Obi Wan Kenobi Episode 1 and 2 are now out on Disney+ Hotstar. The Star Wars series is set after the events of Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). The show stars Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi/Ben, Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Sung Kang as the Fifth Brother, Moses Ingram as Reva Sevander/Third Sister, Joel Edgerton as Owen Lards, Simone Kessel as Breha Organa, Vivien Lyra Blair as Leia Organa, Jimmy Smits as Senator Bail Organa, Kumail Nanjiani as Haja Estree, Grant Feely as Luke Skywalker.
The first two episodes are written by Stuart Beattie and Hossein Amini and directed by Deborah Chow. The synopsis reads, “During the reign of the Empire, Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on a crucial mission.”
Obi Wan Kenobi Episode 1 and 2 Review Contains Mild Spoilers
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 is set after everything we saw in the Revenge of the Sith. The story takes place 10 years after Padme’s death. As Kenobi promises to Padme, he makes sure the twins Luke and Leia are in a safe place. With his new identity as Ben lives in Tatooine to keep a close eye on Luke from a distance.
As Ben, Kenobi has buried his Jedi identity. However, the Inquisitors from the Republic are on the Jedi hunt. They want to make sure no Jedi is alive. Their hunt takes them to Tatooine. On the other hand, we meet Princess Leia in Alderaan. She’s a smart girl who’s friends with droids. The Inquisitors kidnap Leia as they believe a Jedi will come and save her.
In Obi Wan Kenobi Episode 2, Senator Bail Organa requests Ben to find Leia from Daiyu. Ben tells Organa that his responsibility is to make sure Luke is safe. However, the Senator insists that he must help them as she’s Luke’s twin sister. Kenobi takes out his lightsaber and heads to Daiyu to save Leia.
With a huge bounty over his head, the Inquisitors looking for him everywhere, and him being unaware that Anakin is still alive, will Obi-Wan Kenobi succeed in saving Leia? After 10 years, will he come across Anakin Skywalker again?
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Disney+ Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi is a show for which the fandom was super excited. After all, we know how Anakin becomes Darth Vader. We know how grown-up Luke defeats Vader and everything after that. But no one knows what truly happened after Revenge of the Sith until Star Wars: A New Hope. Did Obi-Wan and Anakin come face to face again during this time? How did Kenobi manage to keep himself, Luke and Leia, safe for many years? We will hopefully find the answers.
The first two episodes were the first few steps towards getting some answers. The makers added the major elements that make Star Wars world the STAR WARS world. From the Jawas to the droids and lightsaber, the episode had elements that fascinate every SW lover. The premise was also intriguing and instantly captured our attention in the story. While the first episode took time to establish the plot, the second episode had fantastic action and suspense.
The best part about the second episode is the last 10 minutes. Ewan McGregor has displayed so many emotions in that one particular scene. I won’t describe it much because that’s something every fan should watch. That scene and the overall two episodes are enough to raise our expectations. It was delightful to see McGregor back as Obi-Wan. Vivien Lyra Blair was amazing was young Leia Organa.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Review: Final Thoughts
Overall, it’s a fantastic start to the unknown chapter of the Star Wars universe. This particular chapter will finally fill the void in terms of events between Episode III and Episode IV.
The first two episodes are now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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