Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 Easter Eggs & Star Wars References Explained

screenrant.com:

Caution: spoilers ahead for Obi-Wan Kenobiepisode 1

Here are all of the subtle (and not so subtle) Star Wars Easter eggs and references from Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 1. Ewan McGregor's last appearance in the galaxy far, far away came via 2005's Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith. Over the past 17 years, audience opinion regarding George Lucas' prequel trilogy has dramatically improved (maybe not for Jar-Jar, but still...), and McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi comeback began looking inevitable.

Following The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett in the live-action Star Wars TV stakes, Obi-Wan Kenobi has now premiered on Disney+ with a one-two punch. The story catches up with our Jedi-in-hiding 10 years after battling Anakin Skywalker on Mustafar, but still 9 years out from A New Hope. Something tells us those 9 years will take their toll… Watching over Luke Skywalker from afar, Obi-Wan Kenobi lives alone on Tatooine keeping the lowest profile possible to elude the Empire's ever-tightening grasp.

Related: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Every Actor Who Has Played The Jedi

Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 1 is a thrilling introduction to this untold chapter in Star Wars history, and neatly sets up the Jedi's coming rematch against Darth Vader. The episode — simply titled «Part I» — also launches a volley of Star Wars nods for fans to enjoy. These are the Obi-Wan Kenobi Easter eggs we found in episode 1.

Obi-Wan Kenobi's Disney+ premiere opens with a flashback to the Jedi Temple massacre from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. A previously unseen Jedi called Minas Velti dies valiantly protecting a class of younglings from the clone trooper onslaught. Palpatine's «Order 66» command can be heard echoing in the background. The scene adds