The Mandalorian - Season 1

         When I first heard that Jon Favreau was going to write and produce a Star Wars series, I was absolutely excited at the prospect of what he would create. I feel like we often forget that this man laid the foundation for what came to be the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that he has created and directed other fun films throughout the years. The guy knows how to craft a show, but what he really excels at is character development and progression throughout his stories. Everything has purpose and meaning, and I believe that The Mandalorian just might be his magnum opus. For the record, this will only be a review for season one of the show, as season two will come at a later date.

            This season starts off with Pedro Pascal’s character, the Mandalorian, accepting a job to retrieve a prized bounty of fifty-years of age. Right from the get-go you get that traditional Star Wars feel to the show, but this is mixed with elements of western-style cinema. The Mandalorian, or Mando, as he is often referred to, is just a badass character. He is a motivated and driven character that looks all business, at least at first. Everything changes, however, once he retrieves the package and discovers that it is a child. With this knowledge, he is unable to carry out his task and thus we begin a season long adventure of Mando and the child who will affectionately be referred to by fans as baby Yoda. The season is full of great episodes, none of which really feel like a miss, although one or two do occasionally feel like filler. Each episode introduces new characters and challenges that Mando and the child must overcome, and the character development for the show is fantastic, especially for Mando, but also for Carl Weathers’ character, Greef Karga, and Gina Carano’s character, Cara Dune. Oh, did I mention that Carl freaking Weathers was in this show? Yeah, the cameos in this show are fantastic.

            The storyline and progression of this show is great, but the show also does all of the intangibles so well. The score, the effects, the look, the feel, it is all amazing. It is an aesthetically pleasing show to look at and listen to. That theme is one that will be stuck in your head long after you finish the show. The show also has some great directors behind the episodes from Dave Filoni, to Bryce Dallas Howard, to even Taika Waititi handling the season finale, which is the best episode of the season. What also makes this show great is that you do not necessarily need to be a big time Star Wars fan to enjoy it. Yes, having watched the films helps you understand references and easter eggs, but this is its own story. This is a highly bingeable show with some great action, fantastic sequences, and terrific progression. It lays down a great foundation for future seasons, and every episode ends with you just wanting to watch the next one, so I recommend not watching it too late at night or you will end up not sleeping. I cannot recommend this show enough, so just watch it. This is the way. Official Rating: 4.5 Stars.

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