Matt Purslow of IGN gave the first two episodes an 8 out of 10, praising the storyline and Kenobi's character arc, but criticized the action sequences. He was hopeful for the rest of the series, calling it "a surprisingly emotional chapter in the larger Star Wars saga". [126] CNN writer Brian Lowry commended McGregor's performance, writing that he "proves [to be] an enormous asset, perfectly capturing the legendary Jedi at this stage", while also feeling the show "concocts a more-than-plausible explanation" for Kenobi's actions during the time period. [127] Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Angie Han also gave the series a positive review, praising McGregor's performance, Chow's direction, the visual aesthetic of Daiyu, and the overall tone of the series, which she felt was similar to Rogue One (2016), adding that it "has the potential to serve up one of the more complex character studies ever seen in the franchise". [128] All that said, it doesn't feel like Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 will happen. Why's that? Let's pull another quote from Kennedy's Entertainment Tonight interview, where she said, "And if we feel like, 'OK, there’s a real reason to do this; it's answering the why then,' then we’ll do it."

According to Chow, the story went through "significant changes" after Harold's hiring, [9] though some story elements conceived by Amini are included in the first three episodes and the finale, with Amini and Stuart Beattie receiving writing credits for those. Hannah Friedman and Andrew Stanton were additional writers on the series. [57] [58] Harold wanted to explore what happened between McGregor's portrayal of Kenobi and that of Alec Guinness in the original trilogy, and noted that the series takes place when the Empire is "in the ascendancy" and the Jedi have been wiped out, with any remaining survivors being on the run and in hiding. [9] He stated that Kenobi's past, particularly his relationship with Anakin, makes him a "man who's very much defined by that history, whether he wants to be or not". He added that a crucial part of Kenobi's journey will involve "reconciling that past and coming to understand it and coming to understand his place in it", and also the "places he has to go emotionally as well as physically, and some of those battles he has to fight", which ultimately have "to do with facing that past and understanding who he was, his part in his own history, in the history of others". [59] Ian McDiarmid and Liam Neeson reprise their roles as Palpatine and Qui-Gon Jinn in the series finale in cameo appearances. Although Neeson had previously expressed hesitation to reprise the role in a TV series because he prefers films, [27] he agreed to appear out of respect for Lucas and because he did not want Qui-Gon to be recast. [75] Design [ edit ] Gaughan, Liam (March 11, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Who is the Grand Inquisitor?". Collider. Archived from the original on March 12, 2022 . Retrieved March 12, 2022. Jones, Tamera (May 31, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Becomes Most Watched Disney+ Original Series to Date". Collider. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022 . Retrieved June 1, 2022.

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a b Kit, Borys (August 17, 2017). " 'Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi Film in the Works (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 18, 2017 . Retrieved August 18, 2017. Pallotta, Frank (March 9, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' trailer brings Star Wars' iconic Jedi to Disney+". CNN Business. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022 . Retrieved March 12, 2022. In an interview for Variety, WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen told Kaley Cuoco "No. No. It’s definitely a limited series," when asked about a potential second season. Hilariously, Cuoco replied, "Limited series. Well, we said that too," which makes you wonder.

Natalie Holt was hired to compose the series' score, making her the first woman to score a live-action Star Wars project. [91] Recording for her music was reported to have been taking place for several months by mid-February 2022, when John Williams recorded the main theme for the series with an orchestra in Los Angeles. [92] Holt herself later told Star Wars Insider that she was hired as composer in "late December" and "had to record in early March." [93] Williams previously composed the scores for the main Star Wars films, and originally wrote a theme for Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars (1977) which later became associated with the Force in general. [94] Williams approached Kennedy about composing a new theme for the series because Kenobi was the only major character from the original film that he had not written a standalone theme for, and Holt said the new theme was reflective, wistful, and had an "element of hope" which "embodies the spirit of the show entirely". [91] This was the second time Williams had written a theme for a Star Wars project for which he was not the main composer, following Solo, and was the first weekly television series for which he composed the theme since Amazing Stories in 1985. [94] a b c d e Saavedra, John (March 9, 2022). "Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Breakdown: Luke Skywalker, Inquisitors, and Prequel Easter Eggs". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on March 10, 2022 . Retrieved March 12, 2022. Watercutter, Angela (May 4, 2022). "Star Wars Ain't What It Used to Be". Wired. Archived from the original on May 6, 2022 . Retrieved May 28, 2022.a b Kit, Borys (August 15, 2019). " 'Star Wars': Ewan McGregor in Talks for an Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 6, 2019 . Retrieved August 24, 2019. a b Breznican, Anthony (September 23, 2022). "Darth Vader's Voice Emanated From War-Torn Ukraine". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022 . Retrieved September 26, 2022. For the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi between Episodes III and IV, there's little else to be told. No other real character beats missing. No unexplained stories. Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 cast speculation Fisher, Jacob (March 16, 2021). "Todd Cherniawsky Joins 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series For Disney+ (Exclusive)". DiscussingFilm. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021 . Retrieved August 3, 2021.

Heritage, Stuart (May 27, 2022). "Obi-Wan Kenobi review – Ewan McGregor's fight scenes are genuinely thrilling". The Guardian. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022 . Retrieved May 27, 2022. These two characters show just how vast the world of ‘Star Wars’ can be on either side. You have one character who we know saw the error in what she was believing and changed sides to put a stop to it, and we have another person who thrives in that evil, becoming one with the darkness to gain the power she needs to be on top. Kelly, Stephen (May 27, 2022). "Obi-Wan Kenobi review: The Star Wars series is a dark treat". BBC. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022 . Retrieved May 29, 2022. Deborah Chow to Direct Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Exclusively on Disney+". StarWars.com. September 27, 2019. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019 . Retrieved January 3, 2021.Obi-Wan Kenobiseason 2 hasn't been confirmed by Lucasfilm and Disney, but that finale has certainly got us thinking there could be more adventures to come.

Matthew Wood, Trey Turner, Angela Ang, Ryan Cota, Jon Borland, Tim Farrell, Michael Levine, Ramiro Belgardt, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Thom Brennan, Ronni Brown, and Sean England Britt, Ryan (May 27, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' just fixed a 45-year-old Star Wars plot hole". Inverse. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022 . Retrieved May 29, 2022. Davis, Clayton (February 22, 2023). " 'The Batman,' 'RRR' and 'The Boys' Lead Critics Choice Super Awards Nominees for Film and Television". Variety . Retrieved February 26, 2023. There is a Strength in Asian Culture": A Conversation with Lucasfilm Legend Doug Chiang". StarWars.com. May 19, 2021. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021 . Retrieved June 3, 2021. McGregor did costume tests for Obi-Wan Kenobi on the set of The Mandalorian, [86] and said the StageCraft technology allowed him to enjoy working on the series more than he did on the prequel films due to the latter's extensive use of blue and green screen. [83] [87] Chow also stated that her experience in directing episodes for The Mandalorian helped the production team to utilize the technology better. [14] Actor Rupert Friend had completed his scenes by that August. [88] Filming had wrapped by September 19. [87] Nicholas De Toth and Kelley Dixon. [89] [60]Davis, Brandon (October 28, 2019). "Ewan McGregor on Playing Obi-Wan More Like Star Wars' Alec Guinness". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020 . Retrieved January 3, 2021. a b c d e f g Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (March 14, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Darth Maul Scenes Cut, Luke Skywalker Replaced During Creative Overhaul". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022 . Retrieved March 14, 2022. Breznican, Anthony (February 6, 2013). " 'Star Wars' spin-offs: A young Han Solo movie, and a Boba Fett film". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 15, 2020 . Retrieved December 19, 2020.