<p>After a LONG hiatus, Mystery Science Marshall is back! In our segment FORCE FRIENDS, join host Marshall Laidlaw and co-host Peter Heryla IV to analyze the first four parts of the highly anticipated new Disney+ series set in the Star Wars universe, Obi-Wan Kenobi.</p> <p>Marshall and Peter discuss their initial expectations for the series before diving into Obi-Wan's character journey and the deep trauma he's experiencing by being thrust back into the action and encountering Darth Vader, his greatest failure. The hosts ponder Reva's mysterious backstory and how fascinatingly different Moses Ingram's character is then most Star Wars villains. The surprise and delight of Leia's inclusion breathes a discussion on parallels between Obi-Wan and Leia's relationship--where both characters are learning from one another--to Obi-Wan's mentoring relationship with Luke in the original trilogy. Strong similarities exist between Obi-Wan's and Vader's stories also, as both characters are journeying through the lowest and darkest stages of their lives but in vastly different ways. Marshall discusses the messages of hope and the wonderful water symbolism sprinkled through the episodes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Theorizing about the final two episodes, Marshall and Peter both want to see another confrontation between Obi-Wan and Vader. Marshall speculates that we will somehow see Hayden Christianson out of the suit portraying Anakin (but Vader Anakin). Peter wants a definitive answer about Reva's past and to see a lightsaber battle between Reva and Obi-Wan. To conclude, the hosts play a humorous round of Ship-It or Rip-It with random Star Wars characters.&nbsp;</p> <p>We're so excited that you've chosen to listen to this podcast! You can follow Marshall on social media @marshall_films on Instagram, @MarshallFilms1 on Twitter, and MarshallFilm123 on YouTube. Email the podcast at mysterysciencemarshall@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Remember to love what you love, love who you love, love yourself, and keep feelin' groovy!&nbsp;</p>

Ontologically Ambiguous

Marshall Laidlaw

Force Friends: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts I-IV Discussion

JUN 12, 202256 MIN
Ontologically Ambiguous

Force Friends: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts I-IV Discussion

JUN 12, 202256 MIN

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<p>After a LONG hiatus, Mystery Science Marshall is back! In our segment FORCE FRIENDS, join host Marshall Laidlaw and co-host Peter Heryla IV to analyze the first four parts of the highly anticipated new Disney+ series set in the Star Wars universe, Obi-Wan Kenobi.</p> <p>Marshall and Peter discuss their initial expectations for the series before diving into Obi-Wan's character journey and the deep trauma he's experiencing by being thrust back into the action and encountering Darth Vader, his greatest failure. The hosts ponder Reva's mysterious backstory and how fascinatingly different Moses Ingram's character is then most Star Wars villains. The surprise and delight of Leia's inclusion breathes a discussion on parallels between Obi-Wan and Leia's relationship--where both characters are learning from one another--to Obi-Wan's mentoring relationship with Luke in the original trilogy. Strong similarities exist between Obi-Wan's and Vader's stories also, as both characters are journeying through the lowest and darkest stages of their lives but in vastly different ways. Marshall discusses the messages of hope and the wonderful water symbolism sprinkled through the episodes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Theorizing about the final two episodes, Marshall and Peter both want to see another confrontation between Obi-Wan and Vader. Marshall speculates that we will somehow see Hayden Christianson out of the suit portraying Anakin (but Vader Anakin). Peter wants a definitive answer about Reva's past and to see a lightsaber battle between Reva and Obi-Wan. To conclude, the hosts play a humorous round of Ship-It or Rip-It with random Star Wars characters.&nbsp;</p> <p>We're so excited that you've chosen to listen to this podcast! You can follow Marshall on social media @marshall_films on Instagram, @MarshallFilms1 on Twitter, and MarshallFilm123 on YouTube. Email the podcast at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! Remember to love what you love, love who you love, love yourself, and keep feelin' groovy!&nbsp;</p>