Star Wars: 8 Ways To Do The Perfect Obi-Wan Spin-Off

6. How Did 'Ben' Adapt To Hermitage?

When audiences were first introduced to Ben Kenobi in 'A New Hope' he was a withdrawn and nostalgic man, clinging to an old religion not practiced for over 30 years - a far cry from the legendary Jedi fans became accustomed to in the franchise's prequels.

Portraying this transition in how Kenobi shifted from being a guardian of peace and justice to a recluse unable to act would make for the most intriguing premise possible, and would bring with it the internal conflict intrinsic to his downfall. This wouldn't make a script centred around the Jedi's days on Tatooine devoid of adventure, as there's little chance Kenobi flicked the switch and no longer bore the responsibility of keeping the peace, even if he was now relegated to a lone planet and not the galaxy he once explored.

Indeed, the more likely narrative that transpired would probably position Obi-Wan on the bordering paths of non-intervention and vigilantism, as the choice to hide would conflict with his years spent in the Jedi Order.

Of course, Order 66 and the widespread murder of the Jedi is a worthy excuse to resort to adopting life as a hermit, but Obi-Wan was never one to shy away from rectifying moral injustices - even if it meant compromising his own wellbeing. It's not as though Tatooine is entirely lacking in threat, either. Apart from the lack of moisture the Lars family have to cope with, the planet is home to Tusken Raiders, bounty hunters, smugglers, the Hutts and even the Empire.

Kenobi did of course refer to Mos Eisley as a 'wretched hive of scum and villainy', so the implication here is that the character has had to venture into the lawless arena before. How frequently, would be a matter for the film to address, but it is made more than clear that by the time Luke Skywalker embarks on his path to becoming a Jedi, Kenobi has dealt with criminality on Tatooine before.