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Needless to say, the episodes, respectively, had their fair share of both positive and negative reviews, with some episodes out-ranking others by a long shot. While fans loved the lightsaber duel between Obi-Wan and Vader and his journey to regain his Jedi strength, criticism included the inconsistency of the storytelling and nonsensical moments.
Part IV - 6.3
"Part IV" ranked as the lowest Obi-Wan Kenobi episode, but the reasoning behind this low rating is glaringly obvious. In this episode, Princess Leia is, once again, captured by the Empire, forced to answer questions, and nearly tortured until Obi-Wan steps in and saves the day. Despite this being the same plot as "Part II," where Leia is captured and held as bait, there are also some continuity errors that cannot go unnoticed.
Having been thoroughly injured in the previous episode by Darth Vader, Obi-Wan spends minimal time in the Bacta Tank and was told that he is not fully healed. Even though the fans heard confirmation of injury from Tala Durith's mouth, Obi-Wan still acts uninjured throughout the entire episode. Another error happened after taking a swim in the ocean when Obi-Wan emerges on the Empire's ship completely dry. It is therefore no wonder that despite the repetitive plot, this episode received such a low rating due the inconsistent plotlines.
Part II - 7.3
This episode showcases the initial relationship between Obi-Wan and Leia, as well as Obi-Wan's slow reconnection to the force but suffers from filler scenes. For example, the chase scene between Obi-Wan and Leia was very long-winded, and, needless to say, Obi-Wan could've easily cut off or captured the force-sensitive Leia many times during that sequence.
Despite this downfall, the episode did have a strong storyline, setting up the rest of the series as well as noting the direction the show would be taking. On top of that, "Part II" had some solid action sequences between Obi-Wan and the Inquisitor forces on Daiyu. Not only that, but fans saw Obi-Wan use the force for the first time since Order 66, and the episode ended with a reveal of Darth Vader, which defiantly spiked a lot of excitement.
Part I - 7.4
The Obi-Wan Kenobi show starts off with Obi-Wan hiding out on Tatooine, keeping a close watch on Luke Skywalker from afar, while also maintaining a low-paying job. The episode eloquently sets the rest of the series that established Obi-Wan's detachment from the force, Leia's adventurous and rebellious nature, as well as the goals of the Inquisitors, very early on in the show.
Where this episode was lacking were its filler and unrealistic scenes. When it came to unrealistic scenes, Leia's escape from the Inquisitor hunters was overdone. Even though she is great runner, she outran three trained assassins for about two minutes which was truly impractical. Nevertheless, it was a solid episode that brought back Obi-Wan back to the big screen and built the stage for his story.
Part III - 7.6
With the princess with him, Obi-Wan attempts to reconnect with the force while coming to regarding Anakin's survival. In this episode, Obi-Wan's main goal is to get Leia to safety and, in doing so, he makes an unlikely ally with a former Imperial worker, Tala Durith. Overall, the storyline for this episode was strong. It follows the theme of hope, as Obi-Wan reminisces on his past.
One scene that fans were longing for was the dual between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan which they got, but it was underwhelming. Not only was there minimal saber-to-saber action, but Vader allows Obi-Wan to roast in the flames, without making any effort to re-capture Obi-Wan or shoot Tala who rescued him. This episode did, however, give fans a dual to look forward to in the future.
Part V - 8.0
One of the most stressful episodes in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series was "Part V" when Vader starts closing in on Obi-Wan while Reva, one of the best new characters in the series, begins enacting her own plan. There were so many moving elements in this episode that it was very hard to be bored. The episode deviated from the Leia rescue storyline and, instead, took a deep analysis of the old friendship between Obi-Wan and Vader, as well as Reva's history and Leia's tenacity.
In this episode, Leia puts her small size to use by helping to rewire the switchboard and open the gates so that the ships can leave the docking bay. Through these useful moments, fans see her courage and spirit, very reminiscent of her character in the original trilogy. Further on, fans learn that Reva was a youngling during Order 66, and was plotting her revenge against Vader ever since that day. The last thing this episode does is explore Vader and Obi-Wan's history through a flashback. What is truly genius is that the writers managed to connect the lesson that was learned in that flashback to present day, thereby coming full circle by the end of the episode. This episode by far was one of the most complete and well-rounded episodes of the series.
Part VI - 8.5
Despite the criticism in the last few episodes, fans across the board would agree that the final episode was top-notch. From old catchphrases being used by Obi-Wan to countless callbacks from the prequels, this episode brought tears, nostalgia, and closure to these beloved characters.
One of the most iconic scenes from this episode was the duel between Obi-Wan and Vader. This dual did not only depict Vader as a very complex character holding no blame towards Obi-Wan for the outcome of his life but also Obi-Wan's acceptance that his once-close friend was no longer with him. The finale ends with Obi-Wan saying goodbye to Leia in the most meaningful way possible and meeting with Luke Skywalker for the first time using Obi-Wan's best catchphrase, "Hello there!" To put the icing on the cake, Obi-Wan fully connects with the force, and the fans get a proper send-off with Obi-Wan and his master Qui-Gon.