Part I

The intro, score and world we're shown is near perfect, as is Ewen's Kenobi. I generally enjoyed the Alderaan scenes and our new Leia. I didn't enjoy the portrayal of the Inquisitors, individually or in general and especially Reva, which is concerning as it's half their show. And that forest chase wasn't just bad, it was painful enough you worry about everything after it.

I really enjoyed it, but I'm left more hoping than excited.

Not the greatest episode but a great set-up for what's to come. The pilot has great world-building, great action and decent acting. It is however great to see old faces again and I believe there are great scenes coming.

There is one unnecessary and unrealistic scene that should have been cut. There is no way that a kid could outrun three full-grown men. This scene is taken straight out of a kid's movie which might be the point, but most people will wish they cut that part. Even though it's a silly scene it keeps the story moving.

Disney's sole intent with these Disney+ shows (Star Wars and MCU) is to take all the soul from the movies and stuff it down the drain. Some of the acting in this episode is straight up awful, mainly because the writing and production is so "on-nose" that it's impossible to deliver in a way that doesn't sound cheesy. The plot is spoon fed so carefully that it made me forget that we have a national shortage of baby formula. The tone is bland and the Star Wars novelty just doesn't work like it used to. There's just no nuance here. Nothing memorable, just another piece of Disney content. This isn't art, this is a product.

Still, most people will probably like it, as this is yet another example of Disney only making shows for the broadest of audiences. It's not like episode this is awful, it's just boring and very telling for how the series is gonna play out.

It's Star Wars content so I'll watch the whole series, but it's just gonna be another lukewarm viewing experience. Not good not bad.

It's great to see Ewan step right back into the roll of Obi-Wan along with some other returning cast members but the episode has a few scenes where the script/acting performances do not match up to the level expected from the tone of the show thus far. Eager to see where it goes from here nevertheless.

Best part of this episode was to see Ewan back as Kenobi! I guess my childhood brain got activated! Also great to have John back as the composer! Other than that it was an okay first episode, with some ups and downs! I dont like Reva and i fear the show will focus to much on her and the other inquisitors, sidelinning Kenobi in his own show... but i hope i am wrong! Casually optimistic from here.