The Mandalorian s2e8 betrays our faves by indulging in the Skywalker saga
Over two seasons, The Mandalorian settled into a sweet spot in Star Wars canon that the sequel trilogy was never in a position to find. Whereas J.J. Abrams, perhaps taking orders from bosses above him, built the introduction of new heroes around nostalgia for original trilogy characters, Jon Favreau’s Disney Plus series saw Star Wars as an ethos. The spirit of the franchise came alive in sets, wacky alien puppets, vehicles, and a shared history. The show didn’t need to center on Boba Fett during his Vader-serving years because Din Djarin looked the part, and had his own baggage. The show...