Obi-Wan Kenobi

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Season 1
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: May 27, 2022
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6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 562 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 319 out of 562
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 562
  3. Negative: 167 out of 562
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  1. Dracoshi
    Jun 22, 2023
    3
    It's not often a show's writing is so mediocre that it ruins the show for me. But this was sadly one of those occasions. The writing and narrative unfortunately was a mess, with characters being forced to act stupid for the sake of the plot. It felt totally out of character for Obi Wan, Vader, etc. to act in some of the ways they did in this series. It really felt like any time anyIt's not often a show's writing is so mediocre that it ruins the show for me. But this was sadly one of those occasions. The writing and narrative unfortunately was a mess, with characters being forced to act stupid for the sake of the plot. It felt totally out of character for Obi Wan, Vader, etc. to act in some of the ways they did in this series. It really felt like any time any character did anything, I had to sit there and question why on earth they'd do that. And that doesn't make for a fun watch. The cinematography, production and choreography was lazy, and the show dragged like crazy. It's a huge shame because I was so excited for this series, I really did want to love it, as a huge Star Wars fan. But this series was just disappointment after disappointment. Except for Ewan and Hayden; their acting was awesome, as always!… Expand
  2. ApacheHeli
    Mar 3, 2023
    2
    This spits on the character of Obi-wan, this show took the attention and put it on Reva, SHE SURVIVES GETTING STABBED BY A LIGHTSABER TWICE............ the show is shot like a fan film, the lightsaber combat is horrific, the budget was only 90 million, they rushed production, and the story not thought out whatsoever, Deborah Chow was clearly not ready to take up this kind ofThis spits on the character of Obi-wan, this show took the attention and put it on Reva, SHE SURVIVES GETTING STABBED BY A LIGHTSABER TWICE............ the show is shot like a fan film, the lightsaber combat is horrific, the budget was only 90 million, they rushed production, and the story not thought out whatsoever, Deborah Chow was clearly not ready to take up this kind of responsibility. If anyone should've done this show it was Dave filoni, the dude who understands these characters better than anyone at modern day lucasfilm.… Expand
  3. TheEternalNoob
    Nov 8, 2022
    0
    So let me get this straight. A 10 year old gets kidnapped and taken off of her planet and she tells her captors that she isnt scared of them. Right. So believable. And worse still, apparently this 10 year old is smarter than Obi Wan Kenobi. What a stupid show. Shame on the stupid morons who made this joke of a show.
  4. Okicritic
    Sep 21, 2022
    3
    Cringe dialogue, plot holes everywhere, and unlikable characters all make this a chore to watch. It had a few fun scenes, but they were few and far between.
  5. bignoisedoyle
    Aug 10, 2022
    0
    Powerful! diverse! brave!

    only joking

    It was quite **** , actually hard to believe how far from grace this franchise has fallen. Obi_Wan is yet another hero to be crapped on, to big up characters no one really wants.
  6. V0X_Populi
    Jul 15, 2022
    1
    Единственное что хорошо в этом сериале это Оби Вае и Вейдер. Остальное глупый и нелогичный сериальчик
  7. metacritiqueur
    Jul 14, 2022
    3
    There are just two fights to remember, the rest is only there to sell new toy characters. A series that you will watch once, but not several like movies. Speaking of movies: episode III with 68 metacritic from professionals against 73 meta for this cw series. laughable....
  8. gamejediben
    Jul 3, 2022
    1
    Easily the worst TV show of 2022. I cannot believe that this show cost $15 Million per episode. It looks awful. Terrible story, annoying characters and almost no classic John Williams music. Its almost unwatchable. I hope they burn all copies of this disaster so that future Star Wars fans will never know it ever existed...
  9. Broyax
    Jun 26, 2022
    1
    Cette nouvelle série fait le lien entre l’épisode III et IV de la saga… on y suit un Obi-Wan esseulé, traqué par l’Empire et notamment un certain Dark Vador… Mais avant cela (c’est-à-dire jusqu’à la moitié) on suit surtout trois guignols (des « Inquisiteurs ») dont une actrice noire très méchante aussi peu crédible que caricaturale, qui sort d’on ne sait où et qui a bien du mal avec son «Cette nouvelle série fait le lien entre l’épisode III et IV de la saga… on y suit un Obi-Wan esseulé, traqué par l’Empire et notamment un certain Dark Vador… Mais avant cela (c’est-à-dire jusqu’à la moitié) on suit surtout trois guignols (des « Inquisiteurs ») dont une actrice noire très méchante aussi peu crédible que caricaturale, qui sort d’on ne sait où et qui a bien du mal avec son « personnage » aussi caricatural que…. peu crédible et fruit d’un agenda woke progressiste.

    C’est qu’ici, à part Obi-Wan (bien campé par McGregor) et Vador (Christensen de retour sous le masque) tout sonne étonnamment faux et sent le réchauffé… En effet, dans The Mandolorian, le casqué trimbalait bébé Yoda et là… c’est Kenobi qui promène la gamine Leia dans toute la galaxie, une gamine tout aussi mal caractérisée que le reste, et accessoirement une pisseuse insupportable et ridicule.

    Les deux derniers épisodes de la série (sur les six seulement) signent l’effondrement d’un scénario qui part en vrille et qui nous sert en toute décontraction des rebondissements complètement aberrants… on n’en revient pas : c’est vraiment n’importe quoi !

    Malgré une réalisation et des effets spéciaux de bon aloi (pour une série s’entend), « Obi-Wan Kenobi » loupe donc le coche et bien des opportunités de développement des enjeux à venir entre la prélogie (déjà bâclée par Geroges, le nain de jardin lui-même) et la trilogie originale. Bref, un non-évènement en soi, résultat de l’ogre Disniais toujours prompt à salir toutes les licences dont il dispose… malgré ici ou là quelques rares bonnes idées lors des deux premiers épisodes mais qui font long feu, hélas.    … Expand
  10. AlexHayden
    Jun 3, 2022
    3
    Ewan is still fantastic in this role. All of the actors are fairly good, doing what they can with what they’re given. The story and scene construction is very poor. Fortunately, the show is the type of bad that lends itself to memes. I can’t really recommend this show, but I have somewhat enjoyed its constant, unintentional stupidity. Not totally worthless, but it’s always sad to see aEwan is still fantastic in this role. All of the actors are fairly good, doing what they can with what they’re given. The story and scene construction is very poor. Fortunately, the show is the type of bad that lends itself to memes. I can’t really recommend this show, but I have somewhat enjoyed its constant, unintentional stupidity. Not totally worthless, but it’s always sad to see a budget this big wasted on something so lazy.… Expand
  11. mflatt2086
    Jun 20, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show isn’t about Obi Wan. This is the Reva series. It’s a bait and switch. Vader would never spare anyone’s life who knows his origins. This is content for content sake. I can’t ever fathom why this series needed to be made. There are cool moments but overall it’s a waste.… Expand
  12. sliderh2o
    Jun 19, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This just keeps getting worse and worse LOL. Did they actually watch this after they made the final cut? This show is the worst, full of plot holes, teleporting inquisitors...what the? Not to mention the main bad"girl" is killing people to get at Vadar...lmao. Who wrote this trash? I give it a 3 because 1: Light sabers 2: Vadar 3: Obi Wan...the rest of this steaming pile can go away....If it isn't John Favreau it isn't Star Wars, plain and simple.… Expand
  13. Jp2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    2
    Like the original actors but hate the new one that no one cares about! Woke Star Wars to many Mary Sues! When did the sister become more important than Luke?!? Overall mid series and the director should be fired!
  14. yurieu
    Jun 17, 2022
    0
    Unfortunately, there is nothing good about these series. Cutting a stormtrooper in a half is disgustingly shocking. Its is important to point that unlike the new trilogy, not much time as passed to portrait Obi Wan as weak as old Luke Skylwalker. In fact, Anakin should be weaker after not much time has passed since his surgery.
  15. mindfroth
    Jun 15, 2022
    0
    Stunningly, insultingly bad, on every level imaginable. Even the lightsabers are unpleasant to look at, like florescent tube lights.
  16. watchoutch02
    Jun 14, 2022
    0
    Awful, simply awful. I know this is for TV, but still, it's supposed to be star wars...and with a name like OBI-WAN KENOBI it should be a huge project. This is the final proof that Disney doesn't care. They have no passion and even hire a writer who doesn't know anything about SW. And the actor who played grand inquisitor? He didn't even watch the Rebels material concerning his ownAwful, simply awful. I know this is for TV, but still, it's supposed to be star wars...and with a name like OBI-WAN KENOBI it should be a huge project. This is the final proof that Disney doesn't care. They have no passion and even hire a writer who doesn't know anything about SW. And the actor who played grand inquisitor? He didn't even watch the Rebels material concerning his own character.
    Disney is a joke. Lucas should have never sold SW.    … Expand
  17. PhilMarks
    Jun 13, 2022
    1
    This show violates all previous Star Wars lore. Moses Ingram as Reva (Third Sister) is excellent and earned the only +1 in my rating.
  18. Reymnz
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    2 words.....WOKE GARBAGE. George Lucas original vision and intent completey destroyed and disrespected by this show. The show is not even about Obi Wan and Vader.
  19. mickrussom
    Jun 11, 2022
    0
    this thing is horrible it mocks obi wan and is basically setting up original fans. little baby leia is annoying. kenobi and luke are basically guest stars - the show is meant to setup the bestest ever reeeeeeva
  20. 1226
    Jun 10, 2022
    2
    I don't know who wrote this but they've never seen a Star Wars show in their light cannon means nothing to them. The special effects are weak the music is lacking and overall acting is Sub par
  21. Ahlgren
    Jun 10, 2022
    0
    Thax Disney for destroying obi-wan.
    This is the worst starwars show so far.
    Not one good character in this show.
  22. zwhelan
    Jun 9, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is absolutely horrible. Many fans have been waiting more than a decade for more Obi Wan content and this seems incredibly rushed with a horribly planned. Nothing is believable and I’m in no way invested in any of the characters. What a shame… Expand
  23. sigmagrindset
    Jun 9, 2022
    1
    I'm just disappointed in Disney for ruining Obi-Wan as a character. He doesn't act like the Jedi that I've come to know either in the Prequels or the original movies. None of the internal writing makes sense. I was so excited too! Watching the first episode made me violently poop my pants with all the woke diversity. After I showered, I tried streaming the second episode and it happenedI'm just disappointed in Disney for ruining Obi-Wan as a character. He doesn't act like the Jedi that I've come to know either in the Prequels or the original movies. None of the internal writing makes sense. I was so excited too! Watching the first episode made me violently poop my pants with all the woke diversity. After I showered, I tried streaming the second episode and it happened again!
    I've learned two things since then- avoid Obi-Wan Kenobi and buffalo wings; both are like the plague.    … Expand
  24. patraikos1
    Jun 9, 2022
    2
    With all the creative possibilities for an Obi-Wan series, this is what they came up with? This show is full of plot holes. The writing is terrible. The story focus should have been on Obi-Wan and Darth Vadar, not Leia and that inquisitor lady. It doesn't even make sense with the movies. It's forgettable after you watch it. At least for me anyway.
  25. TomWish
    Jun 8, 2022
    3
    It's like a deja vu of Star Trek Picard. The first two episodes were kind of ok, but every further episode got more and more silly and nonsensical. Is this really the best you can make out of this iconic character? A helpless rehash of Star Wars tropes. Sad.
  26. zyler
    Jun 8, 2022
    3
    Embarrassingly bad writing and poor use of the characters with poor tension and just rather boring. 4 Episodes in and there is still no real direction. Episode 4 was just complete filler in a 6 episode series. Obi wan, in his own show, has just been a title and next to nothing else. Mostly just Leia and Reva with Leia being more force-sensitive than ever and good against Jedi tricks.Embarrassingly bad writing and poor use of the characters with poor tension and just rather boring. 4 Episodes in and there is still no real direction. Episode 4 was just complete filler in a 6 episode series. Obi wan, in his own show, has just been a title and next to nothing else. Mostly just Leia and Reva with Leia being more force-sensitive than ever and good against Jedi tricks. Comically bad. Was going to write a review after episode 6 but episode 4 was just so bad that I'm dropping it.… Expand
  27. Wuggz
    Jun 8, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It appears my low expectations have been exceeded in the worst way. As of episode 4, Vader is now acting out of character, Obi-wan is a coward, and Leia now necessarily must have some Deus-ex mind wipe, or else break canon.… Expand
  28. ItsMainman
    Jun 7, 2022
    3
    This show is flawed. There is a lack of concept and art style that we have become accustomed to in the more recent Disney Star Wars shows. Everything seems to glow and the action is cheaply choreographed with sequences of bumbling chases and seemingly powerful villains reduced to incompetent henchmen. I don’t blame the actors as the acting thus far has mostly been fine. This is an issue inThis show is flawed. There is a lack of concept and art style that we have become accustomed to in the more recent Disney Star Wars shows. Everything seems to glow and the action is cheaply choreographed with sequences of bumbling chases and seemingly powerful villains reduced to incompetent henchmen. I don’t blame the actors as the acting thus far has mostly been fine. This is an issue in directing. I’m of the opinion that nobody should be allowed to helm these shows besides John Favreau at this point. As somebody who was more excited than most for this show I am truly disappointed.… Expand
  29. JoseyWaless
    Jun 7, 2022
    2
    #StarWarsCanon broken in multiple areas besides poor storytelling. clearly we're seeing another #BaitnSwitch w #Kenobi portrayed as a broken down pathetic male who is humiliated before death. #Vader never encountered #Kenobi before #StarWarsIV so that's been tossed aside
  30. Cirnan
    Jun 7, 2022
    1
    It treats Obi Wan like how they treated Luke in the Last Jedi. Not to mention the show constantly breaks continuity. Apparently, the writer didn't watch Revenge of the Sith.
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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Darren Franich
    Jun 22, 2022
    42
    Obi-Wan had a larger problem: It was dumb as a rock. Simple rules of spatial logic went out the window. Main characters kept almost killing each other, and then walking away long enough for their wounded opponent could recover.
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  2. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    May 27, 2022
    80
    McGregor is wholly up to the challenge of shouldering the emotional weight of this series, which feels less like a cynical cash grab (despite being that) than a natural continuation of the saga that Lucas crafted more than two decades ago.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Richard Roeper
    May 27, 2022
    75
    Ewan McGregor was last seen as Obi-Wan, he brings more depth, more of a world-weary wisdom to the role. ... As is the case with many a “Star Wars” title, the dialogue sometimes borders on the corny, but director Deborah Chow (“The Mandalorian”) has a keen sense of pacing and a distinct visual style that holds our interest even in the quieter moments. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is off to a roaring start.
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