Star Wars is finally delivering the relationship between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn that many have wished to see for 25 years. Given that Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn was killed off in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the relationship between him and his Padawan, Obi-Wan, has been severely underutilized. Many thought this would change in Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2, but the series has not been confirmed as an upcoming Star Wars TV show. Despite that, a canon Star Wars book is offering what fans have longed to see from the Jedi duo.
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The book in question is titled Star Wars: The Living Force, with Entertainment Weekly releasing an excerpt from the story. The excerpt details Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon traveling on a public cruiser, only to encounter a group of pirates wishing to hijack the vehicle for their own gain. While upcoming Star Wars movies will likely not explore Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan in any capacity, this excerpt proves that John Jackson Miller’s novel will show the duo at their unrivaled peak.
This Is Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan At Their Best
Unlike any other Star Wars property, The Living Force is showing Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan as a true Master and Padawan duo. The Phantom Menace had elements of this, but many would agree that George Lucas’ wooden dialogue left a lot to be desired. In Miller’s novel, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are working in perfect tandem, bouncing off one another with little to no effort.
This proves the level of trust that exists between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, something that will only benefit their connection upon rewatches of The Phantom Menace. As it turns out, Star Wars: The Living Force is set to have many connections like this, as the book will feature the core members of the Jedi Council venturing to a distant planet for a combined adventure before the events of the prequels. Through this, as evident by the excerpt of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, Star Wars will explore characters’ relationships at their absolute best.
