Online Series: Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Part 2)

[MadDevil]

Am I the only one who gets a huge KOTOR vibe each time I watch an episode? Not necessarily the subject matters (even many times), but mostly the way the story is structured.

It very much has a video game feel to me, which I really like. It might also be why I have less of an issue with the side mission episodes and episode lengths than some people do. But I'm also used to the shorter episode format between TCW and Rebels (which to me up until this show have been the best Star Wars storytelling on any screen since probably the OT).

 

[Baby Punisher]

I imagine that he knows that, but framed it as if the complaints were heard to avoid admitting that they were premature.



It feels pretty similar to most RPGs:

1. Hero arrives in a new area.
2. Hero meets a local character who has a problem.
3. Hero deals with that problem in order to get what he needs and leave the area.
4. Repeat.

The guest stars may as well have large yellow exclamation marks above their heads.



I wondered if we might see Katarn when I saw that scene at the end. That would be a 25-year-old dream come true, just so long as it's the version of Katarn from Dark Forces, not the sequels that gave him Jedi powers. On the other hand, though, Dark Forces seemingly can't be made canon now because it told of how Katarn stole the original Death Star plans, which Rogue One tossed out and re-wrote, so it'll be interesting to see what backstory they give Katarn if they include him.

It's Knight Rider in Space. The Razer Crest is K.I.T.T and baby Yoda is Devon. Or, it's the A Team in Space. Baby Yoda is Hannibal, the Crest is the GMC Vandura and Mando is BA.

 

[Hivemind]

It feels pretty similar to most RPGs:

1. Hero arrives in a new area.
2. Hero meets a local character who has a problem.
3. Hero deals with that problem in order to get what he needs and leave the area.
4. Repeat.

The guest stars may as well have large yellow exclamation marks above their heads.

You mean the guest stars for an episode have an impact on the plot of that episode? SHOCKING

One of the issues I have with the rise of streaming and binging culture is the death of the adventure of the week shows. People expect every episode to immediately tie into the previous and subsequent episodes, with one centralized plot moving along. They've forgotten that it's okay to have self-contained episodes. The Mandalorian is much like The X-Files was, a combination of Monster of the Week episodes and episodes that advance a central plot. And that's not a bad thing.

 

[Shockmaster]

Speculation from superherohype.com forums:

Michael Biehn(confirmed to appear on this season) is Kyle Katarn.

Wouldn't Biehn be too old to play Katarn?

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Wouldn't Biehn be too old to play Katarn?

Since Katarn never showed up in cannon lore previously, no. He can be whatever age they want him to be.

 

[Tawnos]

The X-Wing pilot speaking to Cara Dune said something along the lines of “the core worlds don’t believe it, but there’s definitely something going on out here. And we need to stop it before it gets worse.”
It’s definitely some proto-First Order remnants.

There were very slight Resistance musical themes from the ST playing during that conversation.

 

[Osprey]

You mean the guest stars for an episode have an impact on the plot of that episode? SHOCKING

To be clear, I was making a joke, not a criticism. I'm fond of the "adventure of the week" format and even miss it in the newer "Star Trek" series.

 

[MadDevil]

Since Katarn never showed up in cannon lore previously, no. He can be whatever age they want him to be.

True, but I'm not sure I see them aging him up that much.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Apparently the next episode is titled 'The Jedi' and will be 58 minutes

 

[Jussi]

So I guess the audio description of the episode confirmed that they were Dark Troopers.

 

[RobBrown4PM]

So I guess the audio description of the episode confirmed that they were Dark Troopers.

IIRC, it'll be the first time they will be shown in canon. Also, they are pure EU material, and rather obscure (sorta) material at that. I look forward to seeing what else gets transplanted from the EU into the Mandalorian, and what it all means for the future of the franchise.

 

[Super Cake]

Apparently the next episode is titled 'The Jedi' and will be 58 minutes

Good, these last 2 episodes were just too f***ing short.

 

[Jussi]

Good, these last 2 episodes were just too f***ing short.

They fill their time to a tee. There's never any filler in them.

 

[RandV]

You mean the guest stars for an episode have an impact on the plot of that episode? SHOCKING

One of the issues I have with the rise of streaming and binging culture is the death of the adventure of the week shows. People expect every episode to immediately tie into the previous and subsequent episodes, with one centralized plot moving along. They've forgotten that it's okay to have self-contained episodes. The Mandalorian is much like The X-Files was, a combination of Monster of the Week episodes and episodes that advance a central plot. And that's not a bad thing.

Nothing's dead here, and I'd guess you're in a significant minority with that opinion.. 'Adventure of the week' has long been the standard cable television show format, and if you watched cable TV that's still the norm. While The Mandalorian bucks the trend this is probably a good reason why the streaming TV long format is the best TV right now.

One of the reasons it works so well with The Mandalorian is because it's Star Wars, and Star Wars has been a mess that needed to be taken back a step and simplified.

 

[John Price]

With "The Siege," The Mandalorian Has Never Felt More Like Side Quests: The TV Show

All the separate quests make it a little boring IMO.

 

[Hasbro]

 

[Osprey]

I wonder if fans will start a #FireJeansGuy petition.

 

[Osprey]

I saw a tweet today that could be a clue about a major plot development in an upcoming episode:

Spoiler

It was a tweet from, I think, the casting agency for the actress who played the female Imperial officer in the last episode. It was celebrating her introduction to the show and concluded by saying, "Yes, she got to spend time with Baby Yoda." Some people are taking that to mean that she has scenes with Baby Yoda, which suggests that the remnants of the Empire could be taking him from Mando soon. That aligns with what the scientist said in the hologram about needing to get the child back in order to take more blood samples from him, so it seems like a good possibility.

 

[MadDevil]

I saw a tweet today that could be a clue about a major plot development in an upcoming episode:

Spoiler

It was a tweet from, I think, the casting agency for the actress who played the female Imperial officer in the last episode. It was celebrating her introduction to the show and concluded by saying, "Yes, she got to spend time with Baby Yoda." Some people are taking that to mean that she has scenes with Baby Yoda, which suggests that the remnants of the Empire could be taking him from Mando soon. That aligns with what the scientist said in the hologram about needing to get the child back in order to take more blood samples from him, so it seems like a good possibility.

Spoiler

Or she just got to spend time with the Baby Yoda puppet while she was on set. I would imagine everybody who guest stars wants to see it.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Spoiler

Or she just got to spend time with the Baby Yoda puppet while she was on set. I would imagine everybody who guest stars wants to see it.

Spoiler

That's most likely what it is, indeed. The speculation are fanboys getting excited about a nothing tweet. But, hey, in the Internet age, that's what we do

 

[Osprey]

Spoiler

Or she just got to spend time with the Baby Yoda puppet while she was on set. I would imagine everybody who guest stars wants to see it.

Spoiler

Yes, that's the other possibility, but a lot of things add up. Her character was introduced at the very end of the episode, suggesting that she'll be more important in the next episode(s), and she reports directly to Moff Gideon. She tells him that she's had a tracking device installed on the Razor Crest and he asks if "the asset" is still with him (Mando). Clearly, Moff Gideon wants Baby Yoda, and we know why: because his scientist needs more of his blood. Furthermore, we know that she's the one tasked with acquiring the child. It's all building up to her character trying to take the child from Mando. Now, whether she'll get close enough to that to have scenes with Baby Yoda, we'll have to find out, but it all adds up to that possibility.

I think that it also makes sense for the season, which has been good, but mostly "side quests" and adventures in babysitting. Having her take Baby Yoda and maybe even bring him before Moff Gideon is just the kind of drama that this season could use, IMO. Ater all, it'd be a little boring and a re-hash of Season 1 if the child stays safe and sound with Mando. Putting him in real danger and requiring Mando to fight to get him back would be a perfect plot development.

 

[Power Man]

Woohoo it's happening sooner than expected

THE MANDALORIAN: Runtime For This Friday's Episode Rumored To Introduce [SPOILER] Revealed

 

[Hasbro]

Woohoo it's happening sooner than expected

THE MANDALORIAN: Runtime For This Friday's Episode Rumored To Introduce [SPOILER] Revealed

OH MAN! Is Jar Jar finally coming back?!

 

[Bures Elbow]

Spoiler

"I thought I knew who you were inside that mask, but it's impossible, my master could never do the things you have!"

"Anakin Skywalker was weak, I destroyed him"

"Then I shall avenge his death"

"Vengeance is not the Jedi way"

"I am NO Jedi"

Having a struggling certain character sleeping and hearing that voice over would be an amazing way to tease the mystery to the general audience.

 

[MadDevil]

OH MAN! Is Jar Jar finally coming back?!

The episode is called "The Jedi", not "The Sith".