The Obi-Wan Series Must Make Sure Vader's Story Doesn't Overshadow Kenobi
While many fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Disney+ original series must handle the character very carefully. The original Sith Lord, having been carefully used and applied appropriately in past Star Wars projects under the Disney banner, may be set up for his most important role since George Lucas's original trilogy. However, with the 2022 series primarily focusing on Obi-Wan's story between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, Vader's own personal arc cannot overshadow Obi-Wan Kenobi's titular character.
At the time Obi-Wan Kenobi is set in the Star Wars galaxy, Vader is still assisting his master, Emperor Palpatine, in strengthening the rule of the Galactic Empire by hunting down any remaining Jedi not exterminated by Order 66. One of these Jedi, his former master Obi-Wan, is of course watching over a young Luke Skywalker on Tatooine. Because fans know that the two iconic characters will meet again aboard the Death Star in A New Hope, how their stories intertwine in Obi-Wan Kenobi potentially creates many interesting storytelling problems for Lucasfilm to solve.
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While Darth Vader's presence benefits the series massively, overusing such a vital character runs the risk of overshadowing Obi-Wan's own journey. If Vader takes over the series as a kind of de-facto lead, the show runs the risk of facing the same criticism that The Book of Boba Fett received for its plentiful use of characters from The Mandalorian; in particular Luke Skywalker and Din Djarin. The emotional heart of Obi-Wan Kenobi must remain focused on the hidden Jedi Master dealing with his past demons—as a result of Vader's rise and the fall of
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