This is straight fire! I wish I'd read this before I sent out my Friday newsletter, as this piece definitely merits mention. You hit on so many things here: the perversion of the Mandalorian ways; Beskar = Vibranium (mind blown!); the parallels to life in America; the beautiful and effortless convergence of canon. And, of course, Grogu.
Much as I hated to see Paz fall, it was necessary. Someone of note had to die, nigh impervious armor or not. Otherwise the battles would lose all sense of danger. I do wish it'd been a different minor character, but This is the Way.
I love this, such a good piece! I particularly loved your analysis of the Empire/Mandalorian culture as it relates to the divisions within modern society. We feel that division here in the UK too, especially post Brexit.
I absolutely adored this episode. It proved to me that the real strength of Mando as a show is in its ability to touch all aspects of Star Wars. We get the mysticism through Grogu, Ashoka and Luke, the armoured action of the Mandalorian culture, space pirates and weird droid cities overflowing with colourful characters a la the prequels. Its everything I love about Star Wars.
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the finale!
This is straight fire! I wish I'd read this before I sent out my Friday newsletter, as this piece definitely merits mention. You hit on so many things here: the perversion of the Mandalorian ways; Beskar = Vibranium (mind blown!); the parallels to life in America; the beautiful and effortless convergence of canon. And, of course, Grogu.
Much as I hated to see Paz fall, it was necessary. Someone of note had to die, nigh impervious armor or not. Otherwise the battles would lose all sense of danger. I do wish it'd been a different minor character, but This is the Way.
Thank you!
1) any theories on the other "spies"?
2) why didn't Grogu go nuts with the force after his dad was captured?
3) we wouldn't need episode 8 if Gideon just offed Din instead of taking him to the briefing room. classic Bond villain error.
I love this, such a good piece! I particularly loved your analysis of the Empire/Mandalorian culture as it relates to the divisions within modern society. We feel that division here in the UK too, especially post Brexit.
I absolutely adored this episode. It proved to me that the real strength of Mando as a show is in its ability to touch all aspects of Star Wars. We get the mysticism through Grogu, Ashoka and Luke, the armoured action of the Mandalorian culture, space pirates and weird droid cities overflowing with colourful characters a la the prequels. Its everything I love about Star Wars.
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the finale!