The droid. The legend. C1-10P ("Chopper") is the antithesis of the polite R2-D2. He is a gremlin, a murderer (he commits multiple counts of droid homicide), and an absolute hero. He has the highest kill count of the crew and is universally beloved for it.
A survivor of Order 66 struggling to rediscover his path as a Jedi. Star Wars Rebels
first premiered, it carried the heavy burden of following the beloved Clone Wars The droid
If you only watch one hour of Star Wars animation, watch (Season 2 finale). It is the Empire Strikes Back of the animated world. He is a gremlin, a murderer (he commits
"It’s too kiddy." The truth: Season 1 is lighter, but by Season 4, you will watch a man lose his sight, a mentor sacrifice his life to a fuel explosion, and a teenager leave his family forever to save a galaxy that hates him.
for anyone invested in Star Wars lore, especially if you liked The Clone Wars . If you only want dark, adult-oriented content, the first half of season 1 might test your patience — but the overall arc is deeply satisfying and even heartbreaking.
The crown jewel of Rebels antagonists. Brought from the Legends (Expanded Universe) canon by Timothy Zahn, Thrawn is the anti-Vader. He doesn't choke or rage. He studies art to understand a species' psychology. He watches the Ghost crew for three seasons before attacking. Thrawn turns Rebels into a chess match, and for most of the run, he is winning.