This story was always going to need to give him some sort of believable handicap to make the tension sincere, and the first two episodes waste no time in making the presence of the Inquisitorius felt. In Anakin’s own words, Obi-Wan has the wisdom of Grand Master Yoda and the strength of Mace Windu, so there aren’t many that match him in skill. Since most of the general audience knows where the story will ultimately pan out, it was always going to take some convincing to make the stakes of Obi-Wan Kenobi feel real. These episodes suggest that director Deborah Chow and writer Joby Harold could be making good on their promise of making this a story that explores the emotional depths of its titular character at a darker point in his life, balanced with an unmistakably Star Wars and Kenobi brand of faithful resilience. Something that was also great to see touched on was the character’s PTSD, as he’s haunted by the past and his perceived failure in raising Anakin Skywalker. It’s another testament to how seamless McGregor’s acting abilities fit into this character and further cement - as sacrilegious as it might sound to some veteran fans - his iteration as the definitive Obi-Wan Kenobi, while also connecting the dots between his and Alec Guinness’ sage version first seen in A New Hope. But even with such a bleak setting and premise, the heartwarming shades of the heroic father/brother figure from 10 years ago bleed through - as Obi-Wan’s good nature should. The way these episodes, namely Part I, are written and directed also feel somewhat reminiscent of James Mangold’s noir rendition of Wolverine in the exceptional Logan: A prominent hero that was once part of a group of “knights in shining armor” that upheld a noble cause is now reduced to being a battered recluse, hunted and on the run. It’s safe to say, after two episodes in, that McGregor hasn’t missed a beat since his days in the Clone Wars and he lifts that perfect vision of the franchise icon out of the collective fan consciousness. Ever since the concept of Ewan McGregor portraying a tired and battle-hardened Obi-Wan was revealed years ago, most fans had a good idea of what he would look and act like. The galaxy is in one of the worst states it’s ever been, with the opening moments of the first episode showing a well-choreographed fight scene featuring a Jedi Master fending off clone troopers from her younglings.Ī decade later, we see a weary and half-defeated Obi-Wan Kenobi in exile and still blaming himself for failing his former protégé by not preventing him from crossing over to the Dark Side. Note: The rest of this story contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Lucasfilm’s Obi-Wan Kenobi. With a new kind of threat forced upon him and a charming supporting character that is sure to please die-hard fans, Obi-Wan Kenobi is a triumphant return of a beloved character thanks to a compelling story and outstanding performances from the cast.
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Because of that, it doesn’t need to give away too much before the series debuts with two episodes on May 27th.In the first two episodes reviewed by Digital Trends, Lucasfilm and Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series begins with a somber, melancholic look at the Star Wars universe struggling in a post-Order 66 galaxy, showing fans the last iteration of McGregor’s revered Jedi Master, who deserves one final hurrah. While The Mandalorian, which was the first live-action Star Wars series, has been a hit, Obi-Wan Kenobi should be an easier sell for Disney+ thanks to the familiar characters that are front and center. Obi-Wan Kenobi is set 10 years after Revenge of the Sith and it will fill in some of the narrative gaps between the prequels and the original trilogy. There's also a very brief peek of Kumail Nanjiani, whose character is intriguingly wearing Jedi-style robes, along with several shots of the villains. The Empire is desperately trying to hunt down an on-the-run Obi-Wan in an attempt to wipe out the Jedi once and for all. This clip reinforces one of the show's main story threads as well. There's also a look at Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen) being pieced together, which is much more than the breathing cameo from the previous trailer. There is, however, a snippet of a conversation between Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) and Owen Lars (Joel Edgerton) about training young Luke Skywalker to become a Jedi. There's not a ton of new footage in this trailer compared with the first teaser.
Happy Star Wars Day! Lucasfilm and Disney+ are celebrating May the 4th by offering another look at the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
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