Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 BREAKDOWN

The beginning of the episode started with a recap of the prequels, ending with yoda’s line to him at the end of revenge of the sith where he tells Obi-Wan he has training for him, to teach him to commune with his old master qui-gon. So I think for sure we’ll see or hear Qui-Gon Jinn’s force ghost once again.
We start on coruscant, at the jedi temple where the younglings are being trained by a jedi master, as two 501st clones rush in to execute order 66. As she does her best to protect the younglings, she gets defeated and we see one of the younglings centred. I believe this could be a young Reva. She was a Jedi as the grand inquisitor states. We hear palpatine continuously say execute order 66 as see them running away while the temple is under attack as we saw in revenge of the sith.
Transitioning to Tatooine, we see the Inquisitors land down and interrogate a cantina for the location of a Jedi hiding there. Reva uses tactics to snuff him out
that are very heaty in the eyes of the Grand Inquisitor, we have to remember that the senate is still a thing at this time, and isn’t disbanded quite yet. So Palpatine still doesn’t has as much free reign as he does in the original trilogy with blowing up alderaan and doing whatever he pleases whenever. The Jedi gets away and the Grand Inquisitor tells Reva he’s had enough of her wreckless behaviour and her fixation on Kenobi, that he’s not hers to find. He’s Vader’s, are my thoughts. I think she hates Kenobi so much for failing Anakin, but I could be wrong.
We finally meet up with Kenobi cutting sushi in the middle of the desert, making a living for himself as a regular man. Getting back to his Eopie, which could be the same one from revenge of the sith, he feeds it and heads back home. Heading to his cave, makes himself at home when he’s visited by a Jawa named TEEKA who hands Kenobi a toy ship, a lambda t4a imperial shuttle for Luke.
When Teeka shows him a belt of the Jedi we just saw, telling Obi-Wan that a Jedi ran through the dune sea inquisitors after him and all and Obi-Wan says the Jedi are all extinct, now he knows that a jedi is here and the inquisitors are aware. This makes his job more difficult to protect Luke. He has to be on a higher alert now and keep watch of the boy more than usual.
As he goes to sleep, he has ptsd of Anakin and what happened to him. This is 10 years after the events of revenge of the sith, which means his ptsd was probably even worse in the years prior. He tries to reach out to qui-gon, and this isn’t the first time. The beginning of the episode started with a recap of the prequels, ending with yoda’s line to him at the end of revenge of the sith where he tells Obi-Wan he has training for him, to teach him to commune with his old master qui-gon. So to me, I think obi-wan hasn’t spoken to qui-gon yet. He;s trying, but he isn’t connecting himself to the force, he can’t. If he does, the empire will detect him. and Sniff him out like a dog to food.
Obi-Wan watches over Luke as he runs from Owen, much like Anakin, playful and rebellious.
Through the desert, Obi-Wan is found by Navi, the Jedi the inquisitors were after. He has a short interaction with Obi-Wan who pretends he’s not the famous Jedi Master. He finally breaks and tells the boy to forget the Jedi and let it go. To bury his lightsaber in the sand. Kenobi is a broken man. He’s hurting and he’s no longer the same hopeful man he used to be. I believe the point is to show a broken obi-wan turning into the hopeful alec guiness obi-wan we see later.
On Alderaan we meet with Leia. This is the best casting of a young Leia I’ve ever seen. I think she played the role so well. She portrays Leia’s rebellious, know it all personality while being adorable at the same time. Playing tricks on her mother and running off into the forest to explore.
Obi-Wan’s mundane life repeats itself and it seems like it’s really taken the wind from his sails. Heading back to his Eopie, Uncle Owen throws the toy he left for Luke onto the ground and tells Kenobi to leave them alone. Owen doesn’t like Obi-Wan for many reasons. One being that he blames Kenobi for the fall of Anakin and turn into Darth Vader, and the overall state of the galaxy. He also doesn’t like how Obi-Wan is always watching over Luke, he thinks it’ll eventually tip someone off and it’ll get them hurt all because of obi-wan snooping around and keeping watch.
Obi-Wan asks if Luke is ok, and owen says you don’t care if he’s ok you care if he’s showing. He means showing signs of the force. Meaning Owen thinks Kenobi only uses Luke to push him to be a Jedi like Anakin, and that didn’t turn out well.
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[@StarWarsTheory]

What would you rate this first episode /10? Episode 2 breakdown coming up!

[@JackDWhiskers]

10/10

[@Gregoreo1127]

4

[@justinbrining4926]

fucking beautiful, I'd say it least 8.5 to 9

[@lord2.0works]

10/10. the flashbacks to the prequels were insane!! also Leia was spot on 110%

[@cameronvds5178]

9/10 reva. I just can’t catch on to reva yet. Like she annoys me lol

[@sup3rAVATARtlafAN]

I love how Ewan portrays a man who's totally lost himself, has trauma and I feel like it's about him finding himself again. Leia was an unexpected highlight.

[@disorderrgv]

It reminds me of the "Obi Wan has PTSD" video which was edited as a joke but it was a great idea. Ewan acting says so much with just his face. This man is distraught.

[@jvvayne555]

Ewan really steals the show as expected, his acting is fantastic and you can see the distress on his face when confronted with the past, wether it be the Jedi who confronted him, or The Clone, or Learning of Anakin being Alive. It’s all shown so well in his eyes just how it makes him feel. Ewan is a brilliant actor. And saves the show from any short comings.

[@TheDarkNet-.-]

@@jvvayne555 When I saw his face and Vader opens his eyes, I ran straight here. I had a few gripes but Ewan is just fantastic, I love little Leia, the scale of everything felt amazing.

[@onestopfunstop317]

It's not good... It's bad. More Woke Garbage. They opened with re-writing the prequels and Anakin's fall. This time he didn't kill the younglings. The Babies escaped the most powerful Sith to ever live with ridiculous ease. The tough guy is a girl of.course. But not just any girl. A Black Lesbian because of course Straight people and white people are completely ineffectual. Especially Straight white males. He buried his light Saber 100 miles out in the middle of the dessert 10 years ago. But he just walks to it after 10 years and it doesn't have more than 2 inches of sand over the top of it. It's bad. Really bad... Just what you'd expect from Kathleen Kennedy. More stupid Woke Anti-White Straight Male, Gay Agenda Garbage.

[@CometStar100]

Yeah by the end of this series were going to see Kenobi go full blown Alec Guiness and kick some ass

[@xylonus]

Even after 10 years, he still in immense guilt and sadness of what happened. Imagine what he felt after hes revealed Vader's alive

[@A7XUnleashedx]

@@Ghostiekidsrule I didn't see any show of relief in his face. He had a face of pure dreadfulness. Probably because it means that Leia and Luke were in more danger than he originally thought

[@Daniel-hm8xq]

I'm sure living on a desert planet in exile has something to do with it but there's no way that in TEN years the news of a Lord Vader in the Imperial Hierarchy doesn't reach Kenobi. How does Bail Organa not know who Vader is. I can see how this show can flesh out some holes in really nice ways but its opening new holes in the process.

[@Daniel-hm8xq]

@@iisynkii1696 that's possible I guess. Vader operates in the shadows. But when he does operate, it's kinda hard to keep himself secret. Clearly he's not going around killing all the troopers and officers he works with.

[@napobg6842]

@@Ghostiekidsrule That was a face of fear. Everything was for nothing...

[@Ghostiekidsrule]

@@A7XUnleashedx it might have been just me but when he first finds out it seems like he is relieved that his brother was alive but then realized that Luke and leia were in danger because Vader was alive

[@mmmmcheesy9719]

I think I makes total sense that she wasn’t able to read Owen’s mind. Mind tricks and reads can easily be done on simple minded people(like the fake Jedi in part 2) however Owen is strong minded, and it would take something more like Kylo’s interrogation of Poe in the force awakens to read his mind.

[@IamCanadian3333]

Plus, she probably didn't actually think he was harboring a Jedi. She was just putting on a show, and hoping to set an example out of him, in the hopes that someone would be scared enough to spill the beans.

[@tterry911]

I agree with this. His family is very strong in the force. So her initial attempts at probing could have been put down.

[@christopherblaine4497]

Not to mention he indicated his disgust for the Jedi and she probably sensed it was real. In fact, it may have clouded her abilities because of its intensity.

[@puraprata]

Who is Kylo?

[@teeonbates7570]

@@puraprata The son of Han & Leia grandson of Vader.

[@yankeeclipper27]

I’ll say this about Reva not mind probing Owen: I don’t think she actually believed he had any idea or information regarding a Jedi on the planet. I just think she wanted to use him and his unwavering strength as an example that it won’t help anyone and the inquisitors will find the Jedi, and the inquisitors will impose their strength on the people, regardless of if they’re strong or not like owne

[@Grant80]

I write the episode really really well although I do have a question about the inquisitors why are they all have red lights all over their suits are they half robot or are they meant to mean something

[@Arun.Shan.]

That is just coping for bad writing imho

[@bubblehulk7647]

If she thinks ANYONE there has information, why not round them up and use her mind powers one by one until she can find what she’s looking for? Lol. C’mon.

[@throwaway1270]

@@Arun.Shan.It's most likely just arrogance. Tattoine is supposed to be some backwards planet so some random moisture farmer knowing and hiding a Jedi would seem unlikely.

[@MrColinwith1L]

it makes sense that he would leave though. Bail Organa clearly cannot help. No one else knows who she is. As for Yoda's command, the moment in which that occurred was a joint decision to protect the children of Anakin, and not simply Luke, so it is not outside of the main mission. And we see ObiWan reaching out to Qui Gon after a dream about Vader, followed by very significant events that are happening after years of silence in the desert ... the Force is the one driving this plotline, and it is not like Obi Wan is a stranger to following the Force down a rabbit hole when it calls.

[@ruinenlust_]

Yup. This fact and Theory's take on Reva's mind reading makes me think Theory's not really thinking this through properly.

[@Tazman55x]

@Abe Froman bro… there’s only been 2 episodes. How can you judge a show based on 2? 😅

[@RickyJames68]

@Abe Froman what don't you like about it?

[@Thinkcreep]

@@Tazman55x a huge section of Star Wars fans just wanna hate it. Lol. It’s one of the worst fandoms. I don’t know that there was much to hate in these first two besides the chase scene.

[@just4justincase]

People say book lore should be respected and used for source material, but then complain when Obi leaves Tatooine. Clearly they’ve never actually read the books because if the had, they would know that in them, Obi very much would and has left tattoine to assist other Jedi when needed, he once helped one of Anakin’s rival pupils off planet.

[@Agrothewarhorse]

When “Ben” pulled out the blaster and held the “fake” jedi at gunpoint I immediately thought of obi-wan kenobi saying “so uncivilized.”

[@BreMue]

10 years will do that to a man

[@themuchachos5799]

and 10 years will do so much more

[@cjtrules1]

He has to get used to another weapon if he's going to survive as a regular man. Blasters are easy to get.

[@luidace3236]

I thought of him in clone wars “Jedi don’t carry blasters”

[@jndvs95]

I can't tell you how many times that line crossed my mind throughout that episode haha.

[@dopestdabs9053]

ewan mcgregor is one of the most profound actor of our generations he really is killing the aspect of the character already. i feel his sadness and guilt of failing the galaxy.

[@tangoplays2547]

Obi Wan finalized his decision to leave when he saw the other Jedi’s dead body hanging, the inquisitors found their Jedi, and Luke was safe for now. Besides, Leila was taken to bait Kenobi out.

[@sayty2908]

yeah thats what i was saying luke is safe because they found the jedi

[@kodiazorean8528]

My question is how did the inquisitor know that Obiwan would search for Leia? No one is supposed to know that these children are around so how did they make the connection of Obiwan and Leia?

[@sayty2908]

@@kodiazorean8528 it was that obvious wan and organa are connected so they took organas kid to draw Obi-Wan out

[@patricklagerberg4387]

I liked seeing the inquisitors trying to avoid civilian harm, Owen barely flinching when threatened, seeing Leia’s childhood and Obi wan being disconnected from the force and struggling to use it (in episode two)

[@t14dann18]

I like it too. You kinda get the sense Reva is more like Vader and will wreck things, which is why in A New Hope you see Leia say that Moff Tarkin needs to hold "Vader's Leash" The inquisitors are more restrained, which given the politics of the moment (not full totalitarian control) is essential

[@NotReal-187]

I think we are really going to see Owen as described by Biggs in the deleted A New Hope scene; "could hold of an entire colony of sand people with a blaster".

[@phoenixaspect8228]

I don’t know, personally, I feel like the inquisitors avoiding civilian harm is out of character, in rebels they have absolutely no regard for civilians. Sure, the imperial senate is still around and so there may be different laws, but you would think dark side users would end up giving into their hatred way more like reva and have less regard for what they can and can’t do.

[@MichaelAW17]

​@@phoenixaspect8228 This is still early days. The senate is still not entirely in Palpatines hands, and he doesnt have his super weapon yet.

[@malbasedvalentine3210]

How are you people real….you speak as if this show really is that profound. It’s incredibly shallow, and cliche as hell. Even I feel that I could arrogantly do better. This IP is dead, and all you people do is consume garbage.

[@katakesh8566]

I thought Reva didn't probe Owen further because she sensed his emotions. He hates Jedi, she not reading minds constantly. It's like a metal detector for emotions, the mental probe is like digging up what's underneath. The cantina scene has the inquisitors pressing the bartender for information, watching reactions, a common interrogation tactic. It may seem convenient to us, but in universe Owen is an average Joe. And I think Ben trusts Owen to watch over Luke. Besides the Inquisitors got the Jedi they came there for Kenobi is Reva's target, Nari was the Inquisitors'

[@p.o.p.presents]

Great observations. Very discerning Thank God someone gets it.

[@kevinsolomanmcbride139]

Thank you someone gets it

[@diavalazrael2389]

Exactly. Theory just sounds very nitpicky.

[@lenseofficial]

anf in episode 2 when she reads that guys mind, he hints that he knows where the jedi is hence why she decided to read his mind, owen gave no hints he knew anything

[@kevinsolomanmcbride139]

@@diavalazrael2389 I love theory but he’s too nitpicky sometimes just enjoy the ride lol

[@jacksonsuggs1109]

The droids went to Raymus Antilles, not Wedge. He was Captain of the Tantive IV and the same guy Vader is choking a foot off the ground early in a New Hope before throwing his corpse into a wall.

[@Gauntlet1212]

That chase scene was hilarious and I fear it wasn't even intentional. But so far, the show isn't that bad. Will keep watching.

[@revel911]

Yeah, was worst part of the two episodes.

[@lc9929]

Isn't bad but also isn't good. Disney shitting on their fans before premiere kind of takes away from everything.

[@Tymaster23000]

This show has made me like Owen a lot more instead of just thinking he was an old grumpy uncle. He definitely had his reasons for wanting Luke to stay on the farm

[@worldview3182]

And he has GREAT actor playing him. His career has been amazing since his role in the prequels

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

He's still an old grumpy man 2 me.

[@birdofevil4252]

The actor playing Owen in "Star Wars" 1977 was blacklisted during the 1950's McCarthy era, was hounded out of Hollywood, and had to emigrate to Great Britain to continue his acting career.

[@stephenderry9488]

@@worldview3182 he did a really good job bringing in some of the characteristics and mannerisms of "older Owen" from ANH. Much more grumpy and careworn than his brief prequel appearances.

[@whythatspreposterous]

@@stephenderry9488 He had the voice down, for sure

[@hunterkiller1440]

The first episode felt like 5 minutes. I didn't know it was 50 minutes long. I'm enjoying it way too much, it's very addicting. I can't wait to see more of Order 66.

[@Mr_Gray_1995]

And the second episode is only like 30 minutes

[@Scorch1028]

Did you notice that it took Leia “5 seconds” to fall 30 feet? That’s how gravity works in the Star Wars Universe. 😆

[@freedmc1472]

@@Scorch1028 bro do u know a thing called "slowmo"

[@Scorch1028]

@@freedmc1472 It’s interesting that Obi-Wan wasn’t in slo-mo, while Leia was. Again, gravity works differently in the Star Wars Universe.

[@chaz9808]

Raise your standards it sucked

[@LeutnantJoker]

His PTSD doesn't have to have been worse in the past. PTSD often manifests quite some time after the trauma and can get a lot worse with time, when for quite some time after the actual trauma you had almost no problems at all.

[@SpartanHero17]

Loved it! Surprised by Leia’s amount of screen time but not disappointed. Hopefully they didn’t officially kill the Grand inquisitor after they got him right. Broken Obi was accurate. 8/10 🔥

[@connorgolden4]

I honestly never suspected that we’d see leia, the organas, and Alderaan. Was not expecting that at all and I’m very much surprised! So far it’s a strong start to the series!

[@michaelharrington75]

I figured there was a better chance of seeing Leia than Flea! That was the real surprise.

[@spiffyn00bz]

100% love it all. Young Leia is so awesome

[@venusianblivet9518]

I’m glad Alderaan appeared, it adds more emotional weight to its destruction

[@emcats84]

No it's not a strong start. Might be a good idea to remove your subjective feelings.

[@username1939]

The chase scene with Leia is a cringe fest

[@europaren6879]

The toy ship that Obi-Wan gifts luke is a T-16 Skyhopper, the same craft that Luke remarks about bullseyeing womp rats in back home in episode IV.

[@tobi2233]

Exactly

[@Tony90EF]

He's also seen playing with a toy one as well in A New Hope, so I guess Obi Wan finally gets to give it to him after all

[@JV-xz6ef]

Yes new Star Wars has to tell us where everything comes from, next episode we will see them picking drapes for the Death Star

[@cabinetdoorknob1311]

I honestly think leia being rescued by obi wan helps explain why she is so trusting in him and is so relieved when Luke tells her hes with kenobi in episode 4. Its weird she didnt say it on the hologram but would she really hold im in such high regard if she'd just heard of him?

[@mattHutch26]

I think young leia might be one of the greatest little kid castings of an older character ever she’s killing it and definitely has been my favorite to watch so far in show

[@octopusman1430]

Omg you're brains have melted! I can see bits dribbling from your ear lobe. I recommend that you lay off the Disney garbage and try some golden oldies.

[@samuelsmith5400]

I agree, I don’t get the hate I thought she was great for a child actor, very believable

[@TomJohnDoe]

Owen just has a strong will, he is not so simple-minded as he woud seem. Also, he genuinely only cares about his little farm and family.

[@fredrex2264]

and he have no love for the jedi also, most likely she felt that

[@pixelblaze8284]

there's also the fact that she didn't legitimately think he knew anything about obi wan. she was just using him to try to get someone to step up. but the main point of the scene was to show that even though she really had no reason to even think obiwan was on tatooine, she was still willing to kill a man and his entire family because there was the slightest chance he was there.

[@tziondudley]

@@pixelblaze8284 is funny cuz it would have worked she would found obi wan theres no way he was gonna let her kill him

[@Huppy1234567]

@@tziondudley but yet again we know she wouldn’t do it because own is in NH so we know Kenobi wouldn’t have been exposed in that scene

[@Huppy1234567]

@@tziondudley owen **

[@csorange]

I had a feeling that the first episode would be a slow reveal considering how much of a hermit he was. Seeing a young Leia was a nice surprise! Really enjoyed the first episode!

[@dakotatrue12]

Bot above. I agree for the most part. I just really find young Leia annoying. And I know the actress is 9 years old in real life, but she looks 6, not 10.

[@padmeamidala741]

@@dakotatrue12 She is kind of annoying, but so is Leia'a personality in general. She has a big mouth on her, trying to boss around. So I guess it makes sense why she would be annoying as a child.

[@csorange]

@@padmeamidala741 fans felt the same way with Omega. But with the young Leia, she’s your typical child who doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of her parents and become a senator but instead stay a child and have fun and explore. If that’s annoying to fans than that’s annoying

[@dakotatrue12]

@@padmeamidala741 you arent wrong.

[@dakotatrue12]

@@csorange yeah I didn't find Omega annoying at all, but Leia here is genuinely annoying.

[@matthewschupbach6375]

I’m impressed. You had me in sync with what happened in that first episode. The storyline is laid out perfectly. I can’t wait to see what’s next. 💯

[@alexnitz9846]

I agree with the chase part being pretty bad and I wish they would have shown the Jedi fighting an inquisitor then losing and getting killed rather then not showing the fight. Besides that it was really good. I love seeing Leia

[@WildWeavile]

I think Reva being competitive with all inquisitors is fine since she wants to be Vader's student. However, she doesn't know that Vader doesn't care for any of inquisitors and sees them all as useless.

[@Jxwall88]

I don’t like how they put down the inquisitors for her to look more powerful tho they’re so dumb and weak so she’d look better

[@theavatar9191]

@@Jxwall88 She definitely leans more into the dark side of the force more so than concern for ranking and Imperialist bs

[@WildWeavile]

@@Jxwall88 No they are smarter, because they witnessed that Vader simply thinks of them as trash.

[@MichaelAW17]

@@WildWeavile they know their place. Which is smarter yea. She doesnt realize that vader will toss her aside once he gets the chance.

[@konstantinkachanovsky2960]

what they did to grand inquisitor in episode is a joke. As expected Disney can't make a decent Star Wars show that involves previously established canon characters

[@LavaChip]

The worst part of the chase was the guy running into the obvious branch

[@DepletedWisdom]

That whole scene was bad. It's like when you're playing with your kid, chasing them around the house, that is precisely how you do it. Like you're inept and they actually have a chance of evading you, it's so they have fun. When any adult could catch them before they get 3 steps. Then the show has 3 adults who are there to kidnap a child and they can't capture a child that they have surrounded in the woods. Why did they stop to explain to the child what's going on? This part was as bad as scooter gang in Boba Fett. These are the type of scenes that will break a show. Such as the rooftop chase scene by Reva in the second episode. Why didn't she just perform whole acrobatics act on the way. Wait... she did. She's in a hurry and wasting time flipping around poles and doing backflips. I just can't take her seriously now. Like any minute she's going to get on a scooter and drive away. I know the shows are supposed to be kid friendly. But if the run would have been more like Trinity in the Matrix, I feel it would established a better character.

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

@@DepletedWisdom Disney apparently is really comfortable feeding us garbage and we are expected to smile while we eat it up

[@gamingdestroyer1620]

@@DepletedWisdom yeah you thought that was bad what about the part where she couldn’t fucking force pull obi wans ship or at least force jump on it like how pathetic.

[@marcfbartolabac]

the villains are bad actors

[@klecko3627]

@@gamingdestroyer1620 actually force pulling a flying ship isn‘t really a thing except from Rey in the sequels and starkiller in legends. Nobody ever did it before, even Vader didn’t do it, so thinking about force-pulling ships just creates more and more plotholes in the whole Frenchise. The only time it was put to good use was when Ahsoka failed to stop Mauls ship in the Last episode of Clone Wars and only because she failed. Disney just fucked up with introducing the idea of simply stopping starting ships with a force-pull through Rey. It literally just creates more plotholes in every Movie

[@kaonashi9200]

This was the breakdown I’d been waiting for. A true fan if there ever was one

[@humanversion3163]

Agreed, that little actor for Leia is perfect! Very believable to Carrie’s original character

[@marionarda2790]

She looks exactly like her . The only downside is that the child is obviously 7 or 8 . Not 10 . And given Ewan does not look old enough I dont get why they didn't just have the series being 8 years later

[@hockeyking30]

I feel like she wasnt really interrogating owen rather than just tormenting him and intimidating him and others. She is frustrated and owen wasn’t acting afraid of him so that annoyed her. A big thing about inquisitors is the fear they cause

[@IamCanadian3333]

Yep, that's exactly it. She didn't actually think he was hiding a Jedi, she was just putting on a show and was using him to set an example in the hopes that someone would piss themselves and spill the beans.

[@witcherjohn3440]

@@IamCanadian3333 yeah if people didn’t understand that’s what was happening ehhh perhaps they need to read a few books to understand some social encounters

[@IamCanadian3333]

@@witcherjohn3440 I think it's just being dishonest, because they want to use it as an excuse to bash Disney tbh.

[@witcherjohn3440]

@@IamCanadian3333 yeah I mean the new trilogy sucked but not everything they bring out has been trash obi wan is a good show Spoiler warning It even has enough balls to kill off that pale inquisitor from the clone wars or rebels show

[@IamCanadian3333]

@@witcherjohn3440 Yeah the new trilogy is definitely inferior to the original and prequel trilogies. I've actually always been a hgue fan of the Prequels, and have defended them numerous times from OT elitists and have been insulted numerous times for it lol. The Sequels I think started off decent (aka Force Awakens), but then they fumbled it with the next two. The Mandalorian and Rogue One were excellent Star Wars media, worthy of the SW name. I actually liked Solo tbh, though I know more SW hardliners didn't. Book of Boba Fett had its ups and downs, but overall, I think it was decent. The pale inquisitor = Grand Inquistor. The problem with killing him now is that he's still alive in Rebels which takes place much later, so that would actually be a contradiction...unless he either survives or this is different inquisitor...I'm guessing probably the former.

[@nihilsnake4017]

I love how the second episode of Kenobi hint at Darth Vader, it really makes a lot scarier almost as if he’s a monster from a horror movie, which goes well with how depressed Kenobi is. Love it

[@joshb434]

no one is giving away a free ps5 that dude is a scamer

[@octopusman1430]

When we met I was but learner now I am the master I mean when we met on Mustafar not all those other times we met afterwards that weren't mentioned in the OT and absolutely try to ruin the OT

[@pault5557]

Great commentary! You really helped confirm some of my suspicions about the episode. 9/10 I really like that we can quickly recognize who characters are without “name calling”. Shows good writing and casting, I think, plus Leila’s hair was a giveaway. 😎 And the locations looked authentic.

[@johna5563]

So I’ll be honest, I really like these first two episodes! There’s some grit, sadness, and flashbacks. Usually I don’t like them adding kids as actors. But the girl playing Leia did an amazing job with the role. I could see grown Leia saying all the same lines with the same honoree attitude.

[@hinglemccringleberry9389]

idk how I can agree with you on anything you said. I think the episode(s) were awful. I mean all he seems to think about is training luke, yet he's neglected his own training. He's lost almost all of his force ability, and we're supposed to think he's in any condition to train someone else? plus, him just being a babysitter pretty much the whole time for an annoying little leah, is just..... lame

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

Yeah hard disagree. I loathe them making these kids so obnoxious

[@supahsparten]

@@hinglemccringleberry9389 he can’t use the force or he’ll be found, wouldn’t take him much to gain his powers back, yes he is a baby sitter for this part of the timeline what else did you expect this was known for over 20 years now. Kenobi is watching over the skywalker family that’s his sole duty lol you’re clearly missing the point of this show

[@octopusman1430]

You can see a TEN year old saying all the things a seasoned political figure would say? She isn't born with all the knowledge of Princess Leia from the OT. She's a child, she should tell her cousin be is a stinky butt face not psychologically analyse him and tear into him. Really took me out of the show. And then there was the chase scene which had me in stitches. Now embarrassing

[@lionfan96]

@@octopusman1430 she's a force user. it could be that politics and diplomacy are her gifts and she has an unusual knack for it even at her young age.

[@Mandozen]

I’m honestly shocked that I’m liking the Grand Inquisitor. I would have still preferred it to be Jason Isaac, but Rupert Friend is doing a good job. And I’m glad they went with the yellow eyes and sharp teeth in the final product.

[@joakimlindberg9474]

Yeah he looks menacing as hell

[@child3219]

Welp you're not gonna like ep2

[@FlaaVEn]

@@child3219 He had them in all scenes except the lightsaber spinning scene right?

[@whenursoboreduneedanewlife8343]

@@child3219 i think GI is going to be fine they wouldn’t just completely mess with rebels as that was a big show.

[@lenseofficial]

@@whenursoboreduneedanewlife8343 yeah im assuming hes gonna stay alive, otherwise it literally torches the entire rebels show

[@monarchist1838]

The way the Grand Inquisitor tries to act in an orderly fashion before civilians makes some sense. In the comics Palpatine was displeased with the destruction and chaos they caused on Coruscant. They represent the Empire, and they have certain standards to follow.

[@TooYoungToDie_TooOldToLive]

I thought the Grand Inquisitor actor did a decent job. The lisp because of the teeth is a great detail and makes the character more menacing.(While not having the character act menacing on purpose, for public perception of the Empire, if that makes sense.)

[@cptsteele91]

@@TooYoungToDie_TooOldToLive yeah man, Rupert Friend killed it, loved the thing they did with his eyes as well where they started to glow more as he got more intense that was pretty cool

[@princessoscar3089]

Yeah it was a whole fucking thing where palpatine tells Vader and them off for not acting with restraint. He knows you can't go around slaughtering everyone wantonly without inciting rebellion and mutiny. Palpatine is actually smart and knows when to hold back or not.

[@anthonydavis5826]

Thank you for finally giving an intelligent and thoughtful review of this show and it’s themes. I’m so tired of all the ignorant nonsense being thrown out there as criticism simply because they know that negative reviews get more views than positive ones. This is a good show, and it’s very faithful to and respectful of the source material, much more than most other Disney-produced Star Wars content.

[@Verystoic]

i dont think you understand any of the harsh criticism they're getting or why, lol. You dont need to be a genius to see the obvious bs agena they're pushing with a character who we arent even criticizing just because of that. "very faithful" to the source material huh? Dunno bout that one until they explain the grand inquisitor's case because until then that is a massive plot hole. "much more than most other disney produced star wars content". Thats not really much of a comparison, we dont really have much in the way of expectations from disney with SW. i believe the only reason you're not hearing the same criticism from this channel is because this is a breakdown and less of a review, with some opinion lightly thrown in, breakdowns are mostly intended to explain the material rather than critique it. I can't call this a good show, and mind you i am trying my best to like it, but i felt Nothign watching it. very few moments like organa being a father to leia i guess, but again this is something that has always been a part of SW, those little emotional bits, so im not giving them much praise for it. The inquisitors are not threatening to me, at all. the 4th brother i believe? is the only one i find to be entertaining at most. the actors do their jobs obviously but the writing feels sloppy, the chase scene is ridiculous on a comical level. and let me remind you, these are the same people who feel the need to go on social media to tell us that we're being racist or w/e if we dont like her character so that criticism isnt done because they want to be negative, we're all star wars fans here, we shat on the sequels for some of the same reasons we're giving this show a hard time. We dont enjoy how disney handles star wars. The mandalorian was one of the few times they got it right and that was them leaving the actual artists behind the project to do their work, That was star wars, this.........is ehhhh.

[@Sacrengard]

I think he felt he could leave for a while after he saw the other jedi dead, he probably concluded the inquisitors were gone by then and Luke was safe for now

[@itslouiemoo8018]

The recap of the prequels was so good it put me in a nostalgic mood I've never been in before.

[@maddygoodwin]

I didn’t expect it, it was perfect and set the tone so well!

[@itslouiemoo8018]

@@maddygoodwin it really did, actually made me like the prequels even more lol

[@Magnushalkjaer]

Facts, loved the bits we got from the prequels

[@bbqboy175]

It was a good idea Obi Wan buried the lightsabers in the sand cause let’s face it, there’s no way Anakin would dare to look there. 🤣

[@l750z_6]

Grow up with this sand shit,

[@tonyhinrichs1869]

So I’m brand new to your channel I’ve always loved Star Wars but only recently have gotten super into the lore of the story. You do a fantastic job breaking the story and the characters down and I look forward to checking out the rest of your channel!! Thank you 🙏

[@davids7252]

My guess is that Reva and some of the others were able to hide and avoid being detected while in the Jedi temple for sometime and were staying hidden during Yoda and Obi-Wans infiltration of the temple. She ended up seeing the message Obi-Wan left warning the other Jedi not to return and felt betrayed knowing no one would come to their rescue. Once the younglings were found by either clones or the inquisitors themselves, she ended up turning against the Jedi while her friends were slaughtered and sought out vengeance by becoming an inquisitor

[@gabe5466]

If Luke was born very shortly after Order 66 began, it is impossible for Reva to be that youngling as she would be a teenager at most. She’s clearly a lot older than that

[@comrademajor12]

@@gabe5466 yeah but this is 10 years later. That youngling was probably like 12 or 13. Making Reva in her early 20’s now which would make sense and Luke would be 10.

[@gabe5466]

@@comrademajor12 don’t get me wrong i thought it was a cool theory as well. But a quick Google search would show that the youngling’s age during Order 66 was around 6 years old. Remember they didn’t want young Anakin to be trained because they feared he was too old by that point so they obviously start them very young. But there’s no way that they are any older than 7 or 8

[@comrademajor12]

@@gabe5466 I just did a google search and younglings are between the ages of 4 and 12.

[@ARQYN]

Never thought i'd see a Star Wars series like this get made and see these actors returning in their roles after 17 years. These episodes had me at the edge of my seat from pure excitement. Can't wait for next week!

[@captainexcalibur5051]

Amen!!! Amazing time for us Star Wars fans!!! Seeing young Leia was BEAUTIFUL! Gave me chills. I am so impressed with Deborah Chow!!! So happy and thankful to be able to see and enjoy all of this! May the Force be with You!

[@duffal0]

Agreed. Ewan was fantastic LOVED the homeless 501 veteran Inclusion Leia’s actress was up and down, but overall did a very good job of seeming like a young Leia would HOWEVER The directing seems odd at times, for example the weird editing of the rooftop chase scene when Obi Wan randomly ends up on the ground with Leia with the Bounty Hunters just disappearing The HORRIBLE acting from Reva (could just be bad writing, she just does not feel intimidating at all), the “fake” Jedi, and th absolutely HORRIFIC chase scene with Leia Also, young Leia seems a bit too young, and has some bad acting, which is forgivable for a young actress Overall, I’d give it a 7/10. Ewan’s acting and the story is very good, however Reva as a character and the writing really brings it down.

[@meghnamathur3188]

Ewan’s acting was phenomenal. Seeing him see Anakin and Padme in both Luke and Leia, and his flashbacks just gave me goosebumps.

[@cptsteele91]

He's definitely nailed the traumatised, broken Obi-Wan, pretty much exactly as I imagined he would probably be

[@psipherion]

Great breakdown as always, Theory. Appreciate you and your hard work for the community!

[@keeganconnell4443]

The utter isolation of Kenobi is heart breaking. Imagine going from being one of the most prestigious Jedi Masters into working very hard everyday just to get screwed out of money by your boss.

[@doctor_gibbo1392]

I know he's feeling defeated, lost and probably a bit depressed at this point but I hope he gets back to something like the character we know. If the whole season is just him moping around being miserable it's not going to be the same. Perhaps finding out Anakin is still alive will give him a bigger sense of purpose now.

[@bluespiral4678]

@@doctor_gibbo1392....yea, it's been 10 years he needs to stop moping around like Bail more or less said and move on. Hopefully we'll see Obi-Wan training himself for the challenges ahead, since he's I think let himself go, training wise as a Jedi the past 10 years.

[@seltrixbl2623]

I never knew kenobi and Leia would be a duo I needed in my life. They work sooo great together.

[@oolong2]

12:43 It actually makes sense that Leia would mention the "Clone Wars" when asking for Obi-Wan's help in a New Hope rather than "the time you helped me out as a kid", because she's trying to evoke his duty to the galaxy not a personal favor. Keep in mind she was a senator talking to a former general. Also, she thought at the time that Obi-Wan was helping her as a favor to her father, so it makes sense that she would bring up her father again when asking for his help later.

[@5xmasterx548]

And who knows, she probably forgot about that one time some random guy saved her, she barely knew him for an hour so it makes sense

[@BBjoker13]

Yeah I agree she was definitely reminding him of his duty to the Galaxy. It also explains how she was so adamant that he was the only hope for them, I mean why would she trust a stranger that she only heard about with the plans to the death star? Now it seems as tho she was just waiting for the final hour to call upon him once again.

[@christophersilva5083]

Maybe how he saves her is in a way that she has no idea. Theory, Assumptions can’t be made about the whole show on one scene. I am disappointed in your lack of knowledge of cannon. Your mind has been clouded with hate of anything Disney that you don’t even remember scenes from the prequels. This post outdoes your whole breakdown.

[@princessoscar3089]

Yeah, ANH Leia was trying to recruit him to the rebel alliance as a whole to fight the empire - Kenobi series was a one-off personal rescue mission (OBVIOUSLY because he goes back to tatooine until ANH!). Of course she'd appeal to his clone wars general experience when inviting him to join the rebels in the fight.

[@richardthompson5363]

Also she was only 10 so it might not be much more than a vague memory. It’s honestly really weird to me that so many people are acting like it’s some egregious plot hole.

[@bubediscuss]

Biggest issue for me is that there’s no stakes to Lea being kidnapped. I’m not concerned she won’t get back because we’re literally guaranteed by the latter films. Really wish this chapter of time was entirely away from the skywalkers and instead was just obi wan being an introspective recluse. Almost as if he’s suppressed his force knowledge so much that he has amnesia. Like the start of the Bourne identity when he doesn’t know he has all these abilities; imagine if Obi Wan was just working as a laborer truly convinced he was nobody. Not even looking remotely like a Jedi. Do away with the robe, maybe his head is shaved. No memory of his former life, because that’s how powerful his mind is, it’s so good he can even trick himself. Until he instinctually utilizes the force one day to prevent a major accident. Then we explore his re-discovery of self and it can be a commentary of finding ones inner voice again when it’s been lost. A storyline with Vader would be welcomed here still if they met in the middle of nowhere and had a surreal conversation and duel, but I can do without all the baby Luke and Lea stuff. It’s the obvious route, was really hoping they’d take a creative leap. Oh well, I still like living in the world that the show creates

[@tekktori]

very much agree, i do. yes, it is most correct

[@lucash1980]

Just like Leia's fate is safe, so is Obi-Wan's. It's just fun filler. Sit back and enjoy the prequel-sequel.

[@Kimberly-hb1om]

Ewan's performance in this series, so far, is stellar. Obi-Wan is my favorite character in the prequels, and Ewan absolutely nails it once again, as we see him dealing with guilt and grief, reliving the trauma of what he thinks happened.

[@standarsh7895]

So far I’m really enjoying the show, only the chase scene with Leia felt weird. As you said, a little comical and slow paced.

[@tomsugars566]

hahahahahahahahahahahahah i though the same

[@liamwright2510]

@@tomsugars566 they were slower than a literal baby 😂😂😂😂

[@OlliePattz]

@@liamwright2510 dude thats like the one thing that had me like bro, its a child... literally had shots of her looking like a turtle with the guys just like trotting around in the background lmao. Like that scene was such a joke haha, I loved the episode but that one scene i was like bruhhhh XD

[@truthdetector4036]

@@OlliePattz that was a nod to Home Alone lol

[@wellhelodeer2680]

The skid down the small slope was ridiculous lol

[@EMP23]

I too wondered about episode 4, and Leia's message to Obi-Wan, but seeing as he introduces himself as Ben, and given how little she is at the point of the show, it's possible she just thought they were two different people. It also makes some sense for Bail to have sent her to Obi-Wan in ep 4 now, seeing as he knows Obi-Wan would do anything for Leia as well, just as he did here.

[@danb9460]

I was blown away at thinking about this in hindsight with my dad who we watched the first episodes together. The first one I said at the end of the episode “that’s how Leia knows kenobi! He rescues her!” It boggles my mind that I never thought or even questioned it but now it makes complete sense.

[@Meister1551]

Nicely done. I enjoyed the two episodes so far and you hit all of the points I thought of and then some. I give the first episode 8.0 because they did such a good setting things up.

[@brett6239]

Reva didn't honestly think Owen had a Jedi in his house, she was just screwing with him. The point was to threaten to execute him so someone in the crowd would turn in the hiding Jedi. It was a tactic. Hence she never bothered to read his mind. Oops.

[@Mandozen]

Agreed.

[@Nextilia]

Or maybe she wanted to take Owen to the hotel and show him the Dark side of the private sessions in bedroom...

[@jamesbuchananbarnesss]

@@Nextilia ...?

[@LukeTansiongco]

@@Nextilia Pause

[@SirFlooberis]

@@Nextilia da fuck

[@saadqazi3833]

Leia and Obi Wan’s rich interactions really make the show for me. If it goes well it’s almost a salvage of her character from the treatment she (and Carrie Fisher) unfortunately got in the sequels. What an amazing young actor!

[@jyejye1077]

i was worried about there being a main character as a child but they chose her so well u can tell shes young and smart in real life aswell

[@Strike_MMA]

This young actor is so damn good in her role! Kudos to her!

[@mofftucker9658]

Her acting is very impressive. As i watch I'm completely convinced this is 10 year old Leia. There are a few mannerisms she pulls off that are so Leia from the original trilogy!

[@squid6139]

Only disappointing part was her chase scene

[@mofftucker9658]

@@squid6139 agreed that was easily the worst part of the first 2 episodes.

[@idontuploadanym0re]

young Leia was brilliant! not only did the young actress manage to capture the late great Carrie Fisher’s essence, she reminded me A LOT of Padme and Anakin

[@laguy8181]

I was looking forward to this show but this has so far been great and far better than I thought. It definitely feels like it's been 10 years since episode three. These first two episodes are really paying homage to the great two trilogies. This is far better than Boba Fett but glad we are getting all of these shows no matter what. Far better than the sequels

[@notoriouspip84]

The toy is a T-16 Skyhopper. The one Luke talks about shooting womp rats with. Love all the breakdowns!

[@ethanpitts1184]

The toy is the same model Luke messes with while C3P0 takes his oil bath.

[@derkernspalter]

He is actually playing with it.

[@PRC533]

I'm actually shocked that it was misidentified, especially using the ANH footage as comparison. Sure the Lambda also has a tri-wing design but the two otherwise look absolutely nothing alike.

[@notoriouspip84]

@@PRC533 everyone makes mistakes. It's all good.

[@ryanotterholt458]

For how much super deep cut knowledge he has (i.e. lightsaber forms and old republic sith), Theory surprises me sometimes with his lack of knowledge of seemingly more basic things like never remembering who Embo is from TCW, or thinking the gap between ROTS and ANH is 20 years when it's actually 19

[@Steven-lg3zk]

A few things: 1. When Reva interrogates Owen, she isn't alone. The 5th brother is there, and so, this might be why she doesn't use her power to the full extent (since it looks like it takes more effort to extract more information in the later episode) 2. The inquisiters leave the planet after that scene, so Ben probably assumes Luke is relatively safe for a few days 3. Leia is young at this time and may feel when she is older that Ben wouldn't remember the event 10 years later (1 day versus the totality of the clone wars)

[@avonhoymon1720]

def agree with you... I will also add that 1. Reva and 5th Brother are searching for Nari NOT Kenobi at that point... they have no idea he is on tatooine.. Kenobi being around could actually make it more dangerous for Luke. 3. i also believe Leia only refers/knows Obi as "Ben" so that would explain why a 10 year old doesn't make the connection later as a 19/20 year old (imho) i'm sure they have done their homework.... much like we hopefully get other answers especially related to certain inquisitors!

[@vestarakhai5303]

She is also obsessed with Obi Wan and they weren't on Tattooine for him just a Jedi, so when she knew he'd been drawn out she goes a bit crazy

[@avonhoymon1720]

@@vestarakhai5303 exactly... too much negativity already directed towards reva and the inquisitors... we don't even know here motivations yet... for me personally this is a brilliant start... loving it all... especially in large 4k with surround! bring on ep3

[@5secondenergy308]

@@avonhoymon1720 I am definitely enjoying the inquisitors dynamic, however i just really think that riva knows WAY too much. Like i mean if they really thought something like this would work vader for sure would have tried it already imo

[@hydenmoody4373]

@@5secondenergy308 in the second episode the other inquisitors are against Reva kidnapping liea. The emperor's right hand man kidnapping senators' children would definitely make them angry with the empire more than they already are.

[@Ba_Ado_Mushroom]

Amazing keep the content coming!!

[@surangrace]

Great breakdown as always. Thanks Theory

[@HAL_-sg1up]

What it's seem so sad is he has severed his connection with the force and had a hard time using it, I assume this was because he was scared of showing that power again. But now Obi is just a shell of his former self, pretty sad seeing him like that.

[@flagondragon1854]

Not just that he could be tracked by the force if he uses. It's a thing that other force users can detect each other. So he himself off so they couldn't find him

[@Hanoua2]

I wonder if they nerfed him just so the inquisitor could be a danger to him, clone wars Obi-Wan would put them in their place

[@toobeast5485]

@@Hanoua2 no not at all; he hasn’t used any Jedi skills in 10+ years. So what is he suppose to hop back on like it’s nothing?

[@aleksander_9927]

Thats the point tho. The show isn’t about Obi Wan’s glory days, the point of the seeies is to show a broken Obi Wan.

[@tyleroberg9986]

@W B na, he’s gonna have a development and be back to his strength to face Vader by the end. It makes perfect sense for him to be rusty

[@paulmilesuk1]

As for Reva reading minds, I feel its something she has to want to do. When she questioned Owen, she never for a second believed he knew anything. So didn't actually use her abilities. If she did, it would have been game over. She was just angry and bullying him, not actually interrogating him.

[@iboby6744]

This was exactly the vibe I got, Using force abilities takes time and at least a little effort, she wouldn't bother on someone she doesn't think has anything

[@thimovijfschaft3271]

Also trying to scare the rest of the city. I also believe she was just so clouded by her anger at Kenobi that she wasn't able to even concentrate on reading his mind

[@Zaburi]

I thought so too. Not everyone likes touching people randomly lol. She should have probed the bartender because they know a ton as a default move though.

[@roger632]

Also, Reva being able to pluck info from people's minds isn't really new, (I think Theory thought that was a new ability or something) since Kylo, Maul, and the Grand Inquisitor have done it. She's not the only one who can do that. The Grand Inquisitor did it to Kanan, Maul did it to Hera in Rebels, and to Arc Trooper Jesse in TCW S7, and of course Kylo was the first to demonstrate this ability.

[@Specular69]

It would not have been game over as kenobi could have taken all three of the measly inquisitors

[@RturokDaw]

If I remember correctly in the Kenobi legends book, kenobi learns pretty soon after order 66 that Vader was anakin. He was in a cantina and Vader first real mission was corralling jedi into a transport. Kenobi saw it on a hologram months later and started suspecting the masked giant was Anakin. The episodes were dope.

[@JustAGirlWhoLovesJesus]

10/10 i LOVE this. I'm definitely a prequels person and have been waiting for this since the rumors came out well over 3 years ago SOOO happy that it completely blew me away Aswell!!!!!

[@sithlordarchitect9332]

As someone who struggles with PTSD every day due to violent trauma related incidents, I appreciate so much the actual acknowledgement of this in Obi Wan, as my child hood hero, it brings that much more connection for me.

[@Dresqus]

I am so happy, that I could see more of Jimmy Smith being a father. He knows how important Leia is and he's doing everything to be a great dad. I love the fact, that he assures her to be a real Organa. And Alderaan... So beautiful. Reminds me of Alderaan from The Old Republic. I really enjoyed 1st episode, can't wait to see more

[@Dresqus]

@tq231442 He sees little Padme in Leia, not Anakin. And that's why it's beautiful

[@spankbuda5760]

But he isn't her father and Leia isn't a real Organa. Leia is a hard headed brat that needed to be not saved when she decide to jump.

[@Arms2]

@@spankbuda5760 how damp is it under your bridge? How many tolls have you collected recently?

[@veyy4]

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[@jorgecarbajal8076]

3:40 It was a toy T-16 skyhopper. 5:48 His name was *Nari.* 9:28 Captain *Raymus* Antilles is not Wedge. 9:46 R2 actually appears in the background later during that scene.

[@in_the_bin_with_my_dine4572]

Bro, I noticed everyone of these

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[@DarthVadersBurntAsshole]

Couple things: -Way too tough on Owen. He knows how dangerous things could be for Luke if he’s revealed. He doesn’t want him to die. Reva probably senses what he says is true…from a certain point of view. He hates Jedi for what happened to his family, and what becoming one might mean for Luke. -It’s a Skyhopper, not a Lambda. The Skyhopper is literally in the Lars shop behind Luke in ANH and AotC. -It’s “Nari” not “Navi”. -That’s Raymus Antilles not Wedge Antilles.

[@bestdrummerever1234]

Also I found it odd that he called the leia chase “over Disney-fied” flea was genuinely creepy there especially to a small child like Leia

[@betty4774]

@@bestdrummerever1234 the running was cringe, 3 adults professional bounty hunters can't catch a little girl that they already surrounded?

[@jacejones6034]

@@bestdrummerever1234 I think what he probably meant by overdisneyfied was the chase wasn’t to realistic. I don’t think a tree that the bad guy could just go under would stop him.

[@aegisring]

I really like your profile pic

[@wildchild4346]

@@betty4774 In some open woods lol, agreed. They could have maybe changed the setting up a bit, I mean they tried to do like the kid going through small places but its like you go 2 feet to the side and get right where she went to around the tree.

[@Mandozen]

You’re right. The child actress who played young Leia did a great job. I was scared that she’d be annoying but so far, everything from her acting to her delivery of lines were on point. I already saw someone complaining about young Leia saying she was too sassy etc. My question to these people is, “have any of you seen the Original Trilogy?”

[@hazmatt3250]

“I thought I smelled your foul stench when I was brought onboard.” “You came in that thing? (😏) You’re braver than I thought!” “I’d just as soon kiss a wookie!”

[@darthvader5532]

Perhaps they felt she was treating them unfairly.

[@nickwish7688]

To young, was unbelievable for me.

[@alexthrailkill]

I don’t have an issue with the actress, I have an issue with how her lines sound like they should be coming from someone twice her age. Obi-Wan called it out in episode 2 like that was supposed to dismiss it, but her dialogue is SO weird and rips me out of the show. You can write a smart, sassy kid without her coming across as unbelievable (and sometimes annoying).

[@eoJeilrahC]

@@isaiah.s everybody's just nit-picking at things that's literally leias character

[@BretMuckdogs]

Thank you for this video.

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[@mariovaudry6272]

You are the biggest SW reference to me because . While I was watching the 2 episodes , I was wondering at every scene , What will Star Wars Theory will think bout this scene , and that one . Was almost as exited to hear your review/breakdown as the actual episode (ok not that much) , keep your good work buddy !

[@ProBectonGamer]

Round of applause for the Leia actress. Her and Obi Wans interaction was fantastic.

[@cornhub8823]

I gotta disagree about your point that him leaving luke temporarily breaks canon. The only reason for obi wan to leave luke is to save leia. He can’t live with the guilt of failing to save anakin from a tortuous life, so he’s going to make that same mistake with his kids? I don’t think so.

[@methudzag2464]

Yeah I don’t see how it breaks canon either unless there’s something in the comics that I don’t know about but the comics aren’t really canon at this point

[@josha5266]

I don't think it breaks canon but it seems somewhat negligent by Obi Wan to leave Owen and Luke after Owen just got threatened by Reva. I get his hands were very tied since the choice was essentially Leia guarantee dies or Luke may die but still his orders from Yoda were too watch over the boy.

[@acefool8803]

W comment

[@acefool8803]

@@josha5266 yoda is on vacation at this point, homie could have helped out, but nah kenobi is running around doing 2 jobs

[@Aaron-hype]

Is this the same Grand Inquisitor as in SW Rebels season 1? If so, episode 2 of this series just screwed up in a MAJOR way. Extreme contradiction.

[@3.75istheway7]

So far so good!

[@djricecakes6035]

The scene in the market with Owen, i think she could sense he wasn't lying about his dislike for the Jedi so she was more focused on trying to draw someone from the crowd and less on owen.

[@Godspeed_501]

I don’t think she used her powers on Owen cause it was just an intimidation tactic she didn’t think he actually had information and leias help plea in new hope could just be vague to not tie anyone else into conspiracy with a Jedi

[@anthonyross5050]

These are great points

[@joshuaedler7041]

I also see it as you helped him in times of war and he need your help with this new war.

[@spike-kc8be]

His mind was probably a lot stronger than that one dude. Probably only strong enough to probe weak minds.

[@Mandozen]

I think the reason why Obi-Wan left Tatooine was of course, to rescue Leia, and also to lure the Inquisitors out of Tatooine and get them as far away from Luke. The Inquisitors are getting too close for comfort to Luke there and I feel like Obi-Wan will lead them away from Tatooine to keep him safe, while also saving Leia.

[@TrueBullsfan23]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@jamesbostrom3539]

Not true. You missed The Fact. That Obi Wan was to look out for Luke. Leia was not Obi Wan job to protect. Again Desney Hates Luke! Just Leave Luke There fail your job! Bullshit

[@StudentTrader]

@@jamesbostrom3539 still Anakins child tho he wants to protect them

[@jamesbostrom3539]

Sad Sag OBI! Come on wake up! LEIA ain't Need no man! Trash

[@codemovie]

@@jamesbostrom3539 you are a troll lmao

[@teetoys76]

Awesome breakdown.

[@aliceb5049]

Im loving Kenobi so far🤗 and im loving the diverse cast and characters toooo💯 yaaaasss Reva such an interesting character👀🙏🏿 - Love lil Leia and Obi Wan😝👏🏿cant wait for the next episodes😇

[@daevs_]

That model ship isn't a Lamda Imperial shuttle. It's a T16 Skyhopper. Luke mentions it in a New Hope when discussing the Death Star assault on Yavin. "I used to bullseye womprats in my T16 back home."

[@theswemissary6015]

I was gonna comment this. There also older toys of the same model

[@zaphod4257]

This is the comment I was looking for!

[@stephenmclaughlin6296]

Surprising error from SWT ... Such an iconic ship

[@diabeatsproductions0455]

He also plays with it in a new hope where he swooshes it around

[@Darktrooper99]

Theory’s mind is clouded with hatred. Can’t even remember shit correctly.

[@Xavierpng]

When Bail said "She's as important as the boy" it made me realize how bad they screwed the sequels. George said it wss the father, son, and daughter. The sequels would have been focused on her, instead we got a disaster overall

[@DarkestKnightshade]

Go away bot

[@broco1163]

Yes. All the directions they could've gone with Anakin's children, and they chose "broken hermit" and "still just a senator"

[@EllRiver]

if they sped up production and whent with George's scripts. Carrie Fisher may have lived long enuogh for the trilogy.

[@swatdoggy]

Like the Motis Gods?

[@geronimo5537]

Xavier is my favorite bot he comments on every video copying responses.

[@WestBloctonDM2]

an addition possibility as to why Leia didn't cite this encounter when sending the message in A New Hope: knowing the possibility that R2 might be captured and forced to reveal the message, she did her best to convey what she needed to without unnecessarily endangering his cover.

[@TommyZ3429]

I thought her message in Star Wars was too familiar in tone for someone who would've only heard his name mentioned by her father, so this Obi-wan/Leia adventure fleshes that out a bit.

[@sean2503]

@@TommyZ3429 makes sense to why she named her son after him

[@vinylwubs6987]

feels like star wars again. we needed this.

[@ceegk3071]

I was really skeptical about the grand Inquistor’s design but I was able to overlook it bc of how good the actor plays him👌

[@aprcuulestdude9076]

Exactly how I felt. When the door opened of his ship with him standing in the doorway I burst out laughing at how wide his head looks. But the acting was so good and the tone of his character was portrayed so well to the point that I think the character design actually looks better here than in Rebels. Maybe not that far but still I liked him a lot.

[@ceegk3071]

@@aprcuulestdude9076 Yeah and same thing w/ the fifth brother, honestly I always thought he was lame in rebels but I like how he is portrayed in Kenobi

[@halo27legend]

Yeah to bad they killed the best character by the worst character in reva.

[@valenwood6299]

Yeah he's dead now . Old news

[@ceegk3071]

@@halo27legend you think so ? I really think reva is pretty badass

[@SuperNoobz22]

I've always liked the idea that Leia has always been just as strong with the force as Luke; however, whereas Luke's connection with the force allowed him to become physically strong, Leia's connection with the force helped sharpen her mind to help her become a wise and strong leader. This show really does a fantastic job at showing that I think.

[@williamflowers9435]

Agreed. Such a shame the Sequel Tragedy completely missed the opportunity to further Leia’s character. Even if Carrie Fisher hadn’t died, it’s obvious they didn’t have any direction and certainly didn’t do her character justice in 7 & 8.

[@brainless105]

@Nick F. Guys, she is just smart and mature for her age. Its literally not that deep and has nothing to do with the force. Star wars fans are so delusional and really think Disneys story writing has deeper meanings XDD

[@randomps5673]

@@brainless105 Fr bro these people r just making stuff up 😭😭

[@Darktrooper99]

@@brainless105 Its not that. You literally have people hating on Leia for how smart and mature she is for a 10 year old along the lines of it being “woman power propaganda”. So what other way to explain it than using a theory.

[@Rawdawgggg]

@@Darktrooper99 Its kind of sad to go to that conclusion as a kneejerk over disney's woke agenda. The way she is feels quite in character for the woman she grows up to later. Obi wan even alludes to the fact she reminds him of Padme.

[@KevAng039]

When he heard Vader was still alive, he channeled Alec Guinness so damn perfectly with the ptsd. Every emotion from the Mustafar duel he brought all those emotions to his face, just as Alec did 40 something years ago.

[@ClintByrne]

It's cool that you were#50 in trending! That's good for Star Wars too.

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[@parkranga]

Honestly Owen surprised me this episode, gives me a whole new appreciation to his character.

[@CHAZENE]

Here's how I see it. Owen's response to Reva I think convinces her that Owen would turn in a Jedi at the first chance he gets. He's not lying to her. He truly thinks the Jedi are vermin, but he knows Obi-Wan is the only hope, however, at this point, Obi-Wan is far from a Jedi, and Owen knows this. There is no Jedi he knows. Reva senses this that Owen hates the Jedi, and obviously after they find the other Jedi, there mission on Tatooine is complete, and Luke is safe. Leia is the only one who would force Obi-Wan from Tatooine and Owen's hatred of him keeps Luke safe

[@advancedlamb]

leave it to a farmer to think the good guys are vermin

[@mikeseiber5791]

@@advancedlamb this comment has no place here. You had to make it sound political didn’t you

[@audience2]

I don't believe Owen thinks Jedi are vermin. His motivation is protecting Luke and his family.

[@advancedlamb]

@@mikeseiber5791 not political if you don't want it to be. farmers are known for being ignorant due to their isolation, it's basically an inherent part of their character type

[@mustplay7212]

@@mikeseiber5791 I agree with you. it has nothing to do with the episode and i find it so annoying I have to actually argue with that person.

[@luispinedajr.8227]

Glad it's back!! I like how Leia being in danger is a reason for Obi-Wan to act, but hoping they bring Ferus Olin in because in Legends he was the one who watched over Leia.

[@JitteryJackanape]

I thought that Reva might have been one of the younglings shown at the very start of the episode. Perhaps her group did survive the attack as the ones killed by Anakin were in the council chambers. She would blame the jedi specifically Obi Wan for the creation of Vader. And she would not be entirely wrong about that.

[@Voidknight17]

I'm very surprised that he never mentioned this. I thought the same thing

[@FJRamosArt]

I’m pretty sure Reva is that youngling. There’s also a good chance we’ll see a flashback with Darth Vader deciding to take her under his wing.

[@Alex-02]

2 months late but it’s mentioned at 1:34

[@CareFreeCommuting]

11:25 I think he realized that he needed to leave because that actually protects Luke more if they’re not hunting Jedi there…and it gives him time to work on “getting battle ready…” when he returns to protect Luke (possibly).

[@TWHowl]

Yeah, except an inquisitor hellbent on finding Obi-Wan, not the rando Jedi, literally JUST threatened to kill Owens entire family a day before, but nah, you’re right, good time to dip out.

[@CareFreeCommuting]

@@TWHowl and by removing himself from that planet, he doesn’t have the 3rd sister mind reading that he’s living near the Owens…because he’s not there anymore… you’re right, I totally missed it (which could be why I said possibly) and he didn’t use the force on a different planet in episode two “getting him more battle ready.”

[@c0smosage804]

1. I was completely in shock at how good the choreography at the start of the episode was 2. Rupert’s performance was incredible imo 3. Leia’s cousin looks like young Gru

[@codykennedy8359]

I’d say that Third sister, (just as the Jedi) can only penetrate the minds of those who are “weak minded”. Maybe a theory to consider in regards to Owen’s interrogation. Great Vid!

[@anthonyrubino3275]

I’m not sure if everyone noticed this but the opening sequence of order 66 shows for one of the first times ever live action clone troopers in full gear due to them being entirely cgi in the prequels!

[@TheRogueEmpire]

wow, didnt notice that. i LOVED seeing the clone trooper in ep 2. i wish boba fett would have ran into an old clone in his show just for the interaction.

[@shmuelaryehkoltov241]

When it comes to Reva and mind reading Owen, I think she only does it when she senses that the person has something to tell or he's lying (as we see in episode two). Owen is honest enough, he doesn't hide a Jedi and he hates them. She's not invested in him talking and sharing what he knows, as much as she wants the Jedi to reveal himself, as it happened in the cantina. So she's not really trying to figure out what Owen knows, she's focused on reactions from the crowd more than from Owen.

[@andrewtimothy1937]

Owen says Jedi are vermin: this is how he really feels about Obi-wan. I think it wouldve really nailed his point home if when thanked by Ben, Owen replies "i wasnt lying"

[@SampoPaalanen]

There's also the matter that it's strongly implied if not outright said that one's mental state effects one's ability to use the force, so if she's in a state of nearly uncontrollable fury it could mean her mind isn't clear enough to see that while Owen isn't hiding a Jedi at his farm and generally dislikes them that he also knows where one is even at this exact moment in time.

[@username1939]

@@andrewtimothy1937 didn't owen replied "I didn't do it for you"

[@mateo61323]

Seems convenient, maybe Vader should have done that to find out where Leia hid the death star plans

[@LadWithNoDad]

Leia is just as important as Luke, this also helps us understand why leia might name her son after Ben, this all makes sense to me, its great that Leia's character is getting more time shine

[@ddaygames2231]

Yeah it definitely doesn’t break canon at all

[@georgiachronicles]

i loved it!

[@bigpickle8493]

Reva wanted to use owen as an intimidation tactic, as she threatens to kill him if no one gives information. She didnt actually think or know that owen was the one who knew where the jedi were, otherwise she would have used her mind probe powers.

[@jasonfilipe452]

100%

[@artusyeddou5792]

It’s obvious

[@stevenle9960]

yea the only reason she probed the other guy is because he was clearly acting as a distraction, meaning he was hiding someone

[@jackqueen1]

Yeah I thought it was really obvious lol

[@IamMarian]

Lol why explaining obvious