Part 7/9:
The Future of Star Wars and the Role of Cameos
Under the creative direction of Dave Filoni, Star Wars increasingly resembles a tapestry woven with cameos, callbacks, and legacy character appearances—sometimes at the expense of narrative depth. Season two of The Mandalorian exemplified this, with an overreliance on "remember this character" moments that critics argued undermined rewatchability and story cohesion.
There is concern that this pattern may continue with Ahsoka. Fans who enjoy the series for its nostalgic elements might ignore the potential narrative weaknesses, but those seeking meaningful stories might find the reliance on fanservice limiting.