Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan became the first Jedi to defeat a Sith in 1,000 years. He didn’t have to face the trials, and he trained the chosen one in Anakin Skywalker. Afterwards, he was able to understand his failure as he watched Anakin succumb to the dark side. Obi-Wan’s dedication in ensuring Luke’s future as a Jedi—knowing that he could either redeem or defeat the monster that Anakin had become—is a shining example of a life spent trying to right wrongs....

However, for many, there’s no other answer in the expansive Star Wars universe for the greatest Jedi Knight than Obi-Wan Kenobi. Our first meeting with Obi-Wan came in the form of Alec Guinness, who conveyed extensive wisdom without breaking his calm demeanor. Kenobi guided Luke with the air of a Jedi who had a grand plan in mind, even sacrificing himself to keep Luke from the grasp of his father. Then, Ewan McGregor stepped into Obi-Wan’s shoes in the prequels....

The wait was excruciating. The years took a toll on the actor as well as the desperate fanbase. But, finally, the world once again had the opportunity to see Ewan McGregor suit up as the Jedi Master. Did McGregor’s incarnation of the character finally grow more into Alec Guinness’ original zen Jedi? Could McGregor still convincingly infuse Obi-Wan with the energy that threaded his younger self with the elderly man we first saw rescuing Luke on Tatooine?...