Recording summary · June 2022
My Problem with Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi - Part 3 - STILL disappointing
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Overview
Part 3 of the Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi series was an improvement over the sluggish first two episodes, displaying Game of Thrones influences such as grittier stormtroopers, dirty armor, Jaime Lannister likenesses, and transport dynamics reminiscent of the Hound and Arya.
The combat and showdown between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader occurred too early, suffered from poor choreography and questionable logic, featured Kenobi not catching fire properly and Vader allowing Kenobi to escape, and reduced interest in the Third Sister and Inquisitors.
A scene featuring heightened violence showed a stormtrooper severed on a laser barricade, contrasted with the odd choice to disable the barrier rather than walk around it, while future episodes face low expectations despite plans to finish the season.
Themes
Critique of Obi-Wan Kenobi episodes 1 and 2, focusing on sluggish pacing, uninteresting characters, and Kenobi portrayed as excessively weak and cowardly.
Comparisons between Part 3 and Game of Thrones regarding aesthetic tone, battered stormtrooper armor, character resemblances to Jaime Lannister, and character pairings.
Critique of the Darth Vader confrontation, lightsaber choreography, fire effects, escape logistics, and early timing.
Evaluation of the Third Sister and Inquisitors as superfluous and uncompelling narrative elements alongside the Vader dynamic.
Assessment of violence in the laser barricade scene alongside questionable tactical logic.
Expectations and viewing intentions for the rest of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
Developments
Daniel reviewed Part 3 of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
Uncertainties & gaps
The operational reason for disabling the laser barricade remains unclear, with Daniel presuming it was meant to facilitate transport vehicle access before traveling on foot.
How the series will maintain viewer interest and manage the Third Sister's narrative arc now that Darth Vader has already been introduced remains uncertain.
What to expect across the remaining episodes is uncertain, beyond Daniel guessing Kenobi will evade Darth Vader and eventually return Leia to Alderaan.