Obi-Wan Kenobi

:

Season 1
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: May 27, 2022
User Score
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
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Stream On

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. MattchewHawk
    Sep 5, 2022
    6
    This was a sure fire hit for Disney. The fans had been asking for more Obi-Wan in the years between The Prequels and the Original Trilogy. We wanted to know what he had been doing in that lost time.
    Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have been handled very well. Ewan Mcgreggor seems to have forgotten how to Obi-Wan, delivering a dry and serious performance, Moses Ingrams 2 dimensional    This was a sure fire hit for Disney. The fans had been asking for more Obi-Wan in the years between The Prequels and the Original Trilogy. We wanted to know what he had been doing in that lost time.
    Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have been handled very well. Ewan Mcgreggor seems to have forgotten how to Obi-Wan, delivering a dry and serious performance, Moses Ingrams 2 dimensional character was just terrible with no depth and badly acted, weird things like why the main characters couldn't just walk around something, to the show creating problems for itself with Leia and Obi-Wan apparently knowing him and then not even caring about his death in the original movies. And when was he able to control that much force?

    But there were positives. It was great to see Hayden Christianson return as Vader, and seeing more vader in general is always a good thing. The Leia actress was also great, although she seemed very young for 10. I also enjoyed more background on the Lars family.

    I think with a second season it could answer a few of these questions and raise the bar a little. But this wasn't a great first season. I keep my fingers firmly crossed for more as I would like this to be a success.    … Expand
  2. DolphinReviews
    Jul 22, 2022
    4
    Obi-Wan is a painfully mediocre series. It exits and that’s about all you can say.
  3. Jaredc324
    Jul 14, 2022
    5
    Campy, cheesy. Unneeded. But fans needs something. I think it milks something out of Leia's and Obi-Wan's dynamic. And it felt like the unresolved issues between Obi and Anakin were resolved. but this wasn't needed. Disney going too far to add to their world, but I'm not really interested.
  4. Catabolize
    Jun 22, 2022
    5
    Mediocre attempt that does not warrant its existence. Some interesting scenes but bad writing brings this show down hard.
  5. Kai82
    Jun 22, 2022
    4
    The show is mostly a disapointment. It has bad writing, some continuity errors and inconsistencies. For example Obi Wan is sometimes a weak coward and other times a badass that is an unstoppable force. Before the bigot, misogyny or homophobia accusation is used: No one has anything against gay, trans, black or diverse characters and this was also the case 20 years ago. Just as reminder:The show is mostly a disapointment. It has bad writing, some continuity errors and inconsistencies. For example Obi Wan is sometimes a weak coward and other times a badass that is an unstoppable force. Before the bigot, misogyny or homophobia accusation is used: No one has anything against gay, trans, black or diverse characters and this was also the case 20 years ago. Just as reminder: Remember anyone criticizing Moff Gideon, Cere Junda (Fallen Order), Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu or Dr. Aphra (comics)? No, because they are awesome characters and we want them to return in new stories. Instead we dislike boring or one dimensional characters, weak stories and misuse of characters we grew up and liked for years. Sadly Obi Wan has a lot of weaknesses. It does also not help that you know the outcomes. They cant kill or seriously harm a character that appears later in the movies. The main example is the final episode and the climax battles where no one could die. Just a few additional examples. In one a familiar character is threaten with death by light saber and there is an interrogation with seemingly dire consequences. Both fail because you know no one could die. Another example: The Grand Inquisitor has an awesome arc in Rebels which happens chronologically after the events of this show and I say they give the character redemption there so you can see the outcome from a mile away. Continuity wise there are a few problems too: The knowledge that Darth Vader was Anakin Skywalker is a huge secret only a few know and anyone who talks about it will die swiftly. He even killed his own squad when a fugitive Jedi spoiled this to them if I remember correctly. Also a certain Imperial base that is majorly important has no defense mechanisms. The general story feels often like doing check marks on a to do list. Insert Darth Vader here, a familiar character there, show the base from Fallen Order, tease this and that. When you look behind this attempt to bait nostalgia it is a weak show. Only episode 5 is anywhere near the quality you need and even it is sometimes silly and unbelievable. The final has some great moments that feel like Star Wars and I freely admit this. Then there are plot holes like my prime example: Entering a hugely protected secretive base without any reason to be there as subtle as a jack hammer (Making suspicious radio messages near other imperials), escaping while hundred of armed soldiers aim at you at an important base without defense weapons nor star fighters or changes of characters decisions because of a small dialogues that should not work (Roken helping Obi Wan). Also no one during the show notice Obi Wans face even when he is on the top wanted list and actively searched when he reappears or later that he hides a child under his imperial uniforms cloak and hundred of people fail to notice. Lets end this point here. I don't blame the actors for a weak script and misuse of the characters. I even enjoyed Reva especially after they get character development towards the end but they weaken her before with bad writing and predictability. I knew / predicted her backstory immediately. Also name something that defines her character outside her hate and obsession before the last 2 episodes. As example for the poor writing: Reva forgot that her light saber can open a blast door in seconds until it is needed storywise or that a dozen or more stormtroppers are in hearing distance when she talks to Obi Wan things that could harm her badly. This level of writing makes her look incompetent. Now imagine how her backstory and development would be handled by a more competed writer. She would be a fan and critic favorite. Maybe the show was too long in development struggles as it should be a movie, was rumored to be canceled and more. So I will not criticize anything further in this regard. Then there are moronic decisions by the characters like being unable to use the Imperial resources when necessary (reinforcement, ships, surveillance etc.), no one figures out guarding a dangerous prisoner with just 4 stormtroopers is moronic or sending an undecoded message that contains all information to be crucified if it gets in the wrong hands. Then there are the abrupt character competences changes like Obi Wan not being able to use the force without reasons (other than the script) but later going one man (Jedi) army. Darth Vader is later also affected by this and forgets he has his ship in orbit. The special effects are good as expected as are the fights (except an early one which breaks Obi Wan). Overall this was a disappointment and is not recommend for fans of Star Wars. Mandalorian shows how to do Star Wars right and outclasses this show on any level. The warning signs were there as they fired the “If you dislike this you are xxx” (Insert racist, misogynist or others) even before the first episode started.… Expand
  6. JazGalaxy
    Jun 15, 2022
    4
    I am SHOCKED that this show isn't getting ripped to shreds. At first it was just disappointing. But it's gotten to the point where it's gone right through the floor and come out the other side. It's comically bad, and thoroughly entertaining. The scene where a platoon of Storm Troopers with machine guns can't shoot a dozen civilians with handguns in a shallow cave? The baffling "spareI am SHOCKED that this show isn't getting ripped to shreds. At first it was just disappointing. But it's gotten to the point where it's gone right through the floor and come out the other side. It's comically bad, and thoroughly entertaining. The scene where a platoon of Storm Troopers with machine guns can't shoot a dozen civilians with handguns in a shallow cave? The baffling "spare ship" escape scene? Putting the kid you JUST got people killed to rescue right back in harms way? And telling the grifter to look after her as opposed to ANYone else?

    The writing and the directing is COMICALLY bad. Shakey-Cam Star Wars was unasked for and should never be used ever, ever again.    … Expand
  7. omeribiis
    May 27, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only good thing about the show was the scenes where it showed old movies.… Expand
  8. Crownmont
    Jun 9, 2022
    5
    Wanted to like, but it comes off as a cheap(!) tv series from the 90s in the writing alone. The actors are all good, but young Leia is a bit too young to be 10 (appearance and speech). Talk to a 10 year old and see for yourself. She is however as good an actor as you can be for such a young child, I feel. Ewan is grand, as ever, and I rather though not superbly written, the antagonist (notWanted to like, but it comes off as a cheap(!) tv series from the 90s in the writing alone. The actors are all good, but young Leia is a bit too young to be 10 (appearance and speech). Talk to a 10 year old and see for yourself. She is however as good an actor as you can be for such a young child, I feel. Ewan is grand, as ever, and I rather though not superbly written, the antagonist (not Vader) also does a good job in my opinion. They could have done this a lot more solid. As it is, it feels like they surf SW popularity and churn out whatever springs to mind.… Expand
  9. Grendizer
    Jun 8, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good enough. Ewan is doing a fantastic job. So much emotion at the end of episode 2. Really sold it.

    Chases scenes feel off again, same as in BoBF with the scooters. Leia running away and adults seem to purposefully stop or change route to not get to her. Doesn't seem that they toy with her. Reva parkouring on the roofs without getting anywhere or giving us any new information is also a weird choice. Scene was also too long. In my opinion it doesn't help the character. Not the fault of the actor, just weird choice leaving that in that way.

    Still hyped enough for the next episodes. Hope they get to the quality of the Mandalorian.

    Edit: down to 6 after episode 4. It gets worse. Quality, writing, acting, cgi. Let's hope for the last act.    … Expand
  10. Pikapalooza
    Jun 7, 2022
    6
    What can I say about this show...

    General Kenobi was one of my favorite characters ever. And then they changed his character to parallel Luke in TLJ. I get it, he's upset the Jedi were beaten. But this is sloppy/lazy writing and mediocre CGI. The inquisitors don't inspire dread or intimidation, just brash jerks. The chase of little leia is laughable at best and it throws off the    What can I say about this show...

    General Kenobi was one of my favorite characters ever. And then they changed his character to parallel Luke in TLJ. I get it, he's upset the Jedi were beaten. But this is sloppy/lazy writing and mediocre CGI. The inquisitors don't inspire dread or intimidation, just brash jerks. The chase of little leia is laughable at best and it throws off the whole canon of star wars a bit. There's more I don't want to pour into for spoilers, but they should have used Trilla from Fallen Order. She was an already established character that had gravitas. Prove me wrong disney...there's 3 episodes to go. But something tells me I already know how this series ends and I'll watch it once and never again. Pro: they got JEJ and Ewan to come back, lightsabers, cute little droid
    con: lazy writing, lazy chase scenes, bad dialogue, laughable, non threatening villains, bad CGI    … Expand
  11. Consistus
    Jun 7, 2022
    6
    The thing about Kenobi is I can't see it for what it is other than a vehicle for future Star Wars productions. I see more kids than before and I think that Disney is warming us up for their upcoming Skeleton Crew kids movie. Star Wars = money, tt's a franchise with a capital F. And that entails fewer risks and just more of the same. As well as a big prep-up for future productions. The 6 isThe thing about Kenobi is I can't see it for what it is other than a vehicle for future Star Wars productions. I see more kids than before and I think that Disney is warming us up for their upcoming Skeleton Crew kids movie. Star Wars = money, tt's a franchise with a capital F. And that entails fewer risks and just more of the same. As well as a big prep-up for future productions. The 6 is for production value.… Expand
  12. Jacobdecker33
    Jun 6, 2022
    5
    I am two episodes in and finding it a little more difficult to stay interested than in the previous star wars series. Growing up on the prequels, Obi-Wan was always my favorite character; in this outing, I feel he isn't being used to his full potential. I can see where it could pick up in the excitement but right now, it's not doing it for me. I hope to update this review later with aI am two episodes in and finding it a little more difficult to stay interested than in the previous star wars series. Growing up on the prequels, Obi-Wan was always my favorite character; in this outing, I feel he isn't being used to his full potential. I can see where it could pick up in the excitement but right now, it's not doing it for me. I hope to update this review later with a better score if things change.… Expand
  13. MatrixNeo1
    Jun 6, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will watch the rest of the series just to see how it plays out, but it's definitely a flawed show. The Leia/Obi storyline is weak, and the chase scenes are shambolic. It relies on implausible character responses (Obi-wan's surrender to three stormtroopers after just beating four). It's not all bad, Ewan McGregor is good and Darth Vader seems plausible.… Expand
  14. SilentCogada
    Jun 6, 2022
    4
    Dark side characters try too hard to be mysterious and evil. A lot of things that don't make sense. Writing isn't all that good. Nowhere near as good as Mando so far.
  15. Timmoore
    Jun 4, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very average. It's as if Disney have combined the poor dialogue from the prequels with the character deconstruction from the sequels. Kenobi is a complete defeatist and, at points, craven. The kenobi-Leia adventure piqued my interest, but left me disappointed as it mostly consists of the innocent but clever/wise child motivating the jaded master trope. Frankly it's boring, although younger audiences may enjoy it.

    I find the inquisotors distracting and think it could have benefited from a tighter focus on kenobi and Vader as these scenes are pretty good. The action however is terrible, and the acting is generally quite poor. Although this could be due to direction rather than actors. Third sister is particularly bad but agin this could be a result of the dialogue and direction.

    Overall, some interesting ideas and cool moments of nostalgia, but I think we all know this show should never have been made and luckily for you, if you never watch it, you won't have missed anything. If you do watch it, just remember it's for kids and doesn't actually change the experience of watching the original 6 movies.    … Expand
  16. RedMars
    Jun 4, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Who are the critics giving this 4/5?! It's just about OK, but there are so many stupid bits, I don't understand the intelligence of reviewers raving about it. There is a scene where they come up against a lazer gate in the desert and instead of WALKING AROUND IT, they have to turn off the gate?! There are Benny Hill style action scenes. It's only saved from being awful by the performances, but all the actors deserve a better script and story than this.… Expand
  17. Zombiecazz
    Jun 3, 2022
    5
    Loving watching Kenobi and Vader in action again. Living every minute of it. Being immersed in Star Wars again is awesome
  18. Jeabrams15
    Jun 3, 2022
    5
    Has good moments, but not a good compliment to A New Hope, Revenge of the Sith or the established character of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
  19. Nobilis1984
    Jun 3, 2022
    4
    Another disappointment.
    This series is actually good, but it annoys me:
    - Precocious Leia. She's 10 and acting like she's 30. - Reva is even worse than Jar Jar Binks. He's annoying with his noises and Reva with her behavior. If you want a strong woman, then she should be like Sarah Connor or Ripley. But please not so unbearable. - Poorly staged scenes (Leia is captured) and the duel    Another disappointment.
    This series is actually good, but it annoys me:
    - Precocious Leia. She's 10 and acting like she's 30.
    - Reva is even worse than Jar Jar Binks. He's annoying with his noises and Reva with her behavior. If you want a strong woman, then she should be like Sarah Connor or Ripley. But please not so unbearable.
    - Poorly staged scenes (Leia is captured) and the duel Kenobi vs. Vader. Both done really badly.
    Ewan McGregor is the only one who keeps me glued to the series. The big bright spot of the series.    … Expand
  20. Billovercheck
    Jun 1, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My score would be lower if I didn't like Ewen McGregor so much as an actor. Two of the main characters in this show are downright annoying and cheesy: Leah and Reva. Leah is one of the most annoying child characters I've seen in a movie. Reva is just plain cheesy, especially the matrix-like scene where she's jumping from building to building. Also, Reva's dialogue and acting feel so forced. I just can't take her seriously. Obi-wan has given up on life yet still wants to mentor Luke? I just don't get this show. I'm not sure I'll watch the rest of the series.… Expand
  21. LordGanon
    May 31, 2022
    5
    I think that the series is not writen for the character Obi-Wan, the series is writen for the new character Reva in an Obi-Wan series. Everything outside of Obi-Wans scenes is boring and has a lack of character continuity. The show is not a disaster, but It feels deflating to watch this series.
  22. Mas__co
    May 31, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s and ok show. However, In the first 2 episodes there are a few things that are just so confusing. How can bounty hunters get outran by a toddler and why so many unnecessary flips. WTF Star Wars. Furthermore, the character Revan is currently so annoying (she’s meant to be) but it’s so trash. The grand inquisitor should’ve killed that trilla nock off… Expand
  23. All_ButTrU4
    May 31, 2022
    4
    Could've and should've been better. Unfortunate for Ewan to be the crux of the entire show . An unsatisfying slow burn it feels like it's mire focused on what will happen rather than the how.
  24. Sabote
    May 31, 2022
    4
    It's a shame because they had great ingredients to cook a delicious meal and they ended up serving average pizza.
  25. brohug
    May 30, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's try this again. My first OWK review has vanished for some reason...
    Over promise and under deliver. Thanks Disney (yet again). The slow merciless destruction of this franchise continues at the hands of the creative abyss that is the Disney accounting department.

    So much fail. The plucky young Leia is somehow able to outrun grown villains through a forest. There's a suggestion of a fugitive Jedi public hanging that it turns out is not a hanging at all. Obi-wan embarks on an annoying mission to recover Leia. More Jimmy Smits than is really necessary.

    Disney absolutely refuses to take any risks that could lead to offending families and special interest groups alike. And yet, here we are...Metacritic user reviews stabilizing around 5.5, buoyed by some troll farms I suspect.

    Ewan McGregor is the only redeeming asset here along with the (so far) underutilized Joel Edgerton. Unless it's Favreau (Mandalorian) at the helm, you're gonna have a bad time.    … Expand
  26. dunnyone
    May 30, 2022
    5
    I guess a 5/10 suits it so far. This is standard Star Wars, the first two episodes did not blow me away. It's great to see Ewen McGregor again as ol' Obi-Wan, but yeah - if you're not a Star Wars fan then this show will do nothing to convert you. I like the fan service they provided (especially the recap in episode 1) but outside of that, I wouldn't recommend the show. I don't hate it butI guess a 5/10 suits it so far. This is standard Star Wars, the first two episodes did not blow me away. It's great to see Ewen McGregor again as ol' Obi-Wan, but yeah - if you're not a Star Wars fan then this show will do nothing to convert you. I like the fan service they provided (especially the recap in episode 1) but outside of that, I wouldn't recommend the show. I don't hate it but the two episodes I watched were not memorable. I mean why even bother with an Obi-Wan show if you're not going to give us something amazing, Disney?… Expand
  27. argonsteele
    May 30, 2022
    6
    great art department and Ewan is excellent as always, but feels more like the prequel trilogy than other recent shows like Mando. Weak writing, weak directing, weak editing... hope it gets better.
  28. TheBearOwner
    May 29, 2022
    6
    I am not gonna lie, the show, feels very off, almost like a cartoon, there are a ton of punches which were pulled, some reveals are just plain stupid, villian is eh, still watchable , but very much an EH show
  29. TooHigh2Die
    May 28, 2022
    5
    2 things ruined this show in an instant.

    1. The god awful Leia chase scene in the woods.

    2. Killing off the only Villain character I was enjoying in Episode 2.
  30. AncientAmber
    May 28, 2022
    4
    Practically unwatchable. I'm only giving a 4 because of benefit of the doubt. I could only watch 40 minutes of it. Every performance is mediocre at best, except Ewan, who is fine. The villains may be interesting or scary to children but I found them boring and tame.

    The music was also uninspired, and trying to make up for the lack of feeling in everything else. Oh god and the    Practically unwatchable. I'm only giving a 4 because of benefit of the doubt. I could only watch 40 minutes of it. Every performance is mediocre at best, except Ewan, who is fine. The villains may be interesting or scary to children but I found them boring and tame.

    The music was also uninspired, and trying to make up for the lack of feeling in everything else.

    Oh god and the "'member this?" flashback scenes were awful and screamed fan-service in the worst way. I even actually said "Oh my god it's so bad" out loud even though I was alone.

    I'm not heavily invested in SW as a whole so I couldn't even get angry about "canon" or whatever. I just couldn't care.    … Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »