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I thought last weeks Mando episode was great. They need more of that in my opinion. The strength of the show is Mando and Grogu but every episode does not need to focus on them.
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It was dece but I thought it could've been better. Some good acting from the Pershing guy but much of it just felt like Andor-lite. I'm all for being more ambitious, but if you're going to get away from my two faves, the story needs to kick ass.
That said, it's basically in line with my expectations of the show. I've enjoyed this season. There are just things about Favs and Feloni that don't 100% do it for me. |
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lol this ep was something else.
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I thought it was another really strong episode. Great action.
This season doesn't seem to have an overarching plot direction, but rather is weaving several sub plot threads at once. Hopefully by the end, they can bring them together in a way that makes sense. |
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Yeah this ep was all about not really thinking too much and just getting to watch the Mandalorians be Mandalorians. Enjoyed the Grogu stuff, too.
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Holy shit the guy playing the jedi is the same dude who played jar jar binks.
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I actually found that out this morning. Happy he got a chance to be a badass in Star Wars after the shit he's been through.
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Wish he would have did a cameo as Jar Jar......
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Maybe it really was Jar Jar all along?
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I do hope they clarify why the children of the watch are staying on a planet where they're repeatedly being eaten by giant space lizards.
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There isn’t many safe options out there. Space is a dangerous place.
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Surely there must be safer options.
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Dunno why but Gorian Shard/Shart (pirate swamp thing guy) reminds of me of Uncle Phil. But he reminds me of Uncle Phil when he was the Shredder. Especially because of Gorian Shard's ineptitude.
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Also announced are a trio of new Star Wars movies:
- "Dawn of the Jedi" by James Mangold which will be a "biblical epic" set 25,000 years before any Star Wars canon, telling the origins of the Jedi and discovery of The Force. - A Star Wars movie by Dave Filoni that will act as a "climactic event" that will crossover Mandalorian/Boba Fett/Ahsoka. (Speculation from me is that this will be strictly a Disney+ movie release) - A new Star Wars movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey (Skywalker), trying to establish a new Jedi Order. |
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Looking forward to the Rey movie and Ahsoka show.
Oh his you are really bringing up that stupid Mary Sue argument again? Lol |
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Quote:
Ahsoka, on the other hand, is a great example of smart and substantial character development: starting off as a bratty child who becomes an absolute beast and resourceful person, forged in the fires of war and adversity. A character you can get invested in. Last edited by El Vaquero de Infierno; 04-09-2023 at 04:39 AM. |
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I dont know how you salvage the Palpatine issue. It undermines the entirety of Vaders arc. Its a massive slap in the face to 40+ year of story telling. Asking the fanebase to just be ok with that...i dont think thats the path to box office success. I'll say this though, aside from Palpatine, the character is totally salvageable mostly because she basically a blank slate. Becauae she was a mary sue she doesnt have a defined character at any level. You could do anything with her. Clean break. Fresh slate. Jedi wonders the galaxy and gets into wacky adventures. With decent writing i dont see how you cant get something out of it. Ridley isnt a hack, Rey's writers were. |
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#25 |
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But without question the writing of that "character" is hackneyed schlock. No question.
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#26 |
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The Lego Star Wars specials set after Rise of Skywalker were pretty good, and the best things involving the new trilogy characters. Hopefully they can introduce some of that
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They could have told a much more interesting story if they had revealed she was a palpatine from the start.
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#28 |
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I hope this series ends with Anakin Skywalker just massacring these adorable little kids |
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#29 |
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Star Wars: Visions volume 2 also coming:
I never actually watched the first set of these.... |
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Damn @ penultimate episode of Mandalorian....
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so are Bo and Din gonna bang or what?
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#32 |
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And will Din wear a helmet?
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He better wear the helmet! /armorer
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On his wang
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#35 |
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Im all caught up on mando.
A propose a new title for the series. One that encapsulates the spirit of its beginnings but is more current. Freshen it up a bit: A Mandalorian |
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#36 |
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The protag literally doesnt have an arc this season. And we force fucked grogu back in only to not give him an arc either. But hey he's got a robot so maybe thatll sell some toys.
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The only way this works is if whatsher face dies in the finale and passes on her messianic quest to Mando. Otherwise there is, literally, no character arc for the protagonist across 8 episodes.
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#38 |
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Whole thing with IG-88 was kinda weird
"I need IG-88, I'm going on a quest to get some parts because I can't use anyone else" Next planet: "How about this one instead?"-"Oh, sure, why not." Then eventually: "We rebuilt IG-88 as a present to you! But not really, just as a mech-suit for Grogu!" |
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Finale is very good. Doesnt salvage the season but its a strong ep. Couldve easily condensed this run into 3 episodes
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