With plans for a potential Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 being explored, it's possible that Star Wars can at last rectify a massive injustice done to actor Temuera Morrison in what some consider to be the franchise's worst live-action TV show yet, The Book of Boba Fett. Discussions about Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 have reignited with Obi-Wan actor Ewan McGregor recently mentioning that plans for a new installment to the limited series are being "explored." This has made the likelihood of a new season actually being made increase significantly, which raises questions about the story it could tell.

Many have already started to hope that some of the previously scrapped Obi-Wan Kenobi plans will be reused in season 2, one of which follows a character who could only be portrayed by the star of The Book of Boba Fett: Temuera Morrison. The Book of Boba Fett was filmed almost, if not completely, simultaneously with Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the former releasing just a few months prior to the latter. The reception to these two shows, however, could not have been more different, and bringing back this scrapped Obi-Wan Kenobi plot in season 2 could repair some of that damage.

The Book Of Boba Fett Severely Underutilized Temuera Morrison

His Character Had No Chance To Shine

The main reason behind The Book of Boba Fett's criticism is that the live-action TV show's story severely underutilized Morrison and, as a result, Boba Fett's entire character. Morrison himself has expressed his frustration with this in the years since, on one occasion even citing that he had tried to advocate for having Boba speak less because the amount of dialogue didn't feel fitting for his character. This writing, amongst other things, was a big reason why The Book of Boba Fett felt like a major disservice to both Morrison and Boba - though one other issue truly nailed it home.

Din Djarin, the titular character of The Mandalorian - which is easily Star Wars' most successful and most well-known TV show to date - arrived partway through The Book of Boba Fett and had nearly two whole episodes to himself, with Morrison's Boba only appearing for a total of around 2 to 3 minutes between the two episodes. Morrison has often shared his remorse for this happening to his own character's show, and for good reason. The Book of Boba Fett had Morrison's incredible Boba that he portrayed in The Mandalorian season 2 and completely whiffed on his story.

This, however, would have been fine if Morrison was brought back again in the role of Boba or someone equally major. Instead, Morrison has only physically appeared in Star Wars live-action once since then, in a brief cameo during Obi-Wan Kenobi as a clone veteran. He's returned twice to portray voice roles as Captain Rex and various clones in Ahsoka and The Mandalorian, but that's been the extent of his participation in Star Wars ever since his TV show. Morrison has, unfortunately, had to pay the price for Star Wars missing the mark with The Book of Boba Fett.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Can Use Its Scrapped Commander Cody Plot

Bringing Cody Back Has Many Advantages

Now, there's a way to bring Morrison back to Star Wars in another major role that he himself has wanted to play again: Commander Cody. The fan-favorite clone, who made his first appearance in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith with Morrison in the role, was originally planned to be a part of Obi-Wan Kenobi's story in its earliest drafts. Ever since then, there have been various possibilities behind why Cody was scrapped from the end result, but the most likely of these is because Morrison was too preoccupied with filming The Book of Boba Fett.

No longer does Star Wars have that problem, and the scrapped Cody plot is something the audience has long since been asking for, anyway. This storyline would have seen Commander Cody on Tatooine with Obi-Wan, watching over him as another layer of protection. Things would have to adjust for the events of Obi-Wan Kenobi season 1 taking place, but essentially, Cody would fret over Obi-Wan's safety as a part of him trying to deal with the guilt he has from attempting to kill Obi-Wan during Order 66. This is something that can certainly be used and reworked in season 2.

There are, of course, other reasons why Cody should be a part of this story. For one, the dynamic between Obi-Wan and Cody is largely unexplored in live-action, whereas in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, it's easy to see how closely the pair have bonded. This offers McGregor and Morrison a chance to recreate that bond in live-action, with the added context of Order 66 already having happened. In an era where clone stories are more revered and more important than ever, it seems reasonable for Cody to reenter the scene - especially with Morrison in the role.

Bringing Temuera Morrison Back As Cody Will Give Him Proper Justice

He Deserves Another Chance To Shine

By bringing Commander Cody into Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2, Star Wars would not only be fulfilling a previously scrapped story idea that audiences love, but they would also be doing right by Morrison at long last. Morrison would have a chance to shine in Star Wars again, even if it is still under the umbrella of Obi-Wan's story. Cody is already such a beloved character, and with Morrison being the first to ever portray him, it would be the perfect justice for Morrison to revive that role again and be on the receiving end of Star Wars fans' glowing enthusiasm.

This wouldn't be fan service, because it makes sense in-universe. Cody's whereabouts during the era of Obi-Wan Kenobi have been, no doubt, purposely left undecided following the character's most recent appearance in Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2. The events of the animated series saw Cody finally confront his disillusionment with the Empire, and after the mission that fully breaks through to him, he goes AWOL. To have him appear in a potential Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 would not only help to explain his fate, but it would also enhance his character arc.

Above all else, however, Morrison truly deserves this chance more than anything. If Star Wars has the opportunity to do right by Morrison and give him the proper justice in this role, then they should. It's hard to imagine anyone complaining at the idea of Commander Cody being folded into Obi-Wan's story, even with the way Obi-Wan Kenobi season 1 ended. Morrison has already expressed his own willingness to return for this specific role, one he has also extended to Captain Rex. It's certainly the right move, then, for Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 to bring Morrison's Cody back to live-action.