Nobody can ignore the flaws of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The show is shaky and uneven, while presenting some aspects of retconning or some ideas that makes us shake our head. Some of the stuff is also really well done, on the other hand.
With Part VI, there is elements to love. I did however feel a severe lack of emotion during the duel between Vader and Kenobi. This shouldn't be allowed in the Star Wars Universe. What emotion the duel lacks tho, it is well portrayed in the relationship between Obi-Wan and Leia. The duel was shorter than expected, like Grievous. But the levitating scene was elite.
Reva's storyline is just okay. How would she be on her A Game and fighting seemlessly after her injuries in the last episode ? Why the hell would she pursue Luke in the first place ? You would think she would stop working for Vader altogether after he left her to die. It just forces drama for the sake of adding tension. At the end of the day, it completes her journey and give a close to her story arc, which is what you want for your characters.
Her introduction and whole story was clumsy. I could've done without it. Why play the game at all, when Vader could've just got rid of her and put her in Fortress Inquisitorius with the other dead Jedi ? Once again, adding drama and tension for the sake of.
The detail of Obi-Wan being the one leaving the scar on Vader's head was absolutely marvelous, and probably the highlight of the episode. That was fantastic. Owen letting Obi-Wan approach Luke was great, and a classic 'Hello There' offered the beginning of a truly wonderful relationship and clued us in into how Luke knew 'Old Ben Kenobi'.
Sidious and Qui-Gon were well inserted into the story, and it made sense. Two spot on cameos. Loved it. And the music completed scenes of Part VI really well.
Overall, good episode. It could've been better of course. Some lack of emotion when it was required, a lackluster and shaky B plot. But also some good relationships, plus the cameos and the music were good. Obi-Wan is finally ready to see and move on with his life and Qui-Gon. He got the required closure.
With Part VI, there is elements to love. I did however feel a severe lack of emotion during the duel between Vader and Kenobi. This shouldn't be allowed in the Star Wars Universe. What emotion the duel lacks tho, it is well portrayed in the relationship between Obi-Wan and Leia. The duel was shorter than expected, like Grievous. But the levitating scene was elite.
Reva's storyline is just okay. How would she be on her A Game and fighting seemlessly after her injuries in the last episode ? Why the hell would she pursue Luke in the first place ? You would think she would stop working for Vader altogether after he left her to die. It just forces drama for the sake of adding tension. At the end of the day, it completes her journey and give a close to her story arc, which is what you want for your characters.
Her introduction and whole story was clumsy. I could've done without it. Why play the game at all, when Vader could've just got rid of her and put her in Fortress Inquisitorius with the other dead Jedi ? Once again, adding drama and tension for the sake of.
The detail of Obi-Wan being the one leaving the scar on Vader's head was absolutely marvelous, and probably the highlight of the episode. That was fantastic. Owen letting Obi-Wan approach Luke was great, and a classic 'Hello There' offered the beginning of a truly wonderful relationship and clued us in into how Luke knew 'Old Ben Kenobi'.
Sidious and Qui-Gon were well inserted into the story, and it made sense. Two spot on cameos. Loved it. And the music completed scenes of Part VI really well.
Overall, good episode. It could've been better of course. Some lack of emotion when it was required, a lackluster and shaky B plot. But also some good relationships, plus the cameos and the music were good. Obi-Wan is finally ready to see and move on with his life and Qui-Gon. He got the required closure.