OBI-WAN KENOBI Spoilers Shed Some Light On Obi-Wan's Unexpected Reaction To Meeting Darth Vader

OBI-WAN KENOBI Spoilers Shed Some Light On Obi-Wan's Unexpected Reaction To Meeting Darth Vader

An interesting new leak for Obi-Wan Kenobi reveals how "Ben" Kenobi reacts to meeting Darth Vader for the first time when the Jedi Master comes face-to-helmet with the masked visage of his former Padawan.

By JoshWilding - Apr 30, 2022 10:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Source: SFFGazette.com

At this stage, it's hardly a spoiler to point out that Obi-Wan Kenobi will feature the title character's first meeting with Anakin Skywalker since Revenge of the Sith. The fact that they had a rematch a decade before the events of A New Hope is one of this show's big selling points, and we've seen that face-off teased both in the first trailer and some recently revealed promo art. 

This would explain why "Ben" wasn't shocked by his former Padawan's appearance in Episode IV, of course, but how will the Jedi Master react to seeing what's become of Anakin? The last time they crossed paths, Obi-Wan left Anakin to burn for his role in destroying the Jedi Order, though we have to assume he somehow became aware that Emperor Palpatine "saved" him. 

Either way, Making Star Wars has shared some details on what happens when Obi-Wan is reunited with Vader, explaining that "Most everyone paraphrased the moment as Obi-Wan feeling slightly appalled and muttering something like 'Oh my god, what have they done to you? I’m so sorry.' He feels shocked and he feels sympathy for the sorry state of Anakin Skywalker."

The site goes on to remind us that we'll see the horrors of how Vader starts his day at some point in Obi-Wan Kenobi when he emerges from his Bacta Tank and is reassembled by droids. It's said that the point of all this is to make it clear that while Vader and Palpatine "won" in Revenge of the Sith by toppling the Jedi Order, Obi-Wan's exile pales in comparison to what Vader goes through.

In other words, we'll learn that Vader isn't your typical villain, enjoying the fruits of his victory. It's also interesting to learn that Obi-Wan may express remorse at his role in Anakin's horrific transformation.

More will be revealed when Obi-Wan Kenobi premieres with its first two episodes on May 27.

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TheLobster
TheLobster - 4/30/2022, 10:04 PM
This is the good stuff. Let’s hope they execute it well.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 4/30/2022, 10:09 PM
Obi Wan when he first sees Vader….

Seriously though I can’t wait!!
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 4/30/2022, 11:28 PM
@AnthonyVonGeek - Lmfaoooo
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 5/1/2022, 4:51 AM
@AnthonyVonGeek - Pure Gold!
inkniron
inkniron - 4/30/2022, 10:23 PM
I would think that he isn't shocked when he sees Vader in Episode IV because he's very aware of who Darth Vader is and has probably seen a pic or 2 in the past 2 decades, even in exile.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 4/30/2022, 11:45 PM
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/1/2022, 7:53 AM
@Reeds2Much - I wonder what media related stuff they'll drop on Wednsday?it's also the Moon Knight finalé so maybe we get a full Obi-Wan trailer or some BTS stuff.
Mansuper
Mansuper - 5/1/2022, 1:56 AM
I initially felt like this would negate that scene from a New Hope, but the more I read about it, the more it sounds as though it makes sense and will actually enhance it. Obj Wan is probably my favorite Star Wars character.
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/1/2022, 5:33 AM
A good way to use Hayden's return will be for some dialogue out of the suit between him and Palpatine (as i'm guessing he shows up) showing his emotionally fractured state when not embodying his Vader persona and tapping into his disdaine for dependance on the machines keeping him alive. He's probably a better actor now and I'd love to see more of that rage he displayed in those moments he was burning up in RotS.

Hopefully we can get that, sort of redemption for his wooden performances in the prequels and lead to more exposure for him.
AC1
AC1 - 5/1/2022, 6:22 AM
@UnderBelly - I feel bad for Hayden, during the two movies he was in it was clear he was less experienced and he was playing with some ideas that despite being pretty well thought out ultimately weren't working in his performance - for example he's said that he intentionally played Anakin kind of whiney to show that he's young and inexperienced and to also reflect how Luke first appeared in ANH because Lucas always talked about the trilogies "rhyming" with one another.

But the whiney Anakin and the "cardboard" delivery when he'd then try and be more stoic and Vader-esque was really mismatched and neither worked, and honestly I think that comes down to George Lucas as a director needing to get involved and try to guide Hayden into playing the character differently, but I think Lucas was more preoccupied with fight choreography and VFX and lore and let the performances slide as a result. Doesn't help that most of the writing was garbage too, even more experienced actors like Ewan McGregor struggled at times with some of the stuff he had to work with.

There are moments where Hayden's actually really good though - the standout for me is in Episode II when Anakin finds his mother, loses her, massacres the Sand People and then admits what he'd done to Padme. Hayden delivers all the emotion behind that really well, and it's a shame that he's more or less remembered exclusively badly when he did have some pretty solid moments in the two movies he did.
UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 5/1/2022, 7:46 AM
@AC1 - Agreed, that rage and inner conflict he showed in that scene and when he's deciding on siding with the Emperor in ep 3 was great stuff from him. Which is why I'm hopeful he can excel that now given the time passed and where the character is being picked up from.
TempleRod
TempleRod - 5/1/2022, 5:54 AM
I read we get another cute droid in this one.
I guess that's all it takes to make you guys keep watching.
LOL.
More Disney garbage down the pipeline.
AC1
AC1 - 5/1/2022, 6:13 AM
Obi-Wan actually does look a little shocked when they come face to face in ANH. I got the distinct impression that, while over the years he'd become aware that Anakin survived and became Vader, this was the first time he'd seen what he'd become in person and was slightly taken aback but kept his composure for the sake of the battle they were about to have.

Having said that, what this leak suggests is a pretty perfect reaction for Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan.
Timerider84
Timerider84 - 5/1/2022, 7:37 AM
After his final fight with Kenobi, he's supposed to get an upgraded body that's larger and thicker than his current one. I'm not sure if they will show that, it might be saved for later.
Yuhio
Yuhio - 5/1/2022, 1:23 PM
@Timerider84 - And yet Vader looks thinner in Episode IV than it does in V.
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