Recording summary · May 2022
Why I HATE Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Series - VERY Disappointing
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Overview
The opening two episodes of Disney Plus's Star Wars Kenobi series earned a 4.2 out of 10 rating due to disappointment with story choices and visual execution, even though Ewan McGregor's performance was praised.
Major criticisms targeted the focus on young Leia Organa, logical lapses such as unhidden lightsabers and absent checkpoint scanners, unimposing Inquisitors with unnatural wirework stunts, and the absence of lightsaber combat.
Expectations for future installments centered on avoiding comedic sidekicks, emphasizing darker horror elements featuring Darth Vader, and delivering an eventual duel between Kenobi and Vader.
Themes
Reception and rating of the Kenobi series premiere.
Portrayal of young Leia Organa and related plotlines.
Depiction and characterization of the Inquisitors and the Third Sister.
Perceived plot holes and security oversights.
Desired tone and narrative direction for future episodes involving Darth Vader.
Developments
A young Jedi searching for Kenobi was captured and killed by Inquisitors in the first episode.
Bail Organa persuaded Kenobi to leave Tatooine to rescue young Leia.
Kenobi rescued young Leia from a fall by using the Force, ending her distrust.
The Third Sister tracked Kenobi down at the conclusion of episode two, but Kenobi escaped without engaging in lightsaber combat.
Uncertainties & gaps
The specific motivation behind the Third Sister's intense personal vendetta against Obi-Wan Kenobi remains unexplained.
Disney's ability to successfully deliver subsequent Kenobi episodes remains in doubt based on past studio releases.