The Mandalorian
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Good guys, bad guys, DJ says.
Then Mando shows up and Mayfeld gets even more concerned.
Mandos not here for revenge, however.
Getting there is no problem.
Its what happens next that gets complicated.
But who should do the sneaking?
Mayfeld needs to get inside to work the terminal.
But hell need someone with him who the Imperials wont recognize.
That rules out Dune and Shand.
Empire, New Republic, he observes.
Its all the same to these people.
Invaders on their land is all we are.
He keeps going: If you were born on Mandalore you believe one thing.
If you were born on Alderaan you believe something else.
Hey, even Mandos commitment to the Mandalorian belief system is getting a little wobbly.
Just look at what hes wearing.
Or, as Mayfeld sums it up, Everybodys got their lines they dont cross until things get messy.
Their journey presents perils beyond Imperial discovery (and shaken beliefs).
For Mayfeld it doubles as a moral awakening.
And, despite getting a good look at Mando, he assures him he never saw his face.
Maybe some codes are worth preserving, even if they have to be a bit flexible at times.
Elsewhere, Moff Gideon gets a message sent by Mando promising revenge for taking Grogu.
Soon, he promises, he will be back with me.
So much for subtlety and subterfuge.
It looks like were headed for a showdown.
It was remade by William Friedkin asSorcererin 1977.
WhenThe Mandalorianborrows, it borrows in such a way that invites viewers to check out the source material.
You wont be disappointed.
Famuyiwa serves as the writer, too.
Whatever Fetts relationship to the Mandalorian belief system, hes helmet-optional.
IsThe Mandaloriansetting up a situation in which Mando drifts away from the stricter interpretation of the code as well?
This is the first time weve seen star Pedro Pascals face this season.
Could future seasons feature it more often?
Neat moment: the way the score drops out as Mando runs out of ammo.
This was also a great week for Stormtrooper screams.
We got a lot of variations as they fell to their death in the climax.
Brakes face looks familiar to Mayfeld.
It might look familiar to others as well.
Fetts looking pretty shiny this week.
Beskar feels like as resistant to stains as it is to laserblasts.
Is it clear what the pirates want?
They dont want to steal the rhydonium, just blow it and the Imperials up.
Next week: the season finale, already.
Will we find out what Moff Gideons been up to with his experiments?
Will Mando and Grogu be reunited?
Will any of Mandos new allies turn heel?
Tune in and find out.
