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

by Ewan Paterson

1. It Doesn't Have To Be 'Epic'

Not to 'prequel-bash' too much, but one would hope that any Obi-Wan spin-off doesn't go overboard with all the twirling and acrobatics as they did.

The final confrontation between Kenobi and Anakin in Episode III is pretty spectacular, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't stupid as hell. It's meant to be one of the single biggest emotional crescendos of the entire mythos, and it's totally eclipsed by needless sabre-twirling, lava surfing and childish dialogue.

The emotion is redeemed by McGregor's channelling of the frustration and heartbreak that actually makes the scene feel impassioned in some respects, but it shouldn't have to be offset by a lightsaber duel aiming to be a spectacle rather than an emotional confrontation. These clashes of genuine feeling were ever-present in the Original Trilogy, and though they may be lacking in certain "ooohhh" and "ahhh" moments, they certainly know how to tell a good story.

But that's the thing with an Obi-Wan film, it doesn't have to be a planet-trotting adventure which shows off every corner of the galaxy. It can be confined to a rotten desert planet and entertainment will still be found because of the strength of the characters used.

It'd provide Disney with another way of exploring the mythos without fan cries of rehashing plot-threads, and most importantly, would reaffirm the Jedi's position in the top-tier of Star Wars characters. With Obi-Wan now being in line for a return, one can only hope that Disney continue their excellent form, and that this particular spin-off joins Rogue One in the pantheon of Star Wars greats.

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Are you excited about the news that we'll be getting an Obi-themed Star Wars Story? Or do you think we've seen enough of the character now? Be sure to sound off in the comments below!

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WhatCulture's very own resident movie guy, Ewan has been working in the content creation biz for over 10 years now, having started as a freelance contributor to WhatCulture Gaming all the way back in 2015. After graduating with a First-Class Honours in History from Northumbria University in 2017 (where he won a prize for a totally killer dissertation on the Watergate years), Ewan took on the role of Comics Editor at WhatCulture and quickly developed WhatCulture Comics into one of the biggest superhero-focused channels on YouTube. He followed this with a brief hiatus at Screen Rant in 2021, where he worked across the Gaming and Film sections as a writer and editor, before returning to WhatCulture as a Senior Content Producer / Presenter in 2023. He started his own podcast, We Love Dad Movies, in 2022, and has contributed several written pieces to the Eisner-nominated comics website Shelfdust as well. In his current role, Ewan incorporates his love of cinema, comic books, and history into written pieces and video essays for WhatCulture's Film & TV channel, as well as WhatCulture Gaming and WhatCulture Horror, with a particular focus on nineties-era Dad Movies, old school Westerns, and Golden Age Hollywood Noir. John Carpenter is his fave, and he thinks Batman Beyond should never have been cancelled. If that's your vibe, you'll probably like his stuff.