In a galaxy not so far away, EW rates every series in the saga. Every Star Wars show ranked, from Andor to The Bad Batch

In a galaxy not so far away, EW rates every series in the saga.

Every Star Wars show ranked, from Andor to The Bad Batch

In a galaxy not so far away, EW rates every series in the saga.

By Kevin Jacobsen

September 28, 2025 8:30 a.m. ET

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Diego Luna as Cassian Andor on 'Andor'; Grogu on 'The Mandalorian'; Ahsoka Tano (voice: Ashley Eckstein) on 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'. Credit:

Lucasfilm Ltd.(2); Disney+/Courtesy Everett Collection

The number of stories to be told in the *Star Wars* universe is seemingly endless. While the feature films have been on hold since 2019's *The Rise of Skywalker*, Lucasfilm and Disney have pumped out a slew of TV shows featuring fan-favorite characters while also introducing plenty of new faves (looking at you, Grogu).

To date, Disney+ has released 11 *Star Wars* shows (four animated, seven live-action) since 2019. However, while these series are produced under the same banner and share a certain house style, the quality varies greatly. Case in point: Shows like *The Mandalorian* and *Andor* have generally been received positively by fans and even earned recognition at the Emmys; others, like *The Book of Boba Fett *and *Skeleton Crew*, didn't quite live up to expectations. Then, there were the animated programs that filled in the gaps before and during the sequel trilogy, *The Clone Wars*, *Rebels*, and *Resistance*, and they, too, differed in overall reception.

Still thinking about that *Andor* series finale and what that final shot means for the beloved space saga on the whole, we're looking back on all the major *Star Wars* shows and giving our official ranking. Two series are not ranked, but they are noted below. (The *Star Wars *franchise also has many micro-shows and web series, and those are not included here, either)

Unranked: *Star Wars: Droids (1985–1986) *and *Star Wars: Ewoks *(1985–1986).

While notable for being some of the first real *Star Wars *media after *Return of the Jedi* (1983), *Droids *and *Ewoks *are very much of their time. Though there's nothing wrong with being a little dated or vintage, it doesn't feel fair to put these two slighter shows up against their bolder, bigger, better-budgeted descendants. They are also on Disney+ if you care to view two curios of *Star Wars*' vaunted past.

14. Young Jedi Adventures (2023–present)

Master Yoda (voice: Piotr Michael) with Kai Brightstar (voice: Jamaal Avery Jr.), Lys Solay (voice: Juliet Donenfeld), Nubs (voice: Dee Bradley Baker), Nash Durango (voice: Emma Berman), and RJ-83 (voice: Jonathan Lipow) on 'Young Jedi Adventures'. Disney+

It's difficult to place this animated series, which is aimed at preschoolers and other young budding Jedis, in a ranking of lore-heavy dramas. *Young Jedi Adventures* is set centuries before *Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace* and centers on a group of younglings who learn how to harness the Force, among other life lessons, on their way to becoming Jedi Knights.

In the grand tradition of other kid-friendly cartoons, each episode contains two short stories. The series is well-regarded by critics, who correctly hail it as a good starting point for little ones just now dipping their toes into *Star Wars*. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

13. The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022)

Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand on 'The Book of Boba Fett'. Francois Duhamel/Lucasfilm

Boba Fett deserved better. Temuera Morrison deserved better. And while *The Book of Boba Fett *had its shining, sparkling moments for the bounty hunter and his outstanding actor, it ends up toward the bottom of this list because it strayed from being a story *actually *about Boba Fett. The series got distracted by other franchise favorites, and while maybe anywhere else they might be welcome, fans of the Boba Fett character had waited a long time for him to get an actual spotlight.

It's not like Morrison and the character can't carry the show, as happened in the first few episodes; they certainly can, which makes some of the writing decisions later on baffling. If *The Book of Boba Fett *gets a second season (chances are, it won't), maybe it will redeem itself, but if not, its reputation will be that of an odd show, unbalanced and lacking in focus. —*Ruth Johnson*

12. Star Wars Resistance (2018–2020)

Neeku Vozo (voice: Josh Brener), Kaz Xiono (voice: Christopher Sean), and Poe Dameron (voice: Oscar Isaac) on 'Star Wars Resistance'. Lucasfilm

*Star Wars Resistance* tells the story of a small band of Resistance fighters around the events of the sequel trilogy. While colorful, with a 3-D style of animation not often seen on American TV these days, *Resistance* suffered from being intended for a younger audience. Its writing is simplistic at times, and the characters are loud and even grating.**

One point of interest: *Resistance* does take a look at a part of the main *Star Wars* story that's kind of fuzzy — the lead-up to the sequel trilogy. The sequel trilogy, of course, for a lot of fans, merely turned into an excuse for Disney and Lucasfilm to milk the franchise for more, so your mileage may vary. There's not a lot of substance to *Resistance*, much like the sequel trilogy it accompanied: If you want substantial *Star Wars* animation, upcoming entries on this list are where you need to head. —*R.J.*

11. Star Wars Tales (2022–present)

Anakin Skywalker (voice: Matt Lanter) and Ahsoka Tano (voice: Ashley Eckstein) on 'Tales of the Jedi'. Lucasfilm Ltd.

Aiming to expand upon stories we haven't seen fully in *Star Wars*, *Tales *spent its first volume focusing on two Jedi in particular: Count Dooku (Corey Burton) and Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein). Count Dooku felt like fresh ground, as we saw moments that had been implied — Qui-Gon Jinn's death and its effect on the count, for one — but Ahsoka's felt like walking on well-trod ground. The second volume expands the story of the Galactic Empire, while the third delves into the underworld of bounty hunters.

The stories are well-told, the animation is unusually thoughtful, but *Tales *finds itself merely revolving on *Star Wars*'* *hamster wheel, as opposed to hopping off of it and exploring something new. —*R.J.*

10. Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021–2024)

Crosshair, Echo, Wrecker, Hunter, and Tech (all voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) on 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch'. Lucasfilm

Telling the story of a genetically mutated clone trooper squadron in the immediate aftermath of Order 66, *The Bad Batch* feels slight in the wider scheme of *Star Wars*, and even a bit of a retread, as the squadron ends up in the guardianship of a young, talented child, which may be a mandatory *Star Wars* trope at this point.**

The Bad Batch becomes a little band of mercenaries, having adventures and trying to outrun the Empire, who obviously aren't huge fans of having a bunch of rebellious clone troopers running around the galaxy, helping where they can. Where other animated shows on this list have serious repercussions for the wider canon of the franchise, *The Bad Batch* didn't take that tack, but, as an action-adventure show in the tradition of vintage elite team shows like, say, *The A-Team*, you can't really go wrong with giving it a shot. —*R.J.*

9. Skeleton Crew (2024–present)

Ravi-Cabot Conyers as Wim, Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern, Robert Timothy Smith as Neel, Kyriana Kratter as KB, and Jude Law as Jod on 'Skeleton Crew'.

Matt Kennedy/Lucasfilm Ltd

From the start, *Star Wars* has resonated with children and adults alike for its hero journeys and well-drawn coming-of-age narratives. *Skeleton Crew* evokes those adventurous origins, eschewing lore-heavy plotting in favor of lighter, straightforward storytelling as it follows a group of four children who discover a spaceship on their home planet, soon finding themselves on a voyage through the galaxy.

The stakes are relatively low, and the childhood wonder may not work for more cynical adult viewers, but *Skeleton Crew* is a solid example of *Star Wars*' unlimited potential to tell all kinds of stories without having to relate everything back to the Skywalker Saga. Plus, Jude Law brings his movie star charisma as the swaggering pirate captain Jod Na Nawood, who helps the kids find their way back home (for reasons far from mere goodwill). —*K.J.*

8. Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'. Lucasfilm Ltd.

*Obi-Wan Kenobi* lands relatively low on this list because it suffers from a serious problem: It's redundant. While shows like *The Acolyte *promised to take viewers to eras we hadn't seen before in the franchise, *Obi-Wan Kenobi *decided to devise a tale from a time we know all too well, and a character we already know enough about, too.

The creators of *Obi-Wan Kenobi *wanted to show how we got from Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan in the prequels to Sir Alec Guinness', but did we need to know? The series didn't provide a good argument that we did, somehow managing to make new scenes feel overexposed and overdone. Third Sister (Moses Ingram), the chief antagonist, might be the best part of this show, as she felt fresh and new, expanding the tradition of the other histrionic dark-side Force users who came before her. —*R.J.*

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7. Ahsoka (2023–present)

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano on 'Ahsoka'.

Suzanne Tenner/Lucasfilm Ltd.

Ahsoka Tano has come to be recognized as one of the strongest female characters in a franchise that previously struggled to develop them in comparison to men. First introduced in *The Clone Wars*, Anakin Skywalker's Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of *The Mandalorian*, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence. Set after *Return of the Jedi*, the series follows Ahsoka and her apprentice, Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), as they lead an effort to fend off the ruthless Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) and prevent an Empire uprising.

As a *Mando* spinoff, *Ahsoka* retains the general visual design and feel of its predecessor. While the series' plot is indebted to past *Star Wars* stories of the Jedi and the struggles between good and evil, its earnest, well-drawn depiction of women fighting for the rebellion makes up for its lack of groundbreaking storytelling. —*K.J.***

6. Star Wars: Visions (2021–present)

Ronin (voice: Masaki Terasoma) on 'Star Wars: Visions'. Lucasfilm Ltd.

*Visions* is an impressive work of art for not just *Star Wars*, but for the cinematic medium in general. For its first season, seven Japanese animation studios were tasked with reimagining *Star Wars* concepts and bringing nine unique animated episodes to life — and they pulled it off. The animation styles, varying from episode to episode, are all dynamic and gorgeous, paying homage to both a classic anime style and *Star Wars*' own more wry feeling.**

*Visions* continued in 2023 (and will again in October 2025) with studios beyond Japan, from India to the U.S., contributing. And fans should only hope that the stories it tells become jumping-off points for even more truly original storytelling, in a galaxy far, far away that has needed a drastic departure from its core story for such a long time. —*R.J.*

5. The Acolyte (2024)

Amandla Stenberg as Mae on 'The Acolyte'.

Christian Black/Lucasfilm Ltd.

Set about a century before *The Phantom Menace*, *The Acolyte *is chronologically the earliest show to date, following Osha (Amandla Stenberg) — a Padawan learner accused of killing a Jedi Master — and her former Jedi Master, Sol (Lee Jung-jae), who helps her find answers. The series charted compelling territory, foregoing traditional heroes vs. villains storytelling in favor of a morally ambiguous tale that questions if the Jedi are wholly good, and whether our perception is truly reality.

Bad-faith audience members review-bombed the series due to its diverse cast and creative departures. Still, we would gladly take a fresh perspective on the franchise over stale rehashings, even if the latter feature characters we love. —*K.J.***

4. Star Wars Rebels (2014–2018)

Sabine Wren (voice: Tiya Sircar), Kana Jarrus (voice: Freddie Prinze Jr.), Ezra Bridger (voice: Taylor Gray), and Hera Syndulla (voice: Vanessa Marshall) on 'Star Wars Rebels'. Lucasfilm

The period between *Revenge of the Sith* (2005) and *A New Hope* (1977) was the dark ages for the *Star Wars* universe, and *Rebels* did not shy away from that fact, both aesthetically and intellectually. *Rebels* could be brutal, even with all the discretion shots in the world, and it should be applauded for its dedication to showing a galaxy far, far away that feels doomed to remain fallen.

Still, there are those bright spots of hope and light that remain undimmed throughout, making *Rebels* important for showing how the *Star Wars* universe survived in the years between the Republic's fall and the Rebellion's victory over the Empire. While it might have been nice to see *Rebels* use a different animation style than the next entry on this list, it was still remarkably well-plotted and acted, with characters both new and familiar duking it out for the survival of the galaxy. —*R.J.*

3. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2014; 2020)

Ahsoka Tano (voice: Ashley Eckstein) on 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'. Lucasfilm

*The Clone Wars* was an epic show, and, in many ways, carried some of the most poignant and overtly political moments of the whole franchise. But it was also a long slog, taking a war between the Jedi and Galactic Republic that only lasted three years and stretching it into seven seasons, with 133 episodes total when all was said and done, which means there's a great deal of filler and wasted time.**

Still, *The Clone Wars* was an impressive display of dedication to showing one of *Star Wars*' most dramatic historical periods, quickly surpassing its origins as a spinoff show of a not-so-great movie. If you have the desire to watch what is often a well-told war drama with occasionally silly divergences, and you have the time to watch the whole thing, it is worth it. —*R.J.*

2. The Mandalorian (2019–2023)

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin/the Mandalorian on 'The Mandalorian'. Francois Duhamel/Lucasfilm Ltd.

Spearheaded by Jon Favreau, *The Mandalorian* sounded intriguing from the get-go: A new story about a bounty hunter who came from the warrior monk society known as the Mandalorians — origin culture of Jango and Boba Fett — and by extension, all of the clone troopers? And it's considered a space western? Awesome. The pilot was, indeed, very cool.

Then, the last five minutes happened, and a radical, exciting shift in *Star Wars *occurred. Hello, Grogu. The importance of "the Child" in making *The Mandalorian *a compelling show can't really be understated. Giving Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) something to care about gave the audience something to care about, too; yeah, the week-to-week adventures of Djarin could've been compelling on their own, but with Grogu, we got a key emotional thread throughout. —*R.J.*

1. Andor (2022–2025)

Andy Serkis as Kino Loy and Diego Luna as Cassian Andor on 'Andor'. Lucasfilm Ltd.

The Tony Gilroy-created *Andor* quickly impressed fans as it told the origin story of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna). However, the series managed to expand beyond its eponymous protagonist, introducing us to new characters and re-introducing us to old, like Mon Mothma (Genevieve O'Reilly). Where *Obi-Wan Kenobi *was clunky in almost the exact same period of time, *Andor *soared because it was genuinely mysterious: In *Rogue One* (2016), Cassian is a cipher. Here, he becomes an orphan of the newly risen Empire, rendered a thief, a murderer, and only sometimes, a highly reluctant rebel.

*Andor *refuses to make easy moral judgments, and its characters are not always the likable, charming figures we've come to expect. Its story moves slower, and it has many different threads. But as the series* *maintained its high quality through both seasons, it wasn't just good *Star Wars —* it was brilliant political television, too. —*R.J.*

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