If you’re anything like us, you probably had an Obi-Wan Kenobi wish list booked even before the Disney Plus series started streaming. Some things, like Young Leia and that whole Grand Inquisitor situation, certainly took us by surprise. Others, including a certain cameo in Obi-Wan Kenobi’s ending, were perhaps a bit more predictable, but no less exciting. And it’s a look that wowed fans.
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No, we’re not talking about Liam Neeson’s return as Qui-Gon Jinn. We’re talking about someone who has abilities that some might consider… unnatural.
Somehow Palpatine came back. Following Vader returning to Mustafar with his tail between his legs after being defeated by Obi-Wan, he is seen conversing (over a hologram) with none other than Ian McDiarmid’s Emperor, making his sixth appearance in an action project in I live from Star Wars.
“I wonder if your thoughts are clear on this, Lord Vader,” Palpatine hisses at Vader. “Perhaps your feelings for your former Master have left you weakened?”
Vader ends up pledging allegiance, as do many other Star Wars fans watching at home who were excited to see Palps back in action.
“Nice of you to show up Palpatine”, one wrote on Twitter (opens in a new tab). Other said (opens in a new tab) they were “speechless” from nostalgia overload, which included the Emperor’s cameo.
“It was amazing to see Palpatine and Qui-Gon again. I like that they gave Ian McDiarmid the old makeup from Return of the Jedi.” a viewer commented (opens in a new tab). Other wrote (opens in a new tab)“You have to love Emperor Palpatine putting Vader in his place once again.”
For more on Obi-Wan Kenobi’s ending, read how the episode reframes an important moment from A New Hope, as well as all the reaction to that great prequel callback. Plus, find out what’s coming next from a galaxy far, far away with our guide to the upcoming Star Wars movies, and whether Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 could be on the way, too.
