The Mandalorian

A project that, in my opinion, has won back many Star Wars fans who had somewhat bid farewell to the series after the latest trilogy. Jon Favreau definitely couldn’t go wrong with the origin of The Mandalorian; such an interesting character from the original Star Wars deserved a spin-off. I was a bit worried when Disney took it under its wing, mainly hoping it wouldn’t exude childishness at every turn. Fortunately, the creators handled it maturely (though there are some cringeworthy moments with stupid humor, but I found very few). Pedro Pascal did a fantastic job voicing the character (I can’t really say he played the role with much nobility, considering he was always hiding behind that handsome helmet, cheeky as he is :D). The action was unparalleled; it was immediately clear that no expense was spared on the action sequences, resulting in a flawless audiovisual experience. The story does stumble at a few points, and for the future, I’d hope for a more coherent main storyline, but the final episode definitely set the stage for the second season. It earns an 80%. (01/09/2020)

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni saved Star Wars! I remember about two years ago, I saw the trailer for the first season and wasn’t overly impressed. But the result blew me away, and even after watching the second season, it’s the same! The Mandalorian has maintained a high standard and continues to deliver a fantastic spectacle. I’ve never been a huge Star Wars fan, but thanks to this Disney project, I’ve really gotten into the universe. Beautiful locations, interesting subplots, excellent action with polished choreography, unforgettable music (the main theme will be stuck in my head for a long time), the cool Mando in the lead role, and of course, Grogu AKA Baby Yoda (that little green guy steals the show again). The finale is appropriately epic and bombastic; the last two episodes (the refinery and the cruiser attack) are an adrenaline rush. I’m really close to giving it a perfect score. 8.5/10 (08/30/2021)