Hondo Ohnaka: So what now, Jedi? You’re going to arrest me?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: No. Anakin, release him.
Anakin Skywalker: What?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Captain, you have nothing we want, and since we’re not prisoners anymore, you have no bargaining power.
Jar Jar Binks: What? You-sa was in bombad trouble? Me-sa rescued you.
Anakin Skywalker: No, Jar Jar. We weren’t in any trouble.
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 12, with the title of ‘The Gungan General’ (1×12). 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: 12
- Episode Name: The Gungan General
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We love this “mic drop” moment from Obi-Wan. It shows that beneath the polite exterior, he is a sharp tactician who knows exactly when he has the upper hand.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Once they are free, Hondo tries to keep up his “host” persona. Obi-Wan bluntly points out that without them as prisoners, Hondo has absolutely nothing to offer, ending the charade of the pirates’ power.
