Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival is the second novel in the Star Wars Jedi Apprentice series, focusing on Obi-Wan’s insecurity and the arrival of a rival Padawan who challenges his place at Qui-Gon’s side. In this discussion, we break down the story, characters, and themes, and place the book within the larger Star Wars Legends timeline leading up to The Phantom Menace. This episode is clipped from The Nerdy Cantina livestream, where we explore classic Star Wars books, films, and Expanded Universe lore.