Why Qui-Gon Jinn Wasn't Allowed on the Jedi Council - Star Wars Explained

Qui-Gon Jinn was one of the most wise and true Jedi at the academy, which raises the question, why was he never accepted onto the Jedi Council? Padawan for Count Dooku and Master to Obi Wan Kenobi, surely, the force strong Jedi should have been appointed, but why wasn't he?

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[Owen_]

when I was younger I just thought that they didn't have enough seats lol

[blackflagsnroses]

Because Qui-Gon was a true Jedi. He serves the will of the Force, letting it guide him, before serving a government and politics. Qui-Gon understood the Force better than anyone, even Yoda, in my opinion. He was closer to a balanced Grey Force Knight/user than anyone we've seen. He discovered the secret to live on within the Force with his wisdom. He was the best and truest Jedi of his time, not held back by Jedi tradition.

[rosiex]

qui-gon was simply too badass for them to handle

[MrEvilTag]

so basically he was denied because he wasnt a prick about the whole jedi thing

[matthewmann]

The main reason was because he preferred to follow the Force rather then the council.

[josiahjenksisawesome]

If Qui Gon and Dooku had been given more say in the Jedi Council, they might not have been taken by the Sith so easily.

[shiningstar]

In the end, the Force validated Qui-Gon and the other Jedi Masters learned, all to tragically, of their supreme ignorance in regards to many aspects of the Force and it's incredible vastness, potential and power.

By guiding the Force Priestesses to train him first and foremost, concerning the "Great Gift" as they termed it, the Force was validating everything Qui-Gon had come to believe, practice and teach.

He not only should have been on the Council, he should have held a high position on it. There were many aspects of the force he was aware of that not even Yoda or Mace, the Grand Master and Master of the Order, were aware of at that time.

That, itself, speaks to his deserving of being included on the Council. Darth Plagueis, in the legends book about his life, was extremely impressed with Qui-Gon and did not want him to train Anakin under any circumstances. That is why he ordered Sidious to dispatch Maul to assassinate him.

[shiningarmour]

Qui-Gon would have made Anakin more humble for sure.

Like for example, "They allowed me into the council and did not give me the rank of master!" While Qui-Gon would have said something wise to him, that on his case it was the other way around, but he never stressed over it and always followed the will of the force regardless, that's how he found him after all.

[OhioDan]

"They defined good as the common good, rather than the will of the Force. This is not much different than the Sith." Great observation. Realizing this is like taking the "red pill" of Star Wars.

[flerma]

Look at what happened to the Jedi. They were so sure of their ways, that they were blind to the dark side and its destructive power. Qui Gon Jinn saw the greater picture by letting the Force guide him.

[CelahiR]

I love that Qui-Gon doesn't care what everybody else thinks. He is in my mind a true jedi master. That lets the force guide him rather than the other way around :)

[ADRMajestic]

It always seemed to me that the Jedi had become arrogant in the end and that Qui-Gon still retained the old ways which made them great.

[wrhsouth]

I would love to see some early adventures with Qui-Gon. His training with Dooku and how much they shared or opposed the will of the force.

[harriphillips]

Do a video on Kit-fisto he's my favourite Jedi

He's just so cool

[phillipadams]

Qui Gon is my favorite Jedi. He listened to the force, knowing that even Jedi could betray the force because he had done it himself. He was fearless and accepted his fate.

[StarWarsTheory]

Hey everyone! I hope you all have a great New Year's Eve! Be safe tonight and always let the force guide your actions. Wishing you all the best and have fun if you go out.
See you all in the next episode, in the New Year!!!
May The Force Be With Us All

[matthewv.]

Hey, there's an idea. "What if Qui Gon Jinn was accepted into the high Jedi Council before the events of Episode One?" How would that have affected the story, not just his interactions (or not) with Anakin & Obi-Wan, but also would the council have been more capable of averting the Jedi purge?

[WardyLion]

I'd have him on the council, no question. He has different ideas, methods and ideals, which would create debate and force the council to consider other viewpoints, not just the "official line"

[carlosgalvan]

The music at the end of each video is really inspirational and life changing

[Intrepid_Explorer]

Because he was the only true Jedi that followed the will of the Force.