Star Wars sequel we were all waiting for quietly cancelled

Star Wars fans should be used to switching from ‘we’re so back’ to ‘it’s so over’ given the franchise’s varying quality, so hopefully this cancellation won’t come as too much of a disappointment.

Just a short while after an insider claimed a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi was in the works, another has surfaced to say that it’s complete nonsense.

For years now, whispers have existed with regards to a return for everyone’s favourite ‘hello there’ touting jedi.

Do we need another season of Obi-Wan Kenobi from a story perspective? Absolutely not.

It feels as if the highlights of this man’s tale have already been told, but Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the highest-watched Star Wars shows and viewership counts for a lot.

That coupled with actor Ewan McGregor’s openness to return made a second season feel inevitable but alas, nothing has surfaced in recent years.

Then, earlier this month, Daniel RPK revealed that he believed a second season was in development.

I’ve often suspected that Daniel RPK throws a dart at a large pop culture themed board and announces whatever the dart lands on, and it’s now looking as if I might be right.

As spotted by ComingSoon, Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider recently announced in his latest newsletter that there are “no plans” at all for a second season.

It’s not an elaborate remark but I suppose there isn’t much else to say.

As I suggested, I think the main concern with regards to a second season surrounds what it would even be about.

The events of the prequel trilogy and A New Hope charted the most interesting years of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s life.

It was hard enough coming up with a story for the first season set within his years of hiding and solitude.

The Leia story was … fine, although her outrunning several adults in that forest still feels ridiculous.

And granted, it was nice seeing McGregor and Anakin / Darth Vader actor Hayden Christensen reunite onscreen.

The series was very fan service heavy though, and with all the character cameo and reunion boxes having already been ticked, it’s hard to see where the series could go next.

Beyond the second season of Ahsoka, it’s becoming increasingly unclear as to what Lucasfilm and Disney’s plans are with Star Wars’ TV output.