It’s Time To Break Down Some Ezra Bridger Fan Theories – /Film

One of the most compelling theories that has emerged over the years has to do with Ezra, Yoda, and a famous line from “The Empire Strikes Back.” During the movie, Obi-Wan says to Yoda, “That boy was our last hope,” referring to Luke Skywalker. Then Yoda replies with, “There is another.” It has been largely assumed for years that the other Yoda was talking about was Leia, given that we learn she is Luke’s sister in “Return of the Jedi.” But Obi-Wan knew about Leia, so wouldn’t she come to mind for him? That being the case, it’s possible Yoda was actually talking about someone else, and that someone else could be Ezra Bridger. Redditor JaredRed5 laid it out several years ago:

“Looking through current canon and even Legends, I propose that Ezra is the best candidate. He has had multiple contracts with Yoda but only the one run-in with Obi-Wan so Obi-Wan may not even be thinking of him seriously. Ezra is currently off the game board in the Unknown Regions. In many ways he’s a more accomplished Jedi than Luke at this point and has successfully opposed the Emperor once before.”

Indeed, Ezra thwarted Palpatine in the very important “Rebels” episode “World Between Worlds.” The notion that Ezra may be more important to the history of the Jedi and ensuring that darkness doesn’t prevail in a galaxy far, far away is not only compelling but plausible. The evidence is there and it would add a lot of depth to the character, not to mention long-established “Star Wars” lore. Whether or not this is proven true is in Dave Filloni’s court, but it’s certainly worth considering heading into “Ahsoka.”