It's not every day I review a TV series because a movie is coming out, but with The Mandalorian & Grogu coming out next week it only makes to review season 3...or the final season? I don't know. It seems like from what I've read the fourth season is in limbo. Anyways! The movie will be out soon, so let's review the show.
The Mandalorian is a space western that's part of the Star Wars franchise that's produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., Fairview Entertainment, and Golem Creations with Disney Media Distribution handling distribution. Jon Favreau created the show and much like the previous two seasons this one consist of eight episodes.
The story is, after removing his helmet from the last season Din is no longer considered a true Mandalorian. Now he seeks to redeem himself while at the same time help Bo-Katan unite the scattered Mandalorian people and retake their home planet. Meanwhile, an old enemy is creating a new army to take control of the galaxy.
- Negatives
I've got nothing.
- Mix
It's the storytelling. The good aspects were seeing more of the Mandalorian lore, myths, culture, and the different factions. We get a deep dive into "The Way" and its history. This was a great bit of world building. Then we have all of that coming together in the finale which was awesome. Then of course you get that usual bond between Din and Grogu's bond. Continuing to just how much these two are a father and son duo. So...where's the issue? Well it comes from the fact the storyline is more focused on Bo-Katan and her uniting the different Mandalorian factions. Which would've been a bad thing had Din and Grogu didn't feel like side characters in their own show. Sure we get more of an expanding universe but the show is built around Din and Grogu's whole "lone wolf and cub" dynamic. What also didn't help was we didn't get much of the main villain and their plan until the last two episodes. Not very good when your season is only eight episodes.
- Positives
Let's start with the production. There's loads of great special effects. The visuals are great and well made, practical effects look even better and you can tell a lot of work was put into them. And lastly, costume and props are also done perfectly.
Then there's Pedro Pascal and the Din suit actors Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder. Pascal continues to do good work as the voice, providing those great emotional moments. Meanwhile Brendan Wayne gives Din some great body language, and then there's Crowder who does great work with all of the acting and stunt work.
The last aspect I'll praise is the action. While the writing was a bit rusty this time around at least there was some great action to keep us hooked. Without giving too much away, the action provides just the right amount of excitement. One of my favorites is the battle on Nevarro in the episode "The Pirate". It's got awesome dog fights and blaster shooting. I loved it.
So yeah, out of all of the seasons this one is the weakest. I didn't find it bad, but it wasn't exactly anything spectacular.
My final rating is, Okay.
So that's all for now. Come back on Saturday, May 16th, for my review of Guy Ritchie's newest film, In the Grey. Until then, enjoy the rest of your day.
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