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Obi-Wan and Darth Vader duel with intent and purpose. This is personal. This is historic. This is everything that the audience wants. There’s no holding back between them. Darth Vader recognizes that Obi-Wan’s strength has returned, but he uses his powers to crumble the floor beneath him and buries him with rubble. Darth Vader walks away, believing he is victorious. The common theme between these two is that they underestimate each other in the most important moments.

Of course, Obi-Wan is not defeated. He refuses to be beaten as he uses the force to move away the rubble above him. He thinks of Leia and Luke and everything that is at stake. The debris moves with ease, and he jumps out.

And so, at this point, the finale spoils the fans, and we are not complaining. Obi-Wan and Darth Vader duel again. This time Obi-Wan seems stronger, and he throws a wave of rubble at Darth Vader. Darth Vader struggles to duel with Obi-Wan after taking a few blows; he’s wheezing and weak — it’s almost like moving in a robot suit is not feasible against a formidable opponent. He takes a fatal blow to the head from Obi-Wan’s lightsaber, revealing a disfigured part of his face. This is another incredible moment and well-timed. Seeing Darth Vader vulnerable is a turning point in what this series represents.


Obi-Wan is shocked at what his old friend’s face looks like and calls him “Anakin.” Darth Vader states that Anakin is gone, and “this is what remains.” Obi-Wan looks at him with sadness and apologizes for everything he’s done. Darth Vader states he is not “his failure.” He explains that Obi-Wan did not kill Anakin Skywalker, but “I did,” referring to himself as Darth Vader. Obi-Wan’s eyes fill with tears as Darth Vader declares he will destroy him. Obi-Wan knows his friend is truly gone and walks away. Darth Vader screams after him, but once again, he’s alone, just like in Revenge of the Sith.