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New ‘Star Wars’ Series Debuts Non-Binary Character Using They/Them Pronouns
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‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’ is the newest addition to the ‘Star Wars’ universe, debuting on May 4th. The series is an anthology divided into two story arcs: one focusing on Morgan Elsbeth and the other on former Jedi, Barriss Offee.

All six episodes were released on May 4th, in celebration of Star Wars Day. One episode, in particular, introduced the latest LGBTQ character to the fictional universe.

In Episode 5, titled ‘Realization,’ Barriss and the Fourth Sister, Inquisitors assigned to find a hidden Jedi, question villagers who disclose the Jedi’s location on a nearby mountain. Disgusted by the Fourth Sister’s cruelty, Barriss helps the Jedi after persuading them to surrender. Barriss then faces off against the Fourth Sister, using the Force to defeat her, and assists the injured Jedi.

The nonbinary character mentioned is the wounded Jedi, referred to with they/them pronouns by both Barriss and the Fourth Sister.
See full article at Fiction Horizon
  • 5/9/2024
  • by Valentina Kraljik
  • Fiction Horizon
Latest ‘Star Wars’ Show Introduces a Non-Binary Character Going by They/Them Pronouns
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‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’ is the latest entry into the ‘Star Wars’ franchise released on May 4. The show is an anthology split into two arcs one that follows Morgan Elsbeth and the other that follows former Jedi, Barriss Offee.

All six episodes were released on May 4th, in honor of Star Wars Day, but one episode in particular introduced the latest LGBTQ character to the fictional universe.

Episode 5 titled ‘Realization’ sees Barriss and the Fourth Sister, Inquisitors tasked with finding a hidden Jedi, interrogate villagers who reveal the Jedi’s location on a nearby mountain. Disillusioned by the Fourth Sister’s ruthless actions, Barriss aids the Jedi after convincing them to surrender. Barriss then confronts the Fourth Sister, using the Force to defeat her, and assists the wounded Jedi.

The nonbinary character in question is the wounded Jedi, who is referred to with they/them pronouns by both Barriss and the Fourth Sister.
See full article at Comic Basics
  • 5/9/2024
  • by Valentina Kraljik
  • Comic Basics
Star Wars: Tales From The Empire Finally Reveals The Fate Of Defected Jedi Barriss Offee
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This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire."

The fate of the fallen Jedi Barriss Offee (voiced by Meredith Salenger) has been an enduring mystery after "The Clone Wars" season 5 finale, and the green Mirialan's tumultuous history made her ripe for a continued story in the "Star Wars" universe. Disgruntled by the Jedi Order's involvement in the Clone Wars, the then-padawan bombed the Jedi Temple and framed her bestie Ahsoka Tano (voiced by Ashley Eckstein). Said treachery instigated Ahsoka's departure from the Jedi Order, highlighting the spread of disillusionment within the Order.

As the supervising director of "Clone Wars," Dave Filoni nearly killed off Barriss, but then he cut the scene where she commits a suicide bombing in her Republic jail cell. Considering the lengths Filoni went to keep a secret of "Star Wars Rebels" from the crew, a league of Barriss Truthers saw her as...
See full article at Slash Film
  • 5/4/2024
  • by Caroline Cao
  • Slash Film
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