Obi-Wan Kenobi gives us a look at what the Jedi Master has been up to, and fills in some of the gaps between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. It feels like it has all the ingredients that a Star Wars project requires, but comes up short of fan expectations.
Ewan McGregor returns as the titular character, and gives us an exceptional performance, much like he did in the prequels. It is awesome to see Hayden Christensen back as well.
Some hate has been directed at Reva and young Leia, but I thought both actresses played their respective roles well. Moses Ingram showed us a conflicted individual, who has little control over her impulses, much like a younger Anakin, that causes tension between her and her fellow inquisitors. I thought that Vivian Lyra Blair was a good choice for young Leia.
The CGI is a bit weak, especially when compared to the recent movies or The Mandalorian, but not so bad that it's distracting.
The biggest thing that drags this series down are the plot holes and inconsistencies. I lost count of how many plot holes I spotted, and some of the decisions characters make can be very silly and take you out of the whole experience. The dialogue sometimes isn't very well written and can come off as cheesy.
The last 2 episodes had some standout moments, despite some obvious flaws. There are a few cameos in the finale, that should satisfy Star Wars fans. And while the duel between Obi-Wan and Vader was epic and emotional, it felt like it was too short and not as well choreographed as the duels from the prequels, plus the shaky cam can really get irritating!
Overall Obi-Wan Kenobi is an entertaining Star Wars series, but can feel frustrating at times due to the lack of consistency, and might end up disappointing fans who were hoping for more.
7/10 - Good.
