Disney’s latest Star Wars spin-off show “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is released ten years after the events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The series has surprised the fans by making its debut ahead of the schedule. The American television miniseries highlights the complicated relationship between Obi-Wan and Mandalorian leader Satine Kryze. It also features a mission in which Kenobi goes undercover to stop a plot to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine. The series also introduces Anakin’s apprentice Ahsoka Tano.
The recent massacre which took place in Uvulade, Texas shook the hearts of the Americans. An 18-year-old man opened fire and killed 19 students and 2 teachers in an elementary school. This incident made the Americans angry and everyone all around the country came together to voice their opinion regarding gun violence.
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Feature Warning In Light Of The Recent Massacre
The series was released globally on the streaming platforms Disney+ on Friday. The opening episode of the 6 part miniseries features a scene borrowed from the Revenge of the Sith where a group of younglings(under-age Jedi padawans) is slaughtered by Anakin Skywalker. The details section on Disney+ shows a warning about how violent scenes in the episodes reflect this week’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvulade, Texas.
“Although this fictional series is a continuation of the story from ‘Star Wars’ movies filmed many years ago, some scenes may be upsetting to viewers in light of the recent tragic events,” the disclaimer reads. “Warning: Contains violence involving children.”
Netflix followed the move as well. According to the announcement, season 4 episode 1 of “Stranger Things” would feature a similar warning. The series completed its filming long ago but as it features potentially insensitive content regarding violence against minors they justify the warning.
The streaming platform added a warning ahead of the season recap. It read, “We filmed this season of Stranger Things a year ago. But given the recent tragic shooting at a school in Texas, viewers may find the opening scene of episode 1 distressing. We are deeply saddened by this unspeakable violence, and our hearts go out to every family mourning a loved one.”
The first two episodes of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ is currently streaming on Disney+.
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