Warning: There will be spoilers for the Mandalorian Season 3, chapter 20…or episode 4, titled
“the Foundling.”
If you haven’t seen it, proceed with caution.
It seems this season of the Mandalorian is packing as much into each episode as possible.
But we got so much insight into Mandalorian culture that it’s hard not to geek out.
Mandalorians are my favorite part of Star Wars.
Sure, the battle between good and evil that revolve around the Jedi, the Sith, and the
Rebellion and the Empire are the foundations of the Star Wars universe, but it’s the
gray area that Mandalorians operate that has me most intrigued.
Without super powers or a galactic wide government to back them, Mandalorians are intriguing
to say the least.
I have been saying all along that this season of the Mandalorian is going to be different
than the past two seasons.
Where we were getting stories based in old western and Samurai serials, where each week
we got a different adventure that eventually tied into the larger story, now we are getting
one fluid story.
Din Djarin hasn’t stopped to help a village.
Nor has he helped a weird frog lady, or other strange sentient, find their way home.
Instead, it’s all Mandalorian…okay mostly Mandalorian.
The middle story of Chapter 20 is the exception.
But that’s going to tie in later.
I want you all to do something for me.
During this video, I want you all to think of your favorite part of this episode of the
Mandalorian.
Then think of your least favorite part and leave a comment as to what it is.
But I want you to wait til the end of the video.
I do read all the comments and try to respond to as many as I can.
But, I also want you to check the other comments and see if you agree or disagree.
There are some big themes going on in this latest Mandalorian episode.
First, there was the news that Dave Filoni wrote the episode.
A lot of people speculated that we would see Ahsoka Tano, just for that reason.
Nope!
You won’t find her here.
Then there was the prediction a lot of fans made that Barriss Offee was the one to save
Grogu in the Jedi temple on Coruscant during Order 66.
Nope!
It was none other than the actor who played Jar Jar Binks’ Jedi character of Master
Kelleran Beq.
Honestly, it’s really good to see Ahmed Best return to the canon Star Wars universe.
So, that Star Wars theory can be laid to rest.
But there is something bigger going on in this episode of the Mandalorian that I have
been saying since the second episode…and that’s Bo-Katan Kryze’s story arc.
A lot of people thought she was going to betray Din Djarin.
More thought she was going to betray the Children of the Watch.
I have stood firm in the belief that Bo-Katan is still the honorable Mandalorian she has
been ever since leaving Death Watch in her teens.
And I’m going to continue standing my ground on that thought.
Okay, that’s enough gloating.
But before I get into the Mandalorian Season 3 chapter 20…episode 4…wait…how many
of you are confused as to what we should call it?
Yeah, I know it’s officially titled chapter 20.
Okay, let’s settle on this, before I get into the fourth episode of the Mandalorian
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Now, let’s get to the Mandalorian stuf!
I know a lot of people don’t care, but if you were wondering what happened to Doctor
Pershing, you’re not going to find it in the fourth episode of the Mandalorian season
3.
In fact, I wouldn’t expect to see anything about it until the season finale.
I could be wrong, but that’s where we tend to see a lot of big reveals in this series.
And Doctor Pershing’s story will lead to a big reveal.
So a little patience is in order.
We only have 4 more episodes.
What this episode does contain is many Mandalorians.
Not just hanging around, neither.
Training!
We get to see how the Mandalorians train.
And how they train younglings and foundlings…younglings…should that word be reserved for Jedi?
Nah, I think it’s okay in this case.
But there are Jedi.
And there is more on Grogu’s escape of Order 66.
I’m so glad that has been laid to rest!
Sure, when some Star Wars channels claimed it was Barriss Offee, it was fun to imagine
her stupid face showing up again.
But, chances are, Barriss was executed following her betrayal.
Just like Pong Krell.
Yeah, screw that guy.
Yeah, we now know how Grogu escaped the temple.
I guess now we will have to learn where he was hidden…Naboo?
Nope…the Coruscant guard saw the type of ship they escaped in and can easily track
it.
Not to mention, Darth Vader had some dealings on Naboo after the prequels.
He would sense Grogu.
Unless that actually happens.
More Darth Vader is a good thing.
But it’s unlikely.
I’ll get to more Grogu stuff in a bit.
And hey, if you still call him Baby Yoda, no judgements here.
But I’ll circle back to him.
The biggest thing in this episode is Bo-Katan Kryze!
Yeah, I said it.
It wasn’t really about Din Djarin.
When a giant dinosaur…dragon…raptor thingy captured Paz Vizsla’s son, who took charge?
Was it Din Djarin?
Nope!
It was Bo-Katan.
Her mission was a success and the newest member of Clan Vizsla is safe to continue the name.
But he did display the cockiness of a Vizsla.
Then…SLAP!
Judge him by his size, do you?
ANYWAYS!
Bo-Katan has brought honor to her name, her house, and herself.
The theory that Bo-Katan was hiding the sighting of the Mythosaur as leverage to usurp the
Mandalorian leader role.
Nope, she was just worried that everyone would think she’s crazy.
But the opposite happened.
When Bo-Katan told of the Mythosaur in the living waters of Mandalore, the armorer didn’t
even question it.
She instantly believed her.
After losing everything, Bo-Katan has a chance at a new life.
One where she is accepted, whether she carries the darksaber or not.
A new life where she doesn’t have to reflect on her losses.
A chance to learn from her failures and move on.
Okay, I have to say it…her new shoulder armor with the Mythosaur skull is pretty bad
ass.
It’s also a sign that she’s moving on from her old ways.
Chipping away at her past and leaving it behind.
I feel like the whole bit the Armorer was telling Grogu about Mandalorian armor and
steel was about Bo-Katan.
I mean she didn’t have to make that giant medallion for him.
Now he’s walking around like a baby Flavor Flav.
Bo-Katan is a complex character.
It was easy to say that she would become a villain of sorts.
But I knew that was out of character for her.
She had only done some sketchy crap in her youth.
The rest of her appearances in the Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels shows her being honorable.
So, making her an antagonist would have been out of character.
Now, let’s get back to baby Flavor Flav, I mean Baby Yoda, GROGU!
There’s a deeper meaning to his story in this episode.
When he witnessed the attack on the Jedi temple during Order 66, he was helpless.
And at the mercy of those protecting him.
While they did protect Grogu, they were overpowered.
Most died.
His own training must have been slow.
Because the baby Flavor of love…Grogu was defenseless.
Now, let’s fast forward to his time with the Mandalorians.
What is the first thing they have him do?
Train to protect himself.
He isn’t being treated like a helpless baby.
He’s an equal.
Right away he’s a Mandalorian.
Kind of funny though that Din Djarin kicked Paz Vizsla’s ass.
Now Grogu kicked Paz’s son’s ass.
Like father like son on both sides.
Nah, Paz Vizsla seems like a good guy.
And I hear he has an amazing singing voice.
Okay, that last part is a lie.
But it could be true.
Grogu’s training under the Mandalorians is giving a stark contrast to his training
as a Jedi.
Where the Jedi taught peace.
The Mandalorians say F that!
Fight!
Who needs meditation when you have cool gadgets and the Force?
But one thing’s for sure.
Grogu is going to be able to protect himself.
There is no Darth Vader and Inquisitors hunting him anymore.
The ones hunting him are just bloated Imperial remnants and Grogu will be able to fight them
without relying solely on Din Djarin and Grogu’s hover egg.
There’s a lot going on in this season of the Mandalorian.
It’s getting a lot of hate, but honestly, this is my favorite season so far.
There is a lot of Mandalorian lore coming back to canon, and more being explored.
Don’t worry, the action will come.
They’re Mandalorians.
They can’t stay away from it.
And I’m not just talking about giant salt water crocodiles, or flying dinosaur, dragon
raptor thingys.
By the way, does the planet the Mandalorians are fighting on seem to have more dangerous
creatures than Australia’s outback?
Or is it just me?
Sorry Australians.
No offense meant, just seems a little dangerous in some of your regions.
But I do think there is going to be a big reveal.
And I think it’ll happen in the season finale…THRAWN!
The Imperial remnant is small potatoes.
Even Thrawn, to a degree.
Yes, the Empire destroyed Mandalore, but that was at the height of the Empire’s power.
Now, they are smaller and Mandalorians united should have no problem destroying them.
So, the real threat is going to be much bigger…the Grysk!
Or the new Yuuzahn Vong, if you prefer.
Then, we will get a story more closely related to Hei to the Empire.
Where we will see Luke Skywalker and Boba Fett return.
That’s just my thought.
Let me know in the comments if you’d like this and don’t forget to comment your favorite,
or least favorite part of this episode, or even the entirety of the Mandalorian season
3 so far.
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