'Ahsoka': the best 'Star Wars' Easter eggs and references you may have missed

How the show subtly nods to 'The Phantom Menace,' 'The Clone Wars' and more

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Rosario Dawson stars as Ahsoka Tano in the 'Star Wars' spin-off series
(Image credit: Lucasfilm)

It wouldn't be a Dave Filoni "Star Wars" show without a cavalcade of Easter eggs and deep cuts. "Ahsoka" season 1 was stuffed with "Star Wars" references to delight franchise nerds, from a few surprise "Rebels" cameos to "Knights of the Old Republic" tie-ins and a visual allusion to "The Phantom Menace." These are the best Easter eggs and references you might have missed in "Ahsoka":

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.