Ahsoka Tano is the most significant alien Padawan in Star Wars history. When she debuted as a 14-year-old Togruta in the 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the reaction was largely skeptical. Critics found her abrasive, and many fans assumed she would not survive long enough to matter. She then went on to become one of the most beloved characters in the entire franchise, anchoring several seasons of animation, two live-action seasons, and earning a dedicated Disney+ series of her own.Now, Star Wars is introducing a character built in a similar mold, and she arrives at an interesting moment. With Ahsoka Season 2 looming on the horizon and production officially wrapped, Lucasfilm is rolling out Maul — Shadow Lord, a direct sequel to The Clone Wars, premiering April 6 on Disney+.Star Wars Read full article on The Direct.