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In a galaxy not so far away, theStar Warssaga continues to unfurl, enticing viewers with its interstellar narratives and, of course, those enduring characters.But did you know that the very creator of this universe, George Lucas, deemsObi-Wan Kenobias one of the crowning jewels of his epic franchise?
Yes, Lucas’ true feelings for the Disney+ series were revealed recently by the executive of Lucasfilm. But can fans’ sentiment, steeped in both adoration and criticism, align with the vision of the master storyteller?
George Lucas [Photo: Joey Gannon/Wikimedia Commons]The man who created the venerable series findsObi-Wan Kenobito be one of his favorite things fromStar Wars. However, a look at viewer reactions to the series reveals a diverse range of opinions, from admiration for the saga’s visuals to palpable dissonance over character portrayals and narrative coherence.
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The show centers on surviving Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and is set ten years after the events ofStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith(2005).
Unbelievable for Fans: George Lucas RanksObi-Wan Kenobias The Best Thing inStar Wars
Bridging the gap betweenStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sithand the originalStar Warsfilm, the television seriesObi-Wan Kenobifollows the adored Jedi master during a pivotal moment in theStar Warstimeline. While the show may not have received the same level of praise as otherStar Warsprojects, it seems to have acquired aspecial placeinGeorge Lucas’ heart.
Pablo Hidalgo, a creative executive at Lucasfilm and something of a“Star Wars lore advisor”for the company, stated in an interview with theFull of Sithpodcast that Lucas was a huge fan ofObi-Wan Kenobi(viaScreenRant):
“Early on there was a conversation with George [Lucas] over what his thoughts were, and whether or not, honestly, he bought the whole concept, and he was one hundred percent supportive. And I’ve heard it’s one of his favorite things that’s come out of Star Wars.”
Hearing Lucas support Obi-Wan Kenobi is aconstant source of nostalgiafor the franchise’s devotees. Let us hear some opinions from fans:
The worst Star Wars product since the Disney take over and of course, Lucas loves it. Yes, it was worse than Last Jedi and it should have been an easy home run.
— danimalsden (@danimalsden)July 10, 2025
Obi-wan was terrible, and everyone at Lucasfilm knows it.
— Rafeeq (@Rafeeq3281)July 15, 2025
https://twitter.com/carpingobserver/status/1788646510520930305
I believe that. IMO, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s not a very good show but it has a lot of stuff in it that I have a feeling George would like and the whole show kind of feels like a love-letter to the prequels as well as a proper narrative bridge between the PT and the OT.
— Covered in Bees 🐝 (@covered_n_bees)August 19, 2025
Yeah, that’s a bunch of crap. Obi-Wan was barely even in the show lol
— Iccanui (@Iccanui)August 25, 2025
He has such awful taste
— SitaRose🌹🇺🇲 🦅 (@SitaRose27)June 02, 2025
To put it mildly, Hidalgo made the very high-caliber claim that Lucas’“favorite”Star Warsproject isObi-Wan Kenobi.This is a rare glimpse into Lucas’ thoughts on the current state of theStar Warsuniverse, as he has generally remained quiet on the matter.
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Pablo Hidalgo expounded on George Lucas’ admiration forObi-Wan Kenobilater in the interview, saying that it was “because he recognizes so much of what he did in the prequels, basically brought forward and celebrated in a way that I am sure surprised him.”
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While the series washarshly criticized uponits initial release, a new generation of fans has grown to love it in the years since.Notwithstanding some criticism of the writing, critics gave the series generally positive reviews, praising the character-driven story, and the series’ emotional impact.
According toMetacritic, one user brought up the fact that Obi-Wan is shown as a weak,“cowardly”fool in the series. Notwithstanding the criticism, the user felt that the story was unsatisfactory and unworthy of being included in theStar Warssaga, even though they agreed that the idea was fantastic and the actors did a respectable job acting.
Another user pointed out that the show was severely lacking in both production value and narrative depth, and that it lacked the appeal of “nostalgia”. The fan further projected that the series would go down in history as a “failed” endeavor.
Ultimately, it seems that not allStar Warsfans are in tune with George Lucas’ view ofObi-Wan Kenobias one of the finest aspects of the franchise. While some recognize the series’“potential” as a whole, others are disappointed with the character’s execution and portrayal.
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Obi-Wan Kenobiis streaming on Disney+.
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