Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi

When we learned that Ewan McGregor would reprise his role as Kenobi, LucasFilm and Disney made it very, very clear that the show would be a six-episode event, ...

McGregor asked EW. "Yeah, I would like to make another one." "Would I like to make another one?" Whether or not Obi-Wan Kenobi lived up to the hype is up for you to decide.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi finale ties up all of the show's loose ends, but what do the final scenes mean for the future of the Star Wars timeline? Spoilers ahead.

It’s Qui-Gon who will show his apprentice how to become one with the Force, so that when Vader strikes him down in A New Hope, Obi-Wan will become stronger than the Sith Lord could possibly imagine. After all, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon’s reunion on Tatooine was set up all the way back in 2005 when Yoda revealed in Revenge of the Sith that he had some new training for the Jedi that would teach him how to communicate with his master’s Force ghost. Obi-Wan calls out to Qui-Gon and receives no response for the first five episodes. Princess Leia, and her parents Bail and Breha Organa, get a very happy ending on Obi-Wan Kenobi. Finally reunited on Alderaan, the Organa family bids farewell to Obi-Wan, hopeful for better days to come. For many of the same continuity reasons Darth Vader couldn’t die in this series: Luke still has a lot to do in the decades to come. (Probably something Death Star related?) This scene explains why Vader didn’t spend the next nine years leading up to A New Hope searching for Obi-Wan. The Emperor told him no. By the end of the episode, Reva begins to realize that her thirst for revenge almost led her down a path from which she would never return. As you’ll see in a few years, the ability to forgive and show mercy is what will ultimately allow Luke Skywalker to defeat the Emperor and save his father. Obi-Wan doesn’t give in and instead spares his former apprentice’s life, while coming to terms with the fact that he can’t save Anakin. Like many Legends characters before her, she could choose to leave her connection to the Force behind entirely in order to start fresh. There was always only one way Obi-Wan Kenobi could end: with the Jedi Master riding off into the sunset with his plot armor, Darth Vader defeated, and Luke and Leia back home safe. In nine years, two droids will crash land on Tatooine with a message from Leia that will set both Luke and Obi-Wan on an adventure that will change their lives forever.

This action-packed final episode delivered epic lightsaber duels and flawless drama, even if there were few surprises.

Obi-Wan packed up his cave as if he was moving out – does that mean if we see him again, he’ll be in the little studio apartment we saw in A New Hope? I can’t help but wonder where he got the money for that. And I know he was a Force ghost, heavily computerised, but Neeson didn’t look much older than he did in The Phantom Menace. Perhaps dying is good for the ageing process? There are no official plans for a second season – Disney insist this is a limited series – but I’m sure that could change with enough fan appetite and the cast being keen. Thankfully, Owen and Beru were tipped the wink that Reva was coming, so managed to set up something of a welcome party at their desert home. As the episode opened, we went back to Tatooine where Reva was searching for Owen and the boy she’d heard about in Bail Organa’s message. I tuned in for the Obi-Wan Kenobi finale and that is most definitely what I got.

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He shows pity for his fallen friend in the finale, but seems resigned to the idea that Anakin is well and truly dead. The Obi-Wan Kenobi series never truly digs into the question of Anakin's redemption or Obi-Wan's feelings on the subject. It's not enough to simply slide between the beats of the movies. Obviously, the series has only so many options available, given that the two characters need to end up where they are in A New Hope. But where is the internal logic in Obi-Wan's act of mercy? Just as in Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan has the chance to kill Anakin but opts to walk away instead. In that moment, Vader understands that Obi-Wan believed traces of Anakin Skywalker still exist within him, despite Obi-Wan revealing nothing of the sort during their showdown on Mustafar. It's not even as though Obi-Wan was specifically trying to spare Anakin's life on Mustafar. The second episode reveals that Obi-Wan believed Anakin to be dead up until his encounter with Reva. When he left his former pupil burning alive in the lava fields of Mustafar, Obi-Wan clearly thought he was condemning Anakin to death. For all that Star Wars fans have poked fun at the fact that Obi-Wan goes into hiding without changing his or Luke's names, this series has just created a much bigger plot hole to overshadow that one. In the end, Obi-Wan elects to spare his fallen apprentice's life once again and return to his hiding place. That's to say nothing of the problems posed by the fact that Reva is still alive and knows of Luke's parentage. What's to stop the Inquisitors from simply returning to the desert world and hunting down Obi-Wan all over again? The issue with crafting an Obi-Wan Kenobi story set during his exile on Tatooine is that you're either forced to stick to a smaller-scale Space Western (a la the 2014 novel Star Wars: Kenobi and the various flashback tales in Marvel's Star Wars comics) or you have to somehow find a way of explaining how Obi-Wan could venture back into the wider galaxy without blowing his cover.

Spoilers follow for the Obi-Wan Kenobi finale... At one point in the episode, Obi-Wan is visited by his old master, Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Force Ghost Qui-Gon appearing and saying ‘Well, it took you long enough’ to Kenobi made me so happy,” someone else commented. I love Star Wars,” one person wrote.

In the final episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the show resolves a major plot hole about Obi-Wan's past with Leia and Vader's pursuit of Obi-Wan.

This persuades Owen to let Obi-Wan talk to Luke and, obviously, he opens up with the iconic line, "Hello there". It even reveals that Obi-Wan gave Luke his T-16 Skyhopper toy, if you wanted to know. Reva brings Luke back to Owen and Beru, with Obi-Wan already having joined them. He didn't need to rush though as Reva can't bring herself to hurt Luke, seeing the error of her ways. And we're looking forward to the show airing in its entirety so that hopefully all questions are answered fully," he teased. Major spoilers ahead as we delve into Obi-Wan Kenobi's final episode (well, unless there's a season two for the planned limited series). "But we must be careful. If your past cannot be overcome...," Palpatine warns, but Vader interrupts him: "Kenobi means nothing. "But yes, all I can say is we're very cognisant of that, and of canon." The same way I will destroy you." Now onto Leia and why she pretends not to know Obi-Wan when she sends the message in A New Hope. Obi-Wan comes to visit Leia and, in a heartwarming speech, tells her the qualities that she has inherited from both of her parents. Obi-Wan Kenobi writer and executive producer Joby Harold had promised fans answers though.

He was particularly excited to reunite with Hayden Christensen, who plays everyone's favourite baddie: Darth Vader AKA Anakin Skywalker AKA Luke and Leia's ...

The next Star Wars series that viewers can look forward to is the third season of The Mandalorian next year. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi is available to watch on Disney+ Season two of Obi-Wan Kenobi is not a total impossibility either.

Though conceived as a limited series, McGregor and his Star Wars prequels co-star Hayden Christensen, who reprised his Revenge of the Sith role as Darth Vader, ...

While Kennedy agreed Lucasfilm "did set out to do [Obi-Wan] as a limited series," the Star Wars boss said fan demand could expand the series for Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2. "And if we feel like, 'OK, there's a real reason to do this; it's answering the why then,' then we'll do it. Though conceived as a limited series, McGregor and his Star Wars prequels co-star Hayden Christensen, who reprised his Revenge of the Sith role as Darth Vader, have hopes they will return for a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

After years of being a possibility, and five weeks of entertaining fans, Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi is officially in the books.

That mindset is true for any of the successful miniseries that have popped up lately, but it's especially true for Obi-Wan Kenobi, when the series exists in one of the biggest and most ever-sprawling fictional narratives in pop culture, where there will inevitably be more stories brought to life. But in terms of Obi-Wan's individual arc, it's tough to imagine a story that would measure up to what we've gotten over the past six episodes, and that would somehow tie together the prequels and the original trilogy in an even stronger way. While a hypothetical second season could easily chronicle more of Obi-Wan watching over Leia and Luke, doing so would grossly undercut his final scenes on the show with both kids, which were arguably among the highlights of the finale. What made Obi-Wan Kenobi work was its mix of the expected and the unexpected, with the show still being able to flourish and brilliantly mirror the first six Star Wars movies while under the "plot armor" of characters like Obi-Wan, Leia, and Anakin surviving well past the events of the show. From the jump, Obi-Wan Kenobi surprised fans with its central premise — not only would the show be following its titular character on a previously-unseen adventure, but that adventure would revolve around protecting a young Princess Leia Organa (Vivien Lyra Blair) and bringing her back to Alderaan. Leia's very kidnapping was revealed to be part of a plot from the Empire to draw Obi-Wan out of solitude and into the clasp of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen), who still wanted revenge for what he perceived to be Obi-Wan's betrayal. Even before the finale debuted, speculation began about whether or not more story could be in store, and if the series could get a second season.

Liam Neeson and Ian McDiarmid return to their iconic roles in the finale of the Star Wars Disney Plus series.

The cast of Obi-Wan Kenobi seem keen on a season two, and perhaps Force Ghost Qui-Gon Jinn could be a part of that. only to spot the figure of his old master Qui-Gon (aka The Phantom Menace star Liam Neeson) as a Force ghost standing in the Tatooine desert. "We’ve got a ways to go." Maybe his line that they have "a ways to go" hints that this could just be the start. And he’s not the only one to get a fuzzy blue reunion with their Master. The first of the cameos comes after Obi-Wan and Darth Vader’s battle, which sees Obi-Wan victorious and finally acknowledging that his former padawan is gone forever.

'Star Wars' has long been a franchise fixated on the Skywalker men. The latest entry in the canon finds hope, and emotional resonance, in Leia Organa.

But “Star Wars” has always been about the power of hope. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” pulled off emotionally resonant moments because it made Leia the heart of the story. It’s this statement that pushes Obi-Wan into action during the series premiere, and one that serves as “Obi-Wan Kenobi’s” thesis over the course of its season. Introduced as a fierce and capable leader of the Rebellion in the original trilogy, adult Leia ( Carrie Fisher) is sassy, intelligent, brave, kind and committed to the cause, and has long commanded a legion of devoted fans. Part of that challenge was creating and sustaining emotional stakes for audiences to invest in. It serves as a touching tribute to a character whose full arc was reportedly unable to be told as originally intended because of Fisher’s death in 2016.

Ewan McGregor is eager for "Obi-Wan" Season 2 on Disney+, but the show's creative team is a bit more hesitant.

And if we feel like, ‘OK, there’s a real reason to do this; it’s answering the why then,’ then we’ll do it. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” has completed its six-episode run on Disney+, which begs the question: will the “Star Wars” series return for Season 2? One person definitely eager for “Obi-Wan” Season 2 is the Jedi himself, Ewan McGregor.

Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Ewan McGregor's Disney Plus miniseries, has been a triumphant return for the franchise that has balanced action with comforting ...

The reunion was actually set up way back in 2005 during Revenge of the Sith, when Yoga told Obi he’d developed some new training that would allow him to communicate with his old master. Catering for fans that stretch back to every decade since the '70s, we want these cockle-warming moments of mild fan service, and we’d feel cheated if they weren’t there. The best onscreen twists manage to be both completely surprising and feel utterly inevitable.

Namely, while Moses Ingram's Reva got a decent character arc, the core cast of Leia, Obi-Wan and Anakin didn't see much progression (if any) over the course of ...

These similarities give her depth, although seem to have flown over the heads of fans who think she’s annoying or whiny (both accurate Anakin descriptors). Unfortunately for Star Wars, it’s made more pressing by the ever-increasing number of shows on the horizon and the apparent apprehension around introducing new characters. Looking forward we can only hope that Star Wars manages to escape the gravitational pull of its own legacy. At the start of the show, Obi-Wan is watching over Luke on Tatooine because he’s worried about the Empire finding him. They require skill to wield because the slightest slip-up could cause something grisly to happen. Unfortunately, every other piece of Star Wars media prevents this natural next step from being taken.

With critics and 'Star Wars' fans praising 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy says season two is possible.

Until something is made official, Star Wars fans will have to settle for Ahsoka and season three of The Mandalorian. Chances are those fans aren’t complaining. After receiving high praise from fans and critics, there is a possibility that Star Wars fans can look forward to Obi-Wan Kenobi season two. As a matter of fact, Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen have both said there is more to explore and that they want Obi-Wan Kenobi season two.

The first season of much anticipated Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi starring Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen has come to a dramatic end on Disney Plus.

So while a second season has not yet been confirmed by Disney, it’s too early to rule it out. If the second season were to feature a time jump it’s possible that Luke and Leia may be played by different actors who are a bit older. Obi-Wan damages Vader’s helmet and sees how disfigured he is.

Kathleen Kennedy has said that Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 might happen if Star Wars fans make it known that they'd like to see more of the Disney Plus show.

Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 6 certainly left it open for more of this particular corner of a long, long time ago. Like MCU TV series WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Obi-Wan Kenobi is a one-and-done instalment. “For this one, we really did conceive it to be a limited series.

Obi-Wan Kenobi's season one finale brought back a fan favourite character and people are absolutely losing it.

But it begs for a season 2. And have Liam Neeson be a bigger role!” “When I thought the series were out of surprises then pulled out Liam Neeson as Qui Gon Jinn at the end of the ep I SCREAMED,” wrote another.

Actor Liam Neeson spoke about Disney+'s Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, during a new interview.

Liam Neeson has had a pretty illustrious career and starred in a wide variety of movies. Plus, Ewan [McGregor] is a pal, and I loved working with him during The Phantom Menace 25 years ago.” Disney+ and Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars streaming series Obi-Wan Kenobi sees fan-favorite Ewan McGregor step back into the robes of the legendary Jedi Master whom he was famous for playing in the three prequel trilogy films.

Ewan McGregor returned as Jedi master Obi-Wan, a role he hasn't portrayed in 15 years.

- Rya Kihlstedt as The Fourth Sister, - Marisé Álvarez as Nyche, - Sung Kang as The Fifth Inquisitor, - Rupert Friend as The Grand Inquisitor, But we’ll see.” It really is one big story with a beginning, middle and end.

Obi-Wan Kenobi saw the return of a Star Wars legend in a cool cameo. Now, the actor reveals why they wanted to return.

I got to be a Jedi. I got to play with those wonderful lightsabers and stuff. “I am proud of it and proud to have been a part of it. There was even a nod to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for fans of the video game.

As the latest Star Wars show on Disney Plus, Obi-Wan Kenobi was also the first in live action to revisit the prequel era and the fallout from Episode III ...

Ultimately, Obi-Wan Kenobi is an uneven work about a man no longer certain of his place in a massive and still-ongoing undertaking. Darth Vader in name vows to become Darth Vader in purpose, laying aside his failed attempts at revenge to fully become the gloved fist of a fascist Emperor. It can’t be understated that the uphill struggle for resonance Obi-Wan Kenobi faced is a problem of Star Wars’ own design. Obi-Wan never says this theme out loud, but it’s the reason why the show can still feel worthwhile in spite of its status as a prequel where the fates of most major characters are known from the outset, particularly its protagonist. There’s a tragic story here, one that you can infer from Ingram’s performance — as Reva is continually broken down and built back up in her quest for revenge — but it’s one that strains credulity as Reva’s story ends with her in pursuit of Luke Skywalker, even if her goal of killing Vader is now long gone. He doesn’t speak as much as he used to, but his actions tell a story — hiding from view and scrambling from fights in the first half of the show, and moving and fighting with determination in the second half.