Obi-Wan Kenobi gives us a look at what everyone's favorite Jedi Master has been up to, and fills in the gaps between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
It has all the ingredients that a Star Wars project requires, but comes up short of being the best Star Wars show out there.
Ewan McGregor returns as the titular character, and gives us an exceptional performance, much like he did in the prequels. It is awesome to see Hayden Christensen back as well, as these two stars are true Legends among the Star Wars franchise.
Some hate has been directed at Reva and young Leia, but I thought both actresses played their respective roles well. Moses Ingram showed us a conflicted individual, who has little control over her impulses, much like a younger Anakin, that causes tension between her and her fellow inquisitors. Vivian Lyra Blair gives us the same sassy princess that we all got to know from the original trilogy, and I'm sure Carrie Fisher herself would be proud.
The CGI is a bit weak, especially when compared to the recent movies or The Mandalorian, but if you loved the prequels, then the effects shouldn't bother you.
The main thing that drags this series down are the plot holes and inconsistencies. Why does Obi-Wan give up on the Jedi Order, but still want to train Luke? Why does Reva not use her lightsaber to open the blast door in the first place? Why does Vader let Obi-Wan go and not kill Reva? Why do Tala and Reva not pass each other on the path? Why does Tala not throw the thermal detonator away from her? Why didn't Vader send TIE fighters after the rebel ship, instead of acting like he had to make a choice? I'm sure there's more.
But the thing about Star Wars, is that there's always plot holes, even in the Original Trilogy believe it or not. If you manage to ignore them, and don't think about the more sillier scenes too much, then Obi-Wan Kenobi provides the fans with everything they could want.
There are a few cameos in the last episode, that should satisfy Star Wars fans. And the duel between Obi-Wan and Vader did not disappoint!
8/10 - Great
Don't expect a season 2, it is a limited series. But I'd be down for it!
It has all the ingredients that a Star Wars project requires, but comes up short of being the best Star Wars show out there.
Ewan McGregor returns as the titular character, and gives us an exceptional performance, much like he did in the prequels. It is awesome to see Hayden Christensen back as well, as these two stars are true Legends among the Star Wars franchise.
Some hate has been directed at Reva and young Leia, but I thought both actresses played their respective roles well. Moses Ingram showed us a conflicted individual, who has little control over her impulses, much like a younger Anakin, that causes tension between her and her fellow inquisitors. Vivian Lyra Blair gives us the same sassy princess that we all got to know from the original trilogy, and I'm sure Carrie Fisher herself would be proud.
The CGI is a bit weak, especially when compared to the recent movies or The Mandalorian, but if you loved the prequels, then the effects shouldn't bother you.
The main thing that drags this series down are the plot holes and inconsistencies. Why does Obi-Wan give up on the Jedi Order, but still want to train Luke? Why does Reva not use her lightsaber to open the blast door in the first place? Why does Vader let Obi-Wan go and not kill Reva? Why do Tala and Reva not pass each other on the path? Why does Tala not throw the thermal detonator away from her? Why didn't Vader send TIE fighters after the rebel ship, instead of acting like he had to make a choice? I'm sure there's more.
But the thing about Star Wars, is that there's always plot holes, even in the Original Trilogy believe it or not. If you manage to ignore them, and don't think about the more sillier scenes too much, then Obi-Wan Kenobi provides the fans with everything they could want.
There are a few cameos in the last episode, that should satisfy Star Wars fans. And the duel between Obi-Wan and Vader did not disappoint!
8/10 - Great
Don't expect a season 2, it is a limited series. But I'd be down for it!