There were Imperial heads on pikes, and the local bounty hunter guild even left Tatooine... Seems like the New Republic burned out all "scum and villainy" that it was famous for.
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The Mandalorian |OT| A Complicated Profession [SPOILERS ON EPISODE DROP]
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There were Imperial heads on pikes, and the local bounty hunter guild even left Tatooine... Seems like the New Republic burned out all "scum and villainy" that it was famous for.
My biggest issue with the show tbh. Also, I cant find the post but it was never going to reach something like The Searchers level depth in its first season. This is the first show of it's kind and as such I'm willing to give them a lot of patience to fix issues before I stop watching because there is sooo much good here
Empire = wretched hive of scum and villany
New Republic = everyone bails
I kinda like that actually. Lol
Jabba being gone probably had a bigger effect. He was a crime lord but he was probably the lynchpin of the planet's economy. He bankrolled podraces, bankrolled top galaxy dance number entertainment, supported local economies with all sorts of everyone coming far and wide to earn his favor - now Jabba's displaced droid is slinging drinks in a bar that didn't even serve droids just a few years prior. Times be rough on Tatooine.
I love the idea that Tatooine's economy collapsed after Luke killed Jabba the Hutt. It's kind of unusual to see a single location in Star Wars undergo meaningful change.
For real. That's exactly how I imagine it. Makes a lot of sense.
Yikes, that was the worst one by far in my opinion and the first one, I think, that wasnt written by Fav. Cant really think of anything nice to say about it, seemed to have a totally different style and just plodded along into an end This episode is more like what I feared it would be like, luke warm adventures and name dropping.
So Boba Fett would be in his early 40's during this show if he survived? Hm. I bet Temuera Morrison could play him and it wouldn't feel out of place.
I mean, I doubt they'll really bring back Boba for this but I think it would be awesome if he took off the helmet eventually and we got to see that face.
I mean, I doubt they'll really bring back Boba for this but I think it would be awesome if he took off the helmet eventually and we got to see that face.
True that, rookie mistake. Luke actually killed Max Rebo and Salacious Crumb.
Holy fuck. This is now canon for me until told otherwise. ❤
❤ Watchmen but how is HDM? I love Ruth Wilson but haven't made time for this show yet.
This episode would be fine for a 20 episode season.
But a filler episode in an 8 episode season is just disappointing.
But a filler episode in an 8 episode season is just disappointing.
I didn't see anything wrong with it. He played to the role.
What the heck happened to his son anyway
ehh, I think it's questionable to call any SE content "iconic" but even if it were I think it''s a reach to say that this is what they're going for given the show is essentially a western and the sound effect in question is that of spurs
It would be an interesting twist though
I don't think there is any filler. This is the show like others said.
The upcoming chapters sound pretty standalone too judging by the descriptions.
To all of you that are calling it a filler episode: what makes it a filler episode? If it's because it doesn't move the plot forward....what is the central plot? I thought it was to get away from the imperials that want baby Yoda, and the bounty guild. How is this episode not moving that plot forward? Would the show be better if he escaped them in episode 4? What would the show be about after that?
i liked this week's episode better than last
and i am enjoying the story of the week format
but man, is anyone else just kinda getting tired of the CONSTANT "remember this?" references?
whether its locations or species or just references to shit like calling someone a womprat as an insult
the star wars universe shrinks every 5 minutes while watching this show
its all well made so i can kind of tune it out to an extent, but would it kill them to just not reference something from the old movies for an episode?
and i am enjoying the story of the week format
but man, is anyone else just kinda getting tired of the CONSTANT "remember this?" references?
whether its locations or species or just references to shit like calling someone a womprat as an insult
the star wars universe shrinks every 5 minutes while watching this show
its all well made so i can kind of tune it out to an extent, but would it kill them to just not reference something from the old movies for an episode?
What constitutes throwaway? Do you mean because they could double as standalone episodes? Ep4 ended with them fleeing because of Baby Yoda being tracked. Ep5 Mando's recent reputation got them in trouble. Not arc heavy but not completely detached either.
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why was the opening dogfight so bad? was it the editing? the music? the sound effects? the acting? Everything? I cant quite put my finger on it
Post-Disney Star Wars has been stuck in that mode. I'm hoping Rian's trilogy goes in an entirely different direction.
I'm ok with fanservicey shit. It makes me laugh. But I think the first Star Wars movie that truly puts the OG stuff behind and moves in an entirely different direction is going to be very special.
it was so bad in this episode
he just HAPPENS to need to emergency land on tattooine out of all planets in the universe
and just happens to land at mos eisley
and then talk to a shady guy in the exact booth that han and greedo sit at
and of course there's a bantha, a dewback, and sand people, and the exact model speeder bikes from endor
i think someone mentions beggar's canyon too
i'm probably missing stuff
it was just nonstop lol
anyway, i'm really enjoying the show still, despite this stuff. but it really would be so much better if they'd cut it out a little bit
/grumpyoldman
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The dogfight was one of the things I liked in the episode 🤷♂️
Yeah, I thought it was shot and directed well.
However, it was kinda goofy how many buttons Mando was clicking. It was like someone button smashing while playing Street Fighter.
Other guy:
Mando:
Doom Patrol has 2 characters with different stunt and voice actors. But there's a photo of Pedro in the armor with no helmet on so it is him in this case.
It was a little cheesy but very in line with the style of the original trilogy.
I liked this week's episode a lot. Probably my favorite one so far.
This episode in particular really makes me want to go back and play Shadows of the Empire, haha
This episode in particular really makes me want to go back and play Shadows of the Empire, haha
The mechanic was a nod to Art Carney from the Holiday Special. Too bad we didn't get CGI Bea Arthur in the cantina.
it's really close for me between 3 and 5 being my favorite. Was surprised to see all the hate for 5 so far
Yeah shady dude being shot EXACTLY like han when he had his showdown with greedo was hilarious
But it's Star Wars. I just expect the non-stop references at this point. The people making this stuff grew up with the OT and are probably dying to make these references.
Here is my question why not have the bounty hunter guild be on Tatooine to begin with instead of "insert planet name here" but instead we get the line oh the guild does not operate here.
What does she mean they don't operate here there is one asshole clearly looking to capture a bounty and as far as I know and has been established in the show bounty hunters go wherever the target is.
I mean having the first episode set on Tatooine would have been a great starting point imagine that Mandalorian fight in Mos Eisley.
It would have invoked the nostalgia being in a familiar location but instead we get Tatooine the nostalgia tour.
This was my least favorite episode
As the show goes on, its pacey structure and lack of characters and development is starting to get to me
As the show goes on, its pacey structure and lack of characters and development is starting to get to me
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idk wtf they are doing to combine CGI and Model work, but it looks terrible often.
It kind of fell apart after episode 3. I'd much rather they have told a concise narrative arc. There's a million stories in the star wars universe to tell. We don't need a procedural.
I'm not hating anything yet. But the last two I didn't like as much.
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