Star Wars Rebels: All 4 seasons ranked from worst to best
Each season of Star Wars Rebels, with its highs and lows, contributed to a tale that will be cherished for light years to come.
In a galaxy where the ominous shadow of the Galactic Empire looms large, a new hope emerges. Enter Star Wars Rebels, an epic Star Wars story that bridges the gap between the prequel and original trilogies. Set in a time where Jedi are nearly extinct and rebellious murmurs are starting to grow louder, this animated series introduces us to a feisty crew aboard the Ghost, a ship that’s as much a part of the team as its human and alien members. With lightsaber duels, awesome space dogfights, and an ample dose of that classic Star Wars charm, Rebels is a delightful journey for fans of all ages.
The heart of Rebels lies in its characters. From Ezra, a young Force-sensitive kid finding his place in the universe, to Kanan, the wise yet haunted Jedi Knight, each member of the Ghost crew brings a unique flavor to the story. Their rapport, challenges, and growth over the series form the backbone of this epic tale. Add to this mix iconic characters like Darth Vader, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Ahsoka Tano, and you’ve got a recipe for some truly unforgettable and unignorable Star Wars moments that definitely carry their weight later on in the lore.
If you’ve watched the most recent Star Wars series to drop on Disney Plus, Ahsoka, a lot of those names above sounded familiar. Ahsoka, Sabine, Hera, Ezra, Huyang – they, along with other characters we haven’t seen in Ahsoka, were all part of what made Rebels the iconic and essential piece of Star Wars lore that it is. Every one of those characters played an integral part in different aspects of the show – whether it’s Force related or not.
Rebels and The Clone Wars, another animated show that basically had to have back surgery because the entire weight of the franchise literally rested on it for years, paved the way to many new and long-term fans of the Star Wars universe. Copious amounts of lore, a ton of backstories, uncountable issues to solve while working together with different areas of the Republic and the Rebellion against the Empire – both these series showed us the “behind the scenes” action that take place in time gaps happening off-screen and in between movies, which made everything so much easier to understand and gave viewers a lot of context that seemed to be missing from the prequels.
As we reminisce about this amazing series, a burning question arises: Which season of Star Wars Rebels shines the brightest? Let’s navigate through each season, ranking them from the good to the absolutely legendary. Whether you’re a die-hard Rebels fan or a curious newcomer, let’s take a look at each of these 4 seasons and how they’ve contributed to the Star Wars world that we love so much.
Suffice to say, there will be potential spoilers for Ahsoka, The Clone Wars, and, of course, Rebels. Read at your own risk.