Disney+’s Star Wars TV shows have been very hit and miss, and that extends to whether or not they have multiple seasons. Things started off well, with The Mandalorian serving as proof of concept for a live-action Star Wars series, and becoming one of the biggest successes of the Disney era, with three seasons under its belt and a movie on the way. Andor is another great example, with two seasons that gave the franchise a bona fide prestige drama. Ahsoka Season 2 is also happening, with it expected to arrive in 2026.
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But at the other end of the spectrum are some misfires. The Book of Boba Fett had one season and is unlikely to ever return. The Acolyte clearly set up Season 2, but it was canceled before it could happen. Skeleton Crew was a fun adventure, but not enough people even realize it exists. And somewhere in the middle of all these things is Obi-Wan Kenobi, a series that was somewhat divisive, but where there has continually been talk – or at least hope – of more. Ewan McGregor recently discussed a potential Obi-Wan Season 2 himself, saying he doesn’t know anything, but expects the character will return in some capacity. But that shouldn’t be in a second season of his own show.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Would Be A Mistake
While it’s very understandable that there have been – and will continue to be – calls for Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2, it’s for the best that it doesn’t happen. The first season was a mixed bag, as it delivered some emotional high points with Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker’s relationship, and an unexpectedly sweet story with Princess Leia too. On the flip side, the Inquisitors weren’t nearly as great as they were in Star Wars Rebels, the overall story felt muddled and dragged out, and seemingly every character was coated in plot armor.
The problem with Season 2, though, isn’t one of quality – it’s more a question of what’s the point? Season 1 was already a major gamble that risked hurting existing canon, given there was no suggestion of such a meeting between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader in A New Hope. It may have just about survived that, but Season 2 would have similar problems – and limitations – to overcome. There’s only so much it can do; it surely couldn’t have Vader again, Maul feels off-limits because of Rebels, and then where does it go (and what convoluted reason would it find to get Kenobi off-planet)? There’s no story begging to be told, and no great reason to dig around in the Tatooine sand and find one.
This also speaks to the other problem facing Star Wars: it needs to move on. If it’s to have a brighter future, it cannot keep relying on its past, dragging back characters like Obi-Wan, Darth Vader, and Luke Skywalker, no matter how intent Disney seems on testing that theory. The more it can explore new timelines – whether that’s the post-Rise of Skywalker timeline of Star Wars: Starfighter, or 25,000 years earlier in the Dawn of the Jedi era – the better. The same goes for characters, concepts, and locations (please give it several years before even thinking about going back to Tatooine!).
Obi-Wan has had his moments and then some. He rightly stands as one of Star Wars’ best characters, and McGregor has never been anything less than great in the role. Maybe there’ll be a smaller, more supporting role for him somewhere in the future, but Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 isn’t it.
All episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi are streaming on Disney+.
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