Star Wars fans are seeing Obi-Wan in a new light after the Shadow Lord finale: "It really hit me just how powerful this man truly is"

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Following the Maul – Shadow Lord season 1 finale, it sounds as though Star Wars fans have a newfound respect for Obi-Wan Kenobi and how powerful the Jedi master actually is.

Warning: the following contains major spoilers for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord season 1 episode 10, so turn back now if you haven't caught up.

The Shadow Lord season finale has finally given what we have all been waiting for, a showdown between Darth Vader and Maul. The two go head to head, but it seems as though Maul doesn't realise that it is actually Anakin under the mask. This aside, Maul knows he cannot defeat the Sith lord, so he brings the roof down on Vader, and he and Devon manage to escape. You can read more about the battle in our Maul – Shadow Lord ending explained.

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However, Maul running away from Vader seems to have made a lot of Star Wars fans see Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new light, as after all, he is the only one who has been able to defeat Vader. Well, nearly. "After watching Episode 10 of Maul: Shadow Lord, it really hit me just how powerful this man truly is," said one fan on Reddit.

Many agreed, and one fan replied, "Obi-Wan was the second to last Jedi Master. His knight trial was literally facing a Sith Lord alone." Another added, "He's also the best defensive duelist in the order, possibly even of all time," pointing out his fight with General Grievous, "Obi-Wan had him figuratively and literally disarmed and on the run in mere minutes."

Obi-Wan taught Anakin Skywalker everything he needed to know about becoming a Jedi. However, after being manipulated by Palpatine, Anakin turned to the dark side and on Kenobi, which led to their fiery battle in Revenge of the Sith. Obi-Wan managed to overpower Anakin, severing his limbs. However, he survived his wounds and the lava and was turned into the metal-limbed leader, Darth Vader.

Other fans in the chain pointed out that Obi-Wan was able to beat Vader because he trained him. However, others say that just makes their battles more exciting. "They were so in sync with each other that a good chunk of their fights is them making moves the other knows and not knowing what move to make to throw them off guard," and another added, "I will also defend the fight in A New Hope when both of them have developed so far, and are barely moving, because both are reading each others slightest micro movements"

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The two have had rematches in A New Hope and in episodes three and six of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, but the Sith Lord was finally killed in Return of the Jedi due to his suit malfunctioning after he threw Emperor Palpatine down the reactor shaft.

Maul – Shadow Lord season 1 is available to stream on Disney Plus. For more, check out our guide on how to watch The Clone Wars in order, and keep up with upcoming Star Wars movies and shows on the way.

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Megan GarsideJunior Social Media Editor, GamesRadar+

I'm the Junior Social Media Editor here at GamesRadar+, handling all of Total Film's social platforms. However, I also write, covering all things film and TV for the site's entertainment section. I joined GamesRadar+ in 2023 and have been here ever since. I previously worked in communications after graduating with an MA in journalism. In my spare time, you can find me binging horror movies or getting lost in a cosy little game on my Switch.

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