is set during what's known as the High Republic era, which has never been depicted before on screen.The first episode opens up with the series' signature blue-texted prologue stating, “A hundred years before the rise of the Empire, it is a time of peace. The Jedi Order and Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries without war. But in the dark corners of the galaxy, a powerful few learn to use the Force in secret. One of them, a lone assassin, risks discovery to seek revenge.
"stands out because it is the earliest in the Star Wars timeline that we have ever been in live-action." "We are toward the end of the High Republic, leading into George's prequels, so we are looking at a time period where the Jedi are at the height of their power," she continued.The High Republic is the Jedi’s golden age that spanned hundreds of years. At this point in Star Wars history, the Jedi wasn’t a motley crew of a few members; it had a widened roster. The Jedi Order were in a powerful position and spread across the galaxy.