The Mandalorian (Star Wars)

[Saunch]

Jon Favreau will write, direct and executive produce a live-action series set in the Star Wars galaxy for Disney’s forthcoming streaming service.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/star-wars-jon-favreaus-tv-series-details-revealed-1149194

After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BofTUzhBtrZ/?hl=en&taken-by=jonfavreau

Game of Thrones’ and Narcos’ Pedro Pascal is rumored to be playing the title character but nothing’s been confirmed yet.

Sorry if this is a repeat. If there’s an already existing thread for this (I assume there is but nothing came up in the search), please merge. Thank you.

[Saunch]

https://i.imgur.com/Mh710bH.jpg

Series directors include Dave Filoni, Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (the underrated Dope), Bryce Dallas Howard and Taika Waititi.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/taika-waititi-bryce-dallas-howard-directing-star-wars-tv-show-1149560

[Saunch]

Pedro Pascal confirmed.

https://i.imgur.com/WjAZNYu.jpg

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/star-wars-pedro-pascal-mandalorian-series-1203023818/

[WorldFilmGeek]

https://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/scale_crop_768_433/2017/04/gina_carano_-_comic_con_day_3_2015_-_getty_-_h_2017.jpg

Gina Carano is joining the series as well.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/gina-carano-joins-star-wars-series-mandalorian-1160809

[gandalf26]

Decent cast so far.

[Saunch]

Nick Nolte, Werner Herzog, Giancarlo Esposito and Carl Weathers join the cast.

https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/the-mandalorian-cast-giancarlo-esposito-werner-herzog-carl-weathers-star-wars-1203088365/

Just sayin’... they better be playing Hutts.

[TONGO]

This looks more promising than the movies. Good scoop Saunch ;)

For me, when the Ewoks first appeared onscreen the franchise never was the same. They put marketing toys to kids ahead of storytelling. Hoping this series doesnt follow suit.

[John-Connor]

https://cdn.empireonline.com/jpg/70/0/0/1280/960/aspectfit/0/0/0/0/0/0/c/articles/5c97bac9133d503e3a481d29/waititi-mandalorian.jpg
Taika Waititi Voicing IG-88 (https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/taika-waititi-voicing-character-mandalorian/)
IG-88 is one of the hunters that Darth Vader dispatches to help find the Millennium Falcon.

[John-Connor]

bad quality phone cam, 'leak' The Mandalorian Teaser Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqyaFTR1cA

[doubledenim]

That looks great, but who is getting Disney + ? Episodic release as well. There's too much content already.

[Yoda]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPB2J3jVhjY

[Yoda]

I guess this version isn't getting taken down, since it's been up a few months.

Looks great.

[John-Connor]

https://i.imgur.com/IrCUuBP.jpg

[Siddon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YMh_SLnNIg




:eek: Looks better and more inspired than the Star Wars spinoffs that's for damn sure

[Sedai]

Caught the first episode. Was pretty good. Definitely more Rogue One than TLJ. Didn't blow me away, but will probably continue watching.

This was my favorite scene by far:

https://i.postimg.cc/90CrJFbv/Yoda-Cat.png

[NedStark09]

Allot of the Youtube lovers of the Last Jedi and Force Awakens dont seem fond of the First Episode. Some even said it validates why Dave Filoni should not run Lucasfilm.


What does directing anything have to do with Running Lucasfilm as a creative stand point. Filoni is perfect for creating things. Directing SW has nothing to do with the other job. I liked what Dave Filoni and Favrou have Started here.


Make no mistake Filoni and Favour likely created the story for the whole season well the outline and likely Season 2.

[WrinkledMind]

Allot of the Youtube lovers of the Last Jedi and Force Awakens dont seem fond of the First Episode. Some even said it validates why Dave Filoni should not run Lucasfilm.


What does directing anything have to do with Running Lucasfilm as a creative stand point. Filoni is perfect for creating things. Directing SW has nothing to do with the other job. I liked what Dave Filoni and Favrou have Started here.


Make no mistake Filoni and Favour likely created the story for the whole season well the outline and likely Season 2.


They are upset with the lack of female characters. It's daft how plot or story has almost become secondary to some over virtue signalling.

I watched both the episodes and found them to be interesting. It comes across as a space western. Not as great as Firefly, which is the best space western I can think of, but Mandalorian is intriguing enough. And it's definitely better than Force Awakens and Last Jedi.

[JoaoRodrigues]

The only thing interesting about all this is Werner Herzog words for Variety (https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/werner-herzog-the-mandalorian-star-wars-jon-favreau-disney-plus-1203400810/amp/?__twitter_impression=true). I guess not everyone in that business is a hypocrite.

https://nofilmschool.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_wide/public/screen_shot_2019-11-13_at_9.59.34_am.png?itok=k2tOmMji

As well as Jim Jarmusch he never saw Star Wars, neither did I, neither plan on.

[TONGO]

Only 15 minutes in to the first episode and already feel this is what episodes 7-9 should have been like.

[Ultraviolence]

Really liked the first two episodes. I'm sure they will screw this show, but for now, it's all good!

[NedStark09]

I think Jon Favrou has something no on else has. Fondness by Disney because has given them 2 hits from the Jungle Book and Lion King Remakes and From the MCU Iron Man and Iron Man 2. I think Alan Horn gave Jon a crack at Star Wars and we see what happens when Kennedy cannot mess with there creative because she was sidetracked with Episode 9. Dave Filoni and John Favrou and Mandalorian vs Kennedy and JJ Abrams and Rise OF Skywalker. I Think even if Episode 9 Makes Last Jedi Numbers money wise. I Think Mandalorian could win over Iger and Disney and could see new change. Cause movies is one thing but Iger needs Disney Plus to work too so am sure he is looking at that.

[TONGO]

I haven't been so entertained or excited about a Star Wars project since all the way back to Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. I think the reasons why is Star Wars was an American sci-fi cover of the Hidden Fortress, and the Mandalorian is somewhat a Sci-Fi cover of Lone Wolf and Cub. Absolutely brilliant formula especially for a series. There's so much Star Wars lore that they're touching on quite smartly and smoothly and more importantly - organically. They're not introducing all sorts of new races and things just to sell more toys , they're just using the stuff that's been shown before in a very effortless fresh way. Anyone that doesn't really care for the Mandalorian I think it would be safe to say they just won't care for Star Wars projects at all.

[Yoda]

https://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau/status/1196909243703578624

[NedStark09]

Baby yoda is one of the best Idea's Disney Star Wars has came up with other then to make a new Boba Fett in the New Mandalorian. I hope they dont stop having Mandalorian and Baby Yoda adventures.

[Yoda]

It's pretty inspired, not gonna lie. I'm all in on this. Fits the Western theme really well, too.

[TONGO]

ALERT! EPISODE 3 OF THE MANDALORIAN IS NOW AVAILABLE!

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=58443&d=1574439427

That is all.

[John McClane]

What confuses me is doesn't this take place between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens?

So like, isn't that technically not Yoda? Pretty sure it's Steve.

[Yoda]

Indeed. It's just one of Yoda's species. But we have to call it Baby Yoda until it has a name.

[Yoda]

https://twitter.com/DarthPayne/status/1197562247029153792

[doubledenim]

I vote Stevie.

[TONGO]

A friend said he calls him "Yittle", for Yoda & Little.

[NedStark09]

Epiosde 4 Is On Disney Plus and 4 episodes In and Its already replaced game of thrones for me as the next It show that has many seasons of good story ideas.

[gandalf26]

So is it any good then? I saw reviews for ep 1 and the were OK, 7/10 type thing but obv it's only 1 episode of many.

[ynwtf]

So is it any good then? I saw reviews for ep 1 and the were OK, 7/10 type thing but obv it's only 1 episode of many.

I picked up Disney + last weekend for all I was hearing about this show. I really enjoyed EPs 1 and 2, but with all the helmets in play, serious conversations were were getting hard to take seriously. :)

There are hundreds of nods to the OT, which has been nice, but wears on me some now into EP 4.

There is nothing inherently wrong with the show, and there is a strange, overwhelming cuteness that takes spotlight for the better part of two episodes; but, having watched ep4 last night I'm not sure how long that can be leaned on before becoming a crutch. I'm really feeling some 80's T.V. patterns of Hard Time on Planet Earth.

Right now it's veering away from Farscape and skidding firmly into Stargate. The series, not the movie.

With D+, I've watched a few older Disney sports flicks but the library appears to be quite small unless I'm missing a major search category. Two more EPS of The Mandalorian and I will have likely plateaued my viewing experience here.

For SURE worth the pilot. I'm just not sure of its staying power yet. Keep in mind that I'm never happy with anything so YMMV.

[NedStark09]

Dave Filoni Pilot episode was good I thought First Live Action. Episode 2 was just a fun episode 3 The best episode this season so far and Episode 4 introduces another great Character that could have its own series. The Mandalorian is best thing to happen to star wars and finale is after Episode 9 is released.

[MovieGal]

https://noguiltdisney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/baby-yoda-meme-baby-yoda-show-e1574305066480.jpg

[pahaK]

I've watched the first three episodes so far and have little mixed feelings. It's definitely more interesting than the new trilogy has been and its overall style has some promise. It just seems that there's not much going on; after the second episode, I was even wondering if they have a proper script or are just making an event or two up on the spot per episode. There are no characters or any sort of story after three episodes. I'm really hoping it manages to start something by the end of the first season.

P.S. Anyone else expecting this to become a PG-13 Lone Wolf and Cub in space?

[gandalf26]

I'm still getting that "meh" feeling, that I was hearing after ep 1.

Really seems to be a dearth of creativity at LF. Again if only they hadn't binned the EU they could've leant on those bounty hunter stories, or the Rogue squadron series which could have been epic. Noobs.

They've learned the hard way I guess.

[Yoda]

I'm digging it, a lot. Good vibe, not much fluff (could easily be padded a little and be close to an hour per episode), parsimonious storytelling with clear lines that really brings the original trilogy to mind. Little darker, too, with all the killing. They're not just doing a soft-and-cuddly hero bounty hunter.

Good stuff.

[Yoda]

https://twitter.com/albertmpadilla/status/1200878766182010882

[NedStark09]

Well who is to say Movie Gal that Baby Yoda dont become an Adopted Mandalorian . Show isnt talking about lead Character as much as its about Mando Yoda Baby and the other Mandalorians in hiding for whatever reason.

[ynwtf]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plcx5JGxOJE

[Ultraviolence]

Really liked the first three episodes. The last one was so bad... Seven Samurais but rushed - The female character was interesting and that "romance"... damn...

[Yoda]

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[ynwtf]

Helloooooooo, NURSE!

[xSookieStackhouse]

love the mandalorian, baby yoda is soooo cute :love:

[NedStark09]

Now they cant kill Baby Yoda without a revolt and the end of the Possitive Star Wars push.

[MovieGal]

Well who is to say Movie Gal that Baby Yoda dont become an Adopted Mandalorian . Show isnt talking about lead Character as much as its about Mando Yoda Baby and the other Mandalorians in hiding for whatever reason.

If you are talking about the Meme I posted, you aren't very bright. Go search the Net.. that's where I found it.

I don't care what you or anyone else thinks... everyone talks about Baby Yoda, even the middle-aged man (and fyi I'm 52) who works at The Disney Store thought he was cute and everyone says "Baby Yoda so cute!" when you mention "the Mandalorian".

[Yoda]

https://twitter.com/noraneus/status/1202977414336405510

[NedStark09]

If you are talking about the Meme I posted, you aren't very bright. Go search the Net.. that's where I found it.

I don't care what you or anyone else thinks... everyone talks about Baby Yoda, even the middle-aged man (and fyi I'm 52) who works at The Disney Store thought he was cute and everyone says "Baby Yoda so cute!" when you mention "the Mandalorian".
How about you keep your rude attitude to your self about how smart a person is or isnt. Also The series seems to be about an adopted Bounty Hunter who happens to fallow the Mandalorian new faith. Question will be who is the Mandalorian by the end of the series because what the influences of people and Baby Yoda needing his protection.

[Doolallyfrank]

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This was on Favreau's Twitter, merry Christmas

[WrinkledMind]

I'm digging it, a lot. Good vibe, not much fluff (could easily be padded a little and be close to an hour per episode), parsimonious storytelling with clear lines that really brings the original trilogy to mind. Little darker, too, with all the killing. They're not just doing a soft-and-cuddly hero bounty hunter.

Good stuff.

Though you have to admit, there is potential for it to go even darker with this, but because it's Disney they have kept it less darker. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying this a lot, but now that you said it, I am just thinking that it could go darker.

Mando's character is made to be Space Punisher or Space Terminator.

Anyways, props to Filoni and Favreau. They are doing a good job.

[Yoda]

Oh sure, you could do a super cool borderline R-rated version of this. But it's definitely darker than I expected under the circumstances, too.

[Powdered Water]

I don't want darker. I like it the way it is. It even feels kind of silly at times just like the original trilogy.

[pahaK]

I wouldn't mind darker (obviously) but it's Star Wars so I'm fine with little lighter tone. My issue is the lack of story and characters. It's like a video game character grinding the side quests.

[WrinkledMind]

Quietly waiting for someone to make a Breaking Bad meme with Baby Yoda as Jesse, Mando as Walter.

Or at least a meme with Baby Yoda calling Gideon 'It's Force, Bitch'.

[NedStark09]

Great Finale for the series and great start to the Mandalorian TV series. There is allot can happen to this show and core characters.

[WrinkledMind]

Who else was pissed when those idiots punched Baby Yoda? Only Taika would get away with that.

On the whole, this has been a good season and good finale.

[Mr Minio]

https://i.imgur.com/mHv0isD.png

[ynwtf]

He's trying to eat me!
*plop*

[ynwtf]

lol. This episode just turned into Red vs. Blue.

[Zotis]

My brother was enthusiastically telling me this show was actually very good, so I decided to give it a shot. I'll never trust his taste in anything ever again. I couldn't finish 15 minutes of the first episode, it was non-stop cringe. The acting had a goofy tone that made it impossible for me to achieve any immersion. All of the costumes looked brand new, so any sense of poverty on backwater worlds was tacky. Even the dirt looked clean. This did not feel like Star Wars at all, more like some childish nerd fantasy in a Star Wars rip-off alternate universe. The plot was pure nerd fantasy, and I'll give an example of what I mean. The first episode starts with the Mandalorian walking into a bar. People pick a fight with him for no apparent reason and he defeats them effortlessly in Mary-Sue fashion with martial arts that are so slow and obviously choreographed they make Seraph's sucker punch in The Matrix Reloaded look like it wasn't telegraphed at all.

It was worse than I was expecting, and my expectations were so low I was dreading it as it were. I didn't think it was possible to be worse than I was expecting, but they nailed it. If only it had that so-bad-it's-good appeal, I could enjoy it for that. But it was just boring and lame in every way shape and form imaginable.

Let's see all the red flags:
1. One dimensional Mary-Sue characters
2. Costumes and props way too clean
3. Implausible plot and Deus-Ex Machinas
4. Cliche boring dialogue
5. Wooden and goofy acting
6. Realism sacrificed for dramatic effect

That's what I noticed within the first fifteen minutes, and you couldn't make me watch more if you put a gun to my head or payed me all the money in the universe. I'm kidding about not being able to watch more, but if you payed me well I'd do an in-depth critical review. Still, I'd rather turn down a million dollars and do something more meaningful with my time, like watch paint dry. I don't think it's possible to bash this show enough. This was worse than Twilight. I got through an hour of Twilight because it had some so-bad-it's-good appeal.

[Mr Minio]

Binge-watched the entire thing in one sitting.

Spoilers... I guess.

Starts really strong with a right-in-your-face ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST Harmonica entrance rip-off (although a much less sophisticated version of it) and throws you right into the world of Star Wars. The first two episodes are a helluva ride, but then the series makes a halt and drops in quality to regain it in the sixth episode in which crimson-lit white corridors see lots of healthy tension interrupted by Disney-friendly yet exciting outbursts of violence. The de facto two-episode finale is quite a spectacle, too, as long as you can suspend your disbelief and just get along with the ride. By far the weakest yet stil solid episode would be number four, a simple mix of SHANE and SEVEN SAMURAI. I never knew that I always wanted to see a fantasy version of LONE WOLF AND AND A CUB with a Capitalist Cheburashka / Green Gizmo. Seriously, all they had to do was repeat the Baby Groot cutesy cute from GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, although my nitpick would be that Baby Yoda was not cute enough. Also, IG-11 doing his HARD BOILED Chow Yun-fat thing is perhaps the most badass scene I've seen this year (which is a very convenient thing to say as it's still January, and I can easily go back on this). All in all, pretty good entertainment even though the story felt like a side-quest line in SKYRIM. Never expected anything else. I will be watching Season 2. Lots of haters, but they hated the new Star Wars, too, so I don't care.

Oh, and let's finish this with a pun. You know, they're very progressive nowadays. This show also has a strong female character. :lol:

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[gandalf26]

Enjoyed it but I'm not seeing any creativity from Lucasfilm which is their core problem. The whole thing relies on characters major and minor from 40 years ago. Boba Fett 2.0, Yoda, Tatooine, IG 88, Empire.

Strong cast right through though, took me a while to place Nick Nolte and GOAT movie villain Clacy Brown, love Gina Carano, don't subscribe to some of the strong women complaints this time around.

Maybe the strong cast and Star Wars feel made it feel better than it was. Looking forward to the next one.

Made me wish they'd pick up what I remember being excellent book series in Rogue Squadron / Wraith Squadron.

[John-Connor]

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Casts Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano
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[John-Connor]

Michael Biehn Joins 'The Mandalorian' Season 2
https://youtu.be/DXYd9jK4Ga0

[Yoda]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW7Twd85m2g&feature=emb_title

[Powdered Water]

Sheesh! That looks pretty good! Been thinking about rewatching the first season. Prolly gonna right before this gets going again.

[WrinkledMind]

Decent first episode. Looks like more money was splurged than the first season, which had that campy 80's look(which I loved). This one looked like a movie.


Main plot wasn't greatly advanced, but overall a decent start.



The episode was basically Tremors for TV.

[WrinkledMind]

Episode three of this season is the best of the lot. It had everything.

[WrinkledMind]

Episode four continues the good work of three, and more importantly the main plot moves forward.


Two side observations.
1) Stormtroopers in this series are absolutely useless. Almost like target practice for our heroes.


2) I don't agree with the internet. Gina Carano looked weirdly hotter to me with that extra bit.

PS: Looks like I am the only one here watching season two.

[Yoda]

Nah, I'm watching it, just not sure I have a lot to say. It's not the kind of show I analyze in detail or theorycraft about, because it's not really about mysteries or plot. There's some of that, but it's toned down, and refreshingly so. It reminds me of Justified, in that there's a nice overarching story but each episode is fairly self-contained and enjoyable in its own right, which is how TV is supposed to be. It's not supposed to just be a giant movie arbitrarily chopped into pieces, and I really like it when a show is restrained and competent, like The Mandalorian is. I don't think there's been a single bad episode yet, as a result.

[mark f]

Everybody's watching it.

[TONGO]

GOD THIS SHOW IS THE BOMB! :) I love it.


Grogo, I like it. If Chris B. hadn't already been Yoda here at MoFo I'd change TONGO to GROGO and use that cute little Gremlin ripoff as my Av.


What surprises me is how the storyline hasn't faltered or "sold out" like the original franchise did. I can remember when it first happened, tremors of a sell-out were being felt by the audience in Ep. VI Return of the Jedi when all those different droids and races were in endless supply. Parents just knowing they'd have to buy every damn ones action figure for their kids. Then the hammer fell, the Ewoks. I can still remember half of the audience going "Awwwwww!" and the other half outright groaning in disgust by the marketing shamelessness.


Jones Favreau is a genius. He took a forgettable Marvel superhero in Iron Man had made him as popular as Spidey & Wolvie (assist by RDJ), and now has saved the Star Wars franchise. Good job to Disney and I give my money to D+ happily.

[xSookieStackhouse]

gosh loved this show especially baby yoda his so adorable :love:
https://media.giphy.com/media/IaWMz9Ln8OWvf66z6k/giphy.gif https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c0/f5/e3/c0f5e3da3a7bbee4a56027fd1a5e3b27.gif

[Powdered Water]

I'm glad Disney is pretty much ignoring all these cancellation attempts of people on the show. This is turning into the best content they've done in years at Star Wars central. Maybe there's some hope that the next trilogy can follow The Mandolorians path and become watchable more than once.

[TONGO]

He's back.


Who?!


I will not spoil! Alls Ill say is one of the coolest Star Wars characters of all time, and he just got cooler.


:) :) :)

[WrinkledMind]

God what happened to the dialogue writing in the latest episode. All throughout this series they have used silence or smart dialogues to convey things. And suddenly in the last episode they decided to spell out everything to the audience in case we don't understand the basic things. 'Let me land on the side I can't land on the top', 'I will protect you while you finish your yoga'.
I know it's irrelevant thing but it just felt so out of place and definitely ruined my viewing experience.


Otherwise the episode was good.

[WrinkledMind]

We are back to well written dialogues. Latest episode :up:

[gandalf26]

Halfway through s2, decent enough, reminds me of the Witcher. This weeks big baddie to hunt is............

One complaint is that I'd have to watch a ****ty SW cartoon to find out who some of the characters are.

So it seems they may eventually attempt to bring some of the main OT characters back through the Mandalorian, then perhaps onto their own series. When I say "it seems", that's nothing more than a prediction.

I don't see why not though, especially with the relative success of the Mandalorian. Cinema seems to be moving to streaming and who doesn't want to get the taste of hobo green milk Luke Skywalker out of their mouth.

[Mr Minio]

Just finished watching Season 2. Watched it in one sitting. It's still enjoyable but while with Season 1 they would rip off other movies, here they rip off other movies AND Season 1. The entire thing feels, just like Season 1, like a side questline in some computer game. The final episode sure is a twist. Griffith's last minute rescue and uncanny valley combined for some cheesy goodness!

Baby Yoda? Oh. I liked Cheburashka before it was cool.

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[Sedai]

Looks like the rumours I had heard about this show a few weeks ago were true. Damn.

[John McClane]

I thought season 2 was just character development. I have loved every episode and I enjoyed seeing Bill Burr again and Olyphant. I am going to watch the last episode now.

[Darth Wish]

I've watched every episode and thoroughly enjoyed it.
No huge sub plots muddying the story, just a man and a baby making their way through the trials and tribulations of life to reach their destination with help from their friends.
I don't watch TV to analyse each and every programme I view, I just sit there in my grundies (not a sight for the faint hearted or someone with asthma) and enjoy it.
I've found most programmes improve after the first series, Blackadder from the BBC being a prime example.
I agree with Yoda on what a TV programme should be too, I hate those long drawn out progs like Lost and The 100.

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[Doolallyfrank]

I enjoyed season 2, but the last episode was the lowest point for me. Some friends had raved about it (spoiler free) so maybe that's the reason? It was ambitious but the execution almost made me throw up in my mouth


Bill Burr was ace, the 1st episode he was in kinda pulled me out of the episode a bit but the return was great for me

[Austruck]

Episode three of this season is the best of the lot. It had everything.
I enjoyed it... but let's face it. It had a very distinct Power Rangers vibe going on. :D

[Austruck]

And those black Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots are kinda creepy!

[Austruck]

I thought season 2 was just character development. I have loved every episode and I enjoyed seeing Bill Burr again and Olyphant. I am going to watch the last episode now.

It was starting to feel like a Deadwood reunion after a while: Olyphant, W. Earl Brown, and then Titus Welliver too. I was waiting for Ian McShane to show up... :D

[John McClane]

Just watched the last episode. Oh good grief.

[WrinkledMind]

Just finished the last episode. Say what you want, that entrance was cool.

[gandalf26]

SPOILERS

S2 was Ok, can't imagine myself ever wanting to watch it again. Some of the combat scenes vs Stormtroopers were Austin Powers level bad, like the rock tumbling down knocking them down, virtually the same scene as:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UFQWKjy_I

Many of the stormtroopers dying to melee weapons reminds me of the armed henchmen running at Batman conveniently instead of standing back shooting.

Wasn't too happy with the return of Boba Fett who is now John Wick instead of a mysterious clever adversary.

It all still feels very thin on the ground story wise, based on nostalgia and fan service. However it looks like this may be the first step of launching a combined TV/movie Star Wars universe brining back the characters we REALLY want to see, clean slate post ROTJ world hopefully forgetting about the recent films, and there are hints of bringing back the EU into it, Thrawn? yes please.

AS for the finale, that was OK I guess, Jon Favreau knows what we want. **** you Rian Johnston, loser! I would have preffered they had their ducks in a row and actually had Luke recast and ready to go instead of another CGI like Tarkin/Leia. However they had Mark Hamill on set, providing the voice (tinkered with obv).

[Yoda]

https://twitter.com/The2OC/status/1342535032389267456

[Doolallyfrank]

https://youtu.be/861gfPVmgdc

[Austruck]

That recreation of Luke was pretty neat, Doolallyfrank ! The look was better, but when he talked, that upper lip area didn't move naturally enough. Still... amazing work!

[Doolallyfrank]

That recreation of Luke was pretty neat, Doolallyfrank ! The look was better, but when he talked, that upper lip area didn't move naturally enough. Still... amazing work!


I thought exactly the same, the mouth looks worse than the original. But still a pretty good job for the length of time they spent on it

[Powdered Water]

I know it's a really fine line talking about these things today. I'm going to try and to also be kinda brief if possible. I think what Disney is doing to Gina Carano is wrong. I believe one of the first things we need to do as a nation is to CANCEL cancel culture if we hope to come together. We need to talk to each other, not find more ways to get people who don't talk right deplatformed.

I feel the only "real" thing I can do is to no longer support this show or Disney+. So, in order to cancel cancel culture we have to cancel Disney+? I know... it makes no sense.

[Yoda]

Yeah, very fine line. A reminder that we've banned political discussions, and to be fair to everyone that mostly means not starting conversations that will necessarily become political if someone wants to reply, otherwise one person gets to say what they want and the next can't.

We're being flexible on all this because a) it's tough and b) it's a new rule, but I think this is outside the scope of the show itself.

[Powdered Water]

I feel ya. If need be I can edit out the personal stuff and just leave it at, I won't be watching anymore. Unless they change their minds.

[Iroquois]

The problem being that Carano has a history of posting increasingly divisive rhetoric and has had ample opportunity to "talk to each other" (e.g. Pedro Pascal countering her mockery of preferred pronouns) that she's ultimately disregarded, so I don't think you can pin what's happened entirely on "cancel culture".

Back on topic, that CGI Luke was so bad it made me embarrassed to have ever invested in this show anyway.

[pahaK]

I feel ya. If need be I can edit out the personal stuff and just leave it at, I won't be watching anymore. Unless they change their minds.

I can watch, but I won't be paying a dime to Disney anymore. I'm just amazed that having different opinions seems to be an OK reason to be fired (and probably being turned into a pariah for the whole industry) for so many people. Maybe they send her to re-education camp next.

[Yoda]

Yeah, this is exactly what I was worried about. Let's please stop there.

[Iroquois]

I'm more worried about how this rule means that this turns into a vague and meaningless dead end where framing this issue as a generic complaint about a big bad company not respecting an abstract concept like "different opinions" is missing the bigger picture regarding what exactly about this particular person's precise opinions was so objectionable as to prompt such a reaction, but sure, let's please stop there please.

[WrinkledMind]

I am adding a point, because it's not political.
It's not about any cause or ideology or principle for a (or any) big company. Otherwise Disney wouldn't have thanked the authorities of Xinjiang (or filmed there for that matter).
It's always, and always, about protecting their assets (stars or fans). In this case Carano is expendable compared to the fans.

[Powdered Water]

I'm not trying to suck up to you or anything Iro, but I literally reached for the remote and almost shut it off after the big "reveal". At least we'll always have that heartwarming movie with Luke drinking the green booby milk to keep us warm on a cold stormy night, eh?

[Iroquois]

At least that keeps in the stupid-weird-messy spirit of Star Wars more so than a good chunk of the recent stuff that's a little too focused on pleasing as much of the fanbase as possible - it's part of why I've never truly gravitated to Mandalorian itself no matter how many fan favourite characters or magnetic prestige-TV presences it brings to the table each episode.

[Loner]

At least we'll always have that heartwarming movie with Luke drinking the green booby milk to keep us warm on a cold stormy night, eh?

Like tonight?

I hope we don't lose power. That wind is going through my body.

[Powdered Water]

Right? Pretty crazy little storm eh?

[gandalf26]

I don't think she'll be missed, not much of a character or actress if you ask me.

Yea the Luke scene makes me more annoyed the more I think about it (The Mandalorian one). Like a half assed apology for TLJ, with morally questionable CGI faces, though Hamill was on board with it.

I hope ultimately the Mandalorian branches out into a sort of expanded universe story, Luke Han Leia again. I would prefer TV rather than movies too.

I don't want Kenobi or Cassian Andor prequels.

[John McClane]

Back on topic, that CGI Luke was so bad it made me embarrassed to have ever invested in this show anyway.Yeah, I checked out as soon as he hit the screen. I let it slide when Mando removed his helmet to develop the plot/character but that Luke bs had me in stitches. I just can’t take any of it seriously now.

[Yoda]

I'm more worried about how this rule means that this turns into a vague and meaningless dead end where framing this issue as a generic complaint about a big bad company not respecting an abstract concept like "different opinions" is missing the bigger picture regarding what exactly about this particular person's precise opinions was so objectionable as to prompt such a reaction, but sure, let's please stop there please.
Yes, I'm sure we'd all love to always have the last word. That's why you nip it in the bud.

I'm gonna make the really charitable assumption here by saying people might not have understood "please stop here" was actually not a suggestion, and it's not cool to take parting shots past that point. If someone feels I cut things off at some point that's somehow unfair to their general POV, they can PM me about it, at which point I'll almost certainly be able to show them a half-dozen examples where discussions were cut off with them or theirs getting the last salvo off.

[Austruck]

Yeah, I checked out as soon as he hit the screen. I let it slide when Mando removed his helmet to develop the plot/character but that Luke bs had me in stitches. I just can’t take any of it seriously now.

I appreciated that it was done as well as it was... but I admit I kept staring at that weird mouth formation because it wasn't. quite. right.

[John-Connor]

The Mandalorian | Season 3 Teaser Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_cBOlDlUdE

[xSookieStackhouse]

The Mandalorian | Season 3 Teaser Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_cBOlDlUdE
cant wait, hope season 3 will be good

[Mesmerized]

I finished up the final episodes last night. I was stunned by the reveal. Technology is amazing.

[WHITBISSELL!]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znsa4Deavgg

[Mesmerized]

Just finished watching the first episode of season 3. In previous episodes he had taken his mask off and now he's out to redeem himself. I loved it.



https://i.ibb.co/wY9BkM2/GIF-230301-224646.gif

[gandalf26]

I might have missed some connecting plot points in Boba Fett, but this looks like another case of writers lacking foresight by having Grogu go on a different path only to realise without him they have no show so he's back with Mando......

[Yoda]

Yeah, it's kinda nuts how they're willing to just assume people were/are watching both shows. Oof.

[ynwtf]

Yeah, it's kinda nuts how they're willing to just assume people were/are watching both shows. Oof.

lol, sorry, but I can't tell if this is agreeing with the above comment or a bit of a playful jab! Full disclosure, I had no idea there was a new season for Mandalorian, so all context is lost on me at the moment. I do not remember finishing Book of Bobba Fet. Was that the series with the stylish teen cyber/biker gang? I think that's about where I left off, if so. Honestly, my memory is crap the last few years so I wouldn't be surprised if I'm blending scenes from Star Gate at this point. =\

Anyway. My meaning in all this is to ask if there was actually a plot point within that series (or another?) that explains Grogu's return here? Or is that explained in the new season of the Mandalorian? No need for spoilerish details for others following this thread. Just curious where that redirect falls and in what series.

[Yoda]

Not a jab, it's nuts to expect people to watch another show without any clear indication they need to do so to follow along with the first show's basic plot beats. Especially when the first show is the big hit and the other show is, presumably, significantly less popular.

And no, I don't think Grogu's return is explained except for in Boba Fett. And it's not even clear from Boba Fett that it's just going to turn into The Mandalorian halfway through, anyway. I almost stopped watching, and then that happened. Bizarre.

[ynwtf]

Oh wow. Ok, thanks for the details. I really don't remember finishing the Book of Bobba Fet, so figured I just missed some obvious side plot there. In that context, I can totally agree.

[Yoda]

I'm not sure of the specifics, but I think the first couple episodes were just its own thing (and fairly meh), and then Mando shows up and takes over in episode 3 or 4 or something. And it's quite good! It's basically, as one TV critic described it, season 2.5.

[John McClane]

Sounds like I did the right thing swearing off these shows. Writers be pulling their hamstrings.

[gandalf26]

Sounds like I did the right thing swearing off these shows. Writers be pulling their hamstrings.
Yea, also who sits down in a meeting and decides that it would even be a good idea to give a mysterious side character like Boba Fett their own show.

The shit show rolls on.

[Mesmerized]

Anyway. My meaning in all this is to ask if there was actually a plot point within that series (or another?) that explains Grogu's return here? Or is that explained in the new season of the Mandalorian?

There wasn't anything in the new season of Mandalorian to explain Grogu's return. It's messed up that they blended the show with Boba Fett. No matter. I like Grogu. He's a cute little fellow.

[WHITBISSELL!]

There was an online article somewhere that explained why they took that abrupt detour in BoBF. It was a logical explanation but yeah people need to watch it for continuities sake. I just watched the premiere and it looks like it will follow the same beats as previous seasons. Mando undertakes a quest followed by a buttload of side quests.

[Mesmerized]

I just finished watching episode 3. I hated it. Or most of it. The bulk of the show focuses on characters that have nothing to do with the Mandalorian and at some point I almost forgot what the hell I was watching. I had to check the title of the show twice to see if I was watching something else.

[Mesmerized]

https://i.ibb.co/RD7S74n/GIF-230325-131235.gif

[Mesmerized]

Anybody else watching this show?

[ynwtf]

Haven't started it. Friend seems really into it, but then I see that gif and wonder.

[MovieMeditation]

I finally made the most important decision of my viewing habits a few months back…

I said screw FOMO and screw these assembly-line productions that I’m wasting my precious time on. And I stopped actively following Marvel. Star Wars. DC. And I guess you could say Disney in general…

Best decision I ever made. Haven’t felt such relief in a long time. I simply realized I wasted too much time watching mediocre or bad stuff just because it was popular and/or connected to something else. Even the stuff I sort of enjoyed I didn’t really enjoy enough to actually make it all worth it. So I stopped. Haven’t looked back since. Doesn’t mean I won’t ever watch anything in that category again. But I’m not actively following along anymore.

I enjoyed parts of Mandalorian seasons 1 and 2 okay, but haven’t really felt the urge to watch season 3. Haven’t had the urge to watch something like She-Hulk either. Or Black Adam. Or Shazam 2. Or that Guardians Holiday special. Or Ant-Man 3. Or whatever else in that ballpark.

I wish for the future that we one day walk away from this multiverse and connected universe stuff. I miss just enjoying a movie or a show and not having to watch 15 films and 3 tv shows to enjoy something. Or to know what happens next...

[Mesmerized]

Christopher Lloyd - S3:E6

92326



https://i.ibb.co/j4ckbK3/GIF-230408-160802.gif

[Corax]

Apart of the perpetual side-quest game-mechanic of the show, the dialogue is bad. Obviously, they wanted Black to be a sort of Goldblum/Grandmaster character, but he's written as someone vaguely whimsical and nice. The lines sound like something out of My Little Pony. You were bad, but you used to be good, so we will send you to the moon for a time-out!



Ima say it. I want Grogu dead. Violently dead. Crimson hamburger with green speckles dead. And Mando goes on a gory revenge streak rivaling Shogun Assassin. And then Mando dies. The. End.

[WHITBISSELL!]

It has noticeably lost a step. I think even the diehard fans would agree with that.

And as far comic book movies go, I won't miss them if they just go away. Or at least take a sabbatical. It'll never happen though. There's no way they're turning their backs on that significant a revenue stream.

[WHITBISSELL!]

I actually enjoyed the season 3 finale.

https://media.tenor.com/ORcTwbzOl4AAAAAd/mandalorian-grogu.gif
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FOAd1mbtiM