Ahsoka Episode 7 continued the tradition of dropping major Star Wars character names, sparking excitement among fans who believe it might lead to a significant cameo in the series finale. These nods to the broader Star Wars Universe have become a hallmark of Disney+ spin-offs, with the memorable appearance of Luke Skywalker in The Mandalorian being a prime example. Now, fans are eagerly speculating that this latest reference might be laying the groundwork for a momentous appearance in the show's concluding episode.
The penultimate episode of the Star Wars series featured a notable mention of Senator Leia Organa, this time courtesy of the iconic droid, C-3PO. During Hera Syndulla's inquiry into her mission to assist Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren against Grand Admiral Thrawn, C-3PO interjected to clarify that Leia had indeed sanctioned the mission.
In true Leia fashion, she playfully reprimanded Senator Xiono for proceeding with a vote without her knowledge while simultaneously protecting Hera. C-3PO conveyed Leia's willingness to overlook this minor misstep and requested that any future concerns be directed to her directly in her capacity as the leader of the Defense Council.
This reference to General Leia Organa's involvement has ignited speculation among fans, who eagerly anticipate a possible cameo by this beloved character in the series finale (via Reddit). It's yet another example of how these Disney+ spin-offs cleverly weave connections to the broader Star Wars saga, keeping fans engaged and excited for what's to come.
But what are the chances that Leia will make an appearance in Ahsoka Episode 8? It would certainly solidify her role as someone who strongly supports the Rebellion and people would love to see the Senator at least one more time. However, it could also be viewed as too much fan service and the show trying too hard to connect to the Skywalker Saga. Either way, we're just excited about the finale.
Ahsoka Episode 8 has not yet been given an official title. In the meantime, the highly anticipated finale of the Star Wars series is already set to premiere on Disney+ on October 3, 2023.
