Ahsoka, the Riverdale finale, and more new TV this week
polygon.comThis week we say goodbye to one of our own, a myth, a legend: Riverdale is finally ending its legendary run after seven seasons. Riverdale went out like it lived: as a show few could comprehend while always being true to itself to the very end.
Of course, that’s not all that’s coming to TV this week. Premiering this week is Disney Plus’ latest Star Wars show, Ahsoka, following Rosario Dawson’s live-action take on the beloved Clone Wars character as she sniffs out some trouble in the galaxy (most likely from the Dark Side of the Force, but it’s post-Rebellion, so we’ll see!).
And, of course, there’s plenty of other big shows coming your way, like Invasion season 2 premiering alongside plenty of series in the middle of great runs, like What We Do in the Shadows, Only Murders in the Building, Reservation Dogs, The Afterparty, and so many more. Here are the most significant TV premieres and finales this week.
Genre: Thriller
Release date: Aug. 24, with all episodes
Showrunner/creator: Jack Lothian
Cast: Evin Ahmad, Sean Teale, Indica Watson, Pep Ambròs, Douglas Henshall, Denise Gough, and Jamie Bamber
Jack Lothian (who created Doc Martin) is back with a new thriller, following a British expat teacher after she gets caught up in a supermarket robbery. But — as the title might imply — who exactly Erin Carter (Evin Ahmad) is might be a little up for debate. And after she’s revealed to be a total badass, her true identity is something she’s desperate to keep under wraps.
Genre: Star Wars
Release date: Aug. 23, with two episodes
Showrunner/creator: Dave Filoni
Cast: Rosario Dawson, Eman Esfandi, Ivanna Sakhno, Ray Stevenson, Genevieve O’Reilly, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and more
The last time we saw Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson), she was
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