Rebels: Why the Animated Star Wars Series is a Must-Watch TV Show

Star Wars is one of the most popular and extensive franchises in the history of Hollywood entertainment. In the years since the original film debuted in 1977, the series has grown to cover 11 live-action feature films, a handful of live-action series on Disney+, and countless books, comics, and video games that exist both within and outside the universe’s established canon. One arena in the franchise that has experienced some of the most extensive expansion within is the medium of animation.

​ The animated series Star Wars Rebels is a fan-favorite, but it’s much more than just fan-service. It’s some of the best Star Wars content.