A Mandalóri

I’m going to tell you something, but it’s going to be our little secret. If this series didn’t have Baby Yoda, I’d never give it five stars. It’s basically impossible to connect to the main character Mando played by Pedro Pascal; you don’t see his face, know nothing about him except that he can fight. Fortunately there’s Baby Yoda who made my heart melt every time he appeared on the screen. And the creators sort of relied on that, putting him in every other scene. The story is quite simple and doesn’t really develop into anything. I appreciate the Star Wars environment, which is very rich, and especially the supporting characters, where the most interesting are clearly the ones played by Werner Herzog and Nick Nolte. Moreover, it is obvious that the episodes were filmed by different directors. Some of them did a routine, if solid work, and some created original and unique pieces of work, which is the case of Jon Favreau and Taika Waititi. Moreover, Taika Waititi also didn’t hesitate to put a piece of himself into the last episode, so its opening scene featuring the debate of two Stormtroopers is the funniest of the entire series. I knew from the beginning that I would give it full five stars and I kept that enthusiasm to the very end. I hope I will keep it in the following seasons as well. (2020.02.10)

I absolutely love the concept of The Mandalorian — each episode tells its own story while still moving the main plot forward. I found myself eagerly anticipating what adventures Baby Yoda and Mando would embark on next. Episode after episode, I was completely immersed in the incredible Star Wars atmosphere, something I haven't felt since I first watched the original trilogy as a kid. The creators really nailed it with this one. With a rotating roster of Hollywood talent behind the scenes, they're delivering some of the best content coming out of America right now. Great stories, impressive effects, cuteness at its peak, and tension so thick you could slice it with a micro-thin blade. (2021.09.11)

The third season of The Mandalorian shifted away from the episodic nature of previous seasons, where Mando tackled side quests while the main storyline took a backseat — something that I really enjoyed. This time, it feels more like a cohesive series focused on the unification of the Mandalorians and their fight for their homeland. It was good and had some truly fantastic moments, but it shone brightest when they stepped away from Mandalore, especially with guest appearances from Jack Black and Christopher Lloyd. (2023.04.26)