I was hoping there might be a hint of another story in the closing credits, too, in the same way the post-credit scene in The Mandalorian’s second season set up The Book of Boba Fett.
Obi-Wan was stuck telling the same old tale. The animated series, The Mandalorian and Jedi: Fallen Order have succeeded by showing us new worlds and adventures, a different side to the galaxy we didn’t know existed. We also got a more nuanced characterisation of Vader, and his declaration that it was him and no one else that had killed Anakin Skywalker was chilling.
#Obi wan kenobi hello there series
The series did at least bring in some new characters to care about, but there weren’t enough of them. That much was true in the prequels and it was still true here. But as beautifully made as this series was, it suffered from a complete lack of jeopardy. Ultimately, I relish the chance to spend more time in this universe, even if it’s not really telling me anything I don’t already know. Queen Breha Organa (Simone Kessell) and Senator Bail Organa (Jimmy Smits). Their reaction to Old Ben’s name being mentioned in A New Hope gains extra gravitas knowing what we now know. We also learned more about the relationship between Obi-Wan and Owen and Beru. (Predictions about Darth Vader’s missing scar were correct it was indeed Obi-Wan who gifted his old padawan that particular battle injury.) “Your strength has returned, but your weakness remains,” said an impressed Vader during the duel, making note of the fact that the last time they crossed paths, about a fortnight ago, Obi-Wan could barely swing his saber, yet here he was making it rain rock and Force-pushing his adversary all over the place. The fight scenes were perfect, blending just the right amount of athleticism and skill with emotion and blind fury. Nevertheless, there were positives, so let’s start with them. It was almost as if the series didn’t happen – it changed nothing and, by and large, we learned very little. Obi-Wan was back on Tatooine, waiting for the next SOS, Luke was safe, Leia returned to Alderaan and Darth Vader finally killed off any remnant of Anakin and pledged his unreserved fealty to Emperor Palpatine. Whatever gripes there may be with this episode and series as a whole, no one could moan that the various plot points weren’t neatly wrapped up by the time the credits rolled. I tuned in for the Obi-Wan Kenobi finale and that is most definitely what I got.
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