If you could live, but only without your heart’s desire, would you still choose life?

Asajj does in “Tales of the Underworld,” and the shroud of her love affair with Quinlan Vos from Dark Disciple (2015) hangs heavy over her tale. But it’s also full of surprising tenderness, self-determination, and a willingness to start new. More than any of the Tales, Asajj’s story feels like a fully realized work of art.

We track Asajj’s journey through the Star Wars timeline, compare her with her foils—Anakin and Ahsoka—and sing our praises of her decision to honor her lost love by dedicating herself to his work. (We may or may not have a shed a tear about Asajj’s new family, too.)

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Who Are We?

00:02:51 Plot Summary

00:15:59 Connections to Dark Disciple

00:25:57 Asajj and Quinlan’s Romance

00:41:20 Fighting Inquisitors and Asajj’s Jedi Parallels 

00:54:21 Bae Watch

01:01:19 Closing Thoughts