Parts were silly, but I loved this one. Heck, we even got insight into how droids are "feeling" about the end of the Empire. And do we call him Sir Grogu now?
The world/lore building continues to be ever more of a pure delight... And the way the writers & actors bring such subtle layers to every character (whether it is whole new characters or characters we know already), it is really great to see ! And it can be felt that all actors highly enjoy to be part of this series/story that's already iconic and keeps becoming always more endearing with every new episode... How deeply satisfying and rewarding it is to see were the story is going and how the main and supporting characters (Din Djarrin, Bo-Katan Kryze, Grogu, The Armorer, Paz Vizla, Axe Woves) keep learning and evolving from every slightest situation or event that occur... How beautiful. This world, this story and these characters... What a wonderful series to witness. *PS : Since very early on in the series, I've always been thinking that "The Mandalorian" does not at all has to be about Din Djarrin only... So I 100% agree with everything you said in the end. I think Din is the protagonist we follow through this whole story that keeps evolving and taking us to the point where Mandalore is retaken and its people fully reunited. And Din is very much the type of person able to naturally create bonds with any culture in the galaxy... So I totally see him being the 2nd in command for Bo-Katan, and chief of diplomacy. Him and Bo-Katan (as you mentioned) make a great team together (their loving couple is hinted since a good while, and I personally love this)... She has a long experience and deep knowledge about The Mandalorian culture from the inside of the Realm ; leadership's in her DNA (and she's cool, and baddass) : while The Armorer is more like the voice of wisdom, past knowledge and preservation of the culture/spiritual beliefs (while also being very cool too)... Grogu for sure is gonna play an important role in the future ; his life span is a huge factor, and you can see him already making valuable friends for the future of Mandalore, therefore I totally see him combining the forces of these various tutors that he has around him : Daddy Din, Mommy Bo, Aunty Armorer... Also : Bryce Dallas Howard !!! 🙌
Totally fun, Clone Wars like episode. I know some won't like it. I just went along for the crazy ride. Loved the Bo/Din action they are a really good team.
I liked how the droid bar was kind of a throwback to the Mos Eisley cantina in Episode IV. Even droids have water holes in this galaxy. This season has given us a real look at how much the galaxy has changed since the Empire fell. But something big is coming in the last two episodes of the season, I can feel it. The Imperial Remnant is well on its way to becoming the First Order, and I think this breather episode is the calm before the storm.
It makes a lot of sense because Din is what Boba claims to be, "just a simple man making his way through the galaxy". He has no desire to rule anything.
@@intbananas idk. I feel like he never really had a handle on it. He also only kept it because he felt like he didn’t have a choice. Bo wouldn’t take it.
@@MarieS610 Bo clearly didn't feel she'd earnt it during their visit to the mines as she gave it back to him. If he's felt like this since they were at the mines, then why wait until now to give it back to Bo? He could have made the same speech in front of the covert immediately after the Armorer said Bo was going to unite the clans... If they've waited until now to revisit that idea, then just have to hope there's a better reason for it.
The 'side quest' was my favourite part of the ep; Din's knowledge and instincts were vital to solving the mystery. If they didn't succeed in that mission, Bo wouldn't have been able to meet with Axe Woves. I'm not convinced by Din suddenly stating the Darksabre didn't belong to him; why wait so long after they visited the mines? It feels like this is all set up for the finale; especially with Axe looking down on Din not only for his beliefs, but also because he was a foundling - raising that question of what it means to be a Mandalorian. Also, I don't need everything to be spelt out, but the previous episode ended with the Armorer giving Bo a quest; I would like to have seen why Din, Grogu and R5 are all accompanying Bo (presumably the N1 is still on Nevarro).
I like the side quest too. They add to the overall story in some way even if it's a different season. Bo had the saber and gave it back to him at the mines. He knew it would have to happen in front of her crew. As for him going on her quest, he told her he would assist her in retaking Mandalore when he was at her castle.
I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE CHRISTOPHER LLOYD!!!!!!!! So besides being in Back to the Future, playing as Doc Brown, Klingon KRUGE IN STAR TREK 3 THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, and now he is in STAR WARS, in todays new ep of the Mandalorian!!!!!!!!!!!
They presented in a really fun way how people started reusing battle droids.If you think about it after Sidous ordered to turn off all battle droids it must've left so much junk that could easily be reprogrammed
@k3n12ock I get it, your one of those pathetic people that don't like actors for preconceived notions, right now it seems you hate fat people and old people, get your ass off the internet kiddo
@@davidwilhite8217 my brother in the force it costs no money to make your own post. I am literally only talking about how I was interested in the technical challenge that would be making a cosplay of her character.
Good episode. I preferred last week's and see why people might be annoyed with even MORE side quests, but this is typical Mando stuff. It all ends with blessed progress so I'm happy either way.
Bo Katan is so important this season.I didnt even watch the clone wars but why do I stand her so hard.shes just so cool and u can see every episode ending shot is of her.
I think objectively this season is just messy and not as consistent as the others. Although I think stand-alone this episode works really well as it focuses on world building and droids. Considering we have 8 episodes with 2 more to go it just feels filler. There’s no direction this season which is the biggest problem. If there were more episodes world building episodes would feel more acceptable but this ain’t clone wars or rebels.
@@slaya8065 then you came to the wrong show because the "story" was never the point. Every episode, even from season 2 which had all the big names like Bo Katan, Ahsoka, and Boba Fett, has had a side quest Din needs to fulfill before moving the "plot" forward slightly.
@@JiReyAnimation yes, but even those side quests had story, they set up different episodes and shows, they were meaningful to progressing the story, the only story thing that happened in this entire episode was the last 3 minutes and all that did was break canon
At last I am tying references to episodes more now whereas the backstories from other Star Wars series were lost on me. I really enjoyed this episode and Din is such an awesome character, humble, noble and honourable. Loved seeing Jack and Christopher in this, a real surprise and a very pleasant one. 👍👍
Love this episode! It was so much fun! And Knight Grogu 💕 Nepenthé as a system update. Kinda cool. I think we have always had more aspirations for Din that he did. Din has never wanted the saber. He’s never wanted to lead either. Cant wait for next week! I love this show!
As always, great reaction!!! That's why anytime a new episode of Mando drops, I make it an effort to see yours first. Like many others have stated, i like this episode a lot. Learning about a new planet, seeing how other planets have handled the fall of the empire, the cameos were A1 all around, the story progress is good. Seeing Din and Bo work together as a team is phenomenal, seeing them play off each other strengths, Din with the Ugnaughts, Bo with the Droids and using there knowledge to figure out the culprit. I've been pushing this ever since Bo showed up but her Din would make excellent rulers together. I only hope they don't try and force a romantic relationship between these two...at least not so soon. Let them ruler together as respected equals then have it progress to that. As far as the Darksaber loophole, I know a lot of people will be pissed by it but they can shove it because it all falls into order based on the information we've been given about the saber and what's taken place in the story. Everything Din said was true and by the rules, Bo earned it. Why he waited till now to give it to her can be read a lot of ways. The way I looked at Din is versed in the rules of the Darksaber, give Bo kept it after saving Din, Din wouldn't have objected to because all she would have to do is explain the rules and he would've went along with it. But Bo returned to Din and Din never questioned why because again, he doesn't know the rules. It wasn't till Axe mentioned the Darksaber being his and how Bo needs to earn that first, is when he remembers the rules and thus recalls to them how she has already earned it prior to them arriving and gives it to her. As well, we are working on reuniting the people of Mandolore, fighting over the Darksaber would be counterintuitive of that goal. So Bo was never going to challenge Din outright for it, on top of that, she has grown to have a lot of respect and admiration for him Over all, great episode to a solid season. Any one who says different are too swayed by there personal wants and biases to see the story for what it is and enjoy it as such. And as well Omn1, another stellar reaction!!!! See ya on the next one!
The whole episode felt like a quest in a video game, you've got the main quest of reuniting the Mandalorians but you first have to complete a secondary quest of solving the rogue robots, which requires talking to this person, then that person until you eventually solve it all.
I've seen so many people saying how convenient it was to have Din give Bo the Sabre back. I saw it was Din being opportunistic and mentally going "FUCK YES, I CAN GET RID OF IT AND SHE CAN'T SAY *SHYT*!!!"
The previous two seasons were just like this. Main plot peppered in until the final two episodes. We didn't even see Moff Gideon until Chapter 7 in S1. This season is about the reunification of the Mandalorians and its clearly moving in that direction. I think people assumed it'd be another confrontation with Gideon and they can't get past that not being the driving force behind the season
Can you explain to me what the driving force is then? Just undoing season 2??? Grogu goes with the jedi ending his arc, then he comes back to do nothing. Din gets the darksaber setting him up to be the ruler of Mandalore, just for him to literally hand it to Bo. This season is a bigger downgrade from the first two that I could’ve had in my worst fears
@Dawson Groff Yep, simply put it's the redemption of Din in the eyes of his Covert and the reunification of Mandalore. The story line of the first two seasons is over and this is a new beginning as Din untangles himself from the stuff he got tied up in. Do you think he wants to rule Mandalore? No. He wants to raise his son and do his thing.
A lot of people didn't like this episode. I enjoyed it... and happy to see Bo and Din maintaining good terms despite their disagreements throughout the episode on how to handle problems. I like their teamwork throughout the season, let alone this ep. Bo handles the dark saber with agile finesse. No doubt she's the rightful wielder. No backstabbing needed to reclaim the sword. Respect to both protagonists for the peaceful transfer of power, though kicking battle droids was out of line, imho.
I never saw a fight/battle between Din and Bo happening. I love his loophole. It did happen like he described. I give seeing Jack Black and Christopher Lloyd a solid B. The grade would be higher if that portion of the episode was a bit shorter. I wish we had a little more interaction with the other Mandalorians. (veering off comment) Where did you get that shirt? I'm excited/hoping for next week to be a big episode!! Take care, Omn1
I think a lot of ppl including myself for a while were ignoring the huge character evolution Bo has been through since Clone Wars. She isnt a villain she is someone who made a mistake and is finding her purpose.
Had a smart brain moment; Things seem to be happening to easily and by circumstance but what if its literally Gideon luring all mandalorians out to kull them all.
@@Omn1Media Aplogies 😂 i don’t watch the parts after the reactions, mostly so i can feel like if whatever i thought might happen happens then im a genius and not a collective effort, i need that pride 😂
I like the idea that the most likely Mandalore after Bo-Katan is Grogu. Imagine a reign of 700 years or so with Grogu at head of the Mandalorian nation, leading them to greatness.
Why are people mad about the fact that Bo didn't fight Dihn for the saber?! I'm pretty sure Gideon didn't fight Bo for the saber. We've seen how proficient she was with it and that's why I think Gideon wouldn't defeat her.
I really don't give two shit about people who hating on the show every week. Why are they still watching at this point? The Mandalorian is the Power Rangers of Star Wars. Have these people not watch the last 2 seasons? It's always side quest to get to the main plot. Just as it is with The Bad Batch, Clone War and Star Wars Rebels. That's Dave Filoni creation. Enjoy the show as it is intended, it's not some high art series.
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Din is like Neo when he goes to see the Oracle. "Maybe he's waiting for his next life, who knows." Bo has done it, she's a has been, Din doesn't yet know his place, and I wonder, when they return to Mandalore, if he's the one that rides the Mythosaur. She saw it, but she thinks somehow that's her path to power. Din will beat up droids cause his family was killed by them, but he isn't gonna fight another Mandalorian to keep the sabre. We need another season, so we see how Din grows in his abilities and like Bo realizes he can unite them .
This episode felt like a fever dream. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it but it definitely had my attention the whole time. Unfortunately, this whole season has felt like a set up season. It's wildly uneven, not necessarily bad, but the cohesiveness has sort of flown out the window. And as much as I love Bo, Din is the character I care most about and this season hasn't really given him much to do. He's almost regressed as a character. It feels like they're doing that to lift up Bo, especially for people who didn't watch the Clone Wars. I feel like that's intentional because I don't think Bo will be wielding that Darksaber for too long. We know those that least want power, are typically those best to have it. I just think they wanted a level playing field before we really dig into that. I just don't love that it's coming at the cost of Din's development. Who knows, maybe these last 2 episodes will turn everything around, but this is definitely a set up season.
would make sense since it seems that these seasons go in pairs.. so this season has been like "lala so easy, everyone back together" and it could end with "i'm back" and them/someone being captured leaving a cliffhanger and the next season could start with a bang. But pretty ok/good season even if they follow some "we did it" plot (meaning that the season 4 can be just another story).
First the Beskar Spear and now the Darksaber; Mando Now Really needs a new weapon. {Here's to hoping when he joined back up with the covert, the Armorer restocked him with new whistling birds}. Or at least a new melee weapon besides his Vibro-knife.
You're one of the few people who seem to understand the over all meaning of "The Mandalorian" as a title. Too many people assume that the title is about Din but it means the ideology of for the culture.
I feel like this episode was for the clone wars lovers. There are episodes like this in clone wars as well which might feel like fillers but are fun to watch.
I wouldn't call this episode filler though, as we do get Bo-Katan having earned the darksaber and earned her right as leader of the Nite Owls again from Axe and reuniting Mandalore is a big plot point so I wouldn't really put this episode in the filler category.
yeah. but clone wars seasons have far more episodes and room for such side-arcs. its like the ahsoka-sisters arc in S7 - fun story to watch but in a short season moving toward the final arc just not ideal placed.
i know it's not the main focus, but i love that grogu became attached to lizzo. on another note, mando is willing to listen and learn to other cultures but refuses to have that same understanding and patience with droids, even after 2 seasons
😂😂 Black is a mega Star Wars fan. So happy for him. But this was a different episode. It was not that bad. I think this episode was to show us how Din and Bo work together. How they learn from each other.
Before I went to see the Super Mario movie. I was just shocked to see Jack Black himself in this week's Mandalorian episode and along with Christopher Lloyd too. Even though I was probably my least favourite episode but still good. It was a welcoming surprise to see the voice of Bower and Doc Brown in the same episode together.
You are the only reactor who seemed to feel the same as me. What I suspect will happen is that the mythosaur will be harder to tame than anticipated and there will be a reasonable chance that Grogu saves her by quieting the beast and there will be a contingent who think he as the same Jedi Mandalorian as the creator of the Dark Saber is the true sign of the new age. It just has to wait for him to get older so Din and Bo are basically regents and this might be why the Mandalores aren't even mentioned in the sequels because they kind of close themselves off as the planet heals. But in the new Rey story, they are the force she has to contend with because Grogu might not like the choice Luke made him make and grows not to like the traditional Jedi. He would rather Force users find their own way.
The ship visuals were great and so was seeing all those battledroids and other old droid models too. But the whole sidequest feeling with the disgruntled old Separatist was strange. After the amazing episodes 4 and 5 it was kinda hard not to feel this one wasn't as good in comparison. 🤔 Still i hope for some good action sequences in the last two episodes now that Bo Katan has acquired both her fleet, her soldier and the darksaber to lead them. It seems her new Hero's journey should be reaching its climax.😁
This episode was weird...I think that's a fair statement to make...It's interesting to me, cause parts of the plot almost felt a bit like something from the Clone Wars animated series, (And not just because of the Battle Droids.) but the overall vibe also had a kind of...90's-esque scifi tv show feel to it...Something like Farscape, in a sense...I donno...Maybe even a little bit of the Star Wars Holiday special as well, with Jack Black and Lizzo guest staring.
I liked this episode, I loved all the battle droid moments but I can see why people would hate it. I feel like this season is fundamentally different from those that came before. I feel like they are setting up events for future seasons and shows, rather than building to the finale this season.
I think Bo and Din were a good Team. Bo(good cop) Din (Bad Cop). It was nice to see Bo's high respect for Din Djarin and vice versa. I think they will be a good family. Queen(Mom), Worker(din), grogu(son) what are your thoughts?
Omni! Thank you for giving this episode the awe & praise it deserves. A few of the other reactors I follow have been… half-hearted, at best? It’s still early, I’m sure I’ll see more with your perspective as the day goes on. Anyway, this is the vid that convinced me to finally follow. Well done!
There's a LOT of hate against this episode for being super side quest like, but I really enjoyed seeing the CIS battle droids again, and having Bo claim her place again as possibly the next Mand'alor. Only problem I have with this is that Grogu is just.. there. He doesn't have his own story to him rn which bugs me. But great to see clan Kryze on top again.
I'm not going to lie this might be my favourite epesode. We got amazing cast members we all love, battle droids came back and the fact that doc was playing a sepratist was clever I must say.
This episode made me sort of sad, I feel horrible for Helgait, as a separatist and a fmr separatist world and a general person of the galaxy he had no idea what dooku was actually up to. he did realize that the Republic was mistreating the outer rim and taking advantage of them, not to mention the human-centrism that the Republic/empire had. the separatist citizens are truly innocent victims, that felt the desire to leave(not conquer) and were forced into war under false pretenses by a loaded war that would have them loose and be the bad-guys for little to no reason outside of organized corruption he wouldn't be privy to, then have your head of state killed without trial by the jedi corruption, then he would be along with the rest of the galaxy (especially fmr and ongoing separatists) be blamed, victimized and often heavily mistreated, only for the new republic to win, and dismantle any security forces that could be beneficial to his home and outer rim security, that is now even worse as remnant groups and pirates get out of control(only the separatist in lore provided a safer outer rim in context), and to add insult, his new ruler is a former empire officer and the worse case every seppi feared in the first place. if i were him, id feel the same way I'm sure. I loved Christopher Loyd's character, its super tragic. He didnt give up.
I know it's not moving the storyline forward but I'm here for more star wars culture they are exploring which is good. Couldn't believe it Lizzo and Jack and the doc 😮 And battle droids!!! Sweet
I mean, Bo Katan now has the dark saber back, she has two Mando tribes who look to her as their leader and she even opened diplomatic relations with another independent state. For the quest to restore Mandalore to its former glory, seems like the story moved on plenty. 🤓
its funny how even the more modern, progressive mandalorians have their own superstitions and strict traditions such as regarding the darksaber and how they refuse to budge on their stance about it. In a way they're not so different from the more radical children of the watch with their "helmet rule". And yeah there's no practical rationale for it either, the darksaber is just a trinket. Holding it doesn't make you the de facto ruler of mandalore any more than wearing st. edward's crown makes you the de facto king/queen of the UK.
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Parts were silly, but I loved this one. Heck, we even got insight into how droids are "feeling" about the end of the Empire. And do we call him Sir Grogu now?
I agree
The world/lore building continues to be ever more of a pure delight... And the way the writers & actors bring such subtle layers to every character (whether it is whole new characters or characters we know already), it is really great to see ! And it can be felt that all actors highly enjoy to be part of this series/story that's already iconic and keeps becoming always more endearing with every new episode... How deeply satisfying and rewarding it is to see were the story is going and how the main and supporting characters (Din Djarrin, Bo-Katan Kryze, Grogu, The Armorer, Paz Vizla, Axe Woves) keep learning and evolving from every slightest situation or event that occur... How beautiful.
This world, this story and these characters... What a wonderful series to witness.
*PS : Since very early on in the series, I've always been thinking that "The Mandalorian" does not at all has to be about Din Djarrin only... So I 100% agree with everything you said in the end. I think Din is the protagonist we follow through this whole story that keeps evolving and taking us to the point where Mandalore is retaken and its people fully reunited. And Din is very much the type of person able to naturally create bonds with any culture in the galaxy... So I totally see him being the 2nd in command for Bo-Katan, and chief of diplomacy. Him and Bo-Katan (as you mentioned) make a great team together (their loving couple is hinted since a good while, and I personally love this)... She has a long experience and deep knowledge about The Mandalorian culture from the inside of the Realm ; leadership's in her DNA (and she's cool, and baddass) : while The Armorer is more like the voice of wisdom, past knowledge and preservation of the culture/spiritual beliefs (while also being very cool too)... Grogu for sure is gonna play an important role in the future ; his life span is a huge factor, and you can see him already making valuable friends for the future of Mandalore, therefore I totally see him combining the forces of these various tutors that he has around him : Daddy Din, Mommy Bo, Aunty Armorer...
Also : Bryce Dallas Howard !!! 🙌
Bryce has directed most of my favorite episodes. I hope she gets a movie and it's announced at Celebration
Totally fun, Clone Wars like episode. I know some won't like it. I just went along for the crazy ride. Loved the Bo/Din action they are a really good team.
I thought that this episode was so much fun!
I always love when we see people who fans of something getting to be in things they love!
I liked how the droid bar was kind of a throwback to the Mos Eisley cantina in Episode IV. Even droids have water holes in this galaxy. This season has given us a real look at how much the galaxy has changed since the Empire fell. But something big is coming in the last two episodes of the season, I can feel it. The Imperial Remnant is well on its way to becoming the First Order, and I think this breather episode is the calm before the storm.
It makes a lot of sense because Din is what Boba claims to be, "just a simple man making his way through the galaxy". He has no desire to rule anything.
Which is why he would make for the best Mandalore.
The more I watch this show, the more I’m convinced Din is not the King Arthur of this story. He’s closer to Sir Lancelot or Sir Perceval
While Bo getting the Dark Saber back is a joy, I feel like this isn't the last we see Din wielding it.
Yeah definitely, there's gonna be some twist.
Yeah, the suddenness of his decision makes it feel like it's preparation for something.
Believe it he will not.
@@intbananas idk. I feel like he never really had a handle on it. He also only kept it because he felt like he didn’t have a choice. Bo wouldn’t take it.
@@MarieS610 Bo clearly didn't feel she'd earnt it during their visit to the mines as she gave it back to him. If he's felt like this since they were at the mines, then why wait until now to give it back to Bo? He could have made the same speech in front of the covert immediately after the Armorer said Bo was going to unite the clans... If they've waited until now to revisit that idea, then just have to hope there's a better reason for it.
7:46 love the CG effect of their maglev hyperloop ride
The 'side quest' was my favourite part of the ep; Din's knowledge and instincts were vital to solving the mystery. If they didn't succeed in that mission, Bo wouldn't have been able to meet with Axe Woves. I'm not convinced by Din suddenly stating the Darksabre didn't belong to him; why wait so long after they visited the mines? It feels like this is all set up for the finale; especially with Axe looking down on Din not only for his beliefs, but also because he was a foundling - raising that question of what it means to be a Mandalorian.
Also, I don't need everything to be spelt out, but the previous episode ended with the Armorer giving Bo a quest; I would like to have seen why Din, Grogu and R5 are all accompanying Bo (presumably the N1 is still on Nevarro).
I like the side quest too. They add to the overall story in some way even if it's a different season. Bo had the saber and gave it back to him at the mines. He knew it would have to happen in front of her crew. As for him going on her quest, he told her he would assist her in retaking Mandalore when he was at her castle.
I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE CHRISTOPHER LLOYD!!!!!!!! So besides being in Back to the Future, playing as Doc Brown, Klingon KRUGE IN STAR TREK 3 THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, and now he is in STAR WARS, in todays new ep of the Mandalorian!!!!!!!!!!!
They presented in a really fun way how people started reusing battle droids.If you think about it after Sidous ordered to turn off all battle droids it must've left so much junk that could easily be reprogrammed
I loved Lizzo's costume and I hope we see a million versions this year in cons. I would love a chance to make a version for my friends.
@@k3n12ock ?
@k3n12ock I get it, your one of those pathetic people that don't like actors for preconceived notions, right now it seems you hate fat people and old people, get your ass off the internet kiddo
Her acting was terrible.
@@davidwilhite8217 my brother in the force it costs no money to make your own post. I am literally only talking about how I was interested in the technical challenge that would be making a cosplay of her character.
This episode was so much fun in my eyes and Jack black and good ole Doc Brown made me so incredibly happy
Good episode. I preferred last week's and see why people might be annoyed with even MORE side quests, but this is typical Mando stuff. It all ends with blessed progress so I'm happy either way.
I loved this episode it felt like a mix of I,Robot and Tomorrowland. and Bo and Din playing good cop bad cop was hilarious
I loved this episode! Din and Bo have a great chemistry.
Bo Katan is so important this season.I didnt even watch the clone wars but why do I stand her so hard.shes just so cool and u can see every episode ending shot is of her.
Sir Grogu😊
I thought Din might have said Sir Grogu as he got him back from Lizzo.
This really dose feel like something you would do in Knights of the old republic
With all these amazing performers doing cameos, It shows how popular this show is becoming.
Except the viewership has never been lower...
Before all the “haters” show up, I loved it.. yes kinda stupid but so much fun, what else can you ask for?
I think objectively this season is just messy and not as consistent as the others. Although I think stand-alone this episode works really well as it focuses on world building and droids. Considering we have 8 episodes with 2 more to go it just feels filler. There’s no direction this season which is the biggest problem. If there were more episodes world building episodes would feel more acceptable but this ain’t clone wars or rebels.
An actual story
@@slaya8065 then you came to the wrong show because the "story" was never the point. Every episode, even from season 2 which had all the big names like Bo Katan, Ahsoka, and Boba Fett, has had a side quest Din needs to fulfill before moving the "plot" forward slightly.
this episode reminded me of a live action clone wars episode
@@JiReyAnimation yes, but even those side quests had story, they set up different episodes and shows, they were meaningful to progressing the story, the only story thing that happened in this entire episode was the last 3 minutes and all that did was break canon
I love episodes like this. I just want episodes of Din and other Mandalorian friends bounty hunting and solving problems for others.
That was Fantastic ! I was hoping Din Djarin would be Mandalore but maybe he has a different Greater Destiny meant for him. This is the way 👍
At last I am tying references to episodes more now whereas the backstories from other Star Wars series were lost on me. I really enjoyed this episode and Din is such an awesome character, humble, noble and honourable. Loved seeing Jack and Christopher in this, a real surprise and a very pleasant one. 👍👍
Love this episode! It was so much fun!
And Knight Grogu 💕
Nepenthé as a system update. Kinda cool.
I think we have always had more aspirations for Din that he did. Din has never wanted the saber. He’s never wanted to lead either.
Cant wait for next week! I love this show!
The tube transport system and domed city was reminiscent of the world in Logan’s Run ☺️
I just loved how Grogu spent this episode living his BEST life! LOLOLOLOL
I think this season has to focus on other than Din to tell the story. I am not mad at it as long as the story comes together and I think it is.
@@katv1195 Yeah, that's what I think.
As always, great reaction!!! That's why anytime a new episode of Mando drops, I make it an effort to see yours first.
Like many others have stated, i like this episode a lot. Learning about a new planet, seeing how other planets have handled the fall of the empire, the cameos were A1 all around, the story progress is good. Seeing Din and Bo work together as a team is phenomenal, seeing them play off each other strengths, Din with the Ugnaughts, Bo with the Droids and using there knowledge to figure out the culprit. I've been pushing this ever since Bo showed up but her Din would make excellent rulers together. I only hope they don't try and force a romantic relationship between these two...at least not so soon. Let them ruler together as respected equals then have it progress to that.
As far as the Darksaber loophole, I know a lot of people will be pissed by it but they can shove it because it all falls into order based on the information we've been given about the saber and what's taken place in the story. Everything Din said was true and by the rules, Bo earned it. Why he waited till now to give it to her can be read a lot of ways. The way I looked at Din is versed in the rules of the Darksaber, give Bo kept it after saving Din, Din wouldn't have objected to because all she would have to do is explain the rules and he would've went along with it. But Bo returned to Din and Din never questioned why because again, he doesn't know the rules. It wasn't till Axe mentioned the Darksaber being his and how Bo needs to earn that first, is when he remembers the rules and thus recalls to them how she has already earned it prior to them arriving and gives it to her. As well, we are working on reuniting the people of Mandolore, fighting over the Darksaber would be counterintuitive of that goal. So Bo was never going to challenge Din outright for it, on top of that, she has grown to have a lot of respect and admiration for him
Over all, great episode to a solid season. Any one who says different are too swayed by there personal wants and biases to see the story for what it is and enjoy it as such. And as well Omn1, another stellar reaction!!!! See ya on the next one!
The whole episode felt like a quest in a video game, you've got the main quest of reuniting the Mandalorians but you first have to complete a secondary quest of solving the rogue robots, which requires talking to this person, then that person until you eventually solve it all.
I've seen so many people saying how convenient it was to have Din give Bo the Sabre back. I saw it was Din being opportunistic and mentally going "FUCK YES, I CAN GET RID OF IT AND SHE CAN'T SAY *SHYT*!!!"
Din shouldn't be the Ruler of Mandalore and I'm happy he isn't. Love Bo Katan and watching Mando help her unite their people is going to be awesome
I LOVED this episode of Law and Order.
I have a strange feeling that they're setting up Din and Bo-Katan to *_become an item_* 🤔😳!
Of all the days for this man to appear in Star Wars, today just had to be the day...
din bippity-boppity-boo'ing that darksaber back to bo on a technicality was his dream come true.
I'm proud of myself - I called the dark saber transfer during the Mando capture and Bo rescue episode.
The previous two seasons were just like this. Main plot peppered in until the final two episodes. We didn't even see Moff Gideon until Chapter 7 in S1. This season is about the reunification of the Mandalorians and its clearly moving in that direction.
I think people assumed it'd be another confrontation with Gideon and they can't get past that not being the driving force behind the season
Can you explain to me what the driving force is then? Just undoing season 2??? Grogu goes with the jedi ending his arc, then he comes back to do nothing. Din gets the darksaber setting him up to be the ruler of Mandalore, just for him to literally hand it to Bo. This season is a bigger downgrade from the first two that I could’ve had in my worst fears
@Dawson Groff Yep, simply put it's the redemption of Din in the eyes of his Covert and the reunification of Mandalore. The story line of the first two seasons is over and this is a new beginning as Din untangles himself from the stuff he got tied up in. Do you think he wants to rule Mandalore? No. He wants to raise his son and do his thing.
I've tried explaining this same thing about how the structure is like the other 2 seasons, but some people refuse to see it.
A lot of people didn't like this episode. I enjoyed it... and happy to see Bo and Din maintaining good terms despite their disagreements throughout the episode on how to handle problems. I like their teamwork throughout the season, let alone this ep. Bo handles the dark saber with agile finesse. No doubt she's the rightful wielder. No backstabbing needed to reclaim the sword. Respect to both protagonists for the peaceful transfer of power, though kicking battle droids was out of line, imho.
Considering how he lost his parents to battle droids I'm not going to be upset with him. He has a lot of unresolved issues.
This felt so law and order, gotta love it
I never saw a fight/battle between Din and Bo happening. I love his loophole. It did happen like he described.
I give seeing Jack Black and Christopher Lloyd a solid B. The grade would be higher if that portion of the episode was a bit shorter.
I wish we had a little more interaction with the other Mandalorians.
(veering off comment) Where did you get that shirt?
I'm excited/hoping for next week to be a big episode!!
Take care, Omn1
I think a lot of ppl including myself for a while were ignoring the huge character evolution Bo has been through since Clone Wars. She isnt a villain she is someone who made a mistake and is finding her purpose.
Loved this episode
I enjoy how every episode title of the Mandalorian this season could refer to at least two things. Makes you wonder about the series title.
Plain and simple FUN. Loved the good cop/bad cop
Had a smart brain moment;
Things seem to be happening to easily and by circumstance but what if its literally Gideon luring all mandalorians out to kull them all.
Haha I said that last episode as well!
@@Omn1Media Aplogies 😂 i don’t watch the parts after the reactions, mostly so i can feel like if whatever i thought might happen happens then im a genius and not a collective effort, i need that pride 😂
Excellent analysis. We see things the same....I have Spoken.....This is the Way!!!😁
I like the idea that the most likely Mandalore after Bo-Katan is Grogu. Imagine a reign of 700 years or so with Grogu at head of the Mandalorian nation, leading them to greatness.
Why are people mad about the fact that Bo didn't fight Dihn for the saber?! I'm pretty sure Gideon didn't fight Bo for the saber. We've seen how proficient she was with it and that's why I think Gideon wouldn't defeat her.
I really don't give two shit about people who hating on the show every week. Why are they still watching at this point? The Mandalorian is the Power Rangers of Star Wars. Have these people not watch the last 2 seasons? It's always side quest to get to the main plot. Just as it is with The Bad Batch, Clone War and Star Wars Rebels. That's Dave Filoni creation. Enjoy the show as it is intended, it's not some high art series.
I loved this episode. Jack Black, Lizzo, and Christopher Lloyd were all surprises to be sure, but welcome ones.
Thanks, Omni! 👑 How fabulous to see *Lizzo* as 'the Duchess', *Jack* *Black* as 'Captain Bombardier' and *Christopher* *Lloyd* as 'Commissioner Helgait'?! #Omn1Media #StarWars #Lizzo #JackBlack #ChristopherLloyd #TheMandalorian
Din is like Neo when he goes to see the Oracle. "Maybe he's waiting for his next life, who knows." Bo has done it, she's a has been, Din doesn't yet know his place, and I wonder, when they return to Mandalore, if he's the one that rides the Mythosaur. She saw it, but she thinks somehow that's her path to power. Din will beat up droids cause his family was killed by them, but he isn't gonna fight another Mandalorian to keep the sabre. We need another season, so we see how Din grows in his abilities and like Bo realizes he can unite them .
This episode was so whacky and fun, I loved it 😂
6:05 Professor, where's your ManDELORIAN?
This episode felt like a fever dream. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it but it definitely had my attention the whole time.
Unfortunately, this whole season has felt like a set up season. It's wildly uneven, not necessarily bad, but the cohesiveness has sort of flown out the window. And as much as I love Bo, Din is the character I care most about and this season hasn't really given him much to do. He's almost regressed as a character. It feels like they're doing that to lift up Bo, especially for people who didn't watch the Clone Wars.
I feel like that's intentional because I don't think Bo will be wielding that Darksaber for too long. We know those that least want power, are typically those best to have it. I just think they wanted a level playing field before we really dig into that.
I just don't love that it's coming at the cost of Din's development.
Who knows, maybe these last 2 episodes will turn everything around, but this is definitely a set up season.
would make sense since it seems that these seasons go in pairs.. so this season has been like "lala so easy, everyone back together" and it could end with "i'm back" and them/someone being captured leaving a cliffhanger and the next season could start with a bang. But pretty ok/good season even if they follow some "we did it" plot (meaning that the season 4 can be just another story).
First the Beskar Spear and now the Darksaber; Mando Now Really needs a new weapon. {Here's to hoping when he joined back up with the covert, the Armorer restocked him with new whistling birds}. Or at least a new melee weapon besides his
Vibro-knife.
You're one of the few people who seem to understand the over all meaning of "The Mandalorian" as a title. Too many people assume that the title is about Din but it means the ideology of for the culture.
Well said! 💞💞
My reaction to Jack Black AND Christopher Lloyd xD
Enjoyed your commentary.
That Bo-Katan Has More Curves Than BeggarsCanyon!😍
Yeah, this episode felt VERY Blade Runner 2049 loved it!
I feel like this episode was for the clone wars lovers. There are episodes like this in clone wars as well which might feel like fillers but are fun to watch.
I wouldn't call this episode filler though, as we do get Bo-Katan having earned the darksaber and earned her right as leader of the Nite Owls again from Axe and reuniting Mandalore is a big plot point so I wouldn't really put this episode in the filler category.
yeah. but clone wars seasons have far more episodes and room for such side-arcs. its like the ahsoka-sisters arc in S7 - fun story to watch but in a short season moving toward the final arc just not ideal placed.
The tune that took control of Bo katan ship gave me thor ragnorok vibes
They are attracting some awesome guest stars this season!
Din's the POV character but not the protagonist right now, like Max and Furiosa in Mad Max Fury Road
i know it's not the main focus, but i love that grogu became attached to lizzo.
on another note, mando is willing to listen and learn to other cultures but refuses to have that same understanding and patience with droids, even after 2 seasons
Heavy battle droids like those killed his parents, so he's probably feeling that in this episode. He enjoyed kicking them, I could tell.
The only thing I'm upset about is that he had to give up the spear back in BoBF if he will no longer have the Darksaber.
Din was never comfortable having it.
Am I the only one who, when they started talking about nepenthe, thought of Rura Penthe?
😂😂 Black is a mega Star Wars fan. So happy for him.
But this was a different episode. It was not that bad. I think this episode was to show us how Din and Bo work together. How they learn from each other.
That SuperBattleDroid Must've Been in PS2 "BATTLEFRONT"!
OMFG!!!! YES YES YES. THIS IS A F***ING SWTOR Mission. That is why its crazy, but I love it. OMG. TY for making that comparison.
this episode really reminds me of a video game esque side mission
I Haven't see droids run before
JACK BLACK LIZZO AND THE OG CHRISTOPHER LLOYD!!!!!!!!!!
You get it..good review..watched a few others and they are mad..lol..
"I wonder if she'll try to lift him up" yeah... about that
Before I went to see the Super Mario movie. I was just shocked to see Jack Black himself in this week's Mandalorian episode and along with Christopher Lloyd too. Even though I was probably my least favourite episode but still good. It was a welcoming surprise to see the voice of Bower and Doc Brown in the same episode together.
Didn't anyone tell Christopher Lloyd's character that Dooku was just a pawn lol
You are the only reactor who seemed to feel the same as me. What I suspect will happen is that the mythosaur will be harder to tame than anticipated and there will be a reasonable chance that Grogu saves her by quieting the beast and there will be a contingent who think he as the same Jedi Mandalorian as the creator of the Dark Saber is the true sign of the new age. It just has to wait for him to get older so Din and Bo are basically regents and this might be why the Mandalores aren't even mentioned in the sequels because they kind of close themselves off as the planet heals. But in the new Rey story, they are the force she has to contend with because Grogu might not like the choice Luke made him make and grows not to like the traditional Jedi. He would rather Force users find their own way.
The ship visuals were great and so was seeing all those battledroids and other old droid models too. But the whole sidequest feeling with the disgruntled old Separatist was strange.
After the amazing episodes 4 and 5 it was kinda hard not to feel this one wasn't as good in comparison. 🤔
Still i hope for some good action sequences in the last two episodes now that Bo Katan has acquired both her fleet, her soldier and the darksaber to lead them. It seems her new Hero's journey should be reaching its climax.😁
Head&shoulders on the run😂
This episode was weird...I think that's a fair statement to make...It's interesting to me, cause parts of the plot almost felt a bit like something from the Clone Wars animated series, (And not just because of the Battle Droids.) but the overall vibe also had a kind of...90's-esque scifi tv show feel to it...Something like Farscape, in a sense...I donno...Maybe even a little bit of the Star Wars Holiday special as well, with Jack Black and Lizzo guest staring.
I liked this episode, I loved all the battle droid moments but I can see why people would hate it. I feel like this season is fundamentally different from those that came before. I feel like they are setting up events for future seasons and shows, rather than building to the finale this season.
I really don’t understand the hate behind this episode…
I do.
A lot of people hate it because of Jack black and Lizzo's appearance, I liked it though
@@daurydavis3983 It didn't propel the story much, thats the problem. 95% of the episode felt like filler.
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I would guess, because it was goofy as hell, more Space Balls than Star Wars and we still don't have any goal in sight with 2 episodes left.
I think Bo and Din were a good Team. Bo(good cop) Din (Bad Cop). It was nice to see Bo's high respect for Din Djarin and vice versa. I think they will be a good family. Queen(Mom), Worker(din), grogu(son) what are your thoughts?
Seems the royal family repurposed stormtrooper armor for their royal guard.
Omni! Thank you for giving this episode the awe & praise it deserves. A few of the other reactors I follow have been… half-hearted, at best? It’s still early, I’m sure I’ll see more with your perspective as the day goes on. Anyway, this is the vid that convinced me to finally follow. Well done!
There's a LOT of hate against this episode for being super side quest like, but I really enjoyed seeing the CIS battle droids again, and having Bo claim her place again as possibly the next Mand'alor. Only problem I have with this is that Grogu is just.. there. He doesn't have his own story to him rn which bugs me. But great to see clan Kryze on top again.
Who the fuck are the CIS?
Are they related to the CSI in any way?
Sir Grogu, you mean
This episode was missing Will Smith and Sonny from IRobot
I think Jack Black & Lizzo were cast to be a pair of well off, somewhat uppity royals. With that in my mind, I didn't mind them at all.
Did Bo stun Helgait before he revealed Anakin’s fate?
I'm not going to lie this might be my favourite epesode. We got amazing cast members we all love, battle droids came back and the fact that doc was playing a sepratist was clever I must say.
This episode made me sort of sad, I feel horrible for Helgait, as a separatist and a fmr separatist world and a general person of the galaxy he had no idea what dooku was actually up to. he did realize that the Republic was mistreating the outer rim and taking advantage of them, not to mention the human-centrism that the Republic/empire had. the separatist citizens are truly innocent victims, that felt the desire to leave(not conquer) and were forced into war under false pretenses by a loaded war that would have them loose and be the bad-guys for little to no reason outside of organized corruption he wouldn't be privy to, then have your head of state killed without trial by the jedi corruption, then he would be along with the rest of the galaxy (especially fmr and ongoing separatists) be blamed, victimized and often heavily mistreated, only for the new republic to win, and dismantle any security forces that could be beneficial to his home and outer rim security, that is now even worse as remnant groups and pirates get out of control(only the separatist in lore provided a safer outer rim in context), and to add insult, his new ruler is a former empire officer and the worse case every seppi feared in the first place. if i were him, id feel the same way I'm sure. I loved Christopher Loyd's character, its super tragic. He didnt give up.
I know it's not moving the storyline forward but I'm here for more star wars culture they are exploring which is good. Couldn't believe it Lizzo and Jack and the doc 😮
And battle droids!!! Sweet
I mean, Bo Katan now has the dark saber back, she has two Mando tribes who look to her as their leader and she even opened diplomatic relations with another independent state. For the quest to restore Mandalore to its former glory, seems like the story moved on plenty. 🤓
Good Cop, Mando Cop!
its funny how even the more modern, progressive mandalorians have their own superstitions and strict traditions such as regarding the darksaber and how they refuse to budge on their stance about it. In a way they're not so different from the more radical children of the watch with their "helmet rule".
And yeah there's no practical rationale for it either, the darksaber is just a trinket. Holding it doesn't make you the de facto ruler of mandalore any more than wearing st. edward's crown makes you the de facto king/queen of the UK.
I heard someone else on a podcast have that similar take on the title of The Mandalorian too