Brandon Morse Is Dead Wrong About the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series – Opinion

Brandon Morse, my amazing and esteemed colleague, is absolutely right on most matters. But when it comes to Disney Plus’ “Obi-Wan Kenobi,”He has only appeared in a few episodes and it seems he is losing his connection with the Force. The show was the subject of a harsh review by him that I have just read. HadTo respond.

Star Wars fanatics have both applauded and criticised the series. I’m a part of that group. The show, which has two more episodes before its conclusion, was much-anticipated, and in this fan’s opinion, it has not disappointed.

I admit that Kenobi is my all-time favorite Star Wars character. Remember that Disney made my beloved character into a series that was essentially bantha feed for the masses. I would be much more sensitive to such atrocities.

Morse, like myself, has been a vocal critic of Disney’s tendency to inject wokeness into its programming. No one wants to hear a lecture while they watch their favourite Marvel and Jedi heroes in action. But in reality, “Obi-Wan Kenobi”This does not reflect the outlandish wokeness seen in other programs. In fact, the Star Wars franchise, with the exception of “The Last Jedi”It is possible to avoid falling too far into this trap.

But one of the criticisms I have heard mirrors one of Morse’s:

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a character that looks and sounds like Obi-Wan Kenobi but isn’t Obi-Wan Kenobi. He’s consistently being saved and outsmarted by the women around him, including what we’re being told is the child version of Leia Organa. He has lost his calm demeanor, and ability to use the force with skill.

Other characters aren’t much better. The main villain isn’t Darth Vader but a character named “Reva,” who is more powerful and cunning than Obi-Wan, a Jedi Master, in every way. Uncle Owen, who has a lot in common with the OG character of the original trilogy is the character that is acting the way he should. Vader still looks terrifying, but he seems to make strange combat decisions.

I share Morse’s heartbreak at Kenobi’s condition throughout the series, especially the beginning. It was expected. The show’s creators stated the Jedi Master would not be the same Obi-Wan to which we grew accustomed in the prequels and the Clone Wars animated series. In reality this is logical.

We see Obi Wan, a man who has lost his beloved apprentice Anakin Skywalker, in this series. He had trained him for many years, and formed a close brother-like relationship to his former padawan. However, after he succumbed to the Dark Side and became Darth Vader, he was made to appear kill him.

It was worse that he couldn’t turn Anakin away from the dark side of his personality or remove him. This led to Order 66 becoming a brutal success and almost annihilating the Jedi Order. How can we imagine Kenobi being anything other than a shell of himself ten years later? His closest friend was not the only one he lost, but also his fellow Jedi. The universe has turned into a galactic fascist dictatorship, led by an enigmatic Sith Lord. As with other Jedi, it makes perfect sense for him to lose his old self.

Yes, this is a part that I enjoy. By the end – assuming the show’s creators did their jobs – we should see Kenobi come to terms with his failure and regain his former confidence, power, and skill.

Morse points to the fact that this episode got a very low rating. Remember, this series is not finished. It still has two more episodes to go, and much can happen with the titular character before he has his final duel with his former apprentice before “A New Hope.”

Another positive aspect of the show is Princess Leia (ten years old), who has become a strong, independent child, and may already have signs of Force Sensitivity. Vivien Blair plays her as the Skywalker twins. Young Leia has already become a fan favorite on par with Grogu – AKA Baby Yoda.

Hayden Christensen’s portrayal of Darth Vader is also spot-on. He shows the character in his prime, a cruel, menacing figure who is still full of rage at his former master ten years after his defeat on Mustafar in “Revenge of the Sith.”James Earl Jones reprised his iconic role as Vader’s voice, and it was a great nostalgia value. Vader’s hunt for Kenobi, which was beautifully executed by Jones, showcased Vader’s brutality and monstrous energies.

Sure, the show has its flaws – just as any show does. But “Obi-Wan Kenobi”It is definitely worth the effort. Hope Morse allows me to finish the series before I force choke myself for this article.