‘Ahsoka’ Recap – ‘Part Three: Time to Fly’ – Nerds That Geek

‘Ahsoka’ Recap – ‘Part Three: Time to Fly’

8/30/2023

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Three of ‘Ahsoka’. To revisit the Series Premiere, click here. Also, this piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist.

One particular aspect of the Star Wars Universe that is genuinely fascinating through and through, is how the films and the shows often explore the shattered interpersonal relationships amongst the heroes, and how they are to be repaired. Which is fascinating simply because, you don’t see that kind of exploration all that often in popular media. Instead, you see such matters resolved quickly to show the value of friendship or you see it become a devastating growth point. But in the SWU, reuniting with old friends and people that matter is commonplace, as is seeing how exactly to repair the damage done to an old friendship and never was that more evident than during this week’s episode of Ahsoka, on Disney+.

Simply because, ‘Part Three: Time to Fly’, spent a lot of time reflecting upon the past. Courtesy of Sabine and Lady Ahsoka. For while they were en route to the Deneb system, they had nothing but time. Time to think upon where their journeys had taken them and time to think upon how perhaps they could indeed reconcile and move forward. Which brought forth some unique sequences for certain. The kind that featured openness and honesty from this duo, and changes in how they approached one another. To signify that they wanted to properly move forward as master and apprentice and truly learn from one another and that was… magnificent to watch. Since it featured a solid lesson for the audience, one that informed us that we must be open to change and open to embracing the uniqueness of others… since that is the only way forward in this life, and it just so happened there were more powerful moments in this vein as this episode continued along.

For Hera was back in orbit around Coruscant to plead with the Senate to send a support fleet to Deneb to ensure that no Remnant or surprises would befall the New Republic and well, that brought forth a grand exploration of Hera’s past and its impact upon her very psyche. Giving rise to a sequence that hinted at a bit of PTSD for this former hero of the war, and it also served as a fine reminder… of the many mistakes made by the New Republic in its infancy. Since the request was denied, out of the belief that there was an invincibility surrounding the Republic, and one can definitely infer that particular attitude helped to foster the rise and the power of the First Order. But that aside, this really was a poignant and important sequence, one that also made sure to feature Jacen, and that not only served as another call out to Hera’s adventures, but as a reminder of what she’s fighting for in this new and bold era in the galaxy’s history.

However, while it was lovely and powerful to see such moments play out in this story and reinforce the wonder of what this Universe has made a focus… there was trademark action and adventure to be found here as well, courtesy of the arrival at Deneb. For Morgan and Shin Hati were expecting company and did their best to make life difficult for our heroes. Which brought forth some engaging and intense action sequences. Where Sabine found her groove once more and where Ahsoka, did something amazing things in the depths of zero gravity. Since she went out into the void to deflect laser fire and drop a fighter with her lightsabers, and that… was just freakin’ amazing… and as epic as it gets and well, the damage done to the ship here… set the stage for a showdown on the planet’s surface. For they had to put down once the fighting was over, and Skoll became aware of everyone’s presence.

But before we worry about that, we get to celebrate one amazing episode. One that offered so much in a such a short time. Because it isn’t every day you receive examinations regarding how to repair interpersonal relationships, alongside observations about trauma and the power of the past with some action and adventure peppered in. But that’s what we enjoyed over the course of half an hour, and it was glorious. For we really were treated to a thoughtful and breathtaking story. One likely designed to handle the echoes of the past now before things get far more serious. After all, the gateway is indeed nearing completion and dark forces are inching closer and closer to bringing Thrawn back to this galaxy, and it won’t be long now… before the fight to save this galaxy resumes in an epic manner. Until next time.

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