Common Sense Media Review
By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Solid Star Wars action series has sci-fi violence.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 13 parent reviews
Parents say the series has received mixed reviews, with many criticizing the excessive violence and darker themes, deeming it unsuitable for younger audiences. Some viewers enjoyed the entertainment value and depth of character development, but felt the portrayal of beloved characters was disappointing, leading to concerns about its overall quality within the franchise.
- excessive violence
- dark themes
- mixed reviews
- character development
- unsuitable for children
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 31 kid reviews
Kids say the show features a captivating storyline and explores beloved characters, but it contains significant violence, including emotional scenes, intense action, and graphic moments that might be too intense for younger viewers. While some praise the storytelling and character development, others criticize the acting and excessive "plot armor," leading to mixed feelings about its suitability for children under 10.
- storyline engagement
- violence intensity
- character development
- age suitability
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What's the Story?
OBI-WAN KENOBI picks up 10 years after Revenge of the Sith. Once-promising Jedi warrior Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) has become the evil Darth Vader, and his twin children, Luke and Leia Skywalker, are in their separate adoptive homes, each without knowing that the other exists. Anakin's former mentor, Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor), is hiding out and working as a butcher, while Vader's Inquisitors are hunting and killing the few remaining Jedi. But when 10-year-old Leia is kidnapped by bounty hunters, Obi-Wan digs out his old lightsaber and sets out to find her.
Is It Any Good?
The Star Wars universe's latest series attempts to recapture (and hopefully rehabilitate) the kid-friendlier vibe of The Phantom Menace. Star Wars series tend to work best as genre experiments that expand the universe while also telling unique stories that wouldn't fit anywhere else (the best example of this is the spaghetti western/space opera The Mandalorian. The series is unmistakably geared toward younger viewers in a way that, for example, The Book of Boba Fett isn't. The problem is that this attempt also replicates some of the major faults of Episodes I–III, resulting in a bland, familiar plot that ostensibly expands some minor characters' backstories without really adding anything compelling.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Star Wars. Where does Obi-Wan Kenobi fit into the big stories of Star Wars? Why is this series' story worth telling? Does it illuminate Obi-Wan or any other characters in new ways?
How does Obi-Wan's history with Anakin affect his relationships with Luke and Leia? What internal conflicts does he have? How does this inner conflict manifest itself in his actions?
Does learning more about Obi-Wan Kenobi's story change how you feel about him? Why, or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 26, 2022
- Cast : Jimmy Smits
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , Robots
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- Last updated : December 11, 2025
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