Chosen One, Jedi Knight, and eventually the galaxy's most feared Sith Lord. His arc spans from a slave boy on Tatooine to redemption in death.
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Slave boy on Tatooine discovered by Qui-Gon Jinn. Podracer champion who is believed to be the Chosen One.
Jedi Padawan assigned to protect Padmé. Falls in love with her and secretly marries. Loses his arm to Count Dooku.
Main character as a Jedi General throughout the war — charismatic, powerful, and slowly edging toward darkness.
This character appears in many additional episodes throughout the series. The episodes listed above are key appearances that define their story arc.
Central character — his fall to the dark side and transformation into Darth Vader.
Appears as Darth Vader hunting Obi-Wan across multiple worlds.
Appears as Darth Vader — the primary looming threat across several key episodes.
Appears near the end in two defining scenes — with Krennic and the legendary hallway massacre.
Primary villain — hunting the Death Star plans and Princess Leia.
Pursues Luke relentlessly. Reveals he is his father.
Redeemed by Luke — sacrifices himself to destroy the Emperor. Dies as Anakin Skywalker.
Appears as a Force vision — Anakin (not Vader) trains Ahsoka in the World Between Worlds.
These anthology episodes span different time periods in Anakin Skywalker's life.
Brief appearance training young Ahsoka.
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