Disney+: Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

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epilogue wrote:Maybe this should be moved to the Fett thread, but to be clear, there are obvious issues with the storyline in BoBF. It's problematic af! But the "white savior" trope is an angle I hadn't seen discussed. I'm reading some articles right now about that framing. I'm surprised I missed so much of this controversy/conversation in real time.
I do remember reading/hearing these takes when BOBF was airing. I do not know if anyone has asked Temuera Morrison about it directly, but I would be interested to hear his take.
What if it was a subversion of the trope because it was POC helping POC?
Very well could be. Before Attack of the Clones, his best-known role was probably Once Were Warriors (shout-out to the RM Film Club, you were too beautiful for this world), which was all about postcolonialism in New Zealand. I am sure the filmmakers were aware of his history.
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So, question for the retcon crowd... Obviously, the whole Leia and OBW now have this experience so why doesn't she mention it in her holo-message to him in ANH??? bugs you. I get that.

But then does Leia's reaction to his name when Luke says Ben Kenobi in ANH also make you really happy? Doesn't this retcon make that moment even cooler? Because now she clearly knows him!

And if that isn't enhanced not for you, why?
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I haven’t seen this yet, but saw a video clip of some aliens chasing Leia in woods. Man that looked like crappy Star Trek stuff.
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Define "crappy Star Trek stuff."
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Rewatching all three episodes now.
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This show is legit great.
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Half way through ep 2.

This show is everything.

Holy shit this thing take rewards multiple viewings.
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The Breaking Bad homage is fucking great
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When OBW grabs the Dathomirian by the head/horns and hurts his hand! :lol:
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Literally anyone who thinks Moses Ingram isn't a fantastic actor doesn't know anything about acting. She's fucking great in this show.
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I fucking love how Leia doesn't make the jump in this. But she does make the jump in Princess of Alderaan when someone else's life is at stake.
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The show wants us to think OBW is talking about Padme when he take Leia that she reminds him of another stubborn leader he's known in the past but I like to think that he's talking about Satine.
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I watched the 3rd episode with my daughter And she loved it.

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OBW's story about his brother wrecks me
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epilogue wrote:This show is everything.
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It's just all my little Star Wars heart desires!
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Wait people really call him OBW? I thought that was a mistake
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