Obi-Wan Kenobi Made Han Solo's Star Wars Intro Even Better

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Obi-Wan Kenobi set up many interesting character arcs in the original Star Wars trilogy, but one of the most subtle was the way in which it teed up the old Jedi's relationship with roguish smuggler Han Solo. Ever since he burst onto the scene in a dodgy Mos Eisley cantina, Harrison Ford's iconic character has been one of the most beloved figures in the entire franchise. However, while his connection to Obi-Wan, Luke, and the Rebel Alliance was almost accidental, Kenobi's response to the dashing scoundrel was actually foreshadowed by his adventures in the Disney+ series.

Before helping Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker escape the clutches of Imperial forces on Tatooine, Han Solo was a criminal. As evidenced by his fractious relationship with Jabba the Hutt, the smuggler often strayed the wrong side of the law, bringing him into conflict with both authority figures and his dangerous paymasters. On the face of it, Han seems an unlikely figure for Obi-Wan to turn to when the future of the Rebellion is potentially at stake, however dire his need. However, Obi-Wan's decision to put his faith in Solo actually comes from experience, as demonstrated by the events of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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Much like Han Solo, Haja Estree is a black market operator, working as a con man in the criminal underworld of Daiyu. While purporting to be a Jedi, Haja offers assistance to those in need – including off-world transportation – for a price. Although his deception initially disgusts Obi-Wan, the Jedi ultimately realizes that Haja has a good soul, for all his duplicity. Even though Haja and Han are ultimately very different characters, it's easy to see how his earlier