Obi-Wan Kenobi feels like another unnecessary Star Wars adventure created for the sole purpose of profit. However, it is far better than Boba Fett and sets up an intriguing plot that is clearly meant to be a filler story between episodes III and IV. What is nice is that we have a pretty well-paced, multifaceted story in favor of a comprehensive view of the galaxy. On the contrary, both Kenobi and Boba Fett share the same problem, rather than zeroing in on the one character each series is named after, Kenobi and Fett are mere representatives of a particular time period in Star Wars history (Fett being post-Mandalorian, and Kenobi post-Revenge of the Sith).
Kenobi is presented as the cliche retired, reluctant hero, (in the same way his pupil would be in The Last Jedi) living alone in the desert (much like Rey in The Force Awakens). However, it will be interesting to see McGregor slowly transform into the Alec Guiness version of the character. Rather than being dragged into a series of random adventures, the story continues to revolve around the Skywalkers, specifically Leia. This is the first time we've gotten a peak at Leia's childhood under the watch of Senator Bail Organa from the prequels. Her capture at the end definitely sets up a potential Mandalorian/Grogu relationship with Kenobi, which would explain why she would later refer to him as her "only hope".
I won't get my hopes up too high, but as a fan, I'm looking forward to some big character cameos and a suspenseful story much like the Mandalorian. Overall, the goal of this show is to further our appreciation for A New Hope and Revenge of the Sith.
Kenobi is presented as the cliche retired, reluctant hero, (in the same way his pupil would be in The Last Jedi) living alone in the desert (much like Rey in The Force Awakens). However, it will be interesting to see McGregor slowly transform into the Alec Guiness version of the character. Rather than being dragged into a series of random adventures, the story continues to revolve around the Skywalkers, specifically Leia. This is the first time we've gotten a peak at Leia's childhood under the watch of Senator Bail Organa from the prequels. Her capture at the end definitely sets up a potential Mandalorian/Grogu relationship with Kenobi, which would explain why she would later refer to him as her "only hope".
I won't get my hopes up too high, but as a fan, I'm looking forward to some big character cameos and a suspenseful story much like the Mandalorian. Overall, the goal of this show is to further our appreciation for A New Hope and Revenge of the Sith.