeing Ahsoka finally show emotion and finally learn to allow Anakin to teach her stuff to survive is amazing. Would have liked to see Ezra wield his lightsaber though.

Rating /10