Moff Gideon has beenThe Mandalorians primary antagonist since the very first season.

The Mandalorian & Groguis set to release in 2026.

Shes resourceful, loyal, and an accomplished manipulator.

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Dr. Pershing returned in The Mandalorian, only to be manipulated by a New Republic officer.

Here’s why she did that and what it means for the show.

Now that Gideon is gone, shell be looking to follow someone else.

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Why not Grand Admiral Thrawn?

Why not become closer with the rest of theImperial Shadow Council?

Shes a compelling and resourceful character, but not (yet) influential enough to become a leading Imperial.

Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Imperial Shadow Council in The Mandalorian season 3.

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Now that hes back fromStar Wars secondary galaxy, hell undoubtedly be building a close team of confidantes.

As Thrawns right-hand woman, Kane would be the perfect villain forThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie.

As Thrawns right-hand woman, Kane would be the perfect villain forThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie.

Dr Pershing and Elia Kane in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3

And who better to lead such an operation than Elia Kane?

Theres just one logical answer anything to do with Project Necromancer.

Her knowledge of both Pershings research and Gideons covert operations practically makes her an expert.

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The Mandalorianseason 3 implied that Pershing did successfully manage to transfer midi-chlorians into a clone host.

But he doesnt need to be used in every upcoming project.

Hes a planner, the one leading the Imperial Remnant from the shadows.

Grand Admiral Thrawn’s Ahsoka poster in the foreground, Ahsoka and Din Djarin in the background.

In fact, the story would be better served by him only having a major role in the secondMandalorianmovie.

If hes too present inAhsokaseason 2 andThe Mandalorian & Grogu, the Imperial Remnant wont feel as threatening.

Thrawn is currently at the top of the food chain.

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Other, lesser villains are now needed to fill in the gaps in the narrative.

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