On June 10, 2020, Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge debuted on Star Wars Kids and YouTube. At the time, it looked like a charming little children’s game show. Young contestants ran obstacle courses, solved puzzles, faced temptations from the dark side, and tried to prove they had the strength, knowledge, and bravery of a Jedi. Cute? Yes. Earth-shattering Star Wars lore? Not exactly. Except, with hindsight, Jedi Temple Challenge now feels much more important than it looked. Because this was the first time Ahmed Best stepped into the role of Jedi Master Kelleran Beq. And that changed everything. A Star Wars Game Show With a Secret Legacy Jedi Temple Challenge was built as the first Star Wars-themed game show, with real kids competing through Jedi trials. StarWars.com’s June 10, 2020 feature described the series as a test of strength, knowledge, and bravery, with Best hosting as Kelleran Beq alongside Mary…
