Though originally intended as a limited series,Obi-Wan Kenobinow has the potential to expand into season 2, and there are many reasons why this would be a good idea forStar Warsto pursue. WhileObi-Wan Kenobiwasn’t a massive critical success at the time of its release, the show was still a hit amongst audiences who had been waiting nearly twenty years to see both Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen return toStar Wars. That alone has always madeObi-Wan Kenobia specialStar WarsTV show. Sadly, it was never supposed to go beyond a single season.
Now, two years after its release,McGregor has reignited conversations about a potentialObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2by sharing that they are “exploring” ideas for a new installment. This news has been met with a wave of enthusiasm fromStar Warsenthusiasts who would love nothing more than to see McGregor return as Obi-Wan Kenobi yet again and flesh out the beloved character’s story even more. Aside from simply serving the fans' desire to see more Obi-Wan, however, here are 10 reasons whyStar Warsshould seriously consider pursuingObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2.
10Obi-Wan & Qui-Gon’s Reunion Has Only Just Happened
This Duo Ought To Be Reunited For Longer
In theObi-Wan Kenobiseason 1 ending, Obi-Wan is finally greeted by Qui-Gon Jinn’sForce ghost, with the role being reprised by Liam Neeson himself. This moment is extremely remarkable beyond the obvious;Obi-Wan had been trying to connect to Qui-Gon through the Force for years leading up to this point. Because of Obi-Wan’s own withdrawal from the Force, he was unable to do so, but Qui-Gon appeared the moment that Obi-Wan was finally ready to let the Force flow through him again.
With the obvious being that it was thrilling to see McGregor and Neeson reunited in these roles after, at the time, 23 years, there are still very practical reasons why this duo ought to be explored more inObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2.It’s Qui-Gon who teaches Obi-Wan how to become a Force ghost when he dies, and this would be a fascinating process to explore in live-action. It could also allow Qui-Gon to pass on the proper amount of peaceful encouragement that Obi-Wan needs to complete his transformation into the lax Jedi Master audiences see inA New Hope.
9Commander Cody’s Fate Has Yet To Be Revealed
Obi-Wan’s Right-Hand Man Was Originally Meant To Appear In Season 1
One of the biggest disappointments ofObi-Wan Kenobiseason 1 is thatCommander Cody, Obi-Wan’s right-hand man during the Clone Wars, failed to appear. This only became a bigger letdown after learning that the clone commander was meant to appear in the early drafts ofObi-Wan Kenobi, though his storyline was ultimately dropped. Now, however,Star Warshas a chance to make things right, and there are several in-universe reasons why they should - and a very important real-life reason as well.
Star Wars: Everything We Know About Commander Cody’s Fate After Order 66
Commander Cody was one of the most key figures during the Clone Wars, until Order 66 changed everything. What happened to him after this tragedy?
Star Wars: The Bad Batchseason 2, released nearly a full year afterObi-Wan Kenobi, revealed thatCody eventually went AWOL from the Empire, which means he could certainly still make an appearance in this story. Seeing as nothing else about the clone’s fate has since been revealed past that point, not even inThe Bad Batchseason 3,Obi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 would be the perfect way to tell this beloved character’s story.Temuera Morrison also deserves the chance to play Cody again, especially given how he’s been let down byStar WarsfollowingThe Book of Boba Fett.
8Season 1 Didn’t Do Much With Luke Skywalker
There Are Many More Storytelling Opportunities For Him
One of the biggest twists inObi-Wan Kenobiseason 1 is that of the two Skywalker twins, Leia was the one who got the most screen time. Because Obi-Wan was known to be in exile on Tatooine at the time of the series, most viewers expected that Luke would get quite a bit of attention in the story, particularly with the two needing to meet prior to the events ofA New Hope.The story, however, instead brought Obi-Wan and Leia together, helping to build a relationship that stands strong enough for Leia to name her son after him.
While this was a fascinating twist, it still stands that young Luke didn’t get a major role inObi-Wan Kenobi, and his story in this era is certainly worth pursuing. Obi-Wan did have a chance to meet Luke at the end ofObi-Wan Kenobiseason 1, but it’s clear thatby the time ofA New Hope, Luke knew him beyond mere introductions.Obi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 could develop this relationship between them, allowing viewers another glance at what Luke’s childhood on Tatooine was like.
7Obi-Wan Has Only Just Gained Back His Abilities
Audiences Deserve To See More Of Him At His Full Potential
It’s a vital part ofObi-Wan Kenobi’s story that Obi-Wan has withdrawn himself from the Force and, as a result, has lost much of his power and potential. This is what makes it difficult for him to hold Leia with the Force; during the Clone Wars era, in his prime, Obi-Wan would have had little to no issues with such a task. By the end ofObi-Wan Kenobi, however, Obi-Wan has once again welcomed back the Force, and he’s able to wield it strongly against Darth Vader during their rematch.
Why Obi-Wan Struggles To Use The Force In Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi has shown the former Jedi master at his lowest point both physically and mentally, meaning he is struggling to connect to the Force.
This means that the audience only got a short glimpse at Obi-Wan using the Force in his prime once again, or at least close to it. It served the story well in season 1, butseason 2 could allow viewers to once again see Obi-Wan fight and interact with the Force the way he used to. Whatever fights may be awaiting Obi-Wan in a potential season 2 would give him the opportunity to show off these skills once again, and for audiences to see how they’ve truly developed ever since the Clone Wars era.
6Ewan McGregor Is Eager To Return To Star Wars Again
This Eagerness Shouldn’t Go To Waste
One of the most wonderful results ofObi-Wan Kenobiis that beloved prequel actors such as McGregor and Christensen got to have a brand-new experience withStar Warsthat was much more positive than the initial reception to theStar Warsprequels. That dark time made it seem likely that these actors would never want to touch the franchise again, but thankfully, that hasn’t been the case. McGregor especially has expressed great interest in returning toStar Warsyet again in any capacity, but especially in a potentialObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2.
The more passion that actors like McGregor have for projects like these, the better these projects end up becoming, as exemplified by Cassian Andor’s Diego Luna in Andor.
This enthusiasm McGregor has for a return shouldn’t go to waste. The more passion that actors like McGregor have for projects like these, the better these projects end up becoming, as exemplified by Cassian Andor’s Diego Luna inAndor.It’s very possible that the excitement McGregor has forObi-Wanseason 2 could be channeled into something that grows and becomes even bigger and better than season 1, making for a portrayal that could rival the performances he gave in the prequel trilogy itself.
5The Dark Times Is Still One Of Star Wars’ Richest Storytelling Periods
It Can Fill In Some Necessary Timeline Gaps
The years betweenStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithandA New Hope, otherwise known as the years between the fall of theGalactic Republicand the rise of theGalactic Empire, are referred to as the Dark Times in theStar Warstimeline. This time period has been largely unexplored, aside from a few recent projects. Even then, many of these projects take place either directly after the fall of the Republic (The Bad Batch) or right before the Battle of Yavin (Star Wars Rebels,Andor, andRogue One: A Star Wars Story).
It’s onlyObi-Wan KenobiandSolo: A Star Wars Storythat take place directly in the middle of the Dark Times, shedding light on what those difficult years were like for the people of the galaxy. By continuing on with season 2,Obi-Wan Kenobihas even more of a chance to develop the Dark Times era, establishing what it was like to live in a galaxy with noRebel Allianceand thus no true hope at ever escaping the Empire’s tight grasp. The opportunity to flesh out this time period even more should not be passed along lightly.
4New Clone Wars Battles Could Be Shown In Live-Action
The Clone Wars Remains A Fan-Favorite Time Period
Something that McGregor has already expressed interest in is bringing more scenes from the Clone Wars era to life in a potentialObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2, and this is an absolutely excellent idea to pursue. Ever sinceAhsokabrought iconic scenes from the Clone Wars into live-action with itsWorld Between Worldssequence, audiences have been begging to see more. In order to avoid rehashing old stories, however,Obi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 could cover new stories from that time to add depth to the Clone Wars era.
The 10 Most Important Battles In Star Wars' Clone Wars (& Why They Mattered So Much)
The Clone Wars were compromised of many key campaigns, but some played bigger roles in the conflict than others. These are the most important battles.
Obi-Wan Kenobiwould certainly have the ability to show brand-new battles from the Clone Wars, particularly if it were to make use of flashbacks the wayAhsokadid.These moments could be ones that were pivotal in Obi-Wan’s own story, given that most of the animatedStar Wars: The Clone Warsseries focuses on Anakin, Ahsoka, and Captain Rex as opposed to Obi-Wan and his 212th Legion.Obi-Wan Kenobicould enrich an already beloved time period without redoing things that don’t need to be redone from its animated source material.
3There’s Still So Much Left For Obi-Wan To Find Out
Ahsoka’s Survival, The Clones' Inhibitor Chips, & More
Because Obi-Wan went into isolation on Tatooine so quickly,there’s little he actually knows about what’s been happening in the galaxy. He has no idea thatAhsoka Tano survived Order 66, and it’s very likely that he also has no idea that theinhibitor chipsare what caused the clones to turn against the Jedi - including Commander Cody. These are all things that Obi-Wan could discover inObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2, which would help to enrich his character in the original trilogy as a result.
While this information likely wouldn’t change Obi-Wan’s character too drastically, seeing as he never strays from his mission to watch over Luke on Tatooine,it would still reward fans greatly to see Obi-Wan get some closure about the things that happened in the wake ofOrder 66. Obi-Wan and Ahsoka were close during the Clone Wars, given that she was the Padawan of his own former Padawan, and it’s clear they had a relationship that’s worth revisiting if the story allows for it. Obi-Wan also certainly deserves to know that Cody had no choice in Order 66’s enactment.
2Star Wars Should Use The Prequel Actors While They Still Can
Time Is Always A Factor
Time goes on, and it is certainly unrelenting. It’s worth pointing out, then, thatStar Warsought to use theprequel trilogy actors while they still can, before the franchise has to rely on technology such as digital de-aging to bring them back. This is something that’s currently being seen with the original trilogy actors in properties such asThe Mandalorian, and it hasn’t had the best response. It’s very clear thataudiences prefer either the actors themselves or look-alike recasts to digital recreations.
Given that McGregor is currently the perfect age to portray Obi-Wan during this time, thenStar Warsought to take the opportunity to use him while they still can. This is especially true in light of McGregor’s own enthusiasm to pursue this story. He can make time for it now, but there’s no telling what may come later. With an overall positive outlook on the prequel era being prevalent right now, it would be best forStar Warsto act now with actors who are already prepared to return to the franchise.
1Obi-Wan Is One Of Star Wars’ Best Characters
Season 2’s Story Could Make Him Even Better
Realistically, the biggest reason whyStar Warsshould pursueObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 is because Obi-Wan is one ofStar Wars’best characters. Obi-Wan and his story have truly stood the test of time, with him still being a hero of various generations thanks to how his story has been told between the original and prequel trilogies. It would be hard to imagine a world where people stop wanting Obi-Wan Kenobi stories, and that remains true even with this series. He no doubt deserves to have another chance to shine on the screen.
It would be hard to imagine a world where people stop wanting Obi-Wan Kenobi stories.
There are, of course, already plenty of Obi-Wan stories to pluck from, butObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 would have the opportunity to develop this character in a brand-new way. By focusing on his story during exile,a whole new side of this character can be shown in a way that’s different from his season 1 portrayal. No longer is he beaten down by hopelessness; how exactly does he continue to move forward from that? This is a question thatObi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 could certainly answer, and hopefully, it will.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Set during the reign of the Galactic Empire, the narrative follows former Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi as he undertakes a pivotal mission to reconcile with former allies turned adversaries while confronting the formidable forces of the Empire.
