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. Dee-Jay_Deli
    May 27, 2022
    7
    So far, so good. With a production quality similar to previous Star Wars shows, Obi-Wan tells another story to fill the gaps between the Prequel and Original trilogy. While it doesn't offer anything particularly unique, it does tell a competent and engaging story...something not all Star Wars shows have succeeded at.
  2. James233
    May 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente, os dois primeiros episódios entregam exatamente o qt tinha na minha mente, e isso é bom, pois minhas expectativas estavam na altura.… Expand
  3. Ulrich4
    May 29, 2022
    10
    Well written, well directed and old school. Characters are strongest part, not the CGI. Hopefully it will keep this level throughout all the season.
  4. EpicFehl
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Don't let the racists win. It's a good series so far. Standout performances by Ewan McGregor and Moses Ingram. Looking forward to where it b leads.
  5. Smuv
    May 28, 2022
    8
    It's off to a good start. The acting is great, the character and set design are on point and it delivers that Star Wars feel imho. The story was okay so far - let's hope it's not all about saving Leia. Leia is the biggest point of critique for me. Even though she's only 10, she seems to have some superpower that makes it really hard to chase her - even for grown up men that should run atIt's off to a good start. The acting is great, the character and set design are on point and it delivers that Star Wars feel imho. The story was okay so far - let's hope it's not all about saving Leia. Leia is the biggest point of critique for me. Even though she's only 10, she seems to have some superpower that makes it really hard to chase her - even for grown up men that should run at least twice as fast as her lol. Leia kinda feels like that Disney aspect that they need to make the show appealing to audiences of all ages. Apart from that I have high hopes for this show to exceed Mando and Boba (which both disappointed me).… Expand
  6. juliidiazl
    May 28, 2022
    10
    loved it! finally something that captures the essence of star wars... this and the mandalorian are truly saving the saga.
  7. Weatherman91
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Great show with promise! Sure there hasn’t been much action in the two episodes but there’s plenty of buildup in a dramatic fashion.
  8. larrybee
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    A brilliant addition to the Star Wars world; it has a lot more depth to it than the original trilogy, but adds a perspective to the end of the Clone Wars and the time between Three and Four we haven't yet seen.
  9. Jsmiths1991
    May 28, 2022
    10
    I don’t agree with a lot of the criticism about the show. Sure the starts a little slow but it’s full of nostalgia and Ewan is great! Maybe the whole Leia rescue isn’t the most captivating story, but I doubt the show is going to revolve around that. There will be more planets and more action. I’m confident there will be plenty of surprises to come. Still plenty of time left.
  10. Lfellipeneres
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Great Hayden comeback, great Ewan comeback, but poor Moses ingram acting, they forced him
  11. RowanBlack
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    I'm enjoying the show. It's difficult giving fans a show about things they have already pieced together in their minds, needing to fill in the blanks left from the long movie gaps. That's the main reason I wish they would move on from the skywalker line.
    Kenobi delivers on some key moments, has some excellent acting by some and okay by others, but I feel as if they are showing reverence    I'm enjoying the show. It's difficult giving fans a show about things they have already pieced together in their minds, needing to fill in the blanks left from the long movie gaps. That's the main reason I wish they would move on from the skywalker line.
    Kenobi delivers on some key moments, has some excellent acting by some and okay by others, but I feel as if they are showing reverence to what needs to be done. If the show stays as solid as the first two episodes I will enjoy it.    … Expand
  12. CalebMoorman
    May 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I significantly enjoyed these episodes as it really captures Star Wars for me. I think it will only get better from here.… Expand
  13. jesusleon
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Very good, this is really star wars again... Ewan Mcgregor very good as always.
  14. JakeFuller
    May 27, 2022
    10
    So great show, Obi-Wan! Anakin! I am really love it. Acting of the main characters is best!
  15. NotBleach
    May 27, 2022
    10
    lived up to the expectations and was full of surprises. Amazing start can't wait to see what they do in the future.
  16. DigiiovMark
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Hello everyone, i think is the best serial in star wars universe ever.And many people does not like that serial, because they say like 'the Disney break a canon', but you not even see all series yet!!! Why you write this trash? And finally, i very glad to see you Ewan!
  17. Arthur2130
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi! Kenobi!
  18. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    Nice to see Disney finally acknowledging the prequel era a little bit. Don't get me wrong, this still takes place in that post-RotS, pre-A New Hope safe space that Kathleen Kennedy seems absolutely terrified to move away from, but at the same time it feels tailor-made for those who grew up with that overly-hated second trilogy. It's the Star Wars content I've been most looking forward toNice to see Disney finally acknowledging the prequel era a little bit. Don't get me wrong, this still takes place in that post-RotS, pre-A New Hope safe space that Kathleen Kennedy seems absolutely terrified to move away from, but at the same time it feels tailor-made for those who grew up with that overly-hated second trilogy. It's the Star Wars content I've been most looking forward to for some time now. My favorite character in this massive, media-spanning franchise has always been Obi-Wan, and given what a tiny part he had in the OT that is in no small part due to Ewan McGregor's performance. So getting to see him step back into that role, alongside other returning faces from those same movies, hit all the right nostalgic notes for me while also providing a story with some actual significance in the canon due to the way it shows how the legendary Jedi went from being the broken man we saw at the end of Episode III to the reinvigorated wise mentor who would lead Luke on the first steps of his journey in Episode IV.

    So this isn't just dusting off a fan favorite for a quick good time Solo-style, but actually provides the last essential piece of history for one of the franchise's most important personas. Kenobi's entire arc here sees him forced to face the demons of his past in a struggle that's as much internal as it is external. A conflict that ultimately allows him to rediscover a sense of peace, understanding, and his faith. It carries profound themes of self-forgiveness (particularly if what happened wasn't truly your fault), letting go of trauma, and forging a new, healthier path. I hear a lot of people complaining about Third Sister Reva, but while it may be a bit redundant her inclusion really helps to hammer that message home even further.

    All the underlying depth of its subtext wouldn't mean much however if the miniseries wasn't fun to watch. Luckily the core dynamic between the titular hero and the child-aged version of a very familiar princess is absolutely charming, and there were still plenty of tense moments that had my heart skipping a beat despite the fact that its prequel nature meant I knew who was in real danger or not. This period in the saga is also excellently brought to life with an appropriate tone of hopelessness and desperation similar to Rogue One as the good people in the galaxy far, far away are forced into hiding or subjugation to survive being hunted.

    By far the greatest source of excitement though has got to be Darth Vader. It's been touted across countless films, shows, and literature how those under the Empire's rule lived in complete terror of his immense power, but this is the first piece of the fiction I've come across that's allowed us to see it for ourselves. The Sith lord is simply terrifying here, performing feats straight out of The Force Unleashed video game. Something made all the sweeter thanks to the unfairly treated Hayden Christensen coming back to don the iconic helmet. The action is of a grittier nature than we typically get from the brand as well, with lightsabers getting forsaken for some old fashioned fisticuffs and displays of the force that are more massive and bombastic than anything in any of the 9 films prior.

    It's refreshing to receive a project that seems built from the ground up for the portion of the community that's been largely ignored since George Lucas sold the rights to his space opera baby. Especially since it provides the final vital chapter in the history of its protagonist. Those "fans" who have been upset about everything since the first two-thirds of Return of the Jedi are better off passing, as this serves as a continuation to a part of the saga they have no appreciation for anyways. Yet, for those of us who actually like Star Wars? There are a few minor niggles with things like characters inexplicably choosing to not wipe out certain threats or how apparently taking a laser sword to the gut isn't fatal anymore, but at long last we have been given the full picture of Obi-Wan's life, and that is worth celebrating.    … Expand
  19. brockcheese
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    This show is really fun, although they ripped off the relationship between Mandalorian and Grogu. Seeing the inquisitors in live action is really fun and engaging.
  20. geewah
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    A fine addition to the Star Wars canon. While there are a few minor flaws and plot holes, it doesn't really take away from is a well written, character driven series.
  21. Askeel
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    The first chapters start off a little weak, but the ending is spectacular!.
  22. tilt0wait
    Jun 27, 2022
    7
    Meh. It's not horrible, but not engaging either 3 episodes in. But you know what irks me most? Is the new Kenobi theme by John Williams a rip off of the theme for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes???

    Update: It ended a lot better than it started. I bumped this up from a 5 three episodes in to a 7 after all six episodes. Haja was the break out character of the series. Reva ended much    Meh. It's not horrible, but not engaging either 3 episodes in. But you know what irks me most? Is the new Kenobi theme by John Williams a rip off of the theme for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes???

    Update: It ended a lot better than it started. I bumped this up from a 5 three episodes in to a 7 after all six episodes. Haja was the break out character of the series. Reva ended much better than she started. HC managed to salvage Anakin from prequel series stumbles. But EMG proves he's made the part his own. And I still think Attack of the Killer Tomatoes every time I hear the new theme.    … Expand
  23. Abrielle
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Why are people so mad about this movie? It’s so good? Like it’s a Star Wars show, most of the movies weren’t even cinematically great to begin with, they were fun. And now we have one with solid dialogue, plot, and amazing lighting direction with a villain that isn’t some cookie cutter bad guy.
  24. CarlElmore
    Jan 23, 2023
    7
    The technical aspects of this series weren't that great but the story was so good and all the performances were so good.
  25. Fixer84
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    Season a bit mistreated, because it starts very well, but then it gets lost in gags and quotes, which to define forced or useless is an understatement. It's always nice to find Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars universe, especially in a time period like that of imperial hegemony but the real question is: what was this show for? Still remains good.
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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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