This all led to Obi-Wan Kenobi’s massive series finale cameo, which saw Qui-Gon Jinn appear as a Force ghost in front of Obi-Wan for the first time. Moments like this were present throughout the rest of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series as well, where Obi-Wan tried to find guidance from his old Master.

Whether he dies or I do, this ends today.” At that moment, he is talking to his old Master Qui-Gon Jinn, who perished at the hands of Darth Maul at the end of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. He holds his lightsaber and says “ I have to face him, Master. Related: Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 Ending Explained (In Detail)īefore Obi-Wan heads out on the dropship to lure Vader away, he takes a moment to collect himself. Vader tells him that he was the one to kill Anakin, not the other way around, and while Obi-Wan will inevitably still feel some form of guilt over the loss of his old friend and brother, this is an important moment for him, and one that prepares him for someone else’s return. This duel also acts as a moment of closure for Obi-Wan. This duel between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader is tense and impactful Obi-Wan’s full strength has returned, and he and Vader are on equal footing once more.

The final episode sees Obi-Wan take on Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen) one last time before their rematch in A New Hope.