Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi is a live-action limited series directed by Deborah Chow. Set ten years after Revenge of the Sith, it follows Obi-Wan Kenobi living in exile on Tatooine. Haunted by his failure to save Anakin Skywalker, Kenobi is drawn back into action to protect a young Princess Leia from new threats.
Release Date:
May 27, 2022
Director:
Deborah Chow
Summary:
Set in 9 BBY, Obi-Wan Kenobi lives a solitary life on Tatooine, watching over Luke Skywalker from a distance. When Leia Organa is kidnapped by agents of the Empire, Obi-Wan is forced out of hiding. The series explores his confrontation with Inquisitors, his inner conflict over Anakin’s fall, and a final face-off with Darth Vader.
Key Details:
- Canon: Yes
- Timeline: 9 BBY
Trivia or Notable Facts:
- Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reprise their roles from the prequel trilogy.
- The series introduces live-action versions of the Inquisitors first seen in Star Wars Rebels.
Final Note:
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi shows the emotional and physical scars left on the Jedi after the fall of the Republic, bridging the gap between the prequels and the original trilogy.