I have some thoughts on the Deception/Rako Hardeen arc of TCW

I’m a political science major and TCW is, generally-speaking, a great example of well done political science in a kids show.

But fandom, you have to think about how some of these things would play out within an actual military structure. I know we want to think Obi-Wan should/could have told Anakin, that things could go so much better and that maybe Anakin’s trust wouldn’t have been so damaged. I think this is not only not the case, but a disheartening misunderstanding of the material and the nature of the arc itself.

This post follows a bit of a structure:

I. Choices: Anakin’s Matter.

II. The International/Galactic System: Why All The Secrecy?

III. The Republic: The UN With Teeth

IV. Deception Arc: Why Obi-Wan?

V. Keeping The Secret & The Importance of Operational Security

VI. The Force in All of This

VII. Character Reactions: Anger, Duty, Frustration

VIII. Fandom Reactions: Obi-Wan Isn’t Guilty. Please, Stop Acting Like He Is.

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