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

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  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. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Askeel
    Jul 28, 2022
    8
    The first chapters start off a little weak, but the ending is spectacular!.
  11. DolphinReviews
    Jul 22, 2022
    4
    Obi-Wan is a painfully mediocre series. It exits and that’s about all you can say.
  12. V0X_Populi
    Jul 15, 2022
    1
    Единственное что хорошо в этом сериале это Оби Вае и Вейдер. Остальное глупый и нелогичный сериальчик
  13. 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.
  14. 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....
  15. 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.
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Catabolize
    Jun 22, 2022
    5
    Mediocre attempt that does not warrant its existence. Some interesting scenes but bad writing brings this show down hard.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. mindfroth
    Jun 15, 2022
    0
    Stunningly, insultingly bad, on every level imaginable. Even the lightsabers are unpleasant to look at, like florescent tube lights.
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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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