And we learn they have also faced injustices, from the settlers who have invaded their territory and stolen their water.
But this episode reveals that the Tusken Raiders are much more than stereotypes - they share food and stories around the fire, have a deep sense of justice and show great care for their creatures. Tusken Raiders have only ever been portrayed as violent and dangerous to both in-universe characters and the audience watching at home, enforced across decades of movies and books. There are almost a couple fights that could have ruined the entire agreement, and the plan to subdue the giant Krayt dragon almost doesn’t work. Each side is extremely reluctant to trust the other. And in the end, they are able to put aside their hatred that stems from years of conflict and misunderstanding to defeat the monster that’s been terrorizing them both. The solution to solving the conflict of this episode involves getting two groups of people who have had deeply rooted animosity and mistrust towards the other for ages, the Tusken Raiders and the people of Mos Pelgo, to work together.
The themes were particularly meaningful in our current context, considering how nearly every issue devolves into two dissenting parties who can’t or won’t get along. While he still shows no mercy when it comes to combat fighting, he’s quite a bit more tolerant of droids and is more willing to play the role of a third party peacekeeper, in contrast to the very beginning of season one.īut aside from the confirmation that a fan favorite Return of the Jedi character is actually alive, one of the things that stuck out to me the most was the message woven into this episode. Seeing our heroes being hunted by both the remains of the Empire and other bounty hunters will hopefully add to the stakes instead of becoming a recycled plot in itself.Īlthough Baby Yoda took a back seat in this episode, we get to see a lot more of The Mandalorian himself, and he’s already demonstrated quite a bit of character development since the start of the show. At least this season, the plot will be pushed forward by The Mandalorian and The Child doing their own searching. But with only eight episodes total, I hope this comes sooner rather than later. Mando’s journey looks like it’ll be taking him all over the galaxy, so we could be getting simple episode-contained plots where we jump from planet to planet for a bit before we settle into a continuous arc to wrap up the season. It might take another episode or so to establish the pacing for this season. The big character reveal before the credits rolled introduced some exciting potential future plot points. The cinematography and special effects are gorgeous as always, making even a desolate desert landscape feel intriguing. The “Wild West” vibe of the show remains strong with its distinct music and lawless town settings.
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The episode, written by series creator Jon Favreau, set the scene for the rest of the season while brilliantly weaving in details from the Extended Universe, keeping the Star Wars world fresh and engaging for new and old fans alike. And for those who have been speculating on which characters are making appearances this season, you definitely won’t be disappointed. We get some adorable Baby Yoda closeups, some excellent jet pack action and fun Easter eggs aplenty. In the tiny one-road settlement of Mos Pelgo, Mando has to demonstrate some serious conflict resolution skills as he teams up with the town’s marshal, played by Timothy Olyphant, to protect the town from a monstrous Krayt dragon. It picks up soon after the end of season one, with the Mandalorian, or Mando, searching for other Mandalorians to help him on his quest to return The Child, better known as Baby Yoda, to his kind.Īfter a quick pit stop at a shady pit fight for information, the armored gunslinger finds himself returning to the desert planet Tatooine. 30 on Disney+ with the first episode “The Marshal”. Season Two of “The Mandalorian” premiered Friday Oct.