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Mitchell Northam

Star Wars fans absolutely loved seeing this iconic character in Ahsoka: Episode 4 (SPOILER!)

Ahsoka Tano Anakin Skywalker Hayden Christensen Sith Baylan Skoll

SPOILER WARNING AHEAD FOR ALL STAR WARS CONTENT!

Episode 4 of Ahsoka was an action-packed one that featured the awesome destruction of some droids, three lightsaber duels, witchcraft, and a special kind of blast into hyperspace that Star Wars fans have never seen before. An unfortunate truth about Sabine Wren’s family was revealed, Hera disobeyed orders – again – and Ahsoka met a familiar face.

That’s right, y’all.

He’s back.

After losing a duel with Baylan Skoll on the planet Seatos, Ahsoka awakes in what looked like The World Between Worlds, something fans of Rebels are very familiar with. After getting her bearings and standing up, she hears a voice.

“Hello, Snips.”

“Master?”

“I didn’t expect to see you so soon.”

And indeed, she turns around and sees Anakin Skywalker, played by Hayden Christensen – with what looks like some help from de-aging technology.

As Skywalker, Christensen looks pretty similar to how he appeared in Revenge of the Sith, with dark robes, a brown belt, his robotic and black right hand, brown boots and shoulder-length hair. Simply put: He looks great.

Anakin flashes a smile as Ahsoka stands shocked and in disbelief. As the scene cuts to black – ultimately ending the episode – a score similar to John Williams’ “Vader’s Theme” plays.

This is Christensen’s second appearance as Anakin in a live-action Star Wars show. He previously reprised the role in Obi-Wan Kenobi. And it’s the first time Star Wars fans have seen Anakin and Ahsoka together since Season 2 of Rebels, when she fought him at an ancient Sith temple on Malachor.

Fans also learned in this episode that Baylan – a former Jedi – knew Anakin well before the rise of the Empire.

He tells Ahsoka, needling her just before their climatic duel: “Everyone in the Order knew Anakin Skywalker. Few would live to see what he became. Surely, that must leave a mark. Is that why you walked away? Abandoned him?”

All signs point to Episode 5 of Ahsoka featuring a whole lot more of Christensen as Anakin. And if Tuesday night was any indication, fans are going to love that episode too.

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