In The Mandalorian, Ahsoka Tano made her shocking live-action Star Wars debut while on the hunt for Grand Admiral Thrawn, but how long was she really looking for him? The Mandalorian was a crucial addition to Star Wars’ movies and TV shows, as it not only has become one of Star Wars’ best TV shows but also signaled a massive turning point in the franchise. The Mandalorian kicked off a focus on the New Republic timeline that continues even now, and it introduced a number of key characters.