Summary
The Mandalorian people return to their home world, meanwhile Moff Gideon, played by Giancarlo Esposito, returns from the shadows.
I think fairly easily the best thing about this episode is the return of Moff Gideon and the tease of not only Thrawn but all of these other wider Imperial factions out there in the galaxy. I never thought I would say it but the set up this episode does for how the Empire turns into the First Order actually made me like the sequel trilogy just a little bit more.
I also appreciated that this episode had a direction and didn’t feel like a side quest designed to kill time. The series now feels like it is leading to something again, which is nice as up until this point this most recent season felt directionless.
The action was well done and I enjoyed seeing all the Mandalorians fighting together, though I am slightly concerned for where things are going. I think considering Din was the only Mandalorian captured I am worried that the next episode will kill him off, which if so would prove that this whole season of the show has gone out of its way to reduce his role and replace him. In many senses the fact that Din went running in first also seems a little out of character, especially in the scenes before that he was shown at the back.
Overall, it is nice to see the series have a direction again but I am concerned for where things are heading.
3.5/5
Pros.
Seeing the Heirs to the Empire
The return of Gideon
Seeing all the Mandalorians fighting together
Grogu’s new mech suit
Cons.
Din’s future
Some of the decisions made no sense
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