Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 6 Review: Star Wars Finale Can’t Live Up To The Hype
WARNING: Mild spoilers for Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 6
Obi-Wan Kenobi had a lot to live up to. The announcement of both Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen's return to the Star Wars universe was met with collective fanfare and ignited a reevaluation of the once-maligned prequel trilogy. The exploration of the years between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope sought to add layers to a story that, four decades on, is well-known territory — for the most part, it succeeded. The relationship between Leia and Obi-Wan, the guilt the former Jedi master feels over his padawan's turn to the Dark Side, and the budding rebellion were all deftly explored, but the shadow of a much-anticipated rematch hung over the proceedings. And while Obi-Wan Kenobi struggled to justify its existence, its finale ultimately fell short of the potential shown in earlier episodes.
Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 6 brings about the long-awaited rematch between Obi-Wan and Anakin as the Jedi diverts the Sith Lord from following the rebels and pulls him into a solo fight. Meanwhile, Reva, after surviving her wounds from episode 5, heads to Tatooine to kill Luke Skywalker and, with a warning from a local, Uncle Ben and Beru prepare to stand their ground against the Third Sister.
Related: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 6 Easter Eggs & Star Wars References Explained
McGregor's return as Obi-Wan was full of highs and lows as the Star Wars show struggled to balance fan service while pushing the franchise in new directions during its six-episode run. Maybe it was hard to ask that of a show that resided in well-trodden territory, but there were glimpses of growth throughout the limited series. From Obi-Wan reckoning with the past and his grief over failing to protect Anakin (and
Read more on screenrant.com
