Topic: [SPOILERS BEWARE!!!!] The Mandalorian [Discussion Thread]

[Tamer]

I still wondering if they will find another ship like the Razorcrest, or a replacement.  I don't think it will be Slave 1, but I could totally see him using a modified Republic Gunship as his new ride.

You are probably right. The Slave I is Boba's ship and wouldn't be individual enough for Din.

I have a feeling his pals will find him something along the same line as his original ship. Still merchandizing alone might have them salivating now to make another Din Ship after the Razor Crest made em millions!

[Lenny Quinn]

Wow! I've never had such an emotional response to a Television show. The end of Rouge one with Leia and Vader scenes resonated a similar response, but nowhere near as powerful. I was 5 when A New Hope was released and subsequently 11 at the time of Jedi.This I what I've been waiting 37 years for. When I saw the lone X wing I knew, when the green Saber was lit my 8yr old son said it out loud. The black glove made my 10yr old daughter shout "It's definitely him!". The display of his power felt so empowering after the wasted opportunities of the Rey saga. R2's return was met with applause from all three of us. The cut scene at the end was the cherry on top. "This is the way" has become kind of cringe worthy to me because of it's overuse in regards to this series, however it sums up my feelings of this episode perfectly....

[DarthSinister]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the NEW George Lucas!



My mind is blown by Episode 8 of the Mandalorian! This man right here needs to be in charge of Lucas Film! Like NOW!

[Lenny Quinn]

I'm also wondering if the Book of boba is season 3 of the Mandalorian and not a standalone series. It was announced earlier this week season 3 of the Mandalorian was coming in December 2021....no way are they giving us two series at once....I love Boba, but I want to see more Din Jarin.

[RC-1136]

Allegedly it's a new spin off is what the rumor mills are saying.

Either way, I'm super excited.

Seeing Luke take on the Dark Troopers was mind blowing. He looked spot on. THAT'S the Luke we know and love. Not Jake Skywalker. Hermit. Coward. Teet milk slurper.

[The Spectre]

I think there was a titanium release of the Juggernaut. I thought it was a troop carrier with a bunch of seats but can’t remember. I don’t think I have that one, I’ll have to check.
  Going through this episode, I was again blown away by how good everything looked. The cgi action with the juggernaut and slave 1 was clean and as top notch as you can get.
I’ll be bummed after the finale. This season has made a great run of it.



I seen our Mando “The Viper” was wearing his jet pack in the rendered still panels of the end credits, I thought. I need to watch the episode again. Does he have it now, or not?

The Juggernaut existed in the EU before it showed up in Revenge Of The Sith and later in the Clone Wars. They were created for the West End Games "Star Wars" RPG (along with the Imperial "Chariot" hover tanks) as an Imperial ground unit that couldn't be tripped. It was originally an Imperial ground superiority vehicle. It was retconned into an Republic vehicle for Rots and appears almost identically to the original design except for the red/burgundy Republic stripes. The Juggernauts seen on "The Mandalorian" are much smaller cargo hauler variants of a completely different design.

[Tamer]

Well what can I add. Not much. Seeing Boba meet up with Bo and company (where did the guy Mando go?) was pretty cool. I like Bo, but still can't get over how I think Charlie Theron would have done with that roll. I can't get it out of my head. It was interesting to hear Bo's take on the "legitamacy" of Boba as a Mandalorian. I like how in this show there isn't too long spent on trivial details. They just meet up, set things, and get it done.

Loved the TIE scene getting into the Cruiser. I can so see crashing in that way. The DarkTroopers were just spot on in my opinion from what I remember reading about them. It was interesting to see Din take one on and barely win even with his training.

Speaking of Din I thought it was great with him fighting Gideon darksaber to beskar spear. Good stuff that. And now is he the Mandalore as he has the Darksaber? This will be interesting to see them get back Mandalore from the Empire. I smell Thrawn here perhaps. And what will Bo cook up to get the darksaber back? I don't see her backing down, but I also don't see her fighting Din for it. It will be interesting to see where this story goes and how they take back Mandalore. I can't wait to see all those Mandos!

What can I say about Luke coming back. I so agree they did right by his character this time. At least Mark Hammil is probably smiling a bit today. More so than he was for the sequels. Why o why we didn't get this type of older Luke in the sequels I will never understand. Cara saying oh one X-Wing we're saved was priceless. I have to go back and see if I can see the markers on the wings, but I immediately teared up. I knew it was Luke. Each new scene of him going through the ship my gals watched me more than the show. I was a teary mess by the end of it. Yeah, I know already. And then R2 shows up and does his leg vanishing thing and they do the tube shaft end credit like in the original movies is just spot on perfect.

JON FAVREAU FOR PRESIDENT!

They need to just let him direct all the rest of the movies and tv shows period. Can you imagine what he would have done with the sequels?! They better keep him nice and happy. I want shows like this long to come.

And then we get the Marvel thing where we have a scene after the credits. No artwork this time. My daughter really likes the concept art. Boba goes in and takes out ole Bib. And then sits on the dias with Fennec posing on the right all Games of Thrones style. I mean it looks tough as all get out. I thought Fennec would bite it in the rescue, but am glad she didn't. I can't wait to see what she and Boba get into in the new series. I can't wait to see the folks here make that scene with Boba and Fennec too. You gotta love Boba, no talk, just blasting! I kinda hope his series goes that way too.

To me, this second season was like The Empire Strikes Back, it just got better and better. Does anyone know when the new season is coming out? Or has it even been announced yet? Whatever the case, this series is saving Star Wars as those of old enough to remember the original movies know it. Man it is gonna stink having to wait another year for it. 2020 sure did stink, but the Mandalorian in 2020 sure didn't!

[Tamer]

Lenny, I just reread your comments and you said the same thing I did with a lot less words. Maybe you ought to be an author. I hear you on the This is the Way thing. John just needs to go into meetings with Lucasfilm and Disney and just say that everytime they want to do something stupid.

And DSin, I so agree. I think Jon needs to be in charge of it all with his directing team he has already established. Still Jon in charge period. I kinda hope all the new SW Shows they announced doesn't burn him out. You know if he isn't in charge of them, they all want him as an advisor.

[RC-1136]

Taking the darksaber back by force is the only way to become the legitimate leader of Mandalore.

You must remember the significance of that thing to the Mando'ade. It's particularly sacred.

It's something that could be used to rally all the mando clans and take back the planet. Something of that sort has not been done since the KOTOR era. This is huge.

[Clonehead]

Thank you Dan, interesting

RC, So there has only ever been one Mando Jedi in history? Or if there were more, Perhaps they were not in a position to challenge for the saber.

If Boba and slave1 are on tatooine then Din is without a ride. I don’t think Bo Katan will give up her Mando cruiser or Moff’s ship which I thought Din had offered to her. He may end up with a temporary Tie or Imperial L shuttle.
  What a pickle about the dark saber. I don’t know what will happen there.

Din forgot to give Grogu the control knob that he had rescued from the Razor Crest wreckage. I kept expecting him to whip it out as Luke took Grogu but he must have forgot.
  Be a good reason to search him out next season.

Tamer the tears had me fuzzy eyed enough that I didn’t realize that Luke was CGI at first and thought it was an actor.
After looking at it again, I wasn’t as impressed with the Luke or r2 CG as I have been about the other CG we have seen all season. It didn’t bother me but I noticed. I wouldn’t have minded an actor that kind of looked like Luke. It just seemed strange when he talked.
All of the slave1 shots were as pretty as could be. Especially that landing, a thing of exquisite beauty
Bib looks like he had gotten fatter than Boba.
   Why wouldn’t the Hutt syndicate seat another Hutt in Jabba’s palace after Jedi?

[RC-1136]

Far as I know, he was the only Mandalorian ever inducted into the Jedi order...

"I didn't know Mandalorians developed a type of lightsaber."

"We didn't. This was one of a kind. Legend tells that it was created over a thousand years ago by Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian ever inducted into the Jedi Order. After his passing, the Jedi kept the saber in their temple. That was until members of House Vizsla snuck in and liberated it. They used the saber to unify the people and strike down those who would oppose them. One time, they ruled all of Mandalore wielding this blade."

Kanan Jarrus and Fenn Rau, on the Darksaber, Star Wars Rebels, Season 3, episode 15.

Source: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Tarre_Vizsla

Would love to see him make a cameo in High Republic, but I believe that's only a few hundred years before the original 6 movies, while his time was roughly a thousand. So we probably won't see him...

[Tamer]

Woah, thanks for the history on the darksaber. I had no idea. Pretty cool a Mando was in the Jedi Order. Maybe we will see a new one with Grogu down the road. Interesting stuff RC. Makes me wonder even more how Bo is gonna get this back. I guess they can't do a battle royal? LOL.

Good point Clint on Din's ride. Wonder what  he is gonna do? I am guessing Imperial Shuttle. It would be cool to see a modified TIE. We haven't seen even a TIE Bomber yet. So many cool ships yet to see in this series.

[RC-1136]

Yeah - when it comes to the EU, I'm kind of a lore subject matter expert. I've played so many - if not all of the games - read the comics and the books.

So I'm well versed in a lot of that useless info...

 

[Tamer]

LOL. I like that useless info.

[RC-1136]

Critical Drinker review, classy as always!