The Mandalorian
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Could Luke Skywalker himself show up to claim Grogu?
But thats jumping ahead to the end.
They succeed in the first step, but not before the pilot lays some moral relativism on Cara Dune.
Everyone has to find a way to sleep at night.
Bo-Katan would like to keep the ship andmaybeMando could consider helping her retake Mandalore?
Shell be needing that, too.
But theres no way that could have repercussions, right?)
Its not going to be easy.
The human inside was the final weakness to be solved, Pershing explains.
And, when we see them in action later in the episode its clear hes not kidding.
The Dark Troopers dont just combine the best parts of Stormtroopers with the best parts of Battle Droids.
Theyre relentless, semi-indestructible opponents.
Mando and his pals clearly need a solid plan before heading in.
From there it gets trickier.
Theyve got no chance against a whole platoon.
Fortunately, Mando blows them out the airlock and well never see them again.
(Spoiler: We see them again.)
Then its time for the endgame.
Bo-Katans band arrives on the deck only to discover that Moff Gideons nowhere to be found.
Thats because hes with Grogu, holding the Darksaber over his head in a threatening manner.
Fortunately, Mando proposes an arrangement: Hell take Gorgu and let Gideon go, Darksaber and all.
Apparently Gideons obtained enough of Grogus blood that he doesnt need the source anymore.
Its, in his view, his best shot to bring order back to the galaxy.
Thats good news for Grogu but bad news for, well, probably everyone else in theStar Warsuniverse.
Mando prevails, but the scene raises an interesting question: Did Mando accept the deal in earnest?
Its Gideon, after all, who breaks the arrangement.
Mandos concern all along has been rescuing Grogu, but would he sell out Bo-Katan to ensure Grogus safety?
Is his attachment so strong it could overwhelm his sense of honor?
We leave the episode without an answer.
(We leave this episode without answers toa lot of lingering questions, in fact.)
Mando wins the battle, but thats a solution that creates another problem.
Having bested Gideon in combat, he now owns the Darksaber.
And though hes happy just to hand it off to Bo-Katan, thats not how the Darksaber works.
She has to best him in combat to reclaim the weapon and the right to rule Mandalore.
That has nothing to do with any property intrinsic to the Darksaber itself.
The Darksaber doesnt have power, Gideon explains.
This is a messy situation.
ButThe Mandalorianpunts its outcome down the road because, hey, the Dark Troopers are back.
Can the decks blast doors hold them off?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: no.
Then its time to say good-bye to Grogu, maybe for good?
It certainly seems like theyre saying good-bye for a while, if not forever, despite Grogus initial reluctance.
Ill see you again, he tells the little guy.
Whatever form the third season takes it will certainly look a lot different than this one.
But wait: theres more!
But he wont be enjoying them much longer: Boba Fett kills him and assumes the throne.
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Great season, right?
Grogus departure is a surprise.
Will it be that in season three, eventually if not immediately?
Were going to have to wait a while to find out.
So thats what that symbolizes.
But wait: Could he be a clone?
Is that how he escaped?
Hmm… (Addition: as others have pointed out, Boba is a clone, too.
If a different sort of clone.
Clones are confusing!)
(The show made the most of the same few expensive effects shots it had at its disposal.)
Besides,The Mandalorianhas been pretty free about paying homage to other science fiction universes.
As many havenoted, Amy Sedariss Peli Motto looks a lot like Ripley fromAlien.
Speaking of resemblances, does anyone else think Dr. Pershing looks a bit like classic eraSaturday Night LivewriterMichael ODonoghue?
And thats a wrap for now.
