Obi-Wan Kenobi Story:-
The Star Wars prequel trilogy didn’t quite match up with the original films. It had lots of shiny stuff and computer-generated creatures, but it didn’t feel quite the same. But this new show tries to bridge the gap between the two trilogies. It’s like a halfway point between Revenge Of The Sith and when Luke Skywalker becomes a big deal. And it’s all about what happened to Obi-Wan Kenobi during the years we didn’t see.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 27 May 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Creator | Joby Harold |
| Cast | Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, Benny Safdie |
| Director | Deborah Chow |
| Writer | Joby Harold |
| Cinematography | Chung-hoon Chung |
| Music | Natalie Holt |
| Producer | Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor, Joby Harold |
| Production | Lucasfilm |
| Certificate | 13+ |
So now, Obi-Wan is living in hiding on a desert planet called Tatooine. He’s pretending to be just a regular guy named ‘Ben’ Kenobi, selling fish in the market. He’s keeping an eye on young Luke Skywalker from afar, even though Luke’s uncle Owen doesn’t really approve. But things get complicated when some bad guys called Imperial Inquisitors show up on Tatooine, looking for Jedi who escaped.
The interesting part is how the Inquisitors use a sneaky tactic. They threaten anyone around, and since Jedi like Obi-Wan can’t ignore people in trouble, they’re forced to step in. It’s a bit like how bullies might try to control others by making them do things they don’t want to. And it raises a big question for Obi-Wan: If he turns away from evil to protect himself, does that mean he’s not really a Jedi anymore?
While dealing with all this, Obi-Wan gets a message from an old friend asking for help. This leads him into dangerous situations, where he meets people fighting against the Empire. He also crosses paths with Princess Leia, who’s already showing how tough she is, even as a young girl. And of course, he encounters Darth Vader once more, his old apprentice turned bad.
The people in charge of the show, like Joby Harold and Deborah Chow, did a good job making everything fit into the Star Wars world. The actor playing Obi-Wan, Ewan McGregor, does a great job showing how tired and sad his character feels. The show captures the look and feel of both the original movies and the prequels, with just a few small mistakes here and there.
Even though Obi-Wan faces some tough challenges, the series also gives him some good moments to shine. He gets to face Darth Vader again and even has some epic battles on different planets. It’s really nice to see McGregor back in the role, looking comfortable in his old Jedi robes.
Overall, the show manages to tell an exciting new story while also connecting to the familiar Star Wars universe. It’s like a nice mix of old and new, with some surprises along the way. And even though it’s not perfect and has a few familiar moments, it’s still a great return to form for Star Wars after some previous missteps.
