After the return of none other than fan favourite/original Mandalorian himself, Boba Fett last week, we are treated to a classic Star Wars infiltration mission to retrieve the whereabouts of Moff Gideon’s cruiser. The episode is written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa, who also directed last season’s prison break episode, so it’s not surprising to see Bill Burr’s Mayfeld character return. Although traditionally a standup comedian, and with his appearance last season raising some eyebrows, we’re glad to report that Burr’s performance in this episode is top notch. His karisma is a breath of fresh air for a show that now has two stoic Mandalorians under helmets. The episode also does some great character building. Not just for Mayfeld, but also for Mando and Cara as well. Although having a relatively short runtime again, the pacing was spot on, and laid the groundwork for next week’s unpredictable season finale, where it feels like almost anything can happen!
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SSSW - The Mandalorian S2E5 "The Jedi"
Rumours have been flying about a certain Jedi (ahem Citizen) making their appearance this season for a long time, and though those rumours may have spoiled the surprise for some, seeing that character brought to live-action was absolutely worth the wait! Besides the obvious excitement about seeing live action lightsabers on the small screen (and who is wielding them), this episode brought several other reveals that are arguably just as exciting. Not the least of which being the reveal of Baby Yoda/The Child’s actual name! Hard to believe it took a season and a half to get the name of one of the most popular characters on screen today! But wait there’s more! We haven’t even started talking about the craftsmanship of this episode or the homages to Akira Kurosawa’s work. It’s truly something special and I’m sure this episode will likely be a favourite of Star Wars fans for some time. Yes there’s a lot to unpack, but don’t let your fear (or anger) at missing everything turn you to the darkside. Julian, Dan, and Rachel break down every detail for your benefit. Enjoy!
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SSSW - The Mandalorian S2E4 "The Siege"
The Mandalorian hits the halfway point of the season with a return to a familiar setting. Mando returns to Nevarro to reconnect with some old friends, and though not particularly plot heavy, it’s certainly a fun ride. Grief and Cara need Mando’s help to take out the last remaining Imperial stronghold on the planet, but they get more than they bargained for when they discover the true nature of the base. This action packed episode drops some interesting hints to the larger Star Wars galaxy (including a reference to The Phantom Menace!), setting up an interesting mystery for the rest of the season. The show has seemingly set the groundwork for things to really start moving next week. The Razor Crest is repaired, the bad guys are mobilizing, and all signs point towards a particular Jedi/citizen making an appearance next week. Exciting!
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SSSW - The Mandalorian S2E2 "The Passenger"
After an exciting season premiere featuring a giant monster, a new character, and little overall plot development, we get the second episode of the season! Which also features a giant monster, a new character, and arguably less overall development. That’s not to say it was a bad episode, it certainly executed on the horror and creepiness it had set out to deliver. However, it’s hard not to be a little disappointed that they didn’t follow up on the interesting tease they left us with last week, or give us an inkling into what’s going on with Moff Gideon and the rest. Instead we’re treated to a monster of the week type episode (to be fair it still had a few fun surprises. Love those X-Wings!) as Mando continues his quest to find more Mandalorians.
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SSSW - The Mandalorian S2E1 "The Marshal"
Welcome back to Small Screen Star Wars! With every major blockbuster movie being delayed or moved out of 2020 there hasn’t been too much to get excited about this year. That is, until now! The Mandalorian has returned, and with it brings exciting new adventures from a galaxy far, far away. The acclaimed series returns and kicks off it’s second season with a bang. Mando is on the hunt for other Mandalorians so he can return Baby Yoda to “his kind”. This sees him return to Tatooine to hunt down a mysterious stranger in Mandalorian armour, beyond the Dune Sea. We’re introduced to new characters and creatures as Mando makes a deal to take down the apex predator of dessert, a Krayt Dragon. Julian, Dan, and Rachel are here to break down every minute detail for you. From the backstory of the titular ‘Marshal’ to the implications of the episodes big reveal. Enjoy this jumbo sized season 2 premiere recap and join us as we cover the entire second season!
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Episode 148 - Pattinson's Batsuit
With awards season now firmly behind us, the ToB Crew can start concentrating in the things that REALLY matter again - things like the Batsuit! Matt Reeves released a brief (and very red) test footage clip of Robert Pattinson in the new Batsuit, so Julian, Jeremy, and Dan combed through each frame to pull out all the possible clues. Meanwhile, rumour has is that Sam Raimi is in talks to direct Dr. Strange 2, the new James Bond theme was released, the insane set technology used on The Mandalorian was revealed and much more! Plus the guys recap their picks from the Oscars!
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