It’s easy to draw comparisons with The Mandalorian, what with it being another Star Wars show about a veteran warrior escorting a child to safety, but this episode felt more akin to Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Not just in its American South-looking location either, but in the way Obi-Wan recalls how the world flourished before Leia was born. This more sombre approach to storytelling fits perfectly with where we find both our lead character and the Galaxy, both at their lowest points.<\/p>\n
This more sombre approach to storytelling fits perfectly with where we find both our lead character and the Galaxy.<\/div>\n
The hold the Imperials have during this era is put on full display in both the impressively imposing looking architecture of the Inquisitor base, to more subtle \u2013 and arguably chilling \u2013 displays of evil infiltrating society like a worn flag on the back of a cart. However, in the darkness is where the light shines brightest, as sitting in this cart gives\u00a0Obi-Wan a chance to reminisce about both his and Leia’s lost family. It’s a touching moment that further strengthens the bond between Leia and her new friend Ben.<\/p>\n
Shortly after we are swiftly reminded that\u00a0nowhere is truly safe\u00a0for them. Obi-Wan reluctantly steps into the action, looking every inch a man who\u2019s seen too many battles and would happily put his fighting days behind him, wearing his robes like a suit jacket that’s seen too many funerals. That’s not to say he doesn’t live up to the legend when called upon though, using his uncivilised blaster to full effect. And while it may not have been at the hand of his lightsaber, we do see a stormtrooper cut in half by a laser beam, which is always enjoyable. Obi-Wan deals with these troopers fairly easily but don’t you worry – they’ll be back, and in greater numbers.<\/p>\n