So you think you know Star Wars, huh? You’ve seen all the movies, read all the books, played all the games, and collected all the toys. You can recite every line of dialogue, name every character and planet, and explain every plot hole and inconsistency. You are a true Star Wars fan, and nothing can surprise you anymore. Well, think again, because The Mandalorian is here to blow your mind.
The Mandalorian is a Star Wars show that premiered on Disney+ in 2019. But it’s not like any Star Wars show you’ve ever seen before. It’s not about Jedi or Sith, rebels or Empire, lightsabers or blasters. It’s about a guy in a helmet who never takes it off, even when he eats or sleeps. He’s a bounty hunter who goes around the galaxy collecting scum and villainy for money. He’s also a Mandalorian, which means he’s part of a cult of warriors who worship their armor and weapons. He has no name, no face, no personality. He’s just The Mandalorian.
But wait, there’s more. The Mandalorian also has a sidekick. And it’s not a droid, or a Wookiee, or a Twi’lek. It’s a baby. A baby Yoda. Well, not really Yoda, but the same species as Yoda. And it’s not really a baby, but a 50-year-old toddler. And it’s not really his sidekick, but his target. You see, The Mandalorian was hired by some leftover Imperials to capture this baby Yoda for some nefarious purpose. But he had a change of heart and decided to protect the baby Yoda from the Imperials and anyone else who wants to harm him. And so they go on the run together, like a space western version of Lone Wolf and Cub.
Along the way, they meet all kinds of weird and wonderful characters, such as Cara Dune (Gina Carano), a former rebel soldier who likes to punch things; Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), a shady boss who likes to double-cross people; Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito), a creepy villain who likes to monologue; Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff), a badass leader who likes to fight; and Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison), a legendary hunter who likes to wear skirts. They also visit all kinds of exotic and dangerous places, such as Tatooine, Nevarro, Corvus, Tython, Morak, and Gideon’s cruiser. They also encounter all kinds of creatures and enemies, such as Jawas, Tusken Raiders, Krayt Dragons, Spiders, Quarren, Pirates, Stormtroopers, Dark Troopers, and Darksaber.
The Mandalorian is not just a Star Wars show. It is also a comedy show. A comedy show that makes fun of everything that Star Wars fans love and hate about Star Wars. The show is full of jokes and references that poke fun at the tropes and clichés of the franchise. The show also has a lot of absurd and hilarious situations that make you laugh out loud. The show also has a lot of cute and adorable moments that make you go “aww”. The show also has a lot of badass and epic moments that make you go “wow”. The show also has a lot of emotional and touching moments that make you go “sniff”.
The Mandalorian is not only a show for Star Wars fans. It is also a show for anyone who enjoys a good laugh with some action and adventure thrown in. It is a show that explores themes such as identity, family, loyalty, morality, and redemption. But in a funny way. It is a show that celebrates the spirit of fun and adventure that Star Wars has always embodied. But in a funny way. It is a show that reminds us why we love Star Wars in the first place. But in a funny way.
If you have not watched The Mandalorian yet, I urge you to give it a try. You might be surprised by how much you enjoy it. And if you have watched it already, I hope you share my sarcasm and humor for what lies ahead in this space western comedy.
