There had been rumblings about a big flashback scene in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and while we didn't get to see a live-action take on that badass armour from The Clone Wars, we did indeed revisit the prequels in yesterday's penultimate chapter.
In a scene that appears to take place shortly before (or potentially soon after) the events of Attack of the Clones, a Padawan Anakin Skywalker duels with his Master. His arrogance is palpable as he manages to overpower and outmanoeuvre Obi-Wan with his undeniably impressive lightsaber skills. However, Anakin misses the point of this lesson and is fixated on getting Kenobi to admit defeat.
"Your need for victory, Anakin, it blinds you," Obi-Wan tells him shortly after being disarmed. Turning the tables, the Jedi Master takes Anakin's blade from him and explains that his need to prove himself is his undoing. This plays heavily into the theme of today's episode as Darth Vader's overwhelming desire for victory blinds him to Kenobi's plan.
Something tells us this could factor into their final duel as well. That still appears to be on the cards, and Obi-Wan telling Anakin in the past that he will remain a Padawan until realising that proving himself is where he goes wrong might explain why Vader feels he is no longer the student when they meet again in A New Hope.
Clearly, Obi-Wan has one more lesson for his former friend before they part ways again.
Elsewhere in the episode, Tala Durith made the ultimate sacrifice to buy Ben and the rest of those Rebels time when she was gunned down by Vader's stormtroopers. With a fallen NED-B nearby, she sets off a grenade and gives the heroes an opportunity to make their escape. It's a shame to say goodbye to the character, but this marks yet another tragedy in Obi-Wan's life.
Take a closer look at that flashback below (the de-ageing VFX is...okay!).
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