Summary
In recent years,Star Warshas dove head-first into live-action television, though some shows have been more rousing successes than others.Star Warsproduced many animated series starting in 2003 with the 2DStar Wars: Clone Wars, and it took well over a decade to produce its first live-action television show. These animated shows have since become a basis, or a jumping-off point, for Lucasfilm’s live-action success.
AfterStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerwas met with both audience and critical disappointment, Lucasfilm turned their attention to television, where they felt they could better tell a more well-rounded and detailed story without the pressures of the box office. This was kick-started byThe Mandalorian, which premiered in 2019 and has since grown exponentially. In fact,newStar Warsshowsare being developed and released now, withThe Acolytecurrently in the middle of its run andSkeleton Crewon the horizon. Some, however, have been better than others, and here are all the individual seasons ranked.
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7Boba Fett’s Return Was Highly Anticipated (& Fairly Disappointing)
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
The legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett has been a fan-favorite character since he appeared in the originalStar Warstrilogy. Nearly forty years afterFett’s supposed death inside the sarlacc pitduringReturn of the Jedi, the character was reintroduced inThe Mandalorianseason 2. His subsequent spin-off show,The Book of Boba Fett, was highly anticipated, as getting to see more of this iconic character while he took control of Mos Espa seemed fascinating.
However, the seven-episode season left much to desire. There was a lot of Boba Fett dealing with politics that didn’t fit his character well. Additionally, the final battle inThe Book of Boba Fettfinale fell flat and wasn’t a very cohesive conclusion. The latter half of the series was utterly dominated byThe Mandalorian’s Din Djarin, and the inclusion ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars’Cad Banefell flat without context for his connection to Boba. WhileThe Book of Boba Fettsucceeded in showcasing the talents of Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen, their characters deserved better writing.
The Book of Boba Fett
After pulling himself out of the Sarlaac pit, Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) is kidnapped by the Tusken Raiders. But after gaining their trust, Boba is able to return to Tatooine and claim Jabba the Hutt’s throne with the help of Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen). The Book of Boba Fet also directly led into The Mandalorian season 3, which premiered in March 2023.
6Din Djarin & Grogu’s Return Undid Much From The Previous Seasons
The Mandalorian Season 3 (2023)
DespiteThe Mandalorianbeing one of the most successful shows in all ofStar Wars, season 3 fell flat.The show still had its charm from the first two seasons, though the writing felt like course-correcting after the events ofThe Book of Boba Fett.The Mandalorianseason 3 had great arcs for characters likeBo-Katan Kryze, but other characters like Grogu were kind of just there and not adding anything to the season’s arc.
Additionally, after such a satisfying end inThe Mandalorianseason 2, having Moff Gideon return as the “big bad” forThe Mandalorianseason 3 felt a bit like a cop-out. With the tease ofGrand Admiral Thrawnand theImperial Shadow Council, having Moff Gideon going rogue felt off and not very satisfying. Despite this,The Mandalorianseason 3 did set the stage for Jon Favreau’supcoming movieThe Mandalorian & Grogu, which will hopefully expand on details established in season 3.
The Mandalorian & Grogugoes into production this year.
The Mandalorian
Released on July 20, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
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5Kenobi’s Return Wasn’t Another Happy Landing
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
There is no doubt that Ewan McGregor has a deep love for hisStar Warscharacter, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi; however, that wasn’t enough to make this show the hit audiences hoped for.Obi-Wan Kenobiwas a genuinely good show, with meaningful character interactions and an epic final duel between Kenobi and Darth Vader.Despite these high highs, there were also some low lows. One of the biggest issues was the use of LED lightsabers on set, which darkened everything and made any scene with lightsabers incredibly hard to see.
While Obi-Wan Kenobi does not deserve all the criticism it’s gotten online, some genuine missteps prevented the show from reaching its true potential.
There were also too many characters who had plot armor that audiences knew couldn’t get hurt or die. Characters like Kenobi, Vader, Leia, Luke, Uncle Owen, Aunt Beru, and the Grand Inquisitor were never in any real danger. WhileObi-Wan Kenobidoes not deserve all the criticism it’s gotten online, some genuine missteps prevented the show from reaching its true potential. Small plot corrections would’ve boosted this show into the stratosphere ofStar Warscontent.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Set during the reign of the Galactic Empire, the narrative follows former Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi as he undertakes a pivotal mission to reconcile with former allies turned adversaries while confronting the formidable forces of the Empire.
4Din Djarin’s First Outing Was A Rousing Success
The Mandalorian Season 1 (2019)
Disney’s first step intoStar Warslive-action television came in the form ofThe Mandalorianseason 1. Audiences were immediately in love with the little green companion of the show’s titular character, whom they deemed “Baby Yoda.” Despite social media’s obsession with Baby Yoda,The Mandalorianwas incredibly well received. The storytelling was engaging and showed off a part of theStar Warsgalaxy that hadn’t been seen before.
There was a lot riding onThe Mandalorian’s success, as Disney+ was still in its infancy and the streaming service needed a show to be a rousing success.The Mandaloriandid this while showcasing the beauty of using the LED Volume stage, which has since been used in multipleStar Warsshows as well as other Disney+ titles. WhileThe Mandalorianseason 1 wasn’t perfect,it set the stage for all that was to come after it, making it incredibly important.
Din Djarin
Din Djarin was once a lone bounty who has since tasked himself with raising his adopted son and Mandalorian apprentice, Grogu. Born on Aq Vetina and raised on Concordia by the Mandalorian faction the Children of the Watch, Din is an orphan and Mandalorian foundling who has risked both his life and his Mandalorian Creed to protect Grogu. Djarin has become an important part of the galaxy’s fight against the Imperial Remnant that lingers in the wake of the Empire’s fall, as he is now working under-the-table for the fledgling New Republic’s rangers.
3Ahsoka Brought Fan-Favorite Characters Back To Star Wars
Ahsoka Season 1 (2023)
Lucasfilm had been setting up an Ahsoka Tano-based live-action television show since she first appeared inThe Mandalorianseason 2. The former Padawan to Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka was a fan-favorite character fromThe Clone Warsanimated show, and there were some questions about whether the former Jedi would ever get her own time to shine. WhenAhsokaseason 1 premiered in 2023, it was well-received by almost everyone. Some were concerned that bringing characters from shows likeStar Wars Rebelsinto the mix would isolate some of the viewers, but Dave Filoni was able to do it with minimal hiccups.
Overall, the story thatAhsokaseason 1 told was incredible. Between the amazing performances by the late Ray Stevenson and Lars Mikkelsen returning to play Grand Admiral Thrawn in live-action,Ahsokawas engaging. The twist of introducing a different galaxy paired with Hera Syndulla’s struggle with the politics of the New Republic helped paint a full picture of the galaxy at the time. This, coupled with Hayden Christensen’s triumphant return as Anakin Skywalker inthe World Between Worldsand commanding Clone Wars flashbacks, makesAhsokaseason 1 one of the bestStar Warsseasons yet.
Ahsoka
Ahsoka follows the journey of former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Released in 2023, this series takes place within the Star Wars universe and features Ahsoka navigating through a complex political and cosmic landscape.
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2Star Wars’ First 12-Episode Live-Action Season Is Of The Highest Quality
Andor Season 1 (2022)
One of the reasons whyAndoris so highly regarded by critics andStar Warsviewers alike is because of the amazing cinematography and incomparable writing.HavingAndorsplit into three-episode arcs was a brilliant idea and allowed for each of these stories to flourish in their own way.In fact,Andormight just feature three of thebest live-action episodes ofStar Warsever made. Between the beauty of the Eye of Aldhani, the moving speeches by Kino Loy and Luthen Rael, and the funeral of Maarva Andor, the show was constantly one-upping itself.
Additionally, all the other characters introduced to Andor help create this sense that the galaxy is a powder keg waiting for that spark of rebellion.
There were some doubts about telling a story about Cassian Andor because audiences knew he was to tragically die at the end ofRogue One: A Star Wars Story, but those doubts were quickly silenced once the show came out. Diego Luna leadsAndorwith such sincerity and emotion that it’s hard not to root for Cassian. Additionally, all the other characters introduced toAndorhelp create this sense that the galaxy is a powder keg waiting for that spark of rebellion. With such an amazing first season, it’s no wonder why audiences anxiously awaitAndorseason 2.
Andor
Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
1The Mandalorian Upped Its Game For Its Second Installment
The Mandalorian Season 2 (2020)
The Mandalorianseason 1 was a rousing success, which made the sophomore season highly anticipated. Luckily, show creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni didn’t let audiences down.The Mandalorianseason 2 built on everything good from its first season while still telling an interesting and engaging story. While there were many appearances by otherStar Warscharacters like Ahsoka Tano, Bo-Katan Kryze, Boba Fett, and even Luke Skywalker, they never felt like they were purely for fan service. In fact, all of these characters were vital in some way toThe Mandalorianseason 2’s story.
This, coupled with Din Djarin’s final battle with Moff Gideon where he wonthe Darksaberin combat, was nothing short of amazing. Din Djarin breaking his Mandalorian Creed because of his love for Grogu was incredibly heartwarming and heartbreaking when the two parted at the end of the season. There’s so much to love aboutThe Mandalorianseason 2 that it’s hard to find any way it could’ve been better. Between excellent performances by Pedro Pascal and Mark Hamill’s return as Luke Skywalker,The Mandalorianseason 2 has solidified it as the best TV season ever inStar Wars.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
