{"id":4412,"date":"2026-04-15T00:49:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2020\/11\/27\/21722611\/the-mandalorian-ezra-thrawn-ahoska-rebels-connections"},"modified":"2026-04-15T00:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:49:23","slug":"why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Star Wars fans made \u2018Ezra\u2019 trend after The Manalorian\u2019s Jedi episode"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"TFOcvq\">After a first season that felt like it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2019\/12\/31\/21039526\/mandalorian-season-1-episodes-best-worst-ranked\">took place on the fringes of the Star Wars universe<\/a>, <em>The Mandalorian<\/em> season 2 has begun to incorporate all kinds of important characters. <\/p>\n<p id=\"hDAXdu\">The latest episode, called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/2020\/11\/27\/21722336\/the-mandalorian-s2e5-baby-yoda-name-jedi-grogu-origin\">The Jedi<\/a>,\u201d saw the live-action debut of one of Star Wars best, and most beloved, characters, and the tease of another more villainous presence. But, aside from those two there was another more subtle reveal lurking under the surface. <\/p>\n<p id=\"wdN75g\">[<strong>Ed. note<\/strong>: this post contains spoilers for <em>The Mandalorian<\/em> season 2 episode 5, as well as <em>Star Wars: Rebels<\/em>]<\/p>\n<p id=\"Eh9Uyb\">Din Djarin\u2019s first encounter with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2020\/11\/27\/21611633\/the-mandalorian-rosario-dawson-character-ahsoka-episode-5-star-wars\">Ahsoka Tano<\/a> is something that\u2019s been rumored since the season 2 went into production. In the season\u2019s fifth episode, the rumors finally came true. Din seeks out the former Jedi in hopes that she can sheds some light on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/2020\/11\/27\/21722336\/the-mandalorian-s2e5-baby-yoda-name-jedi-grogu-origin\">who exactly Baby Yoda is<\/a> and who can train him. She\u2019s more than happy to help, as long as Mando does something in return for her. The Mandalorian, being extremely familiar with quid pro quo, obliges.<\/p>\n<p id=\"z51p6Q\">Ahsoka needs Din\u2019s help to take get some important information from an Imperial ally named Morgan Elsbeth, who\u2019s defended by her own personal army. After the pair cut through her forces with ease, Ahsoka confronts the war criminal on the whereabouts of her master, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2020\/11\/27\/21722488\/the-mandalorian-admiral-thrawn-explained-star-wars-ezra-bridger\">Grand Admiral Thrawn<\/a>. While teasing the potential return of Thrawn is a pretty big deal, it also reveals a hidden possibility: Ezra Bridger might be coming back, too. Enough people read between the lines that \u201cEzra\u201d began trending on Twitter in the wee hours of the morning after the episode\u2019s premiere.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e-image\"> <span class=\"e-image__inner\"> <span class=\"e-image__image \" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg\"> <picture class=\"c-picture\" data-cid=\"site\/picture_element-1606504606_4422_125915\" data-cdata=\"{&quot;asset_id&quot;:21852099,&quot;ratio&quot;:&quot;*&quot;}\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/zySRMU1bjBMxnHXNJZxr0ph1Ewk=\/0x0:1200x680\/320x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/xdsij79BZ57tebVPqMr4z2q60fI=\/0x0:1200x680\/520x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/V9wPke_Vpd0N1vJLr5bU_RKwi8I=\/0x0:1200x680\/720x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/QttfbjbcM3N-i9mN594ou0diXls=\/0x0:1200x680\/920x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 920w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/fFXclt80VEG2M-7hXZ9rTH2v6KU=\/0x0:1200x680\/1120x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/liE_-KsNmf2rJNULwccU12xKTEE=\/0x0:1200x680\/1320x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/rUJRKaT4D2tPnEqkYtFyfqL4WKM=\/0x0:1200x680\/1520x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/aZikYj1m51a7Dh4_4kvMUFyyNqQ=\/0x0:1200x680\/1720x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/TQrESduSJ_eeUhckzZ3b3rEt3D0=\/0x0:1200x680\/1920x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1200x680):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/21852099\/ThrawnStarWarsRebels_0.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1221px) 846px, (min-width: 880px) calc(100vw - 334px), 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-2.jpg 320w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-3.jpg 520w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-4.jpg 720w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-5.jpg 920w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-6.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1221px) 846px, (min-width: 880px) calc(100vw - 334px), 100vw\" alt=\"Thrawn in Star Wars: Rebels standing in front of an Imperial officer and stormtrooper\" data-upload-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode.jpg\"> <\/picture> <\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"e-image__meta\"> <cite>Image: Lucasfilm Ltd.<\/cite> <\/span> <\/figure>\n<p id=\"1f3SQU\">The last we saw of Ahsoka before this week\u2019s <em>Mandalorian <\/em>was in the finale of <em>Star Wars: Rebels, <\/em>setting off with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2019\/12\/27\/21038233\/the-mandalorian-darksaber-black-lightsaber-bo-katan-moff-gideon\">Mandalorian friend, Sabine Wren<\/a> on a mission to find Ezra Bridger. Ezra, an important figure in the early rebellion and a Jedi himself, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2020\/11\/27\/21722488\/the-mandalorian-admiral-thrawn-explained-star-wars-ezra-bridger\">disappeared into deep space while aboard Thrawn\u2019s ship<\/a>, the result of a desperate attempt to stop the Imperial Admiral from bombing Lothal City, where Ezra\u2019s allies were at the time. Ahsoka\u2019s interrogation of Elsbeth suggests that Thrawn survived their trip to deep space. Her pursuit of the Jedi in <em>Rebels<\/em>, combined with this revelations, suggests Ezra may also be alive, but still missing. This is our first real update on where Ezra might be. For fans of <em>Rebels<\/em>, that\u2019s huge.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"e-image\"> <span class=\"e-image__inner\"> <span class=\"e-image__image \" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png\"> <picture class=\"c-picture\" data-cid=\"site\/picture_element-1606504606_5938_125916\" data-cdata=\"{&quot;asset_id&quot;:5908993,&quot;ratio&quot;:&quot;*&quot;}\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/tu9e6sF5T4u8mCRtjhGmLvKbY6A=\/0x0:1010x531\/320x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/TcKHc2-wjZJSEHV-3NSDW45s6EE=\/0x0:1010x531\/520x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/CIkN_62miHCAbcC6WOLyFlr6hx0=\/0x0:1010x531\/720x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 720w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/RYmZ-HsnFeWNq1ABTwDDu1GMCmQ=\/0x0:1010x531\/920x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 920w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/U0pYbMfB69EnlPpBxnKcv0Q1I_o=\/0x0:1010x531\/1120x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 1120w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/TDtmcpBIIkanC181fcOADxtXMbU=\/0x0:1010x531\/1320x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 1320w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/XRtgNBPfpGxJCnIXflDF0twHxHs=\/0x0:1010x531\/1520x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 1520w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/OjORDLASigqNOJrvp1Xwhe8wKEg=\/0x0:1010x531\/1720x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 1720w, https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/GDXSUfPzVBGTrvKxiolTABh1Zro=\/0x0:1010x531\/1920x0\/filters:focal(0x0:1010x531):format(webp):no_upscale()\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/5908993\/Screen_Shot_2016-01-15_at_3.37.00_PM.0.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1221px) 846px, (min-width: 880px) calc(100vw - 334px), 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-7.jpg 320w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-8.jpg 520w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-9.jpg 720w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-10.jpg 920w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-11.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-12.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-13.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-14.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-15.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1221px) 846px, (min-width: 880px) calc(100vw - 334px), 100vw\" alt=\"Ezra holding his green cross Rebels saber\" data-upload-width=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/why-star-wars-fans-made-ezra-trend-after-the-manalorians-jedi-episode-1.jpg\"> <\/picture> <\/span> <\/span> <span class=\"e-image__meta\"> <cite>Image: Lucasfilm Ltd.<\/cite> <\/span> <\/figure>\n<p id=\"sCJASh\">While this indirect mention doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that Ezra is on his way to <em>The Mandalorian<\/em>, there was another hint that could have teased his return to the Star Wars universe. Ahsoka tells Djarin that she can\u2019t train Baby Yoda, instead he needs to be taken to Tython, an ancient and powerful planet with a deep connection to the force. On Tython, Ahsoka explained that Baby Yoda would have the chance to reach out with the Force, a call that would be heard by any remaining Jedi, who could then choose to come and train him if they wanted. <\/p>\n<p id=\"gFTCHM\">Now, which Jedi do we know of who\u2019s been MIA for a few years, doesn\u2019t have a sequel trilogy storyline to keep track of, and might be in the right place in his life to train a young force-user? Ezra Bridger is a great candidate. <\/p>\n<p id=\"He59If\">Now who could play an older Ezra? <em>The Haunting of Bly Manor<\/em>, who\u2019d actually be great,<em> <\/em>caused an internet frenzy when he joked about securing the role &#8230; in September.<\/p>\n<div id=\"q2op3i\" readability=\"6.7058823529412\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" readability=\"7.1529411764706\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019ve gotten into that Lothal orphan, force sensitive, trained by Kanan Jarrus kind of shape. For no particular reason.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RahulKohli13\/status\/1309187171853557760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 24, 2020<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<p id=\"zxbyhp\">\u201cI was trolling,\u201d he told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inverse.com\/entertainment\/mandalorian-season-2-rahul-kohli-ezra-bridger\">Inverse<\/a> later. \u201cI heard rumors that there was a casting call looking for a live-action Ezra that was looking for Asian actors in their late twenties, early 30s.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"Qpj57j\">While the hunt may be on, Ezra\u2019s involvement in <em>The Mandalorian <\/em>is still just speculation. Din Djarin and The Child may not actually make it to Tython for a while, and there are plenty of other Jedi who might (or might not) come to their aid once they\u2019ve reached the planet. But with so many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2020\/10\/28\/21536795\/the-mandalorian-season-2-references-star-wars-clone-wars-rebels-watch-episodes\"><em>Rebels<\/em> characters<\/a> popping up in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2020\/11\/13\/21563830\/the-mandalorian-s2-e3-koska-reeves-sasha-banks-bo-katan-kryze-actors-new-characters\">season of <em>The Mandalorian<\/em> so far<\/a>, it at least seems possible that Ezra could be next. <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/star-wars\/2020\/11\/27\/21722611\/the-mandalorian-ezra-thrawn-ahoska-rebels-connections\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a first season that felt like it took place on the fringes of the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian season 2 has begun to incorporate all kinds of important characters. The latest episode, called \u201cThe Jedi,\u201d saw the live-action debut of one of Star Wars best, and most beloved, characters, and the tease of another more villainous presence. But, aside from those two there was another more subtle reveal lurking under the surface. [Ed. note: this post contains spoilers for The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5, as well as Star Wars: Rebels] Din Djarin\u2019s first encounter with Ahsoka Tano is something that\u2019s been rumored since the season 2 went into production. In the season\u2019s fifth episode, the rumors finally came true. 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