10 Star Wars Characters Who Deserve Their Own TV Shows, Ranked: The Spin-Offs We Want Next
Introduction
Star Wars has a remarkable number of characters whose lives seem larger than the screen time they receive. A single conversation can suggest years of political tension, a military career or a friendship that began long before the audience met its participants. That makes the galaxy a natural home for television: a series can stay with a character long enough to explore the decisions between the famous battles.
This countdown proposes ten character-led shows, beginning with Mace Windu and ending with Darth Vader. The ideas are editorial pitches, not announcements or reports that Lucasfilm is developing these projects. Each entry starts with what is already known about the character, then suggests a premise, central conflict and format for a possible series. The ranking considers dramatic potential, character depth, the space available within established continuity and how much a new show could add to stories fans already know.
Several choices already have substantial stories in films, animation, books or games. Count Dooku is explored in Tales of the Jedi; Captain Rex appears across The Clone Wars, Rebels and The Bad Batch; Thrawn is central to Rebels and Ahsoka. Obi-Wan Kenobi already has a live-action series bearing his name. The proposed Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon entry is therefore a different idea: a story about their earlier missions as master and apprentice. A new project would need a distinct perspective, not simply repeat the existing material.
Continuity matters too. Darth Bane and Darth Plagueis are recognised in current canon, but some of the detailed stories associated with them come from the older Expanded Universe, now labelled Legends. A hypothetical adaptation could draw inspiration from those works, but it would not automatically make every event in them canon. Likewise, a General Grievous origin series should be free to explore questions current screen stories have not fully answered without presenting an older version of his history as settled fact.
There is room for several kinds of Star Wars television here: a political drama on Naboo, a military thriller about the early Empire, a tragedy about a Jedi losing faith and a dark character study of Vader. The strongest concepts have more than a famous face. They give the lead a goal, place someone important in their way and leave room for a relationship to change across a season. Our number-one choice has particular potential because its imposing villain is also connected to the central tragedy of the saga.
These suggestions reflect the stories and official projects visible as of October 2026; future announcements may change what is already in development. The Star Wars viewing guidelists released films and series, while the StarWars.com Databankprovides official character background. Here are the ten concepts we would most like to watch.
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10. Mace Windu — A Political Jedi Thriller
His story so far
Mace Windu is a senior Jedi Master and a member of the Jedi Council during the final years of the Republic. In the prequel films and The Clone Wars, he helps make decisions about the Order’s role in a conflict that becomes increasingly difficult to separate from politics. His confidence, discipline and unusual purple lightsaber make him instantly recognisable, but those surface details are only part of his appeal. Mace has to protect the Republic while judging whether the institutions around him still deserve the trust the Jedi place in them.
The show we would like to see
A proposed series set before the Clone Wars could send Mace to investigate a dispute between a Republic senator, a planetary government and people who believe neither institution represents them. The mission would begin as a request for Jedi mediation, then become more complicated when Mace finds that both sides are using the language of peace to protect their own interests. A younger Jedi working with him could challenge his assumptions, while a senator accustomed to compromise might find his directness difficult.
The show could build tension through negotiation, investigation and occasional action rather than treating every disagreement as a reason for a duel. Each episode would ask Mace to decide when following the Council’s instructions serves justice and when it makes a difficult situation worse. It would be especially useful to see him make decisions without knowing the Republic is approaching its collapse. This is a prequel concept; it does not require changing or resolving the circumstances of his final film appearance.
Why Mace ranks tenth
Mace ranks tenth because his authority and commitment to the Jedi make him an excellent guide to the Order’s relationship with political power. A thriller could give him more room to be thoughtful, demanding and occasionally uncertain. He sits below Padmé because her position as an elected queen offers a more immediate civilian viewpoint on the Republic’s decisions. The challenge for a Mace series would be making his personal relationships as engaging as the institutional mystery.
Who would enjoy it:Viewers who like Jedi politics, investigations and stories about responsibility inside an imperfect system. Where to revisit him:The prequel films and The Clone Wars are listed on Disney+ UK.
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9. Padmé Amidala — A Young Queen’s Political Drama
Her story so far
Padmé Amidala first appears as the young elected Queen of Naboo during the Trade Federation’s blockade in The Phantom Menace. She is responsible for a planet facing invasion while trying to persuade the wider Republic to take the crisis seriously. Later, as a senator, she argues for diplomacy and remains involved in the political debates surrounding the Clone Wars. Her story includes a private relationship with Anakin Skywalker, but her public life and commitment to her people give her a rich dramatic foundation of their own.
The show we would like to see
Imagine a limited series following Padmé’s early career on Naboo, before the blockade. A young leader could discover that winning an election is the beginning of responsibility rather than the end of a campaign. Her central challenge might involve a trade agreement that promises prosperity to Theed while threatening a community whose concerns are easy for powerful officials to ignore. The political stakes would be concrete: jobs, access to resources and the safety of families, not simply speeches in ornate rooms.
The handmaidens would be essential characters, each bringing a different skill and opinion to the work of protecting the queen. Their ability to advise, gather information and question Padmé would make the series an ensemble drama as well as a portrait of leadership. Naboo’s relationship with the Gungans could also provide room to examine what a leader understands—and misunderstands—about people outside her own court. Existing Padmé books already explore parts of her life; a screen series should complement those stories and establish its own specific conflict.
Why Padmé ranks ninth
Padmé places above Mace because a show about a young elected leader offers a fresh civilian angle on a galaxy often viewed through Jedi and soldiers. Her relationships with her advisers could make the politics intimate and emotionally accessible. She ranks below Bane because a story set before The Phantom Menace would need care to create suspense around a future audiences already know. The best version would focus on decisions and relationships whose outcomes are not predetermined.
Who would enjoy it:Fans of political drama, friendship among an ensemble and the everyday responsibilities behind royal ceremony. Where to revisit her:The prequels and The Clone Wars are listed on Disney+ UK.
8. Darth Bane — The Sith Origin of the Rule of Two
His story so far
Darth Bane is remembered as the Sith who established the Rule of Two: a master to hold power and an apprentice to seek it. The principle is designed to concentrate the Sith tradition in a secret line rather than allow a large order to destroy itself through open rivalry. Bane appears as an apparition in The Clone Wars, and his influence reaches far beyond that brief appearance. The more detailed account of his life in the Darth Bane novels belongs to Legends, so its events should be distinguished from current canon.
The show we would like to see
A dark historical drama could follow a young Bane through a Sith order whose members are powerful but constantly competing. His goal would be to understand why a group apparently built for domination keeps undermining itself. A rival who believes the Sith should win through numbers could become the season’s central antagonist, while a prospective apprentice tests whether Bane is capable of teaching anyone without recreating the problem he wants to solve.
The concept could explore the temptation of a neat solution to a messy political problem. Bane’s rule promises discipline, yet it also makes betrayal part of succession. A series would have to show why that idea appeals to him and what it costs the people around him. Lucasfilm could choose how much inspiration to take from Legends; the premise here is a proposal, not a claim that any particular novel scene has already entered screen canon. The official Darth Bane profileconfirms the character’s association with the Rule of Two.
Why Bane ranks eighth
Bane ranks above Padmé because his idea gives a series an unusually clear central conflict: can the Sith survive their own ambition? The ancient setting would also let a production introduce unfamiliar worlds and relationships. He remains below Rex because a Sith origin story risks becoming a familiar tale of one powerful person defeating rivals unless it gives the apprentice and the wider Sith community meaningful perspectives.
Who would enjoy it:Viewers interested in ancient Sith history, political rivalry and the origins of dark-side traditions. Where to revisit him:Bane’s canon screen appearance is in The Clone Wars; the fuller novels are Legends.
7. Captain Rex — A Clone’s Life After Order 66
His story so far
Captain Rex serves alongside Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano during the Clone Wars. Over time, he becomes one of the clearest examples of the individuality and loyalty of the clone soldiers. Order 66 and the rise of the Empire force Rex to confront a future very different from the life for which he was created. He later appears in The Bad Batch and Rebels, so the idea of his life after the war is already part of established storytelling rather than an empty space.
The show we would like to see
A proposed military drama could follow Rex during a carefully chosen period of his post-war work, as he helps clones threatened by the new Empire. One season might centre on an attempt to locate a group of former soldiers whose records have been altered or erased. Rex would need to recruit people who no longer trust military command, while deciding how much risk he can ask other clones to accept. A younger clone trying to build a civilian life could challenge Rex’s assumption that another mission is always the answer.
The appeal would come from the contrast between a soldier trained for coordinated operations and a world where every ally has a different idea of freedom. Action could grow from rescue plans and intelligence gathering, but the quieter question would be what identity means after service ends. The series would need to fit around Rex’s existing appearances rather than present him as isolated from stories audiences have already seen. It could deepen the connections among clones while respecting the timelines of The Bad Batch and Rebels.
Why Rex ranks seventh
Rex places above Bane because the show has a strong emotional ensemble as well as a clear mission. His loyalty is compelling, but former soldiers who disagree with him would keep the story from becoming a simple tribute. He ranks below Dooku because his post-Order 66 experiences have already been explored in several series, so a new show would need a particularly specific reason to revisit that period.
Who would enjoy it:Fans of clone characters, found families and military stories about life after a war. Where to revisit him:The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch and Rebels are listed on Disney+ UK.
6. Count Dooku — A Jedi’s Slow Fall
His story so far
Count Dooku begins the prequel films as the political face of the Separatist movement, but he was once a Jedi and the teacher of Qui-Gon Jinn. His dissatisfaction with the Republic and the Jedi Order becomes part of his path toward Darth Sidious and the Sith identity Darth Tyranus. Tales of the Jedi already dramatises important stages in that change, and the audio drama Dooku: Jedi Lost also explores his earlier life. A new show would therefore need to expand the story rather than claim it has never been told.
The show we would like to see
The strongest proposal is a political tragedy that spends a full season on a particular crisis Dooku cannot resolve through accepted Jedi channels. As he and Qui-Gon investigate a powerful family’s influence over a struggling world, Dooku might recognise genuine corruption but begin to believe that only he can force a solution. Qui-Gon’s empathy for ordinary people could challenge his master’s growing certainty, while the Jedi Council asks Dooku to accept a compromise he considers unacceptable.
The key would be separating a valid grievance from the harmful choices that follow. A series should let Dooku identify real problems without presenting his move toward Sidious as inevitable or justified. His relationship with Qui-Gon could carry the emotional stakes: a student learns from his teacher while beginning to question the lessons. A serial format would also allow the political consequences of one decision to return in later episodes instead of compressing the whole decline into a few dramatic scenes.
Why Dooku ranks sixth
Dooku ranks above Rex because the contrast between his ideals, pride and eventual allegiance offers a built-in tragic arc. He is capable of seeing weaknesses in the Republic while helping create something worse. He remains below Grievous because Tales of the Jedi and Jedi Lost already give audiences substantial early Dooku material; the new proposal must work harder to add a genuinely distinct chapter. The official Tales of the Jedi announcementconfirms that the anthology follows both Dooku and Ahsoka.
Who would enjoy it:Viewers who like political tragedy, mentor-student relationships and morally complicated decisions. Where to revisit him:Tales of the Jedi, The Clone Wars and the prequel films are listed on Disney+ UK.
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5. General Grievous — A Commander’s Transformation
His story so far
General Grievous commands Separatist droid forces during the Clone Wars and is feared as a Jedi hunter. His cybernetic body lets him fight with multiple lightsabers, many taken from Jedi he has defeated. Count Dooku trains him, and his battles with Obi-Wan Kenobi and other Jedi make him a recurring threat in The Clone Wars before their confrontation on Utapau in Revenge of the Sith. The screen stories show what Grievous becomes more clearly than they explain every step that led him there.
The show we would like to see
A proposed origin drama could begin before Grievous becomes the commander known to the Republic. Rather than opening with a completed cyborg, it could follow a formidable warrior whose losses and political allies gradually place his body and future under other people’s control. A scientist or military adviser involved in his transformation would give the series a second point of view: someone who sees both the person being changed and the weapon others want to create.
The central conflict would be whether Grievous is choosing his new role or being shaped by people who benefit from his anger. A rival commander could challenge his authority as he begins to lead droid forces, while Dooku’s training offers skill at the price of dependence. Earlier Legends works have their own versions of Grievous’s past; a new screen story should label any borrowing clearly and avoid treating those details as automatically established in current canon. The official Grievous Databankfocuses on the commander and Jedi hunter audiences know from the screen.
Why Grievous ranks fifth
Grievous reaches the top five because his physical transformation and role as a non-Force-using Jedi hunter offer a visual and emotional premise unlike a conventional Sith origin. He places above Dooku for the relatively unexplored screen perspective on how he became that commander. He remains below Thrawn because a series built only around explaining his body could mistake backstory for a plot. The transformation needs relationships and choices that remain compelling after the machinery is in place.
Who would enjoy it:Fans of war drama, unsettling character transformations and Separatist-era storytelling. Where to revisit him:Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars are listed on Disney+ UK.
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4. Grand Admiral Thrawn — An Imperial Rise
His story so far
Grand Admiral Thrawn is a Chiss strategist who serves the Empire and studies the art and culture of his opponents to understand how they think. In Rebels, he pursues Hera Syndulla and the Ghost crew on Lothal; in Ahsoka, the possibility of his return threatens the New Republic. He is also the subject of extensive novels, including stories about his rise and his connections to the Chiss Ascendancy. A Thrawn series would be adding a new screen perspective to a character who already has a substantial literary and television presence.
The show we would like to see
Imagine an Imperial military thriller following Thrawn earlier in his career, before he becomes the senior officer known in Rebels. He is assigned to a campaign where an Imperial superior wants a quick display of force, while Thrawn believes the enemy’s history and local alliances make that approach dangerous. An officer who initially admires him could become the audience’s point of entry, learning both why his methods work and what serving an authoritarian regime asks of them.
The story should not treat strategic brilliance as proof of moral innocence. Thrawn’s ability to understand an opponent can make him more effective at coercion as well as more interesting to watch. A season-long campaign could balance tactical puzzles with the consequences for civilians caught between Imperial ambition and local resistance. Existing novels offer rich material, but the show would need to decide clearly whether it is adapting a particular story or creating a new one that fits around current canon.
Why Thrawn ranks fourth
Thrawn ranks above Grievous because a campaign gives the series an ongoing structure: each victory or error changes the next decision, and the supporting officers can challenge the lead. His calm screen presence and established literary history also offer a strong foundation. He remains below Plagueis because his rise has already received extensive attention in books, even though a focused screen adaptation could bring it to a new audience. The official Thrawn profilefollows his Imperial service and later exile.
Who would enjoy it:Viewers who like military strategy, political tension and antagonists who study before they strike. Where to revisit him:Rebels and Ahsoka are listed on Disney+ UK.
3. Darth Plagueis — A Sith Drama About Life and Death
His story so far
Darth Plagueis is the Sith master whose supposed knowledge of life and death becomes a tempting story for Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith. Palpatine’s account is part of an attempt to influence Anakin, so its claims should not all be treated as independently verified facts. Plagueis also appears briefly in The Acolyte. James Luceno’s novel Darth Plagueis gives the character a detailed history in Legends; that novel is not a complete account of current screen canon.
The show we would like to see
A hypothetical Sith drama could follow Plagueis as he pursues forbidden research while trying to maintain control of an apprentice who is learning from every weakness he reveals. The central question would be whether the desire to protect life can be separated from a hunger to control it. A scientist, political ally or patient affected by the experiments could provide a viewpoint beyond the Sith laboratory and show the human cost of treating life as a problem to be mastered.
The show would gain tension from secrecy rather than constant battles. Plagueis must hide his work from the Jedi, negotiate with powerful people and decide how much knowledge to share with a potential successor. An apprentice, meanwhile, could present loyalty while quietly testing the limits of the relationship. Current canon and Legends provide different amounts of information, so any adaptation should make its continuity clear. The publisher labels the existing Darth Plagueis novel as Star Wars Legends.
Why Plagueis ranks third
Plagueis takes third because his pursuit of power over life provides a focused theme, a clear temptation and a potentially tense master-apprentice relationship. He places above Thrawn because the character’s screen history remains comparatively brief, leaving more room for a new audience to meet him. He sits below Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon because a series centred on secret experiments would need a strong supporting cast to avoid becoming a closed conversation between Sith. The best version would make the consequences visible to people outside their circle.
Who would enjoy it:Fans of dark-side mysteries, forbidden research and stories about manipulation between master and apprentice. Where to revisit him:Revenge of the Sith discusses him, The Acolyte includes a brief appearance, and the novel is a Legends story.
2. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn — Early Missions Together
Their story so far
Obi-Wan Kenobi is Qui-Gon Jinn’s Padawan when the two Jedi investigate the crisis on Naboo in The Phantom Menace. Their relationship is affectionate but not always easy: Obi-Wan is more comfortable with the Jedi Code and the Council’s authority, while Qui-Gon is willing to follow his judgment when he believes the living Force is pointing elsewhere. Their time together shapes the way Obi-Wan later trains Anakin Skywalker.
Obi-Wan already leads the 2022 series Obi-Wan Kenobi, set years after the Jedi Order’s fall. The proposal here is not a first solo show for him; it is a separate prequel about his earlier partnership with Qui-Gon. Their relationship has also been explored in books, including Master & Apprentice, and a screen story should acknowledge that existing history rather than present the idea as untouched.
The show we would like to see
A new adventure series could follow the pair on a mission to protect a fragile peace between neighbouring worlds. Qui-Gon sees a human problem hidden behind the treaty, while Obi-Wan worries that acting outside the Council’s instructions could make the crisis worse. A local mediator, caught between communities, would give the Jedi someone to learn from rather than simply rescue. Each episode could reveal another part of the dispute and force master and apprentice to revise their assumptions.
The attraction is the relationship as much as the mystery. Qui-Gon can challenge Obi-Wan to trust his instincts, but Obi-Wan should also be allowed to identify the value of patience and procedure. Their disagreements would carry more weight if both approaches sometimes succeed and sometimes fail. The official Obi-Wan profiledescribes their contrasting attitudes before the events on Naboo.
Why the duo ranks second
This concept nearly wins because it has an immediately engaging pair, a clear difference in outlook and room for episodic adventures. It ranks above Plagueis for the warmth and variety the partnership could bring to a longer series. Vader takes first because an early-Empire drama could place a central villain in conflict with both his own past and the regime he serves. A Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan show would need to make its new missions matter despite audiences knowing where their partnership eventually leads.
Who would enjoy it:Fans of Jedi adventures, thoughtful mentor-student disagreements and the prequel era. Where to revisit them:The Phantom Menace and Obi-Wan Kenobi are listed on Disney+ UK; the proposed earlier duo series is hypothetical.
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1. Darth Vader — A Dark Drama in the Early Empire
His story so far
Darth Vader begins as Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi whose fear and choices lead him to become Emperor Palpatine’s enforcer. The prequel trilogy shows his fall, the original trilogy follows his pursuit of the Rebel Alliance and his son Luke, and series including Obi-Wan Kenobi and Rebels explore parts of his life under the Empire. Vader has also appeared in comics, games and other stories. The proposal is therefore not to reveal a completely unknown character, but to give one period of his life a sustained television perspective.
The show we would like to see
A limited series set in the early Empire could follow Vader as he is ordered to locate a surviving Jedi network while Imperial officers compete to control the operation. The surviving Jedi would need goals and relationships of their own, giving the audience a reason to care about the people being hunted. An Imperial officer might see Vader as an opportunity for advancement, then discover the cost of treating fear as a management strategy. Palpatine’s instructions would create pressure from above while Vader’s memories of Anakin’s former life complicate the mission from within.
The series should avoid turning every episode into a parade of familiar faces or treating the victims of the Empire as scenery. The most revealing scenes could be those in which Vader must make a decision that echoes an earlier Jedi choice, yet responds as the person he has become. His armour, pain and position within the Imperial hierarchy offer visual and dramatic possibilities, but the story needs more than imposing entrances. A complete season would ask what Vader wants from the hunt, how the people around him survive and what the mission reveals about his dependence on Palpatine.
There is already overlap to consider. Obi-Wan Kenobi gives Vader a major live-action role, and the 2026 animated series Maul – Shadow Lordalso explores the early Imperial era. Existing comics have covered parts of Vader’s adjustment to his role. A new show would need a distinct central mission and point of view while respecting those stories. This is an editorial proposal, not an announcement of a Vader series.
Why Vader ranks first
Vader takes first because the concept combines the widest audience appeal with a strong dramatic contradiction: the Empire’s most feared enforcer is also a former Jedi whose past continues to shape his choices. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon offer a warmer partnership at number two, and Plagueis provides a focused mystery at number three, but Vader’s position inside the Empire allows a series to connect personal tragedy, political power and the lives of those he hunts. The idea succeeds only if it gives those other characters depth and does not rely on recognition alone. With that balance, it has the strongest potential for a complete and emotionally consequential season.
Who would enjoy it:Viewers drawn to dark character drama, the early Empire and stories that examine the consequences of power. Where to revisit him:The Skywalker films, Obi-Wan Kenobi and other Star Wars series are listed on Disney+ UK.
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Final Thoughts: The Best Spin-Offs Need a Story, Not Just a Name
Each character in this list has a recognisable place in Star Wars, but the strongest proposed shows begin with a question the existing stories leave room to explore. What does Rex owe other clones after the war? How does Padmé make decisions for people whose lives look different from hers? Can Dooku recognise corruption without deciding that his own judgment should replace everyone else’s? Those questions can sustain relationships and conflict across episodes.
Vader takes first because an early-Empire mission could connect a deeply personal tragedy to the people affected by Imperial power. The Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon partnership is a close second: their different views of the Jedi offer a warmer, more adventurous format. Plagueis’s research could make a tense dark-side drama, while Thrawn’s rise offers a military thriller with political consequences. Each idea would need to fit alongside stories already told in films, series, books and games.
These are concepts rather than confirmed productions, and a successful series would need its own characters, conflict and point of view. Which Star Wars character would you give a show, and what story would make that series different from their existing appearances?
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10 Frequently Asked Questions About Star Wars Character Spin-Offs
Are these Star Wars TV shows confirmed?
No. The ten shows described here are editorial ideas for possible future series, not announcements from Lucasfilm or Disney+. Several characters already appear in films, series, books or games, and any future project could take a different approach. For confirmed releases and announcements, check the official Star Wars site rather than treating a fan pitch as a production report.
Does Obi-Wan Kenobi already have his own show?
Yes. The live-action series Obi-Wan Kenobi premiered in 2022 and follows him during the Empire’s reign after the fall of the Jedi. The idea in this article is a different hypothetical series about his earlier missions with Qui-Gon Jinn as master and apprentice. Their relationship has also been explored in books, so the proposal would add a screen adventure rather than introduce the pair for the first time.
Is there a Darth Vader TV series?
Vader is a major character in films and appears in television series including Obi-Wan Kenobi and Rebels. The early-Empire Vader-led show proposed here is an editorial concept, not a confirmed production. Existing comics and other stories have explored parts of his life during that period, so a future series would need a distinct mission and point of view.
Has Count Dooku’s early life already been explored?
Yes. Tales of the Jedi includes animated episodes about Dooku before his role in the prequel films, and Dooku: Jedi Lost explores his earlier life in audio drama form. The proposed series would focus on a particular political crisis and his relationship with Qui-Gon rather than claim to be the first telling of his past. Any adaptation would need to fit with existing continuity.
Is the Darth Plagueis novel canon?
James Luceno’s Darth Plagueis novel is published under the Star Wars Legends label. Plagueis himself is recognised in current canon, discussed in Revenge of the Sith and briefly seen in The Acolyte, but the novel’s full storyline should not automatically be treated as current screen canon. A hypothetical series could draw inspiration from Legends while making its continuity clear.
What is Darth Bane’s Rule of Two?
The Rule of Two is the Sith principle associated with Darth Bane: one master holds power and one apprentice seeks it. Its purpose is to concentrate the Sith line and reduce the destructive rivalry of a larger order. Bane appears in The Clone Wars, while the detailed novels about his life belong to Legends. The proposed origin show would need to distinguish those sources.
What happened to Captain Rex after Order 66?
Rex’s story continues beyond the Clone Wars in existing television, including The Bad Batch and Rebels. He works with other clones and later becomes connected to the rebellion. The proposed military drama would explore a carefully chosen mission within that established period, rather than imply his post-war life has never appeared on screen. Its focus would be on the choices clones face after military service.
Does Thrawn already have stories about his rise?
Yes. Thrawn appears in Rebels and Ahsoka, and novels have explored his background and Imperial career. The suggested series would be a screen-focused military thriller about an earlier campaign, not the first story to examine his rise. It could adapt an existing narrative or create a new one, but it would need to be clear about how it fits with established books and television.
Where can I watch the characters’ existing Star Wars stories?
The prequel and original films, The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Bad Batch, Ahsoka, The Acolyte and Obi-Wan Kenobi are listed in the Disney+ UK Star Wars collection. Some characters also have important books, comics, games or audio dramas, which are not necessarily part of that streaming catalogue. Check current availability and regional access before planning a watch or purchase.
Which proposed Star Wars show ranks first?
This ranking places a hypothetical early-Empire Darth Vader drama first. The concept has a clear central mission and room to explore Vader’s relationship with Palpatine, the people he hunts and his own history as Anakin. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon’s earlier partnership ranks second, with a Plagueis drama third. All three are proposals, and their success would depend on a distinct story rather than familiar names alone.
More Places to Find Great Movies and TV Shows
For confirmed releases and existing stories, use the official Star Wars viewing guideand character Databank. Lucasfilm’s Legends continuity announcementexplains the older Expanded Universe label. Check the Disney+ UK Star Wars collectionfor current streaming listings.
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