Ahsoka: Every character ranked from worst to best

7. Chopper

Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite war criminal and Astromech droid – Chopper. In Ahsoka, Chopper, portrayed by Dave Filoni (yes, you read that right, the man himself), makes such a fun entrance that could put even R2-D2 to shame. His transition from animation to live action is nothing short of spectacular, it’s like he just rolled off the animation software and onto the real world. Though his character is spot on and hilarious, Chopper doesn’t quite grace us with his presence as much as we’d have liked.

For those of us who thrive on Chopper’s quirky humor and infectious energy, that’s a bit of a letdown. After all, this little droid is known for being the life of the party (albeit a party filled with blaster bolts and Imperial Stormtroopers), and his antics are pure joy.

Sadly, as Ahsoka unfolds, Chopper gradually fades into the background, and we can’t help but yearn for more of his mechanical mischief. Nonetheless, when he does grace us with his presence in those early episodes, it’s a reminder of the droid’s irreplaceable charm and the unique touch of Dave Filoni’s genius.

6. Anakin Skywalker

First things first: Hayden, if you ever read this, I love you.

Now that the important things are out of the way, let’s talk about mister Anakin Skywalker.

Anakin’s confirmed return to our screens in Ahsoka was a moment of sheer delight for fans, especially when he did truly grace us with his presence in the fourth episode, “Fallen Jedi.” And if that wasn’t enough, “Shadow Warrior” left no stone unturned in delivering all the Clone Wars Anakin action we could have ever wished for. The joy of seeing him interact with both young and present versions of Ahsoka was so overwhelming that I actually had to pause to shed a tear. But now that the show’s journey has come to a close and the initial excitement begins to settle, a few noteworthy issues start to emerge.

The real conundrum lies in the stark contrast between the Anakin we remember from Clone Wars flashbacks and the Holovids in “Dreams and Madness” and the Anakin we grew to know from the prequels. Anakin’s essence during those turbulent times was defined by his impatience, his fiery anger, and an unpredictability that kept us all on our toes – that was the essence of the character. A bit of a maturity gap, one might say. So, while we cherish Anakin’s presence in Ahsoka, it’s another element that gets blurred as the Star Wars lore goes from one hand to the other, too many details are added, and not enough things are explained.

*sigh*

Hayden Christensen is perfect in this role, though.