10 Star Wars Characters That Should Have Their Own Disney+ Series

      Matthew Shepherd discusses ten Star Wars characters who deserve their own Disney+ series…

      Disney's most commendable action with Star Wars has been moving past the Skywalker saga. The Mandalorian established that the universe can seamlessly function as a Western, while Andor showcased it as a political thriller. The formula is set — identify the right character and the appropriate genre, and there’s space in the galaxy far, far away for nearly anything. However, many of the most captivating characters in the franchise are still awaiting their time to shine. Here are ten who warrant their own Disney+ series…

      **Qi’ra**

      First appearing in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), portrayed by Emilia Clarke, Qi’ra concludes her film running the criminal organization Crimson Dawn under Maul, then vanishes from live action entirely. That conclusion itself pitches a series. A crime thriller connecting Solo and the original trilogy — with Qi’ra navigating cartel politics, managing the Hutts, and establishing herself as a true power broker — aligns perfectly with the grounded, character-focused storytelling that made Andor successful. Clarke has yet to be granted material this substantial, and she deserves it.

      **Asajj Ventress**

      First introduced in Genndy Tartakovsky’s 2003 micro-series and further explored in Dave Filoni’s The Clone Wars, Ventress has one of the most intriguing arcs in the franchise — transitioning from Sith assassin to Nightsister survivor to reluctant bounty hunter. Her moral journey is more engaging than that of most main characters. A live-action series set during her years as a mercenary, delving into her complex relationship with the Force following her abandonment by Dooku, would be a noir-inspired character study that the franchise hasn’t yet pursued.

      **Doctor Aphra**

      Created by Kieron Gillen in Marvel’s Darth Vader #3 (2015), Aphra is essentially Indiana Jones without a conscience, working for Darth Vader and accompanied by two murderous droids. She seeks ancient Sith artifacts and operates outside any moral constraints, bringing a level of humor uncommon among Star Wars characters. An Aphra series would introduce something currently missing from the Disney+ lineup: a supernatural adventure comedy centered on a protagonist uninterested in saving anyone. This gap is evident. It should be filled.

      **Captain Rex (CT-7567)**

      Voiced by Dee Bradley Baker in various animated series, Rex survived the Clone Wars, resisted Order 66, and fought alongside the early Rebellion. No one in the franchise has witnessed more of galactic history from such a grassroots perspective. A live-action series featuring Temuera Morrison would be best set right after the Empire’s rise — exploring a clone soldier grappling with rapid aging, survivor’s guilt, and the realization that his entire existence was engineered for a war that obliterated the Republic he fought to protect. This is a serious dramatic premise that merits serious exploration.

      **Plo Koon**

      The Kel Dor Jedi Master has made appearances in the Prequel Trilogy and The Clone Wars, yet his pre-Phantom Menace history remains largely untapped. His bond with Ahsoka and true respect for his clone soldiers make him one of the most compassionate figures in the Order. An anthology-style prequel series set during the High Republic era — focusing on peacekeeping missions, early investigations, and a functional Jedi Temple before its decline — would provide Lucasfilm a platform to showcase what the Order stood for before its fall. The contrast with what audiences already know would inherently add drama.

      **Quinlan Vos**

      Created by John Ostrander and Jan Duursema in the Star Wars: Republic comics and later integrated into canon via The Clone Wars, Vos is a Jedi who becomes so deep undercover he often forgets himself. His psychometric ability — accessing memories stored in objects — ranks among the more genuinely fascinating Force powers in the extended lore. A series centered on him would be a psychological espionage thriller about a man whose job demands he think like those he pursues, revealing what that costs him. The allure of the dark side in his narrative feels authentic rather than contrived, which is all too rare.

      **Hondo Ohnaka**

      The Weequay pirate captain introduced in The Clone Wars (2009) is one of the franchise's most entertaining supporting characters due to his lack of ideology. He is an opportunist in a galaxy filled with true believers, switching allegiances based on profit. A Hondo series set during the Imperial era — featuring an independent pirate gradually being outmatched by an Empire that won’t accept competition — could deliver both comedy and meaningful stakes. The best Hondo episodes from The Clone Wars have already demonstrated that this format works. It should be expanded upon.

      **The Grand Inquisitor**

      The antagonist from Rebels made his live-action debut through Rupert Friend in Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), which evoked mixed responses. However, the character’s background — a Jedi Temple