The Mandalorian - Redemption
The first season of 'The Mandalorian' comes to a close in 'Redemption.' Â This season pulled off a feat that not much has in the 'Star Wars' universe since the days of 'A New Hope.' Â It got people, even people outside of 'Star Wars' fandom, talking about 'Star Wars' again. Â Of course, a lot of that discussion is due to a particular asset's cuteness, but not all of it. Â The writing and the direction throughout the season, especially on 'Redemption,' are what kept people coming back.
Nurse Droid
Taika Waititi sits in the director's chair for 'Redemption.' Â I have to say I've been looking forward to his episode all season long and I wasn't disappointed. Â He can inject humor even into the darkest moments. Â Witness the scene between an injured Din Djarin and the reprogrammed IG-11 to see Waititi's mastery. Â Waititi is also good at bringing the humanity of his characters to the fore. Â The path of IG-11 this season is a beautiful example of this. Â We start the season glad Djarin kills IG-11, and we end the season not wanting to see their new partnership end.
Darksaber
Moff Gideon comes on to the scene and makes quite the impression. Â Comparable to Darth Vader's appearance in 'A New Hope,' there is no mistaking Gideon means serious business. Â The revelation at the end of the episode that Gideon has the Darksaber was a little lost on me. Â I haven't invested in 'The Clone Wars' or 'Rebels' enough to understand the weapon's importance. Â I'll be giving those shows some time while waiting for 'The Mandalorian' to return. Â It seems evident that Gideon has an interest in the Mandalorians and Din Djarin in particular. Â How this plays out in season 2, we'll have to wait and see. Â
Finale
There were a few loose points I would have liked to see addressed in 'The Mandalorian - Redemption.' Â If we've learned anything this season, though, Â it's that patience is rewarded. Â Assuming there aren't significant behind-the-scenes changes before season 2, I'll get the answers I want. Â New questions too, but that is really what any 'Star Wars' fan wants. Â And 'The Mandalorian' is the most welcome addition this year to the 'Star Wars' universe. Â










