Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Hera Syndulla is coming back and the Ahsoka finale ensures her return by setting up her future in the franchise with a bang.
Ahsoka brought Hera Syndulla to life with Mary Elizabeth Winstead playing the role, who is no stranger to the Star Wars franchise being married to none other than Obi-Wan Kenobi, himself, Ewan McGregor. Bringing her own touch to the character while maintaining the reputation that Hera has built in the franchise, Mary Elizabeth Winstead prepared to step into Hera's shoes through watching all the four seasons of Star Wars Rebels to get to know Hera more. As the show progressed, so did she despite not having a lot of screen time.
The finale of brought in a lot of new exciting things to look out for in the Star Wars franchise which includes tease of the return of Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Hera Syndulla. The heat is on as the franchise has now introduced all of the living members of the Star Wars Rebels into live-action, and joining Hera are Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger, Kanan Jarrus, Zeb Orrelios, and Chopper. As the franchise dives deeper into the dark plans of Thrawn, Hera is expected to return and make everyone feel how she is a force to be reckoned with.
Warning: This portion contains spoilers for Ahsoka. Read at your own risk.
How Does Ahsoka's Finale Set Up The Future of Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Hera?
Ahsoka Episode 8, titled, The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord shocked everyone with a powerful finale. It was revealed that Mother Talzin's sword by the Great Mothers was given to Morgan Elsbeth and to counter that, Ezra Brigder made a new lightsaber with the parts of it coming from his master Kanan Jarrus. Meanwhile, Ahsoka, Wren, and Bridger were on their way to the Chimaera after their ship was taken down, and they were in danger walking on foot. Elsbeth and the Night Troopers caught up with them where they faced the Great Mothers who resurrected each time after being killed.
In a standoff, Ahsoka managed to kill Elsbeth while Wren used the Force to boost Bridger to the Chimaera, which has the Eye of Sion, and it jumped into hyperspace with only him. Left behind and stranded on Peridea were Ahsoka, Wren, and Huyang. Bridger escaped and reunited with Hera and Chopper while the rest on Peridea joined the Noti which was under the guidance of the spirit of Anakin Skywalker. It ended with Hati with the bandits and Skoll guided by a statue of the Mortis Gods to a mountain.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead debuted in Ahsoka as Hera Syndulla who, later, became a New Republic General, and went through various adventures in the galaxy far, far away. At the latter part of Ahsoka, Hera Syndulla faced challenges on her way including appearing before a New Republic hearing to expose the threat that Thrawn and the Imperial Remnants pose on them, defending her mission versus Morgan Elsbeth, and finally, reuniting with Ezra Bridger in the finale of Ahsoka whom she will, most likely, work with in bringing the opposition of the New Republic against the threats of Thrawn and the Imperial Remnants.
When Will Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Hera Return?
Ahsoka may not have given a lot of screen time for Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Hera but that does not mean that she would have more in the future.
Since the finale of Ahsoka has sealed the deal for Mary Elizabeth Winstead to return as Hera Syndulla in the future, she is most likely to appear in Ahsoka Season 2 should the show be given another run. She can come back in The Mandalorian Season 4, as well, where she could play a part in bringing in Din Djarin and Grogu into their plan of taking down Thrawn. The current story of the franchise involves the New Republic and with the connection of Captain Carson Teva, it would not be a surprise to see Hera in recruiting Din Djarin and Grogu.
If there is something that has quite a certainty, it is Mary Elizabeth Winstead's Hera being a part of the upcoming MandoVerse crossover film of Dave Filoni. The movie is expected to be a culmination of the fight against Thrawn and considering the huge participation of Hera in the opposition, she is expected to play a big part in the movie. Rumors also circulate that she will be taking over the Rangers of the New Republic after Gina Carano was fired from being Cara Dune and with Mary Elizabeth Winstead leading the charge as Hera, she could be the saving grace of the show despite it appearing to be scrapped.
All the episodes of Ahsoka are now available to stream on Disney+.
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