Asajj Ventressthrillingly returned toStar WarsinStar Wars: The Bad Batch, but one pivotal Ventress story still hasn’t been shown inStar Warsmovies and TV shows—and it’s the story I most want to see. Ventress has proven to be one ofStar Wars’most interesting villains (if she can even be considered a villain anymore). After being introduced into the canon inStar Wars: The Clone Warsas Count Dooku’s Sith assassin, her story arc became much more complex when she was cast aside by Dooku and began working as a seemingly apolitical bounty hunter.
This was made even more complicated when Ventress then decided to help Ahsoka Tano when she was falsely accused of murder and on the run.Ventress’Bad Batchreturntook this one step further, with Ventress showing up with a yellow lightsaber—suggesting she may be on the light side of the Force now—and testing Omega’s potential Force sensitivity. This update to Ventress' story was unquestionably exciting, but it actually builds upon one much more important Ventress story that has yet to get its on-screen debut.
It’s Exciting To See More Ventress Return… But We Need More
Seeing Ventress return inThe Bad Batchwas both surprising and thrilling, particularly because the conclusion of her story inThe Clone Warshad been open-ended. The fact that she was wielding a yellow lightsaber and was willing to help the Bad Batch crew and Omega only made this even more exciting. Ideally, though, this would only be the beginning.
It’s clear that there is so much more to Ventress' story, both beforeThe Bad Batchand afterward, and she is more than deserving of anotherStar Warsappearance, if not her very own spin-off show. Luckily,Star Warshas already confirmed that Ventress will be back inStar Wars, although the exact form that will take remains undefined. Ventress has returned inThe Bad Batchcomics, but all signs point to another on-screen return in Ventress’Star Warsfuture.
It’s clear that there is so much more to Ventress' story, both beforeThe Bad Batchand afterward.
Most Viewers Don’t Know About Ventress' Death & Redemption
Ventress' Most Incredible Story Arc Happened In A Canon Star Wars Book
One story thatStar Warscould explore on screen in particular is one that manyStar Warsaudiences may not even be aware happened. In the canon novelStar Wars: Dark Disciple, written by Christie Golden,Asajj Ventress was actually redeemed just before she died. InDark Disciple, the Jedi Council shockingly asked Jedi Quinlan Vos and Asajj Ventress to work together to assassinate Count Dooku, before the events ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
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Despite Ventress being on the dark side at that time, and Vos being on the light, the two found a mutual understanding while on their quest, leading to them falling in love with each other. Sadly, Dooku got his hands on Vos and, through torture, he was able to corrupt Vos to the dark side. In an incredible twist, Ventress then did everything in her power to save Vos, resulting in her redemption but also, tragically, her death.This means that by the timeThe Bad Batchseason 3 took place, Ventress had been resurrected.
Ventress then did everything in her power to save Vos, resulting in her redemption but also, tragically, her death.
This would be the perfect story forStar Warsto finally bring to the screen. Not only would this be an incredible story to get to see, but also, this arc is essential for audiences to understand Ventress' most recentStar Warsappearance and, presumably, any others. Without it, many viewers would likely be confused by Ventress' sudden shift. WithStar Warshinting that Ventress will be back, could this be showcased in an upcoming show?
10 Possible Star Wars Stories Asajj Ventress Could Appear In After Bad Batch Season 3
With Asajj Ventress confirmed to be returning to an unnamed Star Wars project following The Bad Batch season 3, 10 Star Wars stories would be perfect.
Star Wars Has Begun Showing Canceled Clone Wars Stories
Ahsoka Tano’s Tales Of The Jedi Arc Is One Such Example
SinceThe Clone Warsconcluded,Star Warshas found ways to incorporate discarded plot lines from that show into brand-newStar Warsshows and other mediums. For Ventress, this happened inDark Disciple, butAhsoka Tano has also been a clear example of this approach to unusedClone Warsarcs. Like Ventress, Ahsoka had her story continued in a book, in her case, theAhsokanovel, written by E.K. Johnston. There’s been some debate about whether this story is stillStar Warscanon, but, even so, the book offered insight into Ahsoka’s life as asurvivor of Order 66.
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Ahsoka also had her story immediately followingThe Clone Warsexpanded in yet anotherStar Warsshow,Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi. In that show, previously discarded Ahsoka stories fromThe Clone Warswere finally shown on screen, such as her joining the Rebellion and reconnecting with Bail Organa at Padmé’s funeral. WithStar Wars’clear intentions to adapt some of these unusedClone Warsstories into other mediums,it seems safe to assume Ventress’Dark Disciplestory could appear elsewhere.
Could We Get Ventress' Backstory In A New “Tales” Or Animated Story?
It Would Be Incredible To See This Arc On Screen—And Ventress Deserves It
There are a number of ways this story fromDark Disciplecould be explored further. So far, Ventress has only appeared in animatedStar Warsshows, so it’s unclear whether the character will ever make the jump to live action. Whether she does or doesn’t, though,this story between Ventress and Quinlan Vos could be explored in an upcomingStar Warsshow, either by having a new show set during that time or by depicting it in flashback.
In fact,Obi-Wan Kenobimay already have set this possibility up. In that show, Obi-Wan discovered that Vos was among the Jedi who had survived Order 66 and was working with the Rebellion. It’s very possible that Ventress and Vos will be reunited in an upcoming show, which could both capture this previous story on screen and provide an update to their love story.
At present, no such show has been announced. There are currently only twoupcomingStar Warsshowsconfirmed:Andorseason 2 andAhsokaseason 2. That will undoubtedly change, though, and in all likelihood sooner rather than later. Star Wars Celebration is taking place in April this year, and many are expecting some major announcements, especially in light of how few TV showsStar Warscurrently has in the lineup.
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Dark Discipletruly is one ofStar Wars’most important Ventress stories, and while the arc being included in a book rather than in a show or movie certainly doesn’t make it any less legitimate, it does mean fewer viewers are likely to be familiar with it. As Ventress' time inStar Wars(hopefully) only grows, it will be increasingly important for audiences to be aware of this arc. Ideally, this means that thisAsajj Ventressstory will be coming toStar Warsin an upcoming TV show.
