Leia’s role in “Obi-Wan Kenobi” both expands her significance in the overall “Star Wars” story and recontextualizes existing canon in a way that deepens Leia’s imprint on the saga. It’s easy to see how this child will grow into the leader “Star Wars” fans have long known. “Princess Leia Organa,” Obi-Wan addresses her in the finale. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” pulled off emotionally resonant moments because it made Leia the heart of the story. And there’s real poetry in the fact that Obi-Wan — who audiences first met as Leia’s “only hope” — finds his hope in Leia after all.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2022 07:03 UTC