Grand Admiral Thrawn

The Empire's most brilliant military strategist — calm, calculating, and terrifying. One of the few non-humans to reach Grand Admiral rank.

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Essential = Most important appearances for understanding this character's story

Star Wars Rebels

TV
2–1 BBY Essential

Main villain of Seasons 3 and 4. Methodically dismantles the Rebel cell on Lothal.

Key Episodes = Essential
  • S3 E1 'Steps Into Shadow' (Debut)
  • S3 E7 'Iron Squadron' (Strategic mind on display)
  • S3 E21–22 'Zero Hour' (Season finale, Battle of Attan)
  • S4 E1–2 'Heroes of Mandalore' (Pursues Sabine)
  • S4 E3 'In the Name of the Rebellion' (Strategic planning)
  • S4 E14 'A Fool's Hope' (Final battle begins)
  • S4 E15–16 'Family Reunion / Finale' (Taken away into hyperspace with Ezra)

This character appears in many additional episodes throughout the series. The episodes listed above are key appearances that define their story arc.

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Ahsoka

TV
9 ABY Essential

Main villain — has returned from exile in a distant galaxy and is gathering his forces.

Key Episodes = Essential
  • E1 'Part One: Master and Apprentice' (Mentioned, forces seek the map)
  • E3 'Part Three: Time to Fly' (Plans revealed through his agents)
  • E5 'Part Five: Shadow Warrior' (First appearance, returns to known galaxy)
  • E6 'Part Six: Far, Far Away' (Commands forces in distant galaxy, meets Ezra)
  • E7 'Part Seven: Dreams and Madness' (Prepares final assault)
  • E8 'Part Eight: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord' (Final confrontation, escapes to continue threat)
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