Obi-Wan Kenobi

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AndresV22Jun 22, 2022

The series in general lacks coherence in the script. Badly structured characters. Deus Ex Machina and errors that intentionally exist in order to continue the story. They literally waited for the last 20 minutes of the last episode to doThe series in general lacks coherence in the script. Badly structured characters. Deus Ex Machina and errors that intentionally exist in order to continue the story. They literally waited for the last 20 minutes of the last episode to do everything the fans wanted to see, and they did it wrong. It's like when you make a report and just before handing it in you realize that something was missing. This is a missed opportunity and I hope they don't use the same directors and writers again. Sorry if my English is not correct.… Expand

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Daniel_The_JustJun 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The main character. Once again, we see the lack of understanding from these so-called writers and once again they want to tell their own story and send their own messages which do not go along with what was set in the original story.
Kenobi - a hopeful and strong Jedi. He wouldn’t bury his lightsaber and try to run away from his past. He’d met this head on, and meditate on his mistakes to overcome them. Instead we get this depressed man, who’s years of martial and spiritual training somehow withered, under the weight of his memories. That is not the man who kept going forward after his master died, not the man who went into the Jedi Temple risking his life so that the remaining Jedi wouldn't fall into a trap. So despite the grief, he would never give up hope and stopped being what he was.When Kenobi went to Tatooine it was to hide Luke and himself from the Empire. He had a mission to watch for the boy. Sure, he was under the weight of guilt and pain, he is a living being after all, but his Jedi training has prepared him for such things. Also Obi-Wan wouldn't decline the call for help.Ewan McGregor is playing some dude named Obi-Wan, but when we see that character, it is clear that it is not Obi-Wan. (Even if in the end all his virtues, skills and power instantly returned.)
The Antagonists.
Reva is the angry creature which I haven’t felt any sympathy for. If she sought revenge against Vader, what was the reason to hunt for Kenobi? To get close to her target? Surely there were other ways. And the way she was hurting civilians, chopping off their limbs, screaming out threats esspecially when the other Inquisitors didn’t, makes her even worse. Her attempt to torture Leia doesn’t bring much sympathy for her neither. And that is a problem with that character – she isn’t consistent. Her plan is futile. Usually when the character seeks revenge he creates a plan, a design. It may have it's downsides but from the perspective of that being the plan will be consistent. Reva has no real plan for her revenge. And she is not after power. Power and revenge are two focuses of any being corrupted by The Dark Side. Instead, we have nothing. She is a villain, but not really. I should feel sympathy, but I don't because she cuts off hands, tortures kids and all that FOR NO REASON.
And in the end she goes after the child of his enemy. She’s willing to hit that low for her revenge but she won’t try to kill the boy’s guardians. By watching the previous films I know that these two characters won't die and I haven't felt any danger. And many fans knew that as well. So what was that all about?
Vader is needless here. He is not the villain, though perhaps he should’ve been.
There is no antagonist with enough motivation to follow Kenobi. But there are two whiny creatures that doubt their actions at every possible turn. Villain can have emotions, but when he is consumed by doubts it makes him less interesting to watch. I don’t believe that Vader would’ve just stood and watched Obi-Wan being saved, when he was so close to his revenge, especially in such a theatric and poetic manner. The antagonists? Ruined. Unfocused. Inconsistent. Choreography.
Clearly the movies were superior in that regard as well as the cartoons. Here though? I didn’t felt Obi-Wan’s mastery, or how unexpected and dominant a Vader’s style would be. It’s just lazy work, an empty one. Not the fault of the actors, but certainly of the one who created these duels which have no soul, and no meaning. The flashback of Anakin and Obi-Wan training felt kind of out of place, but apart of bringing us the feeling of Star Wars, it wasn’t meaningless and had a message in it so it was a good move.
The last fight. No one seems to understand the reason why George wouldn't give Force Wielders to much power. But I think I know the answer. In one scene we see Vader unable to do something about the wall of fire, in another we see him crushing the ground beneath. Kenobi barely catches a girl, but then lifts massive amount of stones like a Mary Sue.
Conclusion.
In my review on Boba Fett I explained in details why his character was broken even before the show has began, by Dave Filoni who tried to make the cold blooded bounty hunter into a warrior following the medival code. And there is also a case of Luke Skywalker from The Last Jedi movie. The problem is always the same. Those who rule over company do not want seek professionals, giving them more time to do their work. Instead, there is a rush, a schedule, and the desire of a company to make more money in the expense of art and the nostalgia, while also manipulating the collective mind that there are so many racists out there and that only they don’t like the show, so that the producers can do whatever they want and if you won’t like it – you’re the racist. Or chauvinist. Or some other label that makes your opinion obsolete even if your criticism has a lot of weight.… Expand

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metacritiqueurJul 14, 2022

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 metaThere 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....… Expand

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1226Jun 22, 2022

This series has 0 continuity does not believe anything that was written by George Lucas does not care about concepts of right and wrong. Also doesn't understand the concept of injury if you stabbed somebody twice with a lightsaber they're dead

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fritistatJun 15, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Leia is imprisoned in an impenetrable fortress and needs to be broken out... - so Obi Wan sneaks around...

- and makes fake noises using the force...

- helps to spring Leia out... - The heroes narrowly escape Darth Vader... - and a member of the rescue party dies...

- Meanwhile the Empire has a tracker on the escape ship.

Am I describing episode 4 of Star Wars or Episode 4 of Obi Wan Kenobi?

Since it's impossible to tell, take this as a warning to avoid the heap of steaming dung that Disney just pinched out here.… Expand

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Japs67Jun 15, 2022

Very childish series and full of script errors. Lost the essence of Star Wars.

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marstoearthJun 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't see how the scores on Metacritic are averaging a 7 and up. The only episode that holds any meat up till now is episode 5. The rest has been boring and poorly directed. With terrible logistical decisions that will scratch anyones head. Like Leia outrunning 3 smugglers on snail pace (One smuggler is actually stopped because of a branch in her path). Or Obi Wan being able to escape because of a small fire that you could easily walk around. It tells me a lot about Disney. How out of touch they are they did not go big budget on this one. The only reason I can imagine as to why they made this a series instead of a movie is to have people be subscribed for at least 2 months to Disney+. They could've done so much more with this it's truly saddening. The empire is ruling. Obi wan is on the run. A fugitive. Could get caught at any moment. At no point in the series do you really sense any dread from Obi wan. There is no character study that goes deep into who obi wan is in this new day and age. He's not really a Jedi anymore. He should suffer from things like anxiety. Things probably new to him. The series never challenges itself. I'd imagine someone that lost everything would be remembering how things used to be. Or reminisce about the good old days. Like the old man he now is. None of that. Well a tiny bit. But it never feels authentic. Instead they shoehorn in an inquisitor with her own agenda. Which in itself could potentially be an interesting ark and worth a series on it's own. But the way the inquisitors are presented here, it's not very menacing. People should be terrified. They never feel dangerous. That and the catch me if you can theme with Leia... It all detracts from Obi Wan. There's a lot more things that feel off. Like no de-aging on Anakin while he is portrayed as a Padawan. Unbelievable escapes or confrontations with Storm Troopers. That actually look at obi wan and Leia and just ask some simple questions. How is the entire empire not up to date on a fugitive old man with a young girl? I hope for everyone including myself that the final episode will make it all worth it. But it will never get rid of the bad taste that the first few episodes have left.… Expand

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OoeeeJul 7, 2022

Ужасный режиссер набрал Ужасных актеров-инквизиторов. Не до сериал получился.

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HaazaJun 14, 2022

It’s so slow, boring, and reluctant to deliver memorable moments even proper setup compared to The Mandalorian, which likely built up the credibility and hype of Obi-Wan.

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lghulmJun 10, 2022

Very much 2020's Disney. Characters as you'd expect them - two dimensional. Good guys always win by the utter incompetence of their opposition. Good vs evil as absolute caricatures. Star Wars written by 8 year olds, for 3 year olds.

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raorianJun 22, 2022

This is the second worst star worse title ever. I'm not a star wars fan, but even I noticed all the retcons they unintentionally did to make this plot work... and it didn't even do that.

the worst sin is making darth vader not threatening atThis is the second worst star worse title ever. I'm not a star wars fan, but even I noticed all the retcons they unintentionally did to make this plot work... and it didn't even do that.

the worst sin is making darth vader not threatening at all.
even spin off movies (rogue one) and games (jedi fallen order) can do that right… Expand

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ThwompthingJun 22, 2022

Feels like some cheaply made fanfare stuff. Writing is terrible, and some characters are pretty bad (Leia in particular). This doesn't even feel like Star Wars that we all grew up with. Disney has butchered the franchise to almost beyondFeels like some cheaply made fanfare stuff. Writing is terrible, and some characters are pretty bad (Leia in particular). This doesn't even feel like Star Wars that we all grew up with. Disney has butchered the franchise to almost beyond recognition. Can't believe anyone who would give this a 10 has any kind of standards or knowledge when it comes to making a Star Wars spinoff, or shows in general. This is poorly made.

The only reason it deserves even a 4 and not a 1, is because it has Ewan and Hayden and Jimmy back from Episodes 1, 2 and 3, as well as James's voice as Vader.… Expand

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IchxyJul 13, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reva tötet Jedi weil sie Vader töten will weil er Jedi tötet. Aber um Vader töten zu können will sie Obi-Wan töten. Was zum Geier ist ihre Motivation? Wenn sie eine Serienmörderin sein soll die einfach nur Spaß am töten hat hat die Serie es verkackt sie als solche zu inszenieren. Aber auch so hat die Serie im allgemeinen verkackt.… Expand

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WhostrJun 22, 2022

Its was kind of slopply made and in the end didn't add anything too great. If this inbetween story "needed" to be made, it would have probably benefited being condensed into a movie with a higher budget.

But as it is, it really can only beIts was kind of slopply made and in the end didn't add anything too great. If this inbetween story "needed" to be made, it would have probably benefited being condensed into a movie with a higher budget.

But as it is, it really can only be enjoyed with rose tinted glasses and nostalgia.… Expand

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AlcoholicGoatJun 27, 2022

This really saddens me. Why did Disney put no effort into this show? The budget is apparent in the vfx, cinematography, music, script, and it pains me to write these things because Hayden and Ewan are firing on all cylinders. They don't skipThis really saddens me. Why did Disney put no effort into this show? The budget is apparent in the vfx, cinematography, music, script, and it pains me to write these things because Hayden and Ewan are firing on all cylinders. They don't skip a beat. The moments of perfection are constantly undercut. Whatever Disney does next, treat Ewan and Hayden better and write better material for them.… Expand

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Ravil313Jun 10, 2022

Средний сериальчик, хуже чем Мандалорец. Картинка красивая конечно, локации приятно смотреть, но на этом все. Персонажи слабоватые, пытаются вывезти на ностальгии, но это работает только первые 2 серии. Девушка - ситх вообще на ситха неСредний сериальчик, хуже чем Мандалорец. Картинка красивая конечно, локации приятно смотреть, но на этом все. Персонажи слабоватые, пытаются вывезти на ностальгии, но это работает только первые 2 серии. Девушка - ситх вообще на ситха не похожа, с такой ровной кожей и обычными глазами. Кругом одни клише: главные герои удачливые, умные и бессмертные, остальные все тупые и невнимательные, с 1% HP.… Expand

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SebFaerchJun 20, 2022

A below average show. Too many plotholes and woeful acting make it a very unenjoyable watch. The visuals, as with any modern star wars content, are one of only decent things about this show. I am also very glad to see Darth Vader beingA below average show. Too many plotholes and woeful acting make it a very unenjoyable watch. The visuals, as with any modern star wars content, are one of only decent things about this show. I am also very glad to see Darth Vader being portrayed as a fearsome and ruthless villain, like he was in Jedi: Fallen Order. Glad to see Ewan McGregor and Hayden back in the Star Wars universe, only wish it had been something more memorable.… Expand

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Kampfbiest0072Jul 5, 2022

I've had students in 5th grade that wrote better and more coherent stories than this. This show is a complete mess full of bad, lazy illogical and frankly dumb writing. Nothing in this show makes any logical sense, the choreography is badI've had students in 5th grade that wrote better and more coherent stories than this. This show is a complete mess full of bad, lazy illogical and frankly dumb writing. Nothing in this show makes any logical sense, the choreography is bad most of the time and of course they had to ruin the old chararcters just to introduce new characters that are badly written for their pathetic spin-off shows. Not to mention that this show breaks canon.… Expand

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RyugoJul 10, 2022

found it boring and had to stop after episode 5.
very poor casting with the little girl and grand inquisitor

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pandalardJun 13, 2022

Poor direction, dull plot filled with holes and weak writing. The dialogue is laughable and the music is generic and unmemorable. This was a complete disappointment and a waste of time. I also find it a tad suspicious with so many positivePoor direction, dull plot filled with holes and weak writing. The dialogue is laughable and the music is generic and unmemorable. This was a complete disappointment and a waste of time. I also find it a tad suspicious with so many positive reviews from brand new accounts with nothing else reviewed.… Expand

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VonSaturnJun 13, 2022

Obi-Wan Kenobi relegated to a secondary role in his own series. I've seen much better directed projects from first year audio visual degree. I rate it 1 for giving Hayden some work.

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castorfiberJun 13, 2022

This is bad on so many levels that I am exhausted by even thinking of it not even writing down bad things. Fk disney star wars. They were the chosen ones and they gave us a new trilogy and THIS. I'm done with star wars from disney

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QuanticClaudioJun 6, 2022

Watching this, you just notice how Disney commits intellectual fraud to convey their political beliefs. They pick those characters to make a series, then you automatically have the most-watched series on the platform, because people areWatching this, you just notice how Disney commits intellectual fraud to convey their political beliefs. They pick those characters to make a series, then you automatically have the most-watched series on the platform, because people are expecting to see those characters and the continuation of their plot, but instead, you get a character deconstruction to push a character no one likes (that one inquisitor), I get it, you need to make Obi-Wan detestable. Everybody feels scammed, I am not even going to watch this terrible propaganda of a show.… Expand

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Sau3RJun 13, 2022

So much money, so much talent, so much potential. And they still f... it up... It was written by a 5 year old, probably the one that played lea.... just awful

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loumexJun 14, 2022

I mean, this show is pretty bad. I only insist on people watching it just to see it for themselves. Make sure you review it afterwards. We deserve better shows and perhaps the viewers can prove they deserve better storytelling and directing.I mean, this show is pretty bad. I only insist on people watching it just to see it for themselves. Make sure you review it afterwards. We deserve better shows and perhaps the viewers can prove they deserve better storytelling and directing. I do not mind about the characters acting the way they do. I mind the god-awful single dimensional pointless characters and silly directing, idiotic shots and useless plotlines. Once you see the forest chase on ep1, the parkour on ep2, the duel on ep 3 and the escape on ep 4 you will question your taste - or the taste the creators had. So sad. I wish it was better. I really do.… Expand

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nvmb3rth30ryJun 11, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. More bald recycling of old SW plot tropes (ob1 rescues a kidnapped princess from the cruel fortress where she is being imprisoned and tortured... narrowly escaping Vader's grip only to mourn the sudden loss of a member of the rescue party and then to be secretly tracked?) and a general pantomime feel to the entire proceedings leaves me less than impressed. This Obi-Wan, like the star of last year's Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker in SW8, has had all of the blood and colour drained out of him. The continuity doesn't truly fit into the established story canon either, which is just lazy. My low rating would be closer to zero but for Ewan McGregor's performance which is great, and the show's production design which is - as expected - outstanding.… Expand

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Squish55Jun 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was just terrible and boring. Horribly writing. They don’t understand the force or Jedi. The entire story was obi wan running away. It just sucks how Disney doesn’t understand star wars at all. Beyond that, the directing and editing was just bad. The action and light saber fights sucked. The light saber fights were in pitch black to hide that fact that the sequences were lazy. I wouldn’t recommend.… Expand

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Dannyj2kJun 23, 2022

Awful. Terrible writing, full of eye rolling idiotic moments. Whoever made this show should be ashamed of themselves. This was meant to destroy the dreadful Disney made starwars fan fiction not join them !

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AndulvarrJun 14, 2022

Far too many coincidences, blatant incompetence, and overall contrived scenes to be at all believable even for a Star Wars film. Big miss on a potentially awesome story where we see Obi-Wan at his peak kicking arse as he transcends the JediFar too many coincidences, blatant incompetence, and overall contrived scenes to be at all believable even for a Star Wars film. Big miss on a potentially awesome story where we see Obi-Wan at his peak kicking arse as he transcends the Jedi Master title and communes with his old teacher.

It's still Star Wars so the action is pretty good, the acting is decent (except for the main antagonist) but the plot/writing just make it hard to watch and not groan. I'm still going to finish the series, but I'll be sheading tears into my popcorn the whole time.… Expand

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aSkormJun 8, 2022

Not sure why this show is called Kenobi. If you don't want your memories of Star Wars to be tarnished any further, stay away from this boring thing.

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Potzer01Jun 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A character destruction. Kenobi is a sad broken man. Disney said, we're going to tell a story between ep3 and ep4. That story, is "do not watch star wars"… Expand

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whisky3kJun 13, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was hoping that Disney would do a better job with this series, but it is yet another trash adaptation from Disney. Another "hero is broken but get saved by younger female character", except it's the ultimate face-palming pair-up on Kenobi and 8-yr old Leia. Kenobi in original Star Wars was like the ultimate sensei. Kenobi in his own series is a veritable joke. Horrible fight scene with Vader. Token characters to tick check boxes that don't do anything for the storyline. Don't bother with this show. And don't fall for the woke shills that are desperately trying to raise the ratings in some lame allegiance and support for Disney's woke policies.… Expand

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TelsatallJun 6, 2022

Bad writing. Disney isn’t even trying to make good stories anymore. We get to the end of each episode and don’t feel anything. This whole story is empty.

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AthairJun 8, 2022

The first 3 episodes are a complete rehash of the Last Jedi. Why is it that Disney doesn't show female characters with limbs chopped off, PTSD, or mentally/emotionally broken down? I thought Disney was all about equality? This series is trulyThe first 3 episodes are a complete rehash of the Last Jedi. Why is it that Disney doesn't show female characters with limbs chopped off, PTSD, or mentally/emotionally broken down? I thought Disney was all about equality? This series is truly disappointing so far.… Expand

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SomeRandoJun 8, 2022

I was really holding out hope for this series, but episode 4 is just awful. Full of canonical destroying, Mary Sue, girl power pc culture nonsense. They're more concerned with delivering their message than they are with making a good show.I was really holding out hope for this series, but episode 4 is just awful. Full of canonical destroying, Mary Sue, girl power pc culture nonsense. They're more concerned with delivering their message than they are with making a good show. It's way too cringy, I spent more time staring into my eye socket because I couldn't jeep my eyes from rolling. I'm out... gonna cancel my D+ Subscription...again. it really is a tragedy, it could have been so good.… Expand

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soundhoundJun 13, 2022

This show is a massive fail. The writers are apparently oblivious to known storylines, or simply don't care. But the biggest disappointment of all is Disney's coordinated attack on viewers expressing legitimate concerns. All while Disney'sThis show is a massive fail. The writers are apparently oblivious to known storylines, or simply don't care. But the biggest disappointment of all is Disney's coordinated attack on viewers expressing legitimate concerns. All while Disney's stock is circling the drain. It's time for new management!… Expand

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BarnyJun 7, 2022

This show is completely inconsistent with anything prior. In other words, it's another destruction of a character (Kenobi instead of Luke Skywalker) to prop up some meaningless female characters. And of course, a solid majority of the 10/10This show is completely inconsistent with anything prior. In other words, it's another destruction of a character (Kenobi instead of Luke Skywalker) to prop up some meaningless female characters. And of course, a solid majority of the 10/10 reviews are from brand new accounts who never reviewed anything prior...… Expand

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mauvemageJun 13, 2022

Wow, after all the hype what a dissapointment. Okay episode 1 was pretty good, it at least felt like 'New Hope' but eps. 2 was poor and 3 is a disaster. It would've been better if they hadn't bothered, it was lazy, trite and didn't make any sense.

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EyemonJun 8, 2022

So disappointing. The deconstruction of another hero to a weak, whiny, frightened, and faithless Obi Wan by Disney is criminal (as they did to Luke in the last trilogy). At best, Disney is taking poorly executed artistic license to addSo disappointing. The deconstruction of another hero to a weak, whiny, frightened, and faithless Obi Wan by Disney is criminal (as they did to Luke in the last trilogy). At best, Disney is taking poorly executed artistic license to add humanity to a Jedi and at worst, their ideology is driving their destruction of characters that don’t fit well with CRT. Unfortunately, I suspect the latter.… Expand

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gigawatcherJun 13, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show has so many problems and not watchable at all. Where to begin?:

-Leia "running" away from the kidnappers in the forest?! Like how does a 10 year old run away from grown adults who "run" so slow and run into branches on purpose?! Really??
-Joke of a fight between Vader and obi wan. Obi wan is a coward who runs away with no skill whatsoever. What happened to him? How does he expect to train Luke and protect Luke in the future if hes such a bad fighter now?!
-Fire wall not stopping Vader, Vader not using the force to pull obi wan back into fire. Vader basically just letting them go.
-Obi wan and Leia trying to disable the laser gate when they could have obviously just walked around the gate!
-Tala slapping the storm trooper on the helmet and brings him down with a slap. really?
-Tala and the muffled choking of the troopers behind the machines. How can anyone not hear this!? so unbelievable.
-Obi Wan swimming in the ocean and coming out into the base, clothes dry, not wet at all, not dripping any water. Where did all the water go??! His clothes should be soaking wet! Also when obi wan escapes the hallway with flooded water and the door closes, no water comes out at all on the other side of door. Perfect timing from Tala! Congratulations! or maybe Obi Wan has magic clothes that repel water! Who knows with this show!?
-Obi wan hiding in a straight corridor from troopers who did not see him duck behind the wall. How the hell did the troopers not see him?!
-Obi wan hiding Leia in a trench coat! Who thought this was a good idea?! Practically and Visually ridiculous!
-Reva outsmarting Darth Vader while under a force choke. How did Reva know Leia would escape that she had the foresight to put a tracker on her droid? Darth should have killed Reva then and there, but no, she outsmarts him and lives.
-The Reva lightsaber deflections with the snow-speeder in the hanger. It was so awkwardly filmed and angled.
-The snow-speeder pilot dies and there's this long montage of sad faces. I'm sorry, are we supposed to feel sad for a character we just met briefly at the start of the show and know nothing about? The show is so badly directed and written with no attention to detail at all. It feels like just one scene moving onto the next scene with hardly any connection at all. Just set piece moving onto next set piece. This Leia kidnapping should have been over by episode 3. But this keeps dragging on with only 2 episodes left.
What role does Hayden have left? We barely saw him. Fans expected some dialogue and interaction, maybe a flashback with Hayden and Ewan. All we got was Hayden staring far away at Ewan. No interaction at all between the two actors. Hayden better have something to do in the last 2 episodes of the show.

This show was marketed with Hayden and Ewan heavily by Disney before the premiere, with some Reva and no mention at all of Leia. It was a bait and switch. This show is titled "Obi Wan", yet he's a side character. Reva should be a supporting character at best. I am so done with this show.… Expand

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LeeWilkyJun 21, 2022

More plot holes than pot holes on a UK road... Everyone who had anything to do with creating this absolute abomination of a show needs to be sacked.

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TorturedPossumJun 27, 2022

I made the mistake of thinking that this show would be about Obi-Wan Kenobi. My mistake. Disney should hire someone old enough to read a story before they try to write one. What a mess of utter senseless inarticulate shlock.

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ISxITxSafeJun 25, 2022

Whoo boy. This is a bad show. Nonsensical and deranged for nearly its entire runtime, with the episodes getting worse as they go. Another story that did not need to be told that continues to cheapen what Star Wars used to be.

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slayermand117Jun 23, 2022

DO NOT watch this if you like the original trilogy, the plot is embarrassing and extremely bad. The characters are either super uninteresting and poorly written or simply not themselves (Vader & Obi-wan). It doesn't fit with the timeline ofDO NOT watch this if you like the original trilogy, the plot is embarrassing and extremely bad. The characters are either super uninteresting and poorly written or simply not themselves (Vader & Obi-wan). It doesn't fit with the timeline of Disney's canon, movies or otherwise.
Now i cannot watch the original movie as i used too.… Expand

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kloudzeroJun 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dumbest chase scenes in the history of cinema. In this universe, 10 year old kids have the sprinting power of a doped up olympic athlete. Villains are stopped by cloth awnings and small fires they could easily circumvent.

This show must of been produced by people with an institutional loathing for the human race. Proof? Despite seeing all the death and destruction wrought by Vader, Obi-Wan spares his life a SECOND TIME. Nonsensical to the extreme. It would have been so much more interesting to conceive of a scene where they were unable to fight and had some stimulating dialogue instead.

Most of the acting falls in the subpar to embarrassing range with the ironically enough the best performance coming from a brief cameo from Ewan McGregor's IRL daughter. I would say her performance, the Jedi vs Storms at the beginning and the second V vs. Obi Wan duel are the only redeeming moments in this otherwise insulting endeavour.

I DO NOT consider this steaming, heaping pile of garbage canon. Instead, it should be relegated to the trash compactor.… Expand

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Kai82Jun 22, 2022

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 homophobiaThe 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

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james-cordobanJul 7, 2022

Scenery superb! Dialogues and plot devastating. All in all really boring, no relevant surprises at all.

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RocketNinjaB--DJun 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is incredibly mediocre, they really dropped the ball, even though they were working with such talented actors and great characters, the writing just isn't compelling at all. I'd say the show overall has a single highlight, which is the inclusion of a flashback fight scene between Kenobi and Vader in episode 5 that mirrors the events happening in the present in that episode, everything else is just subpar.

Reva's arc is very uninteresting and nonsensical when you know her story (she's also written incredibly dumb and non-threatening at times), Kenobi's is not so bad, it's just re-learning how to become a Jedi, and Liam Neeson and Hayden Christensen are just wasted in this, they don't appear enough and their contribution is minimal.

Watch it once, you might get a kick out of the memes or the recognizable actors from the prequels that appear in it.… Expand

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MarkWarriorsJun 22, 2022

Sadly in the end we saw a poor story, that screw up a part of the canon storyline without a real/good reason. No real drama, no real tension, nothing. They really put together a super-fan-service-show that means nothing, without big emotionSadly in the end we saw a poor story, that screw up a part of the canon storyline without a real/good reason. No real drama, no real tension, nothing. They really put together a super-fan-service-show that means nothing, without big emotion if not the ones provided by see again well-known characters (fan-service as said) and that will never worth a complete rewatch. No morals, no real dilemma, rambling actions. There was so much potential, actors did their job, scenography were astonishing, cool shots, but they really did wasted it all with a very poor script.… Expand

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UndalissJun 24, 2022

Very underwhelming. Unbelievably bad script, boring dialogues, confusing editing. I have a hard time salvaging anything, other the McGregor's acting, still diminished by the bad writing. As a long time Star Wars fan, I hoped this to be at theVery underwhelming. Unbelievably bad script, boring dialogues, confusing editing. I have a hard time salvaging anything, other the McGregor's acting, still diminished by the bad writing. As a long time Star Wars fan, I hoped this to be at the same level as The Mandalorian, but was heavily disappointed. Forget it and go rewatch The Clone Wars instead.… Expand

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HerodiiiiJun 29, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best thing about this series is the acting is fairly solid all round. It's just a shame the writers gave them nothing to work with. Obi-Wan is reduced to a pathetic version of himself and abandons his only job in episode one, Leia has no character growth (it would have been nice to see how she becomes headstrong and grows into the awesome woman she becomes) and Reva's plan for revenge only works because everyone reacts precisely as they need to to make it happen. Don't even get me started on her motivation ... she's spent the last 10 years killing men women and children just to get close to Vader to revenge the killing of men women and children. The most apathetic writing of any Star Wars show to date. Such a shame. It has a few fan service moments which are nice to enjoy but it could have been so much more. Disney are just churning out content, it's not art anymore.… Expand

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stivo2005Jul 1, 2022

This series is average, the first episodes are lower and lower levels, with the apogee in the fourth installment, not what better episode VI does not save the series, at most it does not lose our time like the previous ones. Too bad potentialThis series is average, the first episodes are lower and lower levels, with the apogee in the fourth installment, not what better episode VI does not save the series, at most it does not lose our time like the previous ones. Too bad potential is wasted. Instead of the story of the hermit who was to be Obi Wan Kenobi, we got the story of the Third Sister that no one asked for. Instead of a show that might have had a little bit of intelligence, we have the same as the cinematic episodes VII, VIII and IX, which is an incoherent mush full of unnecessary CGI where stupid people make stupid decisions.… Expand

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LukkopJul 9, 2022

Very bad decisions from the very top of the ladder, so the producers are the first to blame. Almost nothing works, except visuals, a FEW dialogue lines and parts of music from Williams. That's why it's 3/10, not lower. The choice of writersVery bad decisions from the very top of the ladder, so the producers are the first to blame. Almost nothing works, except visuals, a FEW dialogue lines and parts of music from Williams. That's why it's 3/10, not lower. The choice of writers with no knowledge about universe is shocking. The director somehow managed to make the lightsaber fights laughable and lame. Both Vader and Grand Inquisitor were wasted, to push Reva to the front line. The numbers of absurd decisions from Vader, it was just sad to watch.… Expand

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hitzestauJun 24, 2022

Rescuing a kidnapped child who was only kidnapped in the first place because of sloppy security. That's the plot Disney sends us on for the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" series. True, it has everything that belongs to Star Wars: lightsabers, the Force,Rescuing a kidnapped child who was only kidnapped in the first place because of sloppy security. That's the plot Disney sends us on for the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" series. True, it has everything that belongs to Star Wars: lightsabers, the Force, Jedi, Darth Vader and the sands of Tatooine. But a real "Star Wars feeling" still doesn't come up. The series lacks the right music and size in its production - everything is as small as possible. Kenobi is a broken hero when we see him again in the first episode. The old white man has resigned, and only in the course of the plot does he regain his strength. The producers don't take the canon too seriously: Luke and Kenobi already meet here and the flashbacks between Anakin and Kenobi are supposed to give more depth to the conflict between the two characters, but they seem rather ridiculous. We all know how it ends between Obi and Darth Vader and who defeats Darth Vader in the end, why try to build suspense here where there is none? Hayden Christensen is too old as a young Anakin and Ewan McGregor is too young as Kenobi, considering he's the age of Sir Alec Guinness in Episode IV... there's a lot wrong with that. In general, the acting leaves a lot to be desired, but Vivien Lyra Blair as Leia outplays everyone. The series seems as if the only intention was to attract more subscribers to Disney+ with the big name "Obi-Wan Kenobi". With the thin plot, the desperate attempt to fit into the big story arcs, and the struggling actors, success is doubtful. Obi is one of the great characters in the Star Wars universe, and he deserves a better series with a more innovative plot. "The Clone Wars" has told so many good stories around Obi - that's the benchmark. And the new series fails completely.… Expand

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OrphanTwinJun 26, 2022

So bad. Who are these new characters that NO one cares about? I laughed really hard at them. Oh also, keep your kids away from Disney.

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GowronJun 22, 2022

Like everything else disney is touching in regards to star wars. Obi Wan Kenobi is a disappointment A show that will leave your with a sour taste in your mouth

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loredissapointJun 25, 2022

So bad I had to make an account to give it 0/10.
Watch it and you'll see, or (if you're a Starwars fan) save your time and give it a miss.

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SpidgeonJun 11, 2022

I'm sorry but if you think this is a well written show you are an idiot. That's not an opinion, that's a fact. The forest chase scene was the worst pieces of TV I have seen in a very long time.

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mgcemirJun 8, 2022

From slapping a storm trooper with open hand in a face to escape, to running away from a jedi master who can't catch a 10 year old kid, to that kid running from 3 professional mercanaries like some kid show, ohhh I just can't. It's literallyFrom slapping a storm trooper with open hand in a face to escape, to running away from a jedi master who can't catch a 10 year old kid, to that kid running from 3 professional mercanaries like some kid show, ohhh I just can't. It's literally the top of bad things in this poorly shot, written, directed and produced sacrilege of star wars show.… Expand

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SubtleknifeJun 28, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disney has done Obi-Wan a disservice with 'Kenobi'. A prime example of the creative bankruptcy running rife through Western cinema and television. The writing for this show is appalling, especially considering the talent Disney can afford. Logic is thrown out the window and key details are not explained sufficiently meaning main plot points happen for....'reasons' rather than making sense and being well thought out. Evil characters are unnecessarily incompetent and Obi-Wan is relegated to being a side character in his own show at times. The directing style is also a mess. Numerous scenes play out as comedic when they are supposed to be serious. Examples of this include the chase scene in the forest where grown adults are unable to catch a child and are stopped by a small branch. Or when Obi-wan is walking through an imperial base with Leia under a great coat which numerous imperial personnel do not notice - it seems like a scene from 'Austin Powers'. Again, at no point has someone stopped to think, does this logically and realistically make sense. Yes it is a sci-fi but you need to ground your show in reality to make the setting believable. The cinematography is poor, often contrast is turned down so the scene is overly dark. Generally, it feels cheap overall as if the series was rushed. Surprising considering this story features Kenobi/Vader story.

Acting ranges from decent to laughable. Ewan McGregor does his best with a bad script. Moses Ingram acting is awful, she literally has one setting - angry and even that isn't convincing. Vivien Blair is competent but the writing for her character makes her unlikeable and annoying (this isn't the actresses fault).

Overall, a wasted opportunity that could have been so much more but let down by poor directing and writing.… Expand

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pirriacoJun 23, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El guión no es malo, la historia está ahí y es canon. Podría ser una película numerada de la saga. Cuenta lo ocurrido entre los años que pasan del ep.3 al 4.
El problema es que está todo mal ejecutado y con una increible falta de talento que se lo todo hasta ridículo.
Las escenas de acción son flojas, hasta cómicas a veces.
La música es INEXISTENTE, no acompaña adecuadamente en ningún momento y para colmo no tiene temas iconicos de las películas. No entiendo cómo no se usa la marcha imperial cuando aparece Dark Vader.
Y puedo seguir con los fallos, las persecuciones son patéticas, hay escenas que pierden coherencia de unas a otras y en general está todo muy encorsetado.
Da la sensación que los creadores no han visto las peliculas.
Para mi pueden ahorrarse la segunda temporada.… Expand

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BroyaxJun 26, 2022

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 (desCette 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 bonnes idées lors des deux premiers épisodes mais qui font long feu, hélas.… Expand

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kevscornerJun 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It started out decent but got worse with every episode. There are so many instances the plot armor is so thick it breaks the immersion entirely. Like they already surrounded the planet of the rebels, how in the world did the ship escape??? Or how come the third sister didn't die from getting stabbed??? It's so ridiculous.… Expand

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FatzJimJun 9, 2022

The only thing positive about this show is it is pretty. It is so badly written and conflicts with the lore constantly that it is either intentionally bad or the people Disney hired have no clue what they are doing.

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Reekum88Jun 27, 2022

The absolute worst Star Wars thing I’ve ever seen. They messed up obi wans return, incredible. I was actually thrilled and hyped for each episode because of how bad it was, I was actually laughing out loud. So much things to make fun at,The absolute worst Star Wars thing I’ve ever seen. They messed up obi wans return, incredible. I was actually thrilled and hyped for each episode because of how bad it was, I was actually laughing out loud. So much things to make fun at, guess I’ll just point out the tala KO slap on the storm trooper helmet, so stupid.… Expand

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cococrabJun 23, 2022

A dissapointingly mediocre feature series. Talented actors and a few great scenes can't justify overall sloppy plot, editing and filming.

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magicalrevaJun 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow so the finale showed us that Reva is magic! She can survive being killed by Vader (twice now) and magically travels to the planet Luke is on in record time. I mean Darth was pursuing the refugees ship (probably an hour or so after they took off) so Reva must have gotten up (somehow) after being skewered by Vader, took a ship, and was on Lukes planet in record time! Wow!… Expand

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BobmarseilleJun 26, 2022

It's pathetically bad. The plot is so stupid, the actors not likeable (except ole McGregor)

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B3ckettJun 22, 2022

After going Weeeeeee when we see Ewan on the screen as Obi-Wan, all else jumps into the picture and makes it bleak.

Apart from the actress portraying Leia, who delivers, everything else is at most mediocre. The story is so simple and soAfter going Weeeeeee when we see Ewan on the screen as Obi-Wan, all else jumps into the picture and makes it bleak.

Apart from the actress portraying Leia, who delivers, everything else is at most mediocre.

The story is so simple and so easy to predict that it's just not fun at all. Yes, it's great to have both Obi-Wan and Vader on the screen at the same time, but the build-up, if you find any, just doesn't cut it.

The whole concept had some sense it in, but finally the show is just a rehash of what has already been done to the franchise many times earlier on.

Trying to piggyback on some of the iconic one-liners or Ewan & Hayden's presence is just not enough.

And the final episode makes one thing clear - whether this series existed or not, nothing really changes in our understanding or love for the the Skywalker saga or SW itself.… Expand