Book of Boba Fett Episode 5 TOP 10 Breakdown and The Mandalorian Star Wars Easter Eggs

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[@brucelau2023]

@@yungtouch225th DUDE U SERIOUS ???? George Lucas was ILL ????

[@iamyourgod76]

I bet 100 that Luke will train him how to use the Sabre or Groku Maybe? Or for a wild twist Groku best him in combat and becomes the Head Mando

[@makavelidelacruz]

This was absolutely the best episode ever! This is the way

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+Emergency Awesome *This is the way*

[@ajgunter8932]

Someone said they saw Darth Maul's Scimitar ship early in the episode.

[@VanishingImage]

Definitely a great episode. Was NOT expecting a full fledged episode for Mando! It was satisfying to have him back setting up even more depth to this story.

[@jake-lz9ol]

Funny how the best episode so far is the one where boba fett isn't even in it lol

[@VanishingImage]

@@jake-lz9ol I still like me some Boba though but I've needed some Mando, it's been a while

[@daram9832]

Ikr Mando came in like boss 😎 And with the darksaber 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 The best episode so far It has no choice but to be awesome ready of the show .Bubba has a all star line up. Shand Black Karsattan Din Mace??????????? Last one is wishful thinking 🤔 😕 😅

[@jake-lz9ol]

@@VanishingImage it really has. Completely forgot he had the dark Saber and when he whipped it out I was so shocked lmao

[@chrisnorris3641]

By the end of the episode, I totally forgot that it wasn't the Mandolorian. 🤣🤣

[@callo3]

They actually explain the reason why the Darksaber is heavier than other lightsabers in Star Wars Rebels Season 3. Kanan observed that energy follows through the blade, with the wielder directing its current of power. The wielder's thoughts and actions flow into the Darksaber to fuel this energy, affecting the weight of the blade.

[@Zet2OO2]

The "cryogenic density combustion booster" is a call back to a New Hope. Its what Han used to try and stop the trash compactor

[@corygoen2361]

Yep. I kneew it looked familiar.

[@michaelpipkin9942]

It fits.

[@johnmcauliffe8824]

Like star wars it rhymes. There it was important for saving lives, ultimately discarded as trash, but here when trying to build a ship out of "trash" and spare parts, it is given similar importance

[@cmonbroitsme]

@C12 you're a fucking crybaby. That's what's obvious.

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

@C12 maybe you , but I didn’t. Capt dips….

[@corynelson7058]

Two Things: 1) When the Dark Saber was referenced to being, "heavy" that's a deep cut to George Lucas explaining that lightsabers are heavy. ( Can't cite specifically when that was said. Film featurette or interview from him but it is documented). 2) Mando's opening scene is the representation of what Boba is trying to avoid, going back to his old life and familiar ways. Mando goes back to bounty hunting, returns to brutality, and then both literally and metaphorically hurts himself by doing so. All because he's lost what changed him, Grogu. Mando returns to his covert believing, 'This is the way' he needs to go and is ultimately rejected. Boba leaves his old ways behind to forsake what he knows and discards the dictation of what others tell him to do. (Calling back to the parallel incident of the Armorer asking Mando if he's taken off his helmet). We see the parallel of how Boba is fighting everything he can to leave the old ways behind. This is opposed to Mando who literally fights with everything he has to run right back into the old dogmatic ways he knows. This opening scene of Mando proves Boba's current philosophical outlook on growing, changing, and continuously developing.

[@mightyninjamartin5837]

Padame also mentioned that they were heavier than she expected in The Clone Wars. Plus, a lightsaber is an unbalanced weapon by function. What I mean is that unlike real life swords that have a balancing point somewhere on the blade. Lightsabers have their balancing point smack dab in the middle of the hilt more or less. However, that doesn't mean that you have to wield it like it's a damn Buster Sword.

[@andrewmcadoo9648]

Think the quote your looking for was when Lucas said wielding a lightsaber should be heavy like wielding Excalibur.

[@sassylass985]

You're one of the few people who actually "get it" 😉👍

[@kp-legacy-5477]

the dark saber does slightly work different though. kanan explains the difference in rebels

[@gwilym1991]

I remember Mark Hamill mentioning that Lucas said a lightsaber was meant to way 40lbs or something ridiculous which is why it takes two hands to wield (and gives significance to Vader fighting one handed). They can't physically weigh that much as they'd be completely unwieldable, but looks like the current lore is if you bond with the lightsaber they get lighter. Plus Kyber crystals are implied to be atleast somewhat aware, so if you don't bond with it, they'll resist and become heavier.

[@High_Key]

This is one of the best Star Wars live action episodes ever. Seriously, this was not only a love letter to TPM, but also a love letter to Clone Wars era fans as well. The way this episode expanded lore while building out the universe and sprinkling in just the right amount of fan service was soooo perfect. I literally teared up tears of joy seeing Din flying an N-1 Starfighter through the Boonta Eve racetrack…those sounds were amazing!

[@BraxtonSharkboy]

Same here, I literally got goosebumps and felt like a little kid again

[@bemasaberwyn55]

It felt like a connection to most eras of Star Wars(Game, Animated, Original Trilogy, and Prequel Trilogy)

[@mustafar]

@Jack Rainey SPOILERS for No Way Home - - - - The Vulture-Scorpion storyline is not exactly useless, they still remember Spider-Man, Scorpion did not know his identity in the first place, so it could still happen but I doubt it since I think they're going for a different direction.

[@rayperez6322]

same, loved everything about it, so much deep star wars lore was present.

[@TruthTellerTV]

The mandolorian/bounty hunter side of star wars is far more interesting than the jedi/sith side. I only became a star wars fan after mandolorian, still no interest in seeing the recent movies, only watched the old ones because my teacher was a fan and he brought them to watch in class.

[@seventhny5916]

I like how the armorer can easily move and wield the darksaber, but it's heavy when din and paz hold it

[@desertfox2000]

Mando is like the Iron Man of the Star Wars shows. When he shows up it immediately makes the show better.

[@joecoolberry911]

He was how boba fett was supposed to be

[@ICxrsedII]

@@joecoolberry911 ikr lol

[@person-in4ip]

Unless it's a Spider-Man movie lol

[@NBKVamp]

I hope y’all realize and remember that Mandalorian started out slow and weak too.

[@Subject82]

@@joecoolberry911 But Temura is too old and slow.

[@Kiyosuki]

That Halo esque space station was amazing. That's the sort of stuff I want to see more of in Star Wars, we've rarely, if ever seen something akin to space colonies in that universe. Just more stuff about the broader galactic society that the breakneck paced movies couldn't really stop to show. Also the N-1 is such a cool design and I'm so glad they brought it back in such a cool way. The nod to the common held belief (or rationality, admittedly.) that things looked cleaner, slicker, and in some ways maybe more advanced in the prequel trilogy because technology (Thats not the Empire's at least) stagnates during the Imperial rule is even soft supported by it, with its insane speed and capability that takes everyone by surprise. Those scenes of the attempted genocide of the Mandalorian people and Mandalor was stunning and horrifying, with those imperial droids roaming the already scorched landscape looking for survivors to finish off. The Empire's a fun antagonist yeah, but I think scenes like that are important to remind the audience about how horrifying the Empire and everything it represents is supposed to be. I just have nothing bad to say, I've generally enjoyed Book of Boba Fett (especially the Tusken Raiders episodes.) but I can't wait to get back to the Mandalorian, it's just so fresh and I'm so interested to see where its going. I've missed Din almost as much as he misses his tiny gremlin child.

[@jacksmith1120]

Something I think some people may not think of is how big of an impact mandalorian season 3 is gonna have on Star Wars. If they are willing to show Din getting kicked from his clan in the Boba Fett show I think they’re gonna do a lot more bigger things in his show.

[@shaunbang]

It’s crazy how just seeing Mando show up instantly makes the episode the best yet. I’ve been enjoying this show a lot but I understand why it’s been getting a bit of criticism as it’s nothing like the Mando series and something unexpected for a Boba Fett story as I’m sure people were expecting more of an anti hero story where boba goes on an absolute rampage but I truly like how they followed the Mando story arc of redeeming boba into a good guy and quite enjoy this new boba that isn’t just a bounty hunter but rather a man whom learned what life is like without killing and hunting by the sand people and just wants to rule with honor rather than fear. I think people will come around to really enjoying this show once the finale hits as they seem to building up to something incredibly epic. I haven’t even finished this episode yet and just started but had to comment on how damn excited I am to see Mando back as well as how I already miss grogu :/

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

its clear that favreau likes writing mando and gives no shits about writing for Boba. The first four BOBF episodes pretty much sucked....they reeked of stupidity and nonsense.

[@MultiSnake21]

@@TheWarriorSongProject nope ur wrong kiddo

[@angeldotel5786]

Couldn’t agree more w what you said. Wasn’t actually a legit SW fan until I watched The Mandolorian but I genuinely like Boba’s character too :)

[@mnkie32]

When he flew through the canyon it was so cool seeing they didn't fix the fence that Anakin flew through when he rampped his pod racer into the air.

[@drphot6050]

This episode just tells you how important Mando is to the storyline... Can't wait to see Grogu and team up with Bobba

[@ImStayGold42]

The scene where Mando caught up w the Rodiean kid while flying his new ship seemed like a call back to the first Superman film w Christopher Reeve where he is racing a train. Check it out!

[@jbainbridge22]

Straight up I feel you homie. 👍

[@michaelpipkin9942]

I thought The Rocketeer....

[@BaldPerspective]

Hell yes!! The first Christopher Reeve Superman movie is incredible. It's nice when they reference something other than Star Wars, not that I'm really complaining.

[@Bowfella]

Also a call back to The Boys season 1 where Homelander... You know...

[@maximilianogarciachirinos3663]

That was youg Lois Lane is I recall correctly in the DVD version of Superman The Movie

[@wilson7555]

I think we might be missing an obvious clue. Boba wasn’t this weak when he helped Mando in season 2. I think Boba has been playing possum (pretending to be weak) to draw out his enemies. You don’t get to be the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy by just being able to shoot stuff. I think Boba will turn out to be a master tactician. The flashbacks not only give us Boba’s back story but show us what he is capable of with next to nothing at his disposal, like planning the train ambush. Episode 5 was awesome and can’t wait for the two part finale and lead in to season 3 of the Mandolorian.

[@cmr81]

You do understand he was going through bacata tank treatment and the droid finally told him he was done... Which he looked healed.

[@williamkrause5585]

He also was fully healed from being spit out of his acid marinade, combined with drought and famine in the desert of Tattooine.

[@spacerx]

You assume that the show has good writers who think that things making sense and being consistent is a virtue. Very little so far has suggested that that's true. Boba Fett has been a major disappointment after The Mandalorian. Episode 5 is so good because-in spite of everything that you should have expected given the decades of Boba Fett fan service in the Star Wars canon-he's just not a very interesting character anymore compared to Mando. Mando is everything Boba Fett used to be. Boba Fett is literally a completely different person in every respect than the Boba Fett that captivated audiences in 1980. Different actor, different voice, different personality, different situation, and even the armor doesn't look the same. I don't know how they could have taken such an easy, soft-ball pitch and botched it so badly.

[@wojurera3131]

@@spacerx I completely agree on all accounts. People seem to give bad writing excuses by saying their theories and adding their bias of what an awesome character Can be to replace what is, even if it isn't up to par, or realistic. Mando is quite simply Unique, mysterious, awesome, reserved, a true bad azz, what Boba Fett used to be considered originally. Now they made him have a black skirt, weird armor proportions, and a boring character, he's practically unrecognizable to what was in the original series, basically a cosplay.

[@Noah_h799]

It’s for the plot. It’s that simple

[@livedieretreat7360]

I had a lego n1 starfighter, and used to take it apart and redesign it. This episode made me relive that and I about cried. 10/10 episode.

[@sosmooth13]

The area where Din is going through the pod racing course almost got me lol

[@frankiewon]

One tiny little call back that was SUPER obscure was the item that Din ordered from the Jawas. It was the same Long Rod that was inside the compactor that Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie fall into after saving Leia from her cell in ANH. They attempt to use it to jam the compactor walls closing in on them.

[@chrisneely3069]

Was it?! Lol

[@h2k6]

The gift for Grogu is wrapped in a traditional Japanese pattern, referencing the jidaigeki genre of Japanese film and TV genre. Jidaigeki - Jedi.

[@rayperez6322]

awesome

[@ChukwudiUnonu]

This alone makes me want to do some digging and research...

[@kassaken6521]

Wish Disney would dive into more Jedi lighsaber forms similar to that of the Japanese instead of a medieval approach or just swinging lightsabers like a baseball bat.

[@fran5043]

Wow mind blown

[@M2Mil7er]

We've known for ages that The Book of Boba Fett is meant to be Mando Season 2.5, and the whole reason for the show existing is to fill in some blanks and flesh out Boba's character so that stakes are higher in later seasons of The Mandalorian, yet a lot of people still seem confused about this episode featuring Mando exclusively. Did every episode of Game of Thrones feature every main character? When you realise Mandalore = The Iron Throne, the idea of not rushing character development by giving some characters their own "side stories" makes more sense. Anyway, get used to the shows eventually merging more overtly, and being called something different entirely. That's the 'Endgame' if you get my drift.

[@JettQuasar]

It's interesting to see Mando's life after Baby Yoda. You can tell how much he misses that little guy.

[@drphot6050]

He's gonna look so badass in his Beskar Amror! #ThisIsTheWay

[@24zer0nd]

Grogu is guna end up in that droid cockpit 100%

[@sportsgraph6560]

@@24zer0nd i said to myself tje same thing

[@TheZeldaSymphony]

Aren’t we done with “baby yoda” by now? He is Grogu. This is the way.

[@wadleeri]

Upon igniting, Sabine remarks on how the Darksaber feels "heavier than [she] thought," and Jarrus duly explains why. According to the runaway Jedi, the Darksaber is considerably harder to wield than your average lightsaber. Jarrus says, "Energy constantly flows through the crystal. You're not fighting with a simple blade as much as you are directing a current of power. Your thoughts, your actions, they become energy. They flow through the crystal as well, and become a part of the blade." In other words, someone who lacks control and acceptance over their thoughts and feelings - or those with an undisciplined fighting style - will find the Darksaber heavier to hold, as all of that inner baggage channels into the blade, weighing it down.

[@patrickk___]

Din meeting Krrsantan is what I’m waiting for!! Hope they get along and fight side by side! Would be great to see Krrsantan get nervous around the Dark Saber after being slashed by a Light Saber!

[@Krishnakumar-wl7ih]

Bryce Dallas Howard is such an incredible director.... This is as perfect as it gets to bring Mando into Book of Boba Fett, setting up 3rd season for Mando and showing our beloved Grogu again ....

[@JoshuaFrench]

The ship montage had a lot of muscle car bonding going on between the two actors. I like how they made that once piece of equipment look like a carburetor + air filter when it was finished.

[@sosmooth13]

I’m not a big car guy but it took me forever to realize that that’s what it was. Until I saw it shaking, I thought it was another gun 😂

[@geeksgamesandgears2369]

Yeah looks just like an pan style air filter and they added a v8 sound effect when they started the ship.

[@TylerWardhaha]

Also had elements of a supercharger. Especially how it was referenced to be a power adder.

[@MrClarkisgod]

Yep. She builds him a 10 second car. lol.

[@chriscunningham8703]

And it went on an eternity & her acting is woeful...

[@CantankerousDave]

Wow, so the Armorer pulled a Purple Rain and told Mando to go purify himself in waters of Lake Minnetonka. And Bryce Dallas Howard did another great job with the flight scenes in this one. Between this and the Razor Crest’s rough reentry and soggy landing, she’s definitely got a knack for it.

[@Jeremiah2304]

Favreau must of just watched the Prince episode of Dave Chappelle while writing. LOL

[@gomez88]

I liked how the Beskar was wrapped up in the shape of Grogu's head. When Din Djarin takes the N1 star fighter for a test flight he follows the start of the Mos Espa podrace circuit. The transport Din Djarin took to Tatooine had a similar livery to Anakin Skywalkers podracer and later his Jedi Star Fighter.

[@ThoughtWellness]

Love love The Armorer, she’s such a complex and badass character. Would love to see her and Bo Katan fight. She has so much honor, tradition and communal intention, while Bo Katan is self serving and scattered. This is the way.

[@wolfgang6442]

True but yea shits finna get real if bo katan and the armorer were to confront each other

[@keonhazel2799]

So many great moments this episode seeing Mando fight for ownership of the dark saber, reforging the spear, the bd-1unit and new ship from Naboo. The Armorer training with Din reminded me of Sabine training with Kanan

[@KiloOneThree]

12:12 I think the blade being heavy for a noob and becoming lighter as skills improve is possibly a link back to do with the initial Lucas conception. I recall an interview after Phantom, where Mark H spoke about how fast the light sabre action was and how in New Hope, Lucas had told him that the sabre was supposed to be heavy like an old style broadsword. So it would make sense to suggest that initially for Luke it was heavy and difficult to wield until he focused on the enemy/improved as a Jedi that it became lighter for him, and so same would apply to Mando.

[@mattparkman8672]

The Jawas retrieve an item for Mando that is the same item used by Han and Luke in the garbage compactor scene in New Hope, they used it to keep the walls from closing

[@Galland780]

More like a similar item. I doubt the exact item Han and Luke used is the one the Jawas gave to Mando. If it is, then I'll hate it. It makes Star Wars feels small.

[@herblopez71]

I love how they’re bringing back the Nostalgia of Star Wars. The ships, mandalorian history…some star tours lol just everything’s awesome!! The bandana looking like grogu, he misses him so much 😔

[@johnnywashington8270]

Best episode so far!! I wish every episode was like this one! Can’t wait to see Mando with the crew again next week episode going to be fiya 🔥🔥🔥

[@xMckingwill]

I love that the best episode of Boba Fett is the one episode that isnt even about Boba Fett

[@gronkdamage]

I have to go watch it again - I hated last night's episode. It didn't belong in the series...

[@jc_siah]

@@gronkdamage you’re right, and it made the series better

[@Guggex]

@@gronkdamage I mean.. it was literally a Mandalorian episode with the title sequence and and end credits of The Book of Boba Fett.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TheBlueB0mber]

I hope we get to see Grogu trolling a young Ben Solo @ Luke's academy. That would make my life complete.

[@ekawatnandhabiwat9143]

I really wonder how Bo let him out of her sight to do his own things, carrying the Dark Saber with him.

[@yerwotm8]

She's not capable of stopping him.

[@thorinwoods2642]

Him training with the Armorer was a call back to Sabine learning how to fight with the Dark saber with Kanan.

[@BOYGOSGO]

what if the armorer was secretly Sabine lol that would be nuts

[@thorinwoods2642]

@@BOYGOSGO that would have been hilarious. They cast Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine though.

[@xancypillosi9497]

@@BOYGOSGO the armorer is that smut from zack Miri make a porno. But she changed her life

[@BOYGOSGO]

@@xancypillosi9497 😯

[@egycsab]

This episode was so perfect. Funny how Jon kept most of te budget for essentially a Mando episode on Boba Fett.

[@jakubchalupa8510]

This series is a real rolercoaster. The first episode was ok, but weirdly paced. The second was absolutely amazing and the tusken culture was great. EP 3 just kills the Tuskens without any payoff to the whole plotline, and is overall bad with that biker gang, then OK-ish ep. 4. Epsiode 5 is so good, but it's a Mandalorian episode that effectively hurts the Boba Fett narrative by overshadowing it. It made me miss the Mandalorian show and reminded me how much better that show is.

[@rosalindhb]

Was so fun to see Mando again. I think him wearing his helmet and getting him back to bounty hunting was a good call. When he told fennec he had to go see Grogu, I think of it as an Easter egg of Mando always going on side quest during Mandalorian straying from the main mission. But I think now Boba Fett and Mando are on parallel arcs because they both have evolved from the old ways and trying to find their way on a new path. So i think maybe they will become closer.

[@marioholmes7260]

Boba Fett didn't change from his old way he was never a Mandolorian the suit belonged to his family that was in it

[@Sunstar808]

I loved the Din Djarin bounty fight scene. Shows respect for the Darksaber that even the most skilled fighter still needs training to wield it. Also Peli speaking Jawa is so hilarious. I was nervous they were gonna steal Mando’s weapons. 😅

[@SushiVolcano]

I was nervous they were gonna steal the Darksaber.

[@wizkid8422]

I was extremely hype for this episode! So happy to see Mando with the Dark saber and he even got a new ship! If I see Grogu next episode I might just lose it..... which is pretty likely to happen

[@davidmason4144]

I hope you're right, but don't count on seeing Grogu just because of the "little friend" reference. Could be that he leaves to go see Grogo, then we see some more Boba stuff, then Mando returns to Tatooine next week or the week after, and then we see an actual scene of that meeting in Mando Season 3.

[@michealburns8017]

That's exactly what I was thinking everytime he said we'll be seeing him next week like it was a given. I was thinking that we might not see it at all until season 3. he could go off, they cut to boba and then he shows up right when boba really needs saving and maybe he mentions the meeting but they don't show anything else until his season 3. The more I think about it, I actually don't think we will see him next week 🤷😥

[@MrGenexxx]

His name is Baby Yoda!!!!!!!

[@ElGatoBlanco1970]

Yes. I seriously doubt we get another Mando centric episode what with only a couple episodes left. Whatever he is doing and giving to Grogu will probably be shown in the actual Mandalorian series and not the penultimate episode of TBOBF.

[@bobafatt2155]

@@ElGatoBlanco1970 , it’s a silver ball

[@johntowers1213]

@@bobafatt2155 nah.. the armour would not waste that material on something so frivolous it's going to be chainmail they made a point of showing the forged links made from the spear after all.

[@frayomer]

i believe the reason darksaber feels heavier and he is "fighting the blade" is explained elsewhere: the energy inside the crystal and the blade moves as long as it's turned on and the wielder must somewhat be aligned(?) with it or be at peace with oneself. Since Din Djarin is obviously isn't at peace bc of losing The Way and Grogu etc he can't properly wield it.

[@actionvids35]

I feel like Mando is fighting against the blade and weight it carries as he feels not ready for the responsibility it weighs that comes with it. As well he does not feel ready not worthy of it in sense I feel like that is the case. His separation with Grogu also adds to this because part of him feels that he should not have parted with him since he felt attached to him. Also nice that rectify information that when Sabine gave the blade Bo-Katan Kryze it was like a curse as it was not won in combat.

[@nicknasser713]

I used to think of lightsabers as just a weapon with no other purpose. Never thought that it might be connected to the force itself. Obi-wan called it an elegant weapon and now it dons on me that for a great Jedi to call it elegant then it must have a greater significance than just being a laser sword.

[@jeffreychan268]

@@nicknasser713 Watch the scene of Kanan teaching Sabine wields the Darksaber, they actually just double down on there, not actually creating new lore for lightsabers in general.

[@arthur-q5x6s]

This episode made me realize how much I was missing Mando, and how good the show is. Can't wait for season 3.

[@Waggers789]

Me too and the writing feel natural

[@LazyCat010]

Darth Vader: 'Why doesn't anyone say "wizard" anymore?' Mando: 'I'M BRINGING IT BACK!'

[@DesertVader]

Wizard :)

[@barabasmorpheus87]

you do a really great job of splaining while not judging or discriminating in any way- not a syllable of bitching and every word delivered as a song of love. Appreciate the lack of conjecture, but willing joyful exploration. keep up the excellence, friend.

[@noname768397]

Man.. i love Jon Favreau for refferencing all these old Star Wars media like The Clone Wars, the prequel trilogy, man really knew his stuffs on Star Wars and creating an inter connected movie/series. To be fair i dont watch the animated series but from what i heard there's pretty big stuffs going on, and im sure y'all who watched it pretty hyped for this, like that woman bo katan, and ahsoka wich is surprisingly vader apprentince and still choose the light

[@elite_echo]

lets goooooooo, this episode had everything. sad seeing the night of a thousand tears but also the awesome mashup between the Boba and Mando theme songs and so much more. Maybe we get to see some training of Mando with the Darksaber from Boba or Luke somehow?? either way he definitely needs it lol

[@mosesgutierrez8744]

Not BOBO lol

[@EthalaRide]

I'm so curious what Grogu is gonna look like without his huge IKEA Monkey coat. Is the chainmale just going to be on the inside, like Frodo's mithril shirt, or will it be a part of a costume design (that people will have to buy more toys/merch for)?

[@markeontiswillis2711]

He’s gonna look the same he’s already about 90yrs old in the mando season

[@fran5043]

@@markeontiswillis2711 nope, season 1 episode 1 they said Grogu was 50

[@fran5043]

That onesie needs a good wash

[@adamr922]

When he's fixing the ship he says go the BD droid "higher, just a little higher" and pretty much says word for word what Lando says to Han when he's shooting the sarlaac tentacle in Return of the Jedi

[@t3hlastsk8ter]

This was definitely my favorite episode so far, I’m just bummed it didn’t have Boba in it in a Boba Fett show and it still hasn’t moved his story forward like at all

[@Timbo6669]

I love the fact they _villainize_ Bo Katan. How she was given the sabre instead of winning it. Meanwhile, fixing the lore about the dark sabre.

[@mightyninjamartin5837]

If that the case, then shouldn't Ashoka wield the Darksaber? She beat Maul in combat, and is alive.

[@Bryan-wl2vt]

@@mightyninjamartin5837 I mean she did but Maul wasn’t wielding the dark saber and the battle wasn’t for the dark saber

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

i dont think he is giving grogu armor. I think he is giving grogu a necklace, upon which hangs the little silver gear shift ball from the razor crest...the last piece of the ship to survive.

[@Sahko123]

I also think its not gonna be armour cause that would be really dumb but i think its just a little version of his head or something though the necklace makes more sense

[@linkplays2952]

@@Sahko123 i dont know if athe armorer would use ba skar to make a necklace it seems liek a waste for how rare it is even if itd be good

[@UndeadExorc1st]

@@Sahko123 rip lol

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

No it did not 😐

[@sony_pat060]

The Armourer basically gave Mando a history lesson and sent him on a mission to reclaim Mandolore…but in a dope way.‼️

[@johnflores148]

Oh…. what? What a manipulator

[@Enlae]

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[@Subject82]

Mando is Mandalore. Anyone that wins the saber by combat has a right to the throne of Mandalore. Well that throne is ashes now but it's figurative lenguage.... Mando doesn't have to follow her orders anymore since he's their leader. His way is the way.

[@Nergalsama01]

Good find! I also had the feeling that she wasn't just kicking Din out for no reason at all. Din's mind is clearly pre-occupied with other things. And he won't come to terms with them by staying with the Watch, such as it is. So she sends him away.

[@Vadava_]

The Armorer has horns on her helmet, which is very similar to some Mandalorian's who followed Darth Maul in Clone Wars. It's a clear nod that she was probably one of those devout followers.

[@zeakmccray802]

I like how Mando got more training and depth with the dark saber than Rey did with a lightsaber

[@lightwoven5326]

And in just one fight lol

[@Lonsoleil]

Hahaha

[@rodneyhewitt2772]

Too bad that darn pesky penis was holding him back. I mean just look at how well rey did.... That gotta be it right?!? Lol

[@nathans.3618]

In Mando's defence, I'm pretty sure the black saber is heavier...it's a bit bigger.

[@jordondepoti6637]

Grogu actually about to become the future bridge between the Mandalorian way and the Jedi way - first since the very Mandalorian Jedi who forged the Dark Saber to do so (although even he could never achieve peace between the two!) - and we all get to be a part of it. What a time to be alive!

[@neofulcrum5013]

Seeing Din again was so great. Especially with the darksaber as part of his arsenal. Also the symbolism with the Night of a thousand tears was well done. A thousand tears=a thousand bombs.

[@trla6505]

Ohhhhh I thought it was like 1000 tears were shed that day

[@neofulcrum5013]

@@trla6505 Same. But now it makes so much sense.

[@robbielargenton5677]

Sorry this will be a bit long. I posted a theory on your channel after the end of Mandalorian season 2 about the dark saber and i think this helps with it. I said that Bo Katan was not mad about not having the Dark Saber but concerned. She was given the Saber by Sabine to lead mandalor since Sabine was not ready to take the mantle after her fall out with her family and others over the duchess. She had earned back her honor and acceptance from her family and other Mandalorians. She gives the Saber to Bo Katan because she herself was unwilling or not ready to take the role of leader how ever with her actions in destroying the Duchess and during the final years of the rebellion. She however can not become the leader because Moff Giedion had the Saber. Unlike others in the past in accordance with the Armorers words the saber was not won from Bo Katan it was taken by Giedion. Even though Giedion didn't win the Saber Din Jarin did win it from him and retained it in a duel against Paz Vizsla. Vizsla has made claim to ownership to the saber since his ancestor created it and other formed death watch and until he picked up the dark saber he was beating Din jarin in the duel. The Armorer probably got suspicious of Din Jarin after he still wanted to see Grogu an he met with Bo Katan. I don't know if they are setting up a redemption line for Din Jarin with the waters in the caves i think with all of the hate she was giving to Bo Katan she is staking claim to the direction of the Mandalorian people either very Hardcore like the watch or more main stream like Bo Katan. So I think now there are 3 flawed but legitimate claims to the dark saber. Vizsla's ancestors made the dark saber and re created death watch so he has an ancestral claim since jedi can not have children and no other mandalorians became jedi the sabers ownership goes to him. Din Jarin has a claim that even though Giedion did not win the saber from Bo Katan Din Jarin still won it in combat and defended it in a duel so by the armorers story he has combat claim of it. Finally sabine has claim to it. Even though she found the saber and didn't win it Maul was dead and thus she could not win it from him. Bo Katan in Clone wars also said that Mandalor would not be ruled by an outsider so even though maul won it he was not recognized by all death watch and mandalorians as the rightful ruler. Sabine found it trained with it destroyed the dutches with it and united multiple factions of mandalorians with it but she was not ready or willing to take it and gave it to Bo Katan. So the three of them all have a claim to the saber and this could end with a 3 way duel for the saber Sabine vs Din Jarin vs Vizsla. I origonly said the beskar spear would play a roll but with it being melted down maybe not. but grogu is so small that I dont know if all of the beskar in the spear was used in the armorer or if some was saved. If the armorer save some and forged a retractible blade like the one Vizsla used in the duel that he could mount on his armor he could use it in the duel to injure sabine. In that process it breaks off or the that part of the armor is damaged or falls off just when Vizsla goes in to kill Din Jarin Sabine kills him with it like howland reed in GOT to Arthur Dane. She then would show Jin Darin mercy who would then bend the knee to sabine whould become the new ruler of Mandalor

[@penpointred]

Oh and that fight between Visla and the mando was awesome. I love how Visla was obviously having issues wielding the dark saber when he got his hands on it too. Soo rad.

[@johnaloi7750]

Loved how the barrier that Anakin smashed through in his pod racer (in Beggar's Canyon), remained unrepaired when Mando flew past it. Love the details love this show!

[@markmirabella4066]

My girlfriend caught that one. it was such a quick one.

[@dustinlines2181]

I get as much out of Charlie's recap as I do the actual show. He picks up on alot that I miss and it's Wizard!!

[@brentmiller73]

I agree that this is one of my favorites of this series. I will share with you what I shared in another post understanding I do realize that I am writing at the last min, but I am guessing/predicting following as I am patiently waiting for the next episode to release. In respect to the fact that Dig is having so many troubles “wielding the sword” that unexpectedly as he visits Grogu he is going to receive some lightsaber 101 tips from Luke. Then if his troubles continue, I am also wondering if this could be a prelude to Grogu evolving into becoming the next, Tarre Vizsla? As a side note, I read somewhere (I apologize that I am not able to sight the source at this moment) that this could also be an opportunity for Dig to save and/or protect Grogu from Kylo Ren. To your point let’s take it with a grain of salt. Moving on, what confused me and maybe soured me about this episode was how the beskar spear was melted down and destroyed. Somewhere, somehow in my mind, I was under the belief that the Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth, received it from Grand Admiral Thrawn. Being as the admiral is a collector and admire of cultural relics there must be some underlining Mandalorian significance to the beskar spear. So, I did not like how this act was so simply dismissed. Unless Dig’s clan matriarch i.e., the Armor knows more than she is saying? Which would support the idea that we should seeing more form her. Thank you.

[@benlam419]

Definitely the most exciting episode yet, which makes me feel bad for Temuera Morrison. Was never a fan of the Nabooian N1 Starfighter, but this episode made me like it. Hope it gets a LEGO set sometime in the future. Modern visual effects makes the older star wars property look so nice!! Edit: Though idk if this ship is good for Mando since its so small and he used to live in the razor crest and carried bounties/bodies...

[@gage5650]

Mando needs a bigger gunship to park the Naboo fighter in for sure!

[@Sergiblacklist]

I missed getting the n1 Lego originally and I prey that they do this now it will look so good.

[@stefanfranke1724]

When Mando repairs the Star Fighter in the Beginning of the Montage he sais to the Droid: "Yeah...just a little...no, a little higher... I - I can't even see what I'm doing. Can you stop moving? ...Just focus, right here. Yes. Yes, thank you!" Aren't those the exact same Words Tony Stark uses when building the Mark II to his Droid Dummy?

[@yungpunk6928]

That would be so sick if they got the actor who played Cal in JFO to come and play him in live action

[@Jbit130]

I’ve been saying this since grogu let out that beacon, I hope it happens. Even if it’s just a cameo or guest appearance for an episode.

[@KWAPT]

This was SUCH a nice surprise! Everything was just perfect; Mando getting a Naboo star fighter, seeing the Armorer again and now knowing that we will see Grogu very soon! ♥️

[@Gilleban]

Had to love the Night of a Thousand Tears being so "Terminator"-like as BDH's nod to her being in Terminator: Salvation (and it just looked cool).

[@rayperez6322]

The best 45 minutes of the show so far, loved every second of it, more Star Wars fluff, and we get to see how the New Republic looks between Episode 6 and Episode 7 time frame. :P

[@AngmarCosplay]

im surprised you didnt mention that the canyon he flew threw literally was the one that was in the podrace, including the ramp, and that he shoots out of the canyon just as Anakin did on his racer

[@kennsea]

Anyone else get velociraptor / Jurassic Park vibes with Peli and the large womp rat behind the crate? "Shoooot her!"

[@Andy-es2lh]

I don’t think it’s going to be Beskar armour for Grogu. The shape made me think it was a little Beskar ball for him to play with

[@JAF825]

It looks like chainmail armor. Like from medieval times

[@DesertVader]

@@JAF825 definitely had a ringmail look to it.

[@TS_2424]

It’s definitely armor but I’m also hoping he gets a Beskar saber hilt made for when Grogu finally wields one. Mando does reference that about the dark saber to the Armorer so maybe later at some point…

[@Frankie4Fingerz]

They literally said armour should be made from the beskar

[@Andy-es2lh]

@BatRoulette that’s why I can’t believe it’s actual armour yet. That pouch was tiny and ball shaped

[@chrisgodfrey1880]

What I'm most curious about is what happened with Bo Katan considering last time we saw Din Djarin they had some drama to deal with over the Dark Saber that now seems like it's just being pushed aside

[@Walkyrjenny]

So he's now won the Darksaber by combat twice... doesn't that mean /he/ gets to decide what The Way is?

[@MP-tj5xv]

Exactly my thoughts.

[@Subject82]

Exactly. He IS Mandalore. His way is THE WAY.

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

I was starting flag with book o boba.. But the return of mando was exactly what ive been wanting from Star Wars. Cuts up bad dudes with dark sabre, walks through a ring world, gets in fight with tough lookin mando, biuilds a star fighter, kicks ass against x-wings chips unit; if they chi'd Poncherello an Baker in the xwings would have been 70s perfection! , all the while longing to find his lil bud Grogu, and doing a solid for Fett... Brilliant episode. This is the shit we always wanted. Bis, encore, more! Oh and you know that droid compartment in the souped up N1 is Grogu's crib! Epic!

[@MarcoMartinez-si9ye]

My family and I love this episode. That is what the Book of Boba Fett needed, the Mandalorian! We also enjoy the Book of Boba Fett but knowing what the Mandalorian has been doing was a great treat.

[@josray2557]

that is some of the best sci fi cinema you'll ever see... talk about world building and feeling like you live in a galaxy far away.

[@keena120378]

So cool how they dedicated a whole Mando episode to set up season 3

[@rogerthat4545]

You trying to tell me "armor" fit in that little piece of cloth? That's a necklace with their sigil on it.

[@xavierramirez2397]

I loved the intros combination of boba fetts music and the mandalorians music. I can't wait for the final 2 episodes!

[@lawrencehickman1066]

The "the blade is getting heavier" line is a call back to star wars rebels during the training ark where sabine is training with kanan to use the darksaber and it becomes "lighter". A kind of inverse of the original statement

[@brett9863]

So excited to see the rest of this series, I feel like everything we've gotten so far is going to be a worthy setup for mandalorian s3. Despite what the popular opinion is I love this show, even before this perfect beautiful episode.

[@TeflonDave]

Treadwell has shown up with Peli Motto in previous Mandalorian eps, but many also know him from a deleted scene in A New Hope. "C'mon Treadwell!" The R5 unit, of course, was initially selected by Owen Lars but a bad motivator made him pick our plucky protagonist R2-D2 as a replacement. Others have already noted the “cryogenic density combustion booster” stolen from the Pykes was used, unsuccessfully, in ANH to bar the trash compactor.

[@jbainbridge22]

What a big-time episode! 💪 Also just loved how The Great Purge was basically a scene out of the Terminator movies. 👍

[@bobby4391]

This was by far the best episode so far. It was so clean.

[@garyfrombrooklyn]

One of the best episodes, sets up much for Mando season 3. Looking forward to whatever he learns from Luke when using the Dark Saber in season 3.

[@nicknasser713]

They just low key hinted at explaining the physics debate over lightsabers. The heavier weight displayed by the dark saber might be specific to it especially when compared to other non force wielders using light sabers. But the debate has always been over how a weapon made of pure light is portrayed cinematically as if it has weight when it shouldn't. So now they could go in the direction of explaining some kind of meta rules for light saber physics. I'm not sure if they've ever had a non force user create a lightsaber but it is possible that the force imbued into the crystal gives it some kind of inherent ability to feel heavy and clunky if the mind isn't clear or if you are not in tune with it as an extension of oneself. It's possible to at least contribute to why Jedi always say to clear the mind in scenes involving lightsaber combat. I had previously assumed it had to do with being able to hear the internal connection to the force or so that with a calm mind they could interpret the sort of split second foresight of force users. I always thought the fighting styles used to portray force user combat displayed a sense of obvious choreography and that made for a great explanation of that split second precognition.

[@lisasavage6277]

Great episode and I really love seeing Mando again, but I have to admit that I was really wanting to see more of Boba Fett and was disappointed in that. About came out of my chair when I realized they were showing Mando on a ringworld! Mando's new ship is very cool and then putting it together was funny but I think they kind of dragged it out a little bit too long. There was so much of this episode that just kind of dragged and felt like filler. I absolutely love that the cloth that grow goose armor was placed in he tied to make look like grogo's face. That was so cute!

[@ashzole]

Asoka: I am no Jedi Din Djarin: I am no Mandylorian

[@velocity790]

I know from watching ep 4 ending there is gonna be some sort of mention of Mando as his theme played before the credit, but I definitely did not expect a full episode surrounding him in this 'spinoff'. Now I'm properly pumped for the next few weeks know that It'll satisfy my Mando season 3 hunger :D

[@marioqnd]

Am I the only one that thought about Rebels? All of the dark saber sequence reminded me of Kanan and Sabine. Kanan goes on in full detail explaining to Sabine how to use the saber. Kanan says: “””the energy constantly flows through the crystal. You're not fighting with a simple blade as much as you are directing a current of power. Your thoughts, your actions, they become energy. They flow through the crystal as well, and become a part of the blade."”” Awesome call back!!

[@keith333FACE]

Literally a glow-up for Mando and all his gear and devices. A new ride and basic movements for his new weapon and a reverse suit up

[@SampionicBoom]

Man i love this episode so much! I was lauging and smiling like a big kid and having a great time! Remember the small ship in the Jedi search novel anyone? The Sun crusher with its crystaline armour. It was nearly indestructible and Han flew it right threw a Star Destroyer! Imagine Mando's ship with a nice shiny polished Beskar steel panel upgrade, that would be insane! Cant wait to see him and Grogu together with Boba!

[@MedalionDS9]

You need to think of Beskar as Star Wars equivalent to Adamantium... Adamantium can be used to pierce other Adamantium, so it's best to use it as armor than as a weapon to melt it back down.

[@phoboskittym8500]

I like how one of the Jawas obviously hit on her and she turns him down saying she needs to "work on me for awhile" (paraphrasing)

[@anubusx]

Great seeing the two shows crossing over.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

The perfect episode.. Cheered as soon as Mando stepped through those plastic curtains in the butcher's shop. Loved every second of this extended show and I'm no SW Geek either. This was pure entertainment with the addition of filling in the lore gaps for us non comic readers. Just to add, what a difference a longer show with a decent budget actually makes. A beauty of a show, I feel like I've witnessed something special here. The inclusion of a Ring World seemed to be a nod to Iain M Banks, very touching.

[@tiredoffools8929]

Incredible that the best episode of Boba, didn't have Boba in it. That is a problem. Watching Mando do his thing in FULL ARMOR, helmet feels more like Boba Fett than Boba, and I quickly forgot about Boba. This is what I wanted to see of Boba Fett, and instead we get a diluted Helmet-less Boba that doesn't feel like Boba Fett at all. I am hope we get more of this from Boba in future episodes.

[@MP-tj5xv]

Me too

[@imoldgregg4795]

Yeah I think this was mistake to put this in the boba fett show… it felt like a cheap way to make people watch the rest of the series I loved the episode but mehhhh.

[@BobGreenwadeForReal]

When the Armorer went on dissing weapons made of beskar, I immediately wondered if that meant that the bes'bev couldn't be canonized. Then I remembered that she doesn't necessarily represent all of traditional Mandalore. And now I want a scene (anywhere) where Din introduces Grogu to an enemy by saying, "Say hello to my little friend."

[@RexMckinnis]

It kind of sucks because the Armorer and Paz are stuck in their ways. They're both going to die alone being just that. I get following your code but everyone in their sect is gone. Maybe it's time to switch it up.

[@Raistlin1929]

Appreciate the background on the dark saber!