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Maybe the end will be a transition to animation.
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Mando, Ch 17 "The Apostate"
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I liked the bit with the multiple Babu Fricks. Like, you just know that Din was pulling great faces at Greef's "translations".
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For once, you and I are on the same Star Wars page. At the risk of changing pages, I'll add another grievance. The season 2 finale was the natural conclusion to Grogu's part of Mando's story. It set up a new direction for the main characters and opened up Mando for new challenges. Instead, it's like Disney freaked out that their baby Yoda cash cow may not be the center of attention... or maybe Favs and team got cold feet and were worried that they couldn't make Mando work on a new level without the crutch. So instead we got the nonsense of Boba Fett and a throwaway line in this episode so we can have Grogu back and keep the status quo. It feels like we're treading water, repeating the same beats as the previous 2 seasons, unwilling or unable to take any real chances.Mando, Ch 17 "The Apostate"
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I was extremely disappointed to see Favs was the only credited screenwriter. Lucas got his customary "from and inspired by" credit, but the actual writing felt like it came straight from his dome piece.
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My wife watched Mando with my sons and I last night. She's watched the films, enjoyed them, and vaguely knew Grogu and Mando from various memes. She enjoyed the episode without knowing too much backstory. I did explain the helmet on/off thing, Mandalorian Creed, etc.
But overall the story was weakened and felt diluted coming out of the Boba Fett storyline. Which the Mando stuff in Boba Fett was probably the best part of that show.
But overall the story was weakened and felt diluted coming out of the Boba Fett storyline. Which the Mando stuff in Boba Fett was probably the best part of that show.
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The Armorer has been in Mando since Ch 1. And somehow I only just realized a very specific design element of her helmet.
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Yeah, I think especially coming off of Andor, the writing and overall feel of this was a bit of a shock. Especially since the S2 finale and the good parts of Mando-Fett are what loomed largest in my memory going in. Just gotta recalibrate moving forward.
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From what I've read Ch 17 was mostly meant as a giant expo dump, 45 minutes of "meanwhile at stately Mando Manor". Ch 18 is the real start of the new season.
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It pains me to say this, but Lucasfilm is a **** mess.
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My shorter and snarkier ch 18 review: this is not the way.
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Re: the darksaberCh 18...
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Ch 19: the first ten minutes were great. The rest was good, too. It had a bit of an Andor vibe.
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I'm assuming the middle bit will go somewhere. Right?
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Ch 19
As truly great as Andor is, SW can also be this and be enjoyably hootsome. Thought this chapter was a ton of fun.
As truly great as Andor is, SW can also be this and be enjoyably hootsome. Thought this chapter was a ton of fun.
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The Andor comparisons end with the plot, IMO. The sets and dialogue in particular for that sequence couldn't hold a candle to what Andor offered in that regard. The less said about the "trap" reference (especially considering the circumstances) the better. I'd rather Mando sticks to what it does best. The speculation is that plot line will have a much greater impact on the universe as a whole (in terms of sequel trilogy specifically) -- if so, it seems like that's another instance of a show trying to do too much to serve the larger machine (and in this case, paying for the sins of said machine).Ch 19: the first ten minutes were great. The rest was good, too. It had a bit of an Andor vibe.
That said, looking forward to spending more time with all the mandos. There finally does seem like there is a clear path being set-up in that regard,
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Why would they leave the lady in the transition program in the control room by herself?
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I'm a little over those constant battles with oversized local fauna. Is Bo-Katan now a Mother of Dragons?
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But the Armorer is easily one of my favorite SW characters.
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What irritated me yesterday, is that a major entertainment paper spoiled Mando's surprise guest at 5:45 am EST when I was eating breakfast. I know the show has an international audience, as does the entertainment paper, but man...wtf. It was so early in the day I hadn't realized there was a new episode out already. FFS.
That being said, a great episode which appears to be moving the plot along. Not sure where yet, but it's moving.
Bad Batch is on a good run, too. I am fascinated with what happened to all of the Clone troopers after the end of the war. And now we're seeing what happens.
Back to Mando: cool to see live action Clone Troopers again too.
That being said, a great episode which appears to be moving the plot along. Not sure where yet, but it's moving.
Bad Batch is on a good run, too. I am fascinated with what happened to all of the Clone troopers after the end of the war. And now we're seeing what happens.
Back to Mando: cool to see live action Clone Troopers again too.
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In Star Wars movie news, from the "I'll believe it when I see it" files, Steven Knight of Peaky Blinders and Rogue Heroes fame, has been tapped to finish the project/script turned in by Damon Lindelof (and Justin Britt-Gibson). OK.
Also the two dudes that wrote/produced/directed Everything Everywhere All the Time will be making a film.
I really wonder if they know what they are doing on the film side of SW. It seems everyone with any cred gets a chance to make a Star Wars film, only to be shut down by Kathleen Kennedy and other higher ups. It's bizarre how protective they are of this IP. I guess that makes sense from a shareholders' perspective.
Also the two dudes that wrote/produced/directed Everything Everywhere All the Time will be making a film.
I really wonder if they know what they are doing on the film side of SW. It seems everyone with any cred gets a chance to make a Star Wars film, only to be shut down by Kathleen Kennedy and other higher ups. It's bizarre how protective they are of this IP. I guess that makes sense from a shareholders' perspective.
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Carl Weathers directed Ch. 20, which makes sense why it was amazing
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I'm two behind on Mando. I just lost all interest, though it seems like the last two episodes are decent so I'll get back into it eventually.
As for the film news, I'm done caring about SW films until the trailer is released. And even then I'll proceed with caution.
As for the film news, I'm done caring about SW films until the trailer is released. And even then I'll proceed with caution.
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