This is the Darth Vader Fans Want to See

Summary

The article expresses satisfaction with the portrayal of Darth Vader in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, particularly highlighting his powerful and impressive scenes in Episode five.

Abstract

The author of the article on the Obi-Wan Kenobi show, available on Disney+, acknowledges mixed reviews from viewers but emphasizes that the portrayal of Darth Vader has been a highlight, aligning with fan expectations. The character's power is showcased in a pivotal scene where he effortlessly prevents a transport from taking off and engages in a force-centric duel with Reva, a former youngling. The author praises the decision to have Vader fight without his lightsaber, using only the Force, and considers this confrontation one of the best lightsaber duels in Star Wars history, despite its brevity. The article also includes a call to action for readers to join Medium and support the author's work.

Opinions

The author believes that the Darth Vader scenes in Obi-Wan Kenobi are living up to what fans hoped to see, especially in Episode five.
Vader's power level in the show is deemed to be exactly what fans signed up for, with his actions in Episode five being particularly impressive.
The author appreciates the creative choice of showing Vader in a lightsaber duel without actually using his lightsaber, relying solely on the Force.
The fight between Vader and Reva is considered a favorite of the author, despite being too short, and is seen as a well-executed demonstration of Vader's abilities.
While there may be minor critiques, the author is content with the Vader scenes and is hopeful for another great scene before the season concludes.
The author encourages readers to join Medium for unlimited access to articles, offering their referral link for membership, which would provide them with a small commission.

Darth Vader

The reveal that Reva was a youngling was not exactly a closely guarded secret.

The later episodes of the Star Wars seasons on Disney+ have been typically been when the excitement, action, and drama usually ratchet up to an eleven. Episode five delivers exactly that when it comes to Darth Vader.

This is the Vader a lot of fans have wanted since seeing him in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. His power level has to be seen to be believed.

It wasn’t just him stopping the transport from leaving as it tried to launch. Pulling it back down to the ground and ripping it open with such little effort.

It was his fight with Reva.

This went exactly how I imagined it would go.

Reva attempts to sneak up on Vader. It doesn’t work. Then we get to see something I didn’t even know I wanted to see. Darth Vader in a lightsaber duel sans the lightsaber.

It was incredible.

Just using the force alone to disallow Reva’s lightsaber to strike him. Countering and dodging. Slowing her spinning double-bladed lightsaber to a crawl before taking it from her. He never even uses his own lightsaber.

This is one of my favorite lightsaber duels in any show or film. My only complaint is that it was too short. In fairness, it makes sense that it was short. Reva stood no chance and Vader was merely toying with her.

For all the other complaints made about the show, the Darth Vader scenes are living up to what I hoped to see in this season of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Are there nitpicks I could have? Sure. However, I’m just hoping for one more great Vader scene before it’s over.

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