What Character Were You Surprised to See Pop Up Again?

Star Wars is known for its huge number of characters. Some of these characters appear only once, but there are others who show up, disappear, and then come back again, surprising the fans. 

This article will talk about five such characters. Each of these characters appeared in Star Wars for the first time, disappeared, and then made a comeback, leaving the fans speechless.

Without further ado… 

Numa Rises from Childhood Survival to Rebellion

Numa, a female Twi’lek from the planet Ryloth, is a character in the “Star Wars: Clone Wars” series. Her story begins in the episode “Innocents of Ryloth” from the first season. 

As a child, she managed to evade capture when the Separatists invaded her planet and imprisoned her fellow townspeople. 

She found refuge in the deserted town where she was later discovered by two Republic clone troopers, Waxer and Boil, who became her friends.

These troopers cared for Numa as the Republic forces freed the town and ultimately the planet.

However, when the Galactic Empire came into power, the same troopers who Numa had grown fond of turned against her people, leading to their imprisonment once again. 

This led Numa to join the Free Ryloth Movement, a rebel group led by the notorious Cham Syndulla.

Numa reappears as an adult in the animated series “Star Wars Rebels”, specifically in the episode “Homecoming”. 

Here, she is portrayed as a member of the Ryloth rebel cell under Cham Syndulla’s leadership, and is recognized as one of his top warriors.

In the same episode, Hera Syndulla reaches out to the Twi’lek resistance cell, which includes Numa, for assistance in seizing an Imperial Light Carrier that was launching TIE Bombers against the Twi’lek resistance. 

Initially, Numa, along with Cham and Gobi, plans to destroy the light carrier, but they eventually agree to aid the rebels in capturing it.

Cut Lawquane’s Story Unfolds from Trooper to Family Man

Cut Lawquane, a character from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, is first introduced in the episode “The Deserter” (Season 2, Episode 10). 

In this episode, we learn that Cut was a clone trooper who served the Republic during the early days of the war. After surviving a Separatist gunship attack that killed almost everyone else on his transport, Cut deserted the army and sought refuge on Saleucami, where he started a new life.

He later married Suu Lawquane and they lived on a farm on Saleucami with their two adopted children. 

However, the war eventually reached Saleucami. During this time, Cut met Clone Captain Rex in the “Star Wars: Clone Wars” series. 

Rex helped defend Cut’s family and home from BX-series droid commandos. Despite their differences, Rex and Cut formed a bond, and Rex decided not to report Cut as a deserter.

Cut Lawquane makes his comeback in the “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” series, specifically in the episode “Cut and Run” (Episode 2). 

In the episode, Clone Force 99 visits Cut on Saleucami.

Cut reveals that Rex had warned him about the control chips and the Empire the day before, and informed him that Saleucami was no longer safe. 

Following a fierce battle with the Empire’s brainwashed clone troopers, Cut and his family leave Saleucami for a more remote planet, far from the Empire’s reach.

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Anakin Returns in Ahsoka Series

In Episode 4 of the Ahsoka series, Ahsoka finds herself transported to a mysterious dimension following her defeat by Baylan Skoll. 

This realm reunites her with her former Jedi master, Anakin Skywalker.

The purpose of this reunion is singular – Anakin intends to impart a final lesson to Ahsoka. The crux of this lesson revolves around the stark choice between life and death.

Initially, we see Anakin and Ahsoka amidst the backdrop of the Clone Wars. Anakin’s message is unambiguous – he urges Ahsoka to continue her fight for survival in the tumultuous Star Wars galaxy.

The narrative then shifts to the Siege of Mandalore. However, Anakin is now in his Sith avatar, having succumbed to the Dark side of the Force. 

Wielding a red lightsaber and displaying the wrathful eyes of a Sith, Anakin engages Ahsoka in a duel of lightsabers.

Despite the odds, Ahsoka holds her own against Anakin and emerges victorious.

In the climactic scene, Ahsoka declares her resolve to Anakin, stating, “I want to live.”

In the final episode, Ahsoka encounters Anakin one last time. Now appearing as a Force ghost, Anakin observes Ahsoka, a smile gracing his visage.

Qui-Gon Jinn’s Return as a Force Ghost

Qui-Gon Jinn, a wise Jedi Master, is a key figure in ‘Star Wars’. He first appeared in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace”. 

Even though Darth Maul killed him, his impact is felt throughout the series.

In ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, Qui-Gon returns as a Force Ghost. He learned the secret of immortality from the Force Priestesses and became one with the Force. 

Qui-Gon helped Yoda understand the Force and life after death on the mystical planet Dagobah.

His appearance in the Clone Wars series was impressive, but his return in live action was even more stunning.

In the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ series, Liam Neeson returns to his role as Qui-Gon Jinn, appearing as a Force Ghost. 

This appearance occurs after a scene where Obi-Wan interacts with a young Luke Skywalker.

Obi-Wan has been seeking advice from his old master throughout the series, and Qui-Gon finally responds in episode 6.

Obi-Wan then goes to the Tatooine desert to start a new life. There, he sees Qui-Gon walking ahead of him. 

Qui-Gon greets him with, “Well, took you long enough,” to which Obi-Wan replies, referring to his silence during his struggle with Darth Vader, “I was beginning to think you’d never come.” 

Qui-Gon reassures him, “I was always here, Obi-Wan. You just weren’t ready to see. Come on. We’ve got a ways to go.”

Boba Fett’s Return in “The Mandalorian”

Boba Fett, the infamous bounty hunter, is a character that has left a significant mark on the “Star Wars” universe. 

He was first introduced in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back”. Despite his apparent death in the Sarlacc pit in “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi”, Boba Fett made a thrilling return in the “The Mandalorian” series.

In the series, it is revealed that Boba Fett survived the Sarlacc pit and has been living on Tatooine. 

He makes his comeback in the second season, where he helps the Mandalorian in exchange for his armor, which the Mandalorian had acquired. 

Boba Fett’s return is marked by his impressive combat skills and his code of honor, as he helps the Mandalorian protect Grogu, also known as “The Child”.

Boba Fett’s return not only adds depth to his character but also expands the “Star Wars” universe, exploring the story of one of the most iconic characters in the franchise. 

His comeback has been well-received by fans, and it sets the stage for “The Book of Boba Fett”, a spin-off series focusing on his character.