So, I finally just now finished watching the First Season of The Mandalorian and I am very happy with what we got. Love the way the series is being presented. It feels more like the original Star Wars Trilogy than anything that has came after (Prequel Trilogy, Force Awakens Trilogy). The cast is fantastic from Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers make this enjoyable to watching. Unlike other series that I jump into, I actually didn't binge watch this and it was by design that I didn't....or even want to. I wanted to make it last as long as possible. It gave me something to look forward to from week to week and I'm glad I went that route.
So, about Baby Yoda/The Child. This was a big surprise to me when the kid revealed himself to be the main plot of the entire series. It certainly threw me off as I had kind of written my own version of what the series would be. I was way off. I prefer what this series is turning out to be. Personally, I rather get more Star Wars TV Series every year instead of bloated Star Wars films that have lost its way over the years. At least here you get some characterizations instead of a big spectacle that is all eye candy. Not to worry, there is eye candy here too.....but with some meat on them bones. Can't wait for Season 2. My only complaint about Season 1 is that it's only 8 episodes. Really hoping we can get something along the lines of 10-13 Episodes per season moving forward. I give this season 4 1/2 Stars out 5.
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The other big shock for me was seeing Giancarlo Esposito's character wielding the Dark Saber. Also another thing I didn't see coming. Wasn't expecting Moff Gideon to even be anywhere near a Dark Saber.