Obi-Wan Kenobi writer promises the Star Wars plot holes will make sense soon

Obi-Wan Kenobi spoilers follow.

Obi-Wan Kenobi writer Joby Harold has promised the show's Star Wars plot holes will make sense soon.

The show has been heavily criticised by long-time fans for clashing with established Star Wars canon. Among the complaints were the murder of the Grand Inquisitor even though he appears in other series set after Obi-Wan, or why Ben didn't immediately know Leia's age since he was responsible for saving her at birth.

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Harold specifically addressed questions about the Leia discrepancy while speaking to Entertainment Weekly, saying: "We talked about it a lot. And we're looking forward to the show airing in its entirety so that hopefully all questions are answered fully.

"So, it's tricky to field some of those questions mid-process. But yes, all I can say is we're very cognizant of that, and of canon. And it's a massive team, Lucasfilm, so we're all very aware of all the choices that are being made."

As for the status of the Grand Inquisitor, Harold was coy when asked whether it was possible for the villain to survive a lightsaber blast through the chest by Reva.

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"As I said before, we very much take canon very, very seriously," the writer insisted. "And there are many, many people behind the scenes who prioritize that. So we have it in mind, and by the time everything has concluded, all things should be in place."

Make of that what you will!

Obi-Wan Kenobi is now streaming new episodes weekly on Disney+, airing on Wednesdays. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the entire Skywalker Saga are available on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K now, as well as on Disney+.

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Justin Harp

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