Via Starwars.com:

ONE LAST LESSON — THAT REVERBERATES THROUGHOUT STAR WARS.

As the dust settles on the series finale of Star Wars Rebels, we’re left to look at what it’s added to the tapestry of the broader mythology of Star Wars. Taking that closer look, the ending of Rebels was emotional and hopeful, and fits beautifully with the things that make Star Wars so important.

The final episodes, particularly series finale “Family Reunion – and Farewell,” hone in on Ezra Bridger and his journey as a responsible wielder of the Force, and it echoes Luke’s trials through Return of the Jedi, as well as Anakin’s temptations to the dark side in Revenge of the Sith. Where Luke has to work to save the galaxy by saving his father, Ezra has to save Lothal by saving his friends. Both of them learn that sometimes, the best way to save your friends and the things you love is to sacrifice yourself. It brings to mind Rose Tico’s last line in The Last Jedi in the most heartbreaking and beautiful ways.

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