These 10Star Warscharacters have already proven to be brilliant inStar Warsmovies and TV shows, and now, they deserve their very own spin-off.The Skywalker family treehas long dominatedStar Wars, and although the Skywalkers are undeniably some ofStar Wars’best characters, they are far from the only characters who deserve center stage. In fact, many of the most compelling characters inStar Warsnot only aren’t Skywalkers but also aren’t Jedi.
Several ofStar Wars’best TV showshave begun steering in that direction—away from the Skywalkers and the Jedi—very successfully. Shows likeThe MandalorianandAndorhave shown that this can be met with plenty of enthusiasm fromStar Warsaudiences. In light of that,these 10Star Warscharacters, many of whom are neither Skywalkers nor Jedi, deserve their own spin-off shows or movies.
10Darth Maul
First Appeared In: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Darth Maul has only become more interesting astheStar Warstimelinehas expanded. Initially, he seemed to have died inStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menacewhen Obi-Wan Kenobi cut him in half. However,Star Wars: The Clone Warsrevealed that Maul had miraculously survived after all. He then went on to be a troublesome villain throughoutThe Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebelsand even had a cameo inSolo: A Star Wars Story.
Despite these repeated appearances,Darth Maul deserves his own spin-off show or movie.Soloeven hinted that this could be coming, as it positioned Maul as the head of a crime syndicate during the Dark Times. This is still a story that could be explored, even given thatRebelsconfirmed when and how he died. Maul began as a terrifying, fascinating brand-new Sith on the scene, and it would be brilliant to see him in a leading role in the future.
Maul began as a terrifying, fascinating brand-new Sith on the scene, and it would be brilliant to see him in a leading role in the future.
9Mace Windu
Mace Windu is a truly underrated Jedi inStar Wars. Mace Windu appeared throughout theStar Warsprequel trilogy andThe Clone Wars, and he is arguably best known for his final confrontation with Palpatine, during which he attempted to assassinate him. Inadvertently, this led to Anakin Skywalker falling to the dark side of the Force and being christened Darth Vader because, in the end, Anakin chose Palpatine over Mace Windu/the Jedi.
While Mace’s appearances throughout the prequel movies andThe Clone Warsproved what a wise Jedi and skilled fighter he was, though, Mace Windu is deserving of additional screen time. In particular, a show exploring Mace Windu’s earlier days in the Jedi Order, perhaps pre-datingThe Phantom Menace, would be thrilling. This could even reveal more about the ways in which Mace Windu, much more than any other Jedi, toed the line of the dark side.
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8Darth Bane
First Appeared In: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Darth Bane is pivotal inStar Wars, as he is the creator ofthe Sith Rule of Two, which established that there would be one Sith master and one Sith apprentice. Bane created this rule to protect the future of the Sith, as he recognized that in-fighting was tearing the Sith apart and could ultimately lead to their own extinction.Despite how important Darth Bane is, he has only had one on-screen appearance inStar Warsmovies and TV shows, inThe Clone Wars.
In that show, Darth Bane appeared as a vision to Master Yoda. Notably, only Jedi can become Force ghosts, Sith cannot, so this wasn’t even a ‘real’ appearance by Darth Bane. Given his legacy, Bane is certainly deserving of a more substantial on-screen arc, ideally one that reveals more about his creation of the Sith Rule of Two.Star Warshas also rarely focused on Sith stories (The Acolytearguably failed to truly make good on that promise), so such a story is especially needed.
7Bo-Katan Kryze
Bo-Katan Kryze has become iconic inStar Wars. After debuting inThe Clone Wars, Bo-Katan went on to play a role inRebelsand inThe Mandalorian, and she has only become more crucial as time has gone on. InThe Clone Wars, Bo-Katan seemed more or less like a villain, working with Death Watch and acting threateningly towards Ahsoka Tano (not to mention smacking her on the rear, which is to date one of the most bizarre moments in all ofStar Wars).
Now, though,Bo-Katan is primed to be the new ruler of Mandalore.The Mandalorianseason 3 endingset Bo-Katan up to hold this role inStar Warsmoving forward, which could certainly be explored in a potential upcoming show or movie. Although many are expecting to see Bo-Katan return inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, and she very likely will be in that movie, she should also lead her own show or movie. Ideally, this would also finally involve a plot honoring Bo-Katan’s sister, Satine, who died inThe Clone Wars.
6Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon Jinn has only appeared inThe Phantom Menaceand very briefly inThe Clone WarsandObi-Wan Kenobi(as a Force ghost), yet he is absolutely crucial inStar Wars. In addition to findingthe Chosen Oneand bringing him to the Jedi Order (although that wasn’t exactly a great choice), Qui-Gon was the very reason Master Yoda and, ultimately, Obi-Wan Kenobi knew how to become Force ghosts. As they went on to teach Luke, and Luke taught Leia,Qui-Gon is the very reason these Force ghosts remain inStar Wars.
Qui-Gon is also simply a fascinating Jedi in his own right.The Phantom Menaceconfirmed that he did not often follow the rules, and he was more than willing to strike out on his own—even when it was his very own Padawan, Obi-Wan, who was pleading with him to not defy the Jedi Council again. A Qui-Gon show or movie could explore Qui-Gon’s dynamic with Obi-Wan in greater detail or even reveal more about his relationship with Count Dooku, his former Jedi Master who had a clear affection for him.
5Qimir
First Appeared In: The Acolyte
It’s no secret thatThe Acolyteproved to be very divisive and controversial in theStar Warsfanbase, which ultimately ended withThe Acolyte’scancelation. Despite how extensive the backlash toThe Acolytewas, though,Manny Jacinto’sAcolytecharacter, Qimir/the Stranger, was largely considered one of the bright spots. In light of Qimir’s popularity, and the lingering feelings of disappointment for those who likedThe Acolyte, a Qimir show would be a genius next step forStar Warsto take.
In light of Qimir’s popularity, and the lingering feelings of disappointment for those who likedThe Acolyte, a Qimir show would be a genius next step forStar Warsto take.
There’s plenty more to explore when it comes to Qimir’s story. Season 1 ofThe Acolyteonly minimally explored what had happened between Qimir and his former Jedi Master, Vernestra Rwoh. It would be fascinating to see what really went down between the former master and apprentice, and this could even mean showing the two battling, thereby revealing how Qimir got his scar. With Darth Plagueis' appearance inThe Acolyteending, perhaps even Qimir’s connection to the Sith could be revealed.
4Finn
First Appeared In: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Finn began as one of the most interesting characters in theStar Warssequel trilogy, but, like many sequel characters, Finn was sadly sidelined inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, bringing a swift end to his interesting arc. Finn was introduced inStar Wars: The Force Awakensas a defecting stormtrooper of the First Order, who begrudgingly accepted a role with the Resistance (although he was really only interested in saving Rey).The Force Awakensalso heavily teased that Finn was Force-sensitive, even showing him wielding Anakin Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber twice.
Unfortunately,Star Warsall but abandoned that plot in the end, only ever dropping hints that Finn was Force-sensitive and had the potential to become a Jedi.A TV show or movie focused on Finn would therefore be a perfect way to ameliorate the damage done in the sequels. This show or movie could finally confirm Finn’s Force-sensitivity and perhaps even give him an arc as a Jedi. The question remains, in light of all that transpired, would John Boyega even be willing to return to the role?
3Padmé Amidala
Many of Padmé Amidala’s most interesting stories have never appeared on theStar Warsscreen. Specifically, the trilogy of canon Padmé books,The Queen’s Shadow,The Queen’s Peril, andThe Queen’s Hope, all written by E.K. Johnston, reveal just how brilliant Padmé and her handmaidens really were. This includes how intentionally they used hair, makeup, and clothes to ensure Padmé’s safety, carry out a mission, and send subliminal messages.
In light ofhow Padmé died, this would also give Padmé a much better final story inStar Wars, as it would mean that her story on screen ended not with her losing the will to live after Anakin turned to the dark side but rather with her valiantly defending the people of Naboo and fighting for freedom and justice throughout the galaxy as a senator. As a massive bonus, this could also mean Natalie Portman returning toStar Wars, which would be incredible.
2Omega
Star Wars: The Bad Batchis one ofStar Wars’best shows, not only because it continued the stories of Clone Force 99 but also because its themes of family and forgiveness are true to the franchise’s core messages. Impressively, Omega managed to join the Bad Batch team without feeling like the odd one out or like she altered the group dynamics. Instead,Omega only enhanced the Bad Batch crew, and the parent-child relationship she developed with them (especially Hunter) was truly touching.
Omega also grew into an incredible character, constantly exhibiting bravery and self-sacrifice, particularly inThe Bad Batchseason 3. It was sad to seeThe Bad Batchcome to an end; however,theBad Batchseason 3 endingsuggestedOmega could be returning, as it revealed that she went on to join the Rebellion as a pilot. This perfectly sets Omega up to return in an upcomingStar Warsshow or movie. Hopefully, Omega will also have a leading role in any such movie or show, which she has more than earned.
Omega also grew into an incredible character, constantly exhibiting bravery and self-sacrifice, particularly inThe Bad Batchseason 3.
1Asajj Ventress
Finally,Asajj Ventress absolutely deserves to star as a leading character in her own show or movie. Ventress first appeared inThe Clone Warsas a major antagonist. Originally, she was Count Dooku’s Sith assassin, but he eventually discarded her, leading her to become a bounty hunter with no Jedi or Sith affiliations. She wasn’t without any connections, though. Following Dooku casting her aside, Ventress reconnected with the Nightsisters of Dathomir, where she came from.
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This Nightsisters connection would be interesting enough, butStar Warscould also explore Ventress' return, which was confirmed inThe Bad Batch. This would be particularly interesting given Ventress returned inThe Bad Batchwielding a yellow lightsaber, hinting that she may now be on the light side of the Force. Each of these 10Star Warscharacters would be deserving of their own show or movie, but Asajj Ventress is arguably the most deserving of them all.
