Fun but Filler For all it’s fun set-pieces, call backs and typical dry Mandalorian quips, I wasn’t a huge fan of the general narrative direction of episode five. After last week’s detour to Sorgan failed to move the overall story forward, we’re once again offered another instalment that fails to progress our characters’ journey. It’s…
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Mandalorian Musings – S1, E4 (The Sanctuary)
The not-so-innocuous world of Sorgan Is it paradoxical that the longest episode of the series so far is also the one which sees our characters make the least amount of narrative progress? I’m not saying it’s a bad thing – episode four was an almost self-contained blast – but it did undoubtedly surprise me. We…
Mandalorian Musings – S1, E3 (The Sin)
Super plot, super weapons and a Super Battle Droid The Mandalorian’s direction has so far been near flawless. The story has been engrossing. The acting, particularly from a helmet hampered Pedro Pascal, has also been first rate. And all of these plus points were accentuated in the Deborah Chow directed episode three. This 40 minutes…
Mandalorian Musings – S1, E2 (The Child)
A Little Help From My (Little) Friend Even the best bounty hunter in the parsec needs a little help every now and again. Fortunately for Mando, his force sensitive cargo was on hand to lend a hand in the second episode of Disney+ show The Mandalorian. I’m going to address the elephant in the room…
Mandalorian Musings – S1, E1 (The Mandalorian)
Quippy exchanges and unexpected finesse An enigma for so long to UK audiences, Disney+ has finally arrived on our shores. Huzzah, and happy Disney+ Day to all. Of course, the arrival of the groundbreaking streaming service means that The Mandalorian is finally available for Britain’s viewing pleasure. Well, at least the opening two episodes, with…
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