When The Mandalorian Went From Good to Great | A Star Wars Video Essay

To begin with, I was never the biggest fan of The Mandalorian.

After years of debate about the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and some disappointing spinoff movies like Solo, I had a bit of Star Wars fatigue when The Mandalorian Season 1 was released on Disney +.

Even though I am a fan of Dave Filoni and his work in The Clone Wars TV Series, and I think Pedro Pascal is great in the role, the overall narrative just never really got me hooked, despite some great moments.

But that all changed with Season 2 - or specifically, one episode in Season 2.

This video essay looks at when The Mandalorian changed from good, to great, and what this means for the future of Star Wars.

00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Thoughts on The Mandalorian Season One
03:05 - What The Mandalorian Season Two Did Better (This is the way)
04:56 - The Episode That Took The Mandalorian From Good to Great
06:22 - How The Mandalorian Does Action
08:16 - Boba Fett!
11:32 - The Importance of Consequences
13:00 - I have spoken

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Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Introductory music: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots & "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Cast Sing "Star Wars" Medley (A Cappella): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTLAx3VDX7g

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Sources:

On Story: 212 Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVqIKeH-9Zo
The Mandalorian Season 2 Director Robert Rodriguez on Reviving Boba Fett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEq4mhWxHAM
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian: The Making of Season Two: Available on Disney+

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