Obi-Wan Kenobi: I hope you know what you’re doing, Anakin.
Anakin Skywalker: Well, if I don’t, I won’t be around to hear the “I told you so.”
Obi-Wan Kenobi: That’s reassuring.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 3, with the title of ‘Shadow of Malevolence’ (1×03). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 3
- Episode Name: Shadow of Malevolence
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
This is a quintessential “Obi-Wan and Anakin” moment. We included it because it perfectly captures their brotherly rapport and Obi-Wan’s constant (and justified) worry about Anakin’s wild plans.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Anakin is about to attempt another dangerous stunt. Obi-Wan’s weary “I hope you know what you’re doing” is met with Anakin’s dark humor about not being alive to hear the lecture if he fails.
Fun facts & Trivia
The “I told you so” dynamic between these two is a recurring theme that spans the entire prequel era.
