Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Worst Scene Continues A Bad Star Wars Trend

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Worst Scene Continues A Bad Star Wars Trend

The chase sequences in Obi-Wan Kenobi are two examples here that mar what has otherwise been a successful opening for the show. Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 1 saw Leia being chased by some of the clumsiest kidnappers ever committed to screen, with the small child able to consistently evade her pursuers by sliding under easily navigated objects all while moving at a strangely slow speed. This is capitalized in the chase’s finale, which sees one of the villains’ pursuits spoiled as he awkwardly runs into a tree, undermining the stakes of the set-piece and the extent of the antagonists’ power in the process.

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Unfortunately, this sequence did not prove to be a one-off, with Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 2 providing a similarly awkward chase through the markets of Daiyu. Once again, the young Leia easily evades those chasing her, moving around market stalls and through crowds at such a pace that Obi-Wan’s failure to reach her is completely unbelievable. Intended, rather than demonstrate a sense of peril for the young princess, both sequences have only served to slow the otherwise strong narrative pace of the episodes.
Much like the moped chase through Mos Espa in Boba Fett and the Mods’ comically unnecessary spinning gunshot in the show’s finale, the Disney+ Star Wars series are clearly struggling with certain aspects of their action sequences. There is a lot of promise left for Obi-Wan Kenobi regardless, with Vader’s tease in episode two hinting at some larger set pieces to come, but the show must overcome its comical approach to action if it is to be taken seriously. In ironing out these tonal mistakes, Obi-Wan Kenobi can finally provide Ewan McGregor’s Jedi the redemption he deserves.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Worst Scene Continues A Bad Star Wars Trend

The chase sequences in Obi-Wan Kenobi are two examples here that mar what has otherwise been a successful opening for the show. Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 1 saw Leia being chased by some of the clumsiest kidnappers ever committed to screen, with the small child able to consistently evade her pursuers by sliding under easily navigated objects all while moving at a strangely slow speed. This is capitalized in the chase’s finale, which sees one of the villains’ pursuits spoiled as he awkwardly runs into a tree, undermining the stakes of the set-piece and the extent of the antagonists’ power in the process.

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Unfortunately, this sequence did not prove to be a one-off, with Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 2 providing a similarly awkward chase through the markets of Daiyu. Once again, the young Leia easily evades those chasing her, moving around market stalls and through crowds at such a pace that Obi-Wan’s failure to reach her is completely unbelievable. Intended, rather than demonstrate a sense of peril for the young princess, both sequences have only served to slow the otherwise strong narrative pace of the episodes.
Much like the moped chase through Mos Espa in Boba Fett and the Mods’ comically unnecessary spinning gunshot in the show’s finale, the Disney+ Star Wars series are clearly struggling with certain aspects of their action sequences. There is a lot of promise left for Obi-Wan Kenobi regardless, with Vader’s tease in episode two hinting at some larger set pieces to come, but the show must overcome its comical approach to action if it is to be taken seriously. In ironing out these tonal mistakes, Obi-Wan Kenobi can finally provide Ewan McGregor’s Jedi the redemption he deserves.

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Want more Obi-Wan Kenobi articles? Check out our essential content below…
Obi-Wan Kenobi Cast Guide: Every New & Returning Star Wars Character
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 Easter Eggs & Star Wars References Explained
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 2 Ending Explained: Where Is [SPOILER]?
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 2’s Veteran Cameo Explained
Is That Hayden Christensen Playing Darth Vader In Obi-Wan Episode 2?
Why Obi-Wan Kenobi Is So Weak In His Star Wars Show
Why Obi-Wan Can’t Talk To Qui-Gon Jinn’s Force Ghost
Did THAT Obi-Wan Kenobi Character Really Just Die?
Every Jedi Alive During Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Timeline
New episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi air Wednesdays on Disney+.

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