Collider argues that Star Wars: Visions Presents — The Ninth Jedi offers a potentially important new interpretation of the Force through its antagonist, Nawaam. Rather than following the familiar Jedi–Sith divide, Nawaam pursues “nothingness”: complete emotional detachment, which the article presents as a possible new philosophical direction for future Star Wars stories.

The series, released the previous week, expands the acclaimed anime-inspired Visions episode The Ninth Jedi and follows Lah Kara as she searches for her father and helps restore the Jedi Order. Nawaam seeks a huge Kyber crystal to create an exceptionally powerful weapon, while the programme uses lightsaber colours to represent Force philosophies: blue or green for Jedi, red for Sith, and silver for those embracing emotional detachment; Kara’s silver blade marks a pivotal stage in her development.