A Look Back at The Mandalorian - Season 2

 

With season three on the way, it's time for me to review season two, and see if it holds up or not.

The Mandalorian (aka Star Wars: The Mandalorian) is a space western series, that's part of the Star Wars franchise. The show's produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., Fairview Entertainment, and Golem Creations and distributed by Disney Media Distribution. The Mandalorian is created by Jon Favreau. This season has a total of eight episodes.

The story is the Mandalorian has been tasked with returning the Child to his people, the Jedi. This task won't be an easy one, as they're be hunted by Imperial commander Moff Gideon, who plans to use the Child's connection to the Force to strengthen his army.

• Negatives

The biggest problem with this season was it was one big side quest extravaganza. Almost every time when Mando would go somewhere, he'd meet someone, then a task would appear, he would need to help, then he would get the answers he needed, and then off to the next adventure. So while there was a story, most of it fell into a formula that can get very tiresome. It's okay for a show to have a formula but, every once in awhile ya gotta change things up, that way not only are things kept fresh, but it'll also prevent viewers from watching something else.

• Mix

I've got nothing to say here. So just move.

• Positives

Now let's get into the positives, one of those being the directing. Every single director made each and every episode have a gorgeous look to them. In the episode "The Jedi", there's this beautiful shot of Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) and Ahsoka in front of the moon, and it was one of those shots that I instantly loved.

This one I'll keep short and sweet, because there's only so many ways I can praise the effects without repeating myself. But yes, the special effects, whether practical or CGI, looked good.

Then there's the action. Even if the story it's quite up to par, the action helps quite a lot. Plenty of blasting shooting fights, chase scenes, and a few bits of lightsaber fights, that'll provide you with plenty of fun action.

The last thing I'll give credit where it's due, is with Mando's character. Where learn a little bit of his clan and why they seem different from the Mandalorians from say The Clone Wars. But what really helps his character grow was his ever growing bond with Grogu. Just seeing these two interact made for an entertaining experience, whether the scenes between them ranged from comedic to something far more serious.

While there's still plenty to like about the show, the writers really should've looked over the story. That way nobody would've taken an issue with all of the side quest.

My final rating is, Okay.

That's going to do it for me. Due come back on Thursday, Feb 23rd, where we'll return to Bayhem, with my review of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Until then, enjoy the rest of your day.