Tuesday, November 12, 2019

The Mandalorian



Disney released the first episode of their new television series, The Mandalorian, today. It was excellent!

It's pretty much a pure space western, with a well-done protagonist, and an interesting set up. There are so many small touches that just work. I loved the bit where the Mandalorian refuses to be paid in Imperial credits since the Empire is gone, and settles for a lesser amount in Calamari currency. The makers are content to let their world-building speak for itself, without feeling the need to state everything.

I strongly recommend The Mandalorian. It's possibly the best Star Wars since the original trilogy.

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    1. Good to hear! Hopefully they keep up the quality of the first episode.

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  2. If only they launched Disney Plus in more than three countries...

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    1. Yeah, I imagine a large number of non-American fans will resort to piracy.

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  3. UK launch date is March 31 2020, provisionally.

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    1. Ouch! I am surprised that they didn't try for a world-wide launch. Though for media, negotiating all the broadcasting rights is probably a huge hassle.

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