The Ahsoka TV series, like the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series, underplays the injuries caused by lightsaber blows. In both shows, characters survive direct stabs to the gut without significant consequences, which contradicts the established lethality of lightsabers. While the lightsaber fights in the Ahsoka series are visually impressive, this unrealistic portrayal detracts from the intensity of the duels.
The first trailer for the upcoming Disney+ show Ahsoka has sparked debate among Star Wars fans over the orange lightsabers wielded by new characters Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati. Showrunner Dave Filoni confirmed that the blades are indeed orange for a specific reason, hinting that the characters may not be what viewers initially think. One theory is that the orange lightsabers are partially bled kyber crystals, indicating that the characters are tapping into the dark side. Another theory involves time travel and the High Republic era, suggesting that the characters are Jedi (or former Jedi) from that time period who have traveled to the post-Return of the Jedi era seen in The Mandalorian series.
