Baylan Skoll, the enigmatic force-sensitive mercenary in Ahsoka, has remained a mysterious character, straddling the fine line between the forces of Dark and Light. Nevertheless, it looks like his fate may already be sealed. An observant Star Wars fan recently drew attention to a striking similarity between a moment in A New Hope and Baylan's interactions in the show, potentially shedding light on his fate in the upcoming season finale.
In a Reddit post, a comparison was made between a pivotal scene in A New Hope and a conversation between Baylan and Shin Hati in Ahsoka. In A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi's final words to Luke Skywalker are, "Your destiny lies along a different path from mine." The dialogue strongly mirrors Baylan's words to his apprentice Shin Hati in Ahsoka's seventh episode: "Your ambition drives you in one direction, my path lies in another."
This parallel led the Reddit user to speculate about the significance of Baylan's fate. They noted that Obi-Wan's line in A New Hope was spoken as he and Luke parted ways on the Death Star, suggesting an underlying knowledge of his impending demise. The user questioned whether Baylan's similar statement in Ahsoka might foreshadow his own fate, potentially hinting at a significant future for Shin, much like Luke's journey.
Although it's a devastating thought, people are not surprised about Baylan possibly meeting his end in the finale. With the passing of Ray Stevenson, fans are not exactly waiting for the enigmatic character to be recast if he has to return in more Star Wars projects. We're just hoping that everything about Baylan will be explained in Episode 8.
At this point, it is unclear what will happen to Baylan in Episode 8. Nevertheless, fans are hoping that he will be able to solve an Ahsoka mystery that we have been curious about since the sixth episode. The finale could also confirm whether his fate is somehow similar to Obi-Wan and Luke's. The intriguing connection has sparked speculation and anticipation among fans. Not surprisingly, this leaves viewers eagerly awaiting the unfolding of Baylan's character arc and its impact on Shin's development in the upcoming season finale of Ahsoka, which will air on Disney+ on October 3, 2023.
