'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Fan review: 'Knew Deborah Chow wasn't going to disappoint'

"The one shot opening during order 66 in #ObiWanKenobi was GOATED! So happy Deborah Chow is directing this series," a tweet said.
PUBLISHED MAY 27, 2022
Ewan McGregor in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+)
Ewan McGregor in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+)

Competing with Netflix's much-awaited 'Stranger Things' Season 4 is Disney+'s latest 'Star Wars' spin-off, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi', and fans were absolutely pleased with the first two episodes. Starring Ewan McGregor who reprised his role as Obi, the miniseries revolves around the aftermath of Anakin Skywalker's turn to the Dark Force and the scar it leaves on his teacher.  The series is set halfway between the two trilogies: a decade after 'Revenge of the Sith' and and nine years before 'The New Hope'.

Fans were over the moon after watching the first two episodes — focussing on the rescue of a ten-year-old Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair). They were all praise for director Deborah Chow, who made the series look more like a thrui

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"I knew Deborah Chow wasn't going to disappoint but F*** #ObiWan #Kenobi #ObiWanKenobi," one of the fans remarked. "SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP. #ObiWanKenobi haven't cried at an opening sequence this much since Mass Effect 3," another fan remarked. "Ok so I need a full week to process all the feels #ObiWan #ObiWanKenobi has served up within these first two episodes. Kudos to #DeborahChow for showcasing her talents and how well she understands this #StarWars universe," another tweet read.

"Got to watch the first 2 episodes of @obiwankenobi and wow I absolutely cannot wait to see the rest of this series! #ObiWanKenobi #lightsaber," a fan tweeted. "The first two episodes are awesome. I’m glad they chose to craft an original plot, introducing new characters to the Star Wars live action universe and avoided a mere flexing of Vader. Reva is amazing, I’m in love already. #ObiWan #ObiWanKenobi #StarWars #GrandInquisitor #Reva," one of the fans opined. "The one shot opening during order 66 in #ObiWanKenobi was GOATED! So happy Deborah Chow is directing this series," a tweet said.



 



 



 



 



 



 

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Episodes 1 and 2 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' are streaming on Disney+

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