Even though I was already sad about it Obi Wan Kenobi ended up becoming a TV show and not a film trilogy as planned, I realized that it is much better for Star Wars that this change was made. Obi Wan Kenobi is one of several recent Star Wars programs that were originally films. In Obi-Wan Kenobi In this case, that would actually mean another story, as the abandoned Obi-Wan Kenobi trilogy had a completely different plot than the show.
The trilogy, which would have been written by Stuart Beattie, would have seen Obi-Wan meet Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader again, but in the films, he would have believed that Anakin would be able to return to the light side of the Force. This was based on the comment that Obi-Wan Wan played Luke Skywalker in A New Hope that he once believed that Anakin could be redeemed, which obviously never happened in the prequel trilogy. Although this concept has some merit, an Obi-Wan Kenobi trilogy would have been completely wrong for Star Wars.
An Obi-Wan Kenobi trilogy would have been awesome
There are already complaints about a possible second season
While admittedly it would have been compelling to see Obi-Wan have faith in his former Padawan – and give Ewan McGregor more screen time, which is always a positive –a trilogy between Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope it would have been too much. THE Star Wars the fan base was already divided over whether Obi Wan Kenobi it was a good idea, as many felt that the franchise needed to explore other stories instead of continuing to focus on the main characters of the Skywalker Saga.
Even now, there is debate over whether a rumor Obi Wan Kenobi Season 2 would be a good idea. For some viewers, Obi Wan Kenobi has already provided some interesting new insights into this period in Star Wars timeline, especially in relation to Obi-Wan's life in exile on Tatooine, and perfectly set up A New Hope. Although I think, like Ewan McGregor, that there is still more potential to explore in a possible 2nd season, including with the Hidden Path, a second season runs the risk of being overkill.
If Obi Wan Kenobi The second season is possibly overkill, however, an entire Obi-Wan trilogy would have been much worse. Obi-Wan's story between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope its main objective is to show Obi-Wan in hiding, so much so that he tells Luke that he hasn't heard the name Obi-Wan in a long time. While this could be Obi-Wan explaining this from a certain point of view again, it makes sense given everything the original trilogy reveals. A trilogy would have undoubtedly been a major retcon, which would have caused significant controversy.
If Obi Wan Kenobi The second season is possibly overkill, however, an entire Obi-Wan trilogy would have been much worse.
Star Wars MUST move on
Seeing Obi-Wan's story continue is exciting, but an entire trilogy would have been stuck in the past
I am of the opinion that Star Wars Movies and TV shows don't have to entirely abandon characters from the prequel trilogy or the Skywalkers in general. This has been a relatively prominent argument in the fanbase (although new ideas also cause backlash). However, even I have to admit that A trilogy entirely dedicated to Obi-Wan in the Dark Times would have revealed that the franchise is very linked to this era and these stories.
Star Wars is well aware that these characters still sell, as they continued to appear in various projects after the prequels – many of which aren't directly tied to the Jedi or the Skywalkers. Despite this continued popularity, the franchise must prove it can succeed beyond them. At the moment, this hasn't exactly been shown. The intense negative response to Star Wars sequel trilogy and shows like The Acolyte suggest that, often, Star Wars has struggled to successfully offer something new.
The franchise must prove it can succeed beyond them.
This is exactly what would have made the Obi-Wan trilogy all wrong. It would have made this issue even more widespread by suggesting Star Wars continues to be about Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader. Obi Wan Kenobi It's the perfect amount of nostalgia without feeling all-consuming.
Obi-Wan Season 2 has a lot of promise – and more wiggle room
Ewan McGregor's Season 2 Hints Reveal How Much Better The Show Is Than A Trilogy
An Obi-Wan trilogy would require a detailed and cohesive narrative arc that the Obi Wan Kenobi the series is not in debt even if there is a second season. In fact, Ewan McGregor also dropped several hints about what this story would be like, confirming that a trilogy would have ruined some important story opportunities. Like a spectacle, Obi Wan Kenobi has more fluidityand Star Wars is clearly exploring what this could mean based on McGregor's comments, specifically regarding the aging and use of Clone Wars armor.
It seems Obi Wan Kenobi season two, if it happens, could include a Clone Wars arc, no doubt bringing Christensen and McGregor back together. Sure, the trilogy could have done something with this idea in flashback, but as a show, Obi Wan Kenobi can delve much deeper into a full arc without interrupting the overarching narrative flow. Although I would love to see Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen together again on the big screen, I realized that I am very happy Obi Wan Kenobi it wasn't a complete trilogy in Star Wars.