A flawed, but ultimately riveting character study.
You'll have a lot of folks tell you this show is terrible or has no redeeming qualities. Most of them aren't to be taken seriously. This is a character study that squeezes itself imperfectly in between the Prequel trilogy and the Original trilogy that details a sort of side quest Obi Wan goes on that introduces him to an important ally and pits him once more against his old friend Anakin Skywalker, now the ruthless Darth Vader.
As he attempts a rescue, and escapes the forces of Vader Inquisitorious, he crosses paths with Reva, the Third Sister Inquisitor who has an unknown agenda and a burning passion to kidnap Kenobi.
What we get is a 6 episode arc that follows Kenobi has he takes on a physically demanding, but emotionally harrowing journey in which he reflects on the failures of the fallen Jedi Order and what his part was in it, especially as it regards his student turned brother in arms Anakin.
The show isn't perfect, its pacing lacks deliberation at times and its placement in the timeline tends to bend but not break the laws of established canon but in exchange you get some great acting from Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christiansen, and Moses Ingram. You also get some slick action sequences and plenty of pathos for Kenobi, and if you look closely enough you can find it says a lot about his character in ways that make us appreciate him more when looking at his full life. Which to me, is a success.
Moses Ingrams Reva faced a lot of controversy for her placement, as unfortunately racism reared its ugly head into the reception of entertainment media, but she has a hefty role in this series and the actress nails her performance.
Ewan McGregor shines and makes the transition between OT Kenobi and the Ben of the OT believable. Hayden Christiansen reprised his role with a vigor and intensity we've not seen before.
Ultimately, it's a worthwhile watch and justified its place in the story. Give it a go.
As he attempts a rescue, and escapes the forces of Vader Inquisitorious, he crosses paths with Reva, the Third Sister Inquisitor who has an unknown agenda and a burning passion to kidnap Kenobi.
What we get is a 6 episode arc that follows Kenobi has he takes on a physically demanding, but emotionally harrowing journey in which he reflects on the failures of the fallen Jedi Order and what his part was in it, especially as it regards his student turned brother in arms Anakin.
The show isn't perfect, its pacing lacks deliberation at times and its placement in the timeline tends to bend but not break the laws of established canon but in exchange you get some great acting from Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christiansen, and Moses Ingram. You also get some slick action sequences and plenty of pathos for Kenobi, and if you look closely enough you can find it says a lot about his character in ways that make us appreciate him more when looking at his full life. Which to me, is a success.
Moses Ingrams Reva faced a lot of controversy for her placement, as unfortunately racism reared its ugly head into the reception of entertainment media, but she has a hefty role in this series and the actress nails her performance.
Ewan McGregor shines and makes the transition between OT Kenobi and the Ben of the OT believable. Hayden Christiansen reprised his role with a vigor and intensity we've not seen before.
Ultimately, it's a worthwhile watch and justified its place in the story. Give it a go.
- simsbros-89231
- Dec 7, 2022