17 years after The Bad Batch's cast of characters, acting very much as the heart of the show. The journey every character takes, from Hunter to Crosshair, is wholly indebted to Omega's heart transforming their own.

Sadly, the importance of Omega wasn't seen right away, and the character faced some harsh criticism during the course of The Bad Batch season 1. This, however, was not the first time a character like hers was met with such disdain following her introduction. The Clone Wars experienced something similar with someone who has since been regarded as one of Star Wars' best characters of all time, a list that Omega is arguably primed to as well.

Omega & Ahsoka Both Faced Some Serious Hate After Their Debuts

They Were Written Off As Nothing More Than Annoying Kids

Children have always had it hard in Star Wars, but Ahsoka was easily the most extreme example of this - and Omega experienced it as well. Ahsoka had a turbulent reception after her 2008 debut in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie, and even the TV show's first two seasons. The Padawan of Anakin Skywalker was even considered by some fans to be a disturbance to Anakin's own legacy and that of the prequel era as a whole, and many fans reduced her to nothing more than a whiny teenager.

Omega faced something very similar with her debut in The Bad Batch in 2021. As a child who had never been off the planet Kamino before, Omega was understandably curious about the galaxy, and was also eager to help her brothers in their various missions. To many fans, however, this was seen as her unnecessarily causing constant problems, and she was considered nothing more than an annoying child with no proper regard for danger. Thankfully, however, these stigmas around Ahsoka and Omega didn't last.

Like Ahsoka, Omega Has Now Become A Beloved Character & Hero

She Proved Her Strength (Even Though She Didn't Have To)

As a character who's been around for nearly two decades now, it's easy to see how Ahsoka has evolved and become one of the franchise's most beloved heroes, but Omega's rise has been more subtle, having taken place over the course of four years. Just as the opinions on Ahsoka changed with the growth of her character, so did the opinions on Omega. By The Bad Batch season 2, Omega had proven that she was so much more than the "annoying child" many people had made her out to be.

It was in The Bad Batch season 2 premiere that her growth became so evident, and Omega's character only continued to develop and become more complex in the most beautiful way from there. By season 3, Omega's own leadership nearly superseded Hunter's own, and it wasn't surprising to see her calling the shots - all while staying true to who she was and what she believed in. Omega even volunteered to send herself back to a seemingly impenetrable Imperial prison just to save both Pabu and the clones still trapped on Tantiss.

Omega's own leadership nearly superseded Hunter's own, and it wasn't surprising to see her calling the shots.

Now, after The Bad Batch has come to an end, it's clear that fans have newfound respect for Omega, similar to how the tide changed with Ahsoka in The Clone Wars. Omega has become so beloved that in fan-run polls, such as one run by techispookie on Twitter/X, Omega has managed to beat out fan-favorite characters like Tech himself. Omega, like Ahsoka, should have been allowed to be a child in Star Wars, but their growth has certainly warranted the proper respect and love that their characters truly deserve.

Omega Is Now One Of The Most Important Rebel Heroes

I Have No Doubt That We'll See Her Again

This newfound love and respect for Omega's character isn't for nothing. Rebel Alliance, using the skills she learned from Tech prior to his tragic death in The Bad Batch season 2 to make the galaxy a better place. Given the fact that Omega was trained by a squad of elite clone commandos, I have no doubt that she became an absolutely invaluable Rebel hero.

Like Ahsoka, who has become such an in-demand and revered character, Omega has also become a character that fans are eager to see again. I can easily see a future where Omega carries on the Bad Batch's legacy and continues to be the hero we saw her grow into during the course of The Bad Batch. There's absolutely no doubt now that Omega isn't only one of the best characters in The Bad Batch, but also one of the best the franchise has introduced in recent years - and I can't wait to see her grow even more.