Every Star Wars fan is counting the days until the release of one of the much-awaited web shows, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The miniseries stars Ewan McGregor in the titular role along with Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars, Bonnie Piesse as Beru Whitesun Lars and several others. Deborah Chow has directed the Disney+ Hotstar show.
Every hardcore Star Wars fan knows everything about the entire universe. No matter how the galaxy is far, far away, they are aware of every big or small event in the timeline. But if you are new to the franchise and want to give in to the show’s hype and watch it but don’t know where to start, do not worry. We have listed the movies/series you should watch before catching up to Disney+ Hotstar’s Obi-Wan Kenobi next week.
Here’s what to watch before watching Obi-Wan Kenobi
Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
The Star Wars prequel trilogy consists of Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), and Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). We learn about Anakin Skywalker’s childhood, how he became a Jedi, and what made him the Darth Vader in these three movies. The movies also highlight Obi-Wan and Anakin’s equation.
The Disney+ show is set after the events of Revenge of the Sith. The trilogy is a must-watch if you want to understand what’s happening in the show.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
The 2008 animated series is also available on Disney+ Hotstar. The series is set between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. The Clone Wars helps us understand Anakin and Obi-Wan’s equation in more depth than the film. The series has 7 seasons.
Well, these are the movies and series you can quickly watch in a week if you want to do your basic homework. Obi-Wan Kenobi releases on Disney+ Hotstar on May 27, 2022.
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