I found editing this last episode really interesting knowing Sabine’s character ark in Ahsoka. I used to dislike the decision that Sabine was a Jedi but in this episode I think it’s actually foreshadowed very well. I’ll make my points just to see if anyone else wants to discuss this.
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We open learning of Tarre Vizla, the first Mandalorian Jedi. I think this is really important to setup Sabine as force sensitive. It’s for the first time told the audience directly that Mandalorian can become force sensitive enough to become Jedi. Keeping in mind we open with this story in a Sabine centric ark.
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In the original episode ONLY Hera says that Sabine “can’t use the force” and the idea is quickly shut down by Kanan saying that she is blocked to the force due to her emotional instability instead. This is later mirrored and further developed in Ahsoka.
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While having her emotional moment before returning to camp with Ezra. Sabine catches the attention of the Bendu. A character up until this point who has only interacted with Jedi (He hid himself away from Maul specifically). Not to mention his first appearance was to aide in Kanan’s emotional instability after Malachor. The fact the Bendu notices Sabine’s instability to me was very interesting and felt quite intentional.
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Kanan says that Sabine begins to connect with the Darksaber, which allows her to use it. Isn’t this precisely what Jedi do with their weapons?
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Finally the last thing I noticed while editing the episode, at the very end of this ark, Sabine talks about how the Mandalorian way is not her way and underneath this speech and surrounding this line you can hear the force theme. I think this one is pretty self explanatory.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed my observations!