Anticipation is high for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, but the iconic Jedi should leave Tatooine, both for the show’s success and the benefit of Star Wars in general. Ewan McGregor reprises his role from the prequel trilogy and is accompanied by an impressive cast of old and new faces. The Disney+ series is directed by Deborah Chow, who previously helmed two episodes of The Mandalorian.

The plot for Obi-Wan Kenobi is a closely guarded secret, but it is known that the series takes place 10 years after the fall of the Jedi Order in Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The show reunites McGregor with Hayden Christensen, returning as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader for a supposed rematch with his former master, fueling speculation. Meanwhile, Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse, who appeared briefly in the prequels, once again play Owen and Beru Lars, adding to the mystery surrounding Obi-Wan’s long exile on Tatooine.

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However, it’s somewhat disconcerting that set photos and wrap gifts featuring the newly revealed twin suns logo have only showcased Tatooine, which has become oversaturated in Star Wars canon. It’s likely the most visited planet, with its familiar locales even appearing in The Mandalorian. Of course, Obi-Wan Kenobi should take place partially on Tatooine, where he resides as he watches over a young Luke Skywalker, but the series' focus should be expanded. To achieve a memorable and unique vision, Obi-Wan must leave Tatooine and explore the wider galaxy that Star Wars frequently overlooks.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi need only begin and end on Tatooine. There’s definite potential to spotlight the Jedi's life as a hermit in the desert, and deepen his relationship with Owen and Beru, but it would be best if those characters bookend the series. Despite never sharing any screen time, Owen exhibits a hostile attitude towards Obi-Wan in 1977’s original Star Wars. This friction could lead Obi-Wan to reconsider his presence on Tatooine and decide to go off-world. He may also be lured into a mission for an early faction of the Rebel Alliance, or to rescue a surviving Jedi. The teased rematch with Vader could prompt Obi-Wan to flee to Tatooine, preceding his eventual encounter with Luke. The series must explain the Jedi's absence from Rebel activity and explore his connection to Vader before their Death Star duel - wouldn't the Sith Lord search the galaxy for the man who mutilated him?

Combined with speculation about the involvement of Sith Inquisitors, it's clear Obi-Wan’s story can't take place just on one planet. Luke must remain hidden, thereby considerably limiting the tension and emotional stakes for a solely Tatooine-set Obi-Wan Kenobi. To not explore new planets would be a wasted opportunity and imply that Disney hasn’t learned from its mistakes. The Star Wars galaxy should be rich and diverse, with endless possibilities to discover other worlds but, frustratingly, recent films and The Mandalorian have stuck with, if not the same planets, then almost identical terrain. The exciting, mysterious landscapes of Felucia and Mygeeto were only glimpsed in Revenge of the Sith, although the various animated shows have effectively expanded the universe. Star Wars: Visions finally allowed the franchise to experiment, both honoring George Lucas’ original inspiration and building on Star Wars' mythology in unexpected ways.

There are a finite number of stories that can be told on Tatooine, especially given the timeline for Obi-Wan Kenobi. The miniseries could instead depict an interplanetary manhunt that elaborates on Obi-Wan and Vader’s relationship from the prequels. There’s always potential to revisit planets ignored by the sequel trilogy, like examining Vader’s painful connection to Naboo. However, the show is the perfect opportunity for Obi-Wan to explore new locations not yet under the control of the increasingly powerful Empire.

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