Why The Mandalorian Is So Important to The Book of Boba Fett

[@Diningwithdougie]

I love the fact that you analyze these stories as they are instead of going on a rant about what it should have been. It's good to see a story be appreciated for what it is, not what it "should be"

[@EzekielGarf]

A-fricking-men!!!! THIS IS THE WAY

[@TheKratos646]

Yup which is y this is my only star wars channel I watch

[@Captnamrca07]

Absolutely this. It just feels so much more thoughtful and much more from a place of love, as opposed to obligation, than some other SW creators. I commented on a DenofNerds speculation video for episode and mentioned that a lot of his speculation about how Din showed up was "what could go wrong" as opposed to looking at the showing and speculating based on what we've seen. I had someone in the comments say that I was criticizing him for not talking about the show the way that I wanted it to be spoken about, but I just don't see the need for preemptive negativity. React to the show as it happens. I just don't understand why you'd want to poison the well of your own experience like that. My criticism of his negativity was based on the fact that I found it obvious that Din would come get a ship on Tatooine. They've clearly set that up from episode 1. I like the content here because it focuses more on those things than being negative to increase engagement

[@FiveSolasMap]

Agreed. He does a great job understanding the spirit of Star Wars

[@MF-qy9kt]

People nowadays just like to complain and have that feeling of impending doom lol idk I guess to be edgy. I loved everything about this series, my dad who was in his 30s when star wars first emerged also loves both series like crazy. People are never satisfied with anything.

[@theDaoistBean]

Great to hear an analysis that is based on what is on the screen...and understands it!!! Too many reviews are just about what the reviewers wanted to see rather than taking the time to see the bigger picture and how all the pieces fit. I found myself nodding in agreement to all your points!

[@bennett4789]

i dont think all the pieces really fit tho… its a bit of a stretch. there was not 4 episodes of story in the first 4 eps of boba fett. its seeming that the rumor about drama between pedro and favreau and company delaying the real mandalorian content is true, because boba was pretty obvious filler in my opinion

[@bennett4789]

to be clear im not complaining tho, i like the boba fett show and i love the mandalorian episode!!!

[@theDaoistBean]

@@bennett4789 "Drama" is something the rumor mill makes up to get clicks, so I wouldn't believe any of that...both Pedro and Favreau are mature enough to see the bigger picture, if not the big paycheck. Plus, they came back to do S3, there may have been scheduling issues for Pedro to do some other projects, which allowed the development of the Boba story that the legions of fans wanted to see after Boba showed up Mando. And narrative-wise, I think this is the perfectly place to slot it, in between the completion of Mando's initial quest and whatever comes next. Now imagine if they had just done a Mando S3 and the first 4 eps and then ep 6 and 7 were focused on Boba and Fennec with little or no mention of Mando...even if it turned out that S3 was 17 episodes, there would be riots and people would have said, 'why didn't they just do a short season of Boba's story before season 3 of Mando'...well guess what, they did. Episode 5 then gets out some necessary connective material for the next season, while also connecting to the Boba story. It isn't a problem for me because I see both Mando and Boba as one big story, and when it is complete, I think the whole thing will read much better when it can be watched without breaks...as was said in this video. Anyway, let's all just enjoy all this Star Wars we are getting and may the Force be with us all! :D

[@ballroomscott]

@@bennett4789 I don't agree that there hasn't been enough story to support the number of episodes. It can feel that way since the show is clearly designed to be binged in one go, as is the way with most shows made for streaming services are these days, but Disney has decided to release episodes weekly instead.

[@Mandozen]

I absolutely agree. I’m tired of those reviewers.

[@BG_StuartJ]

I’m not convinced Din is fully back to bounty hunting. He took the job in this episode in order to get information about the Mandalorians. He even said the client can keep their payment; he wants the info. I also think he wants the Razor Crest for nostalgia, but he doesn’t bring up the N1’s lack of cargo space as a reason for not wanting it.

[@zef9151]

This, plus Din seems very lost and aimless to me after parting with Grogu, and the first thing he did after finding the covert is to let the Armorer forge a present for Grogu, which may just be all he has in his mind now.

[@hellokitty19209]

I think he’ll get a larger ship for home base and dock the N1 in it

[@ihavenocommonsensebut2008]

@@hellokitty19209 I’m like 95% sure this is me just dreaming but i would love to see him and a crew run a J type diplomatic barge and possibly a glimpse of Naboo again

[@schojake]

I def thought this same thing. Little less Opinion, more Explains.

[@isuckatlife280]

@@ihavenocommonsensebut2008 That won't happen I think. But a larger ship like the razor crest docking the N1 in it would be so f*cking cool

[@anthonyy9483]

Dude I just wanna say I really love these story analysis videos where you dive into themes and such. Your perspective is always so informative and poignant. Your lore knowledge and expertise doesn’t overshadow your knowledge of good storytelling👌🏼

[@mrnicholaswong]

Second this. You helped elevate the episode here.

[@JacksonDreyer]

Completely. Other reviews and analysis really miss the mark thematically for me.

[@Cybermat47]

It’s funny; some of us used to be worried that Boba would overshadow Din in *The Mandalorian*, but now Din has overshadowed Boba in TBoBF.

[@walteredgar2700]

I remember all the concern about that too. Seems silly to think about that now.

[@william_brobrine8975]

Facts

[@Not-Andy-Here]

Honestly, The Mandalorian should have been Boba's show with Boba as it's main character.

[@dustinakadustin]

How the turn tables

[@millsrome]

@@Not-Andy-Here Nah. I understand that Din got a lot of what Boba's fans have always wanted for him but what made the show work is precicely that The Mandalorian was it's own thing

[@SD_Marc]

Star Wars fans never run out of stuff to gripe about. It's called story telling, like the man says.

[@itsasquid]

As much as I hate the fandom, it is a legitimate critique. It's a Mandalorian episode in a show called "The Book of Boba Fett". The only thing that I don't know is that I don't know how the show will tie it all together at the end. I do agree with Alex's comment on how this fits and I really can't wait to see what they're going to do with this and Mandalorian season 3.

[@SD_Marc]

@@itsasquid it'll all fit in time. Hopefully this show will bring it all together, and set up the next season of Mandolorian. Personally, I liked the side story, and expect a payoff next week.

[@davidflynn1894]

@@itsasquid how about wait until the season is over to see

[@dakken74]

People have no patience these days or can't see the bigger picture.

[@itsasquid]

@@davidflynn1894 That's true, we do have one more episode. Hopefully it gets tied up neatly, but I'll need to wait and see.

[@Kamikaziiiii]

I really appreciated the change in pace and focus in this episode, it was like catching up with an old friend

[@rc_martin7]

I loved your analysis, really accurate, I think this episode was a preview for the next season of the Mandalorian, also I think the actor that played Luke was a wink that he will come back again as Luke

[@gensteps923]

This episode has everything to do with Boba Fett it's just done very well subtly and baked into the narrative. Boba and Din stories are connected in more ways than one and I think Jon and Dave are building a story that sees these two lead the new Rise of Mandalore. I think that the prophecy of someone riding the Mythosaur and heralding the new age applies to Boba Fett, and the prophecy of one rising to cut twenty warriors applies to din Djarin. They will both lead Mandalore in some way, united together, and uniting other mandalorian. Remember what boba said, you can only get so far without a tribe. That's got to be foreshadowing the uniting of all mandalorians. It's interesting because Boba is connected back to True Mandalorians, where as din was raised as a foundling by death watch, as correct me if I'm wrong but true mandalorians and death watch were sworn enemies right? Din and Boba are from rival clans but they are becoming best friends, that show they will unite mandalorians

[@ihavenocommonsensebut2008]

Wow this comment just made me realize that they technically come from rival clans but due to war, time, and tragedy it has become irrelevant to their growing friendship and trust in one another

[@daximil]

@@ihavenocommonsensebut2008 I've thought something similar regarding Mandalore and the Jedi.

[@vakattaka]

Reading this reply gave me the chills. I HOPE the series goes in this direction.

[@toofusnook]

Hot take: The ENTIRE point of “The Book Of Boba Fett” is to give just enough background to his character and (new) situation to place him (and Co) firmly into to upcoming timeline of The Mandalorian. We only get two more episodes. Is Mando REALLY going to see Grogu/Luke AND get back to fully resolve whatever is going on with Fett in a way that satisfies the story? I think BoBF was a fun departure with a specific pair of purposes: 1)Tie Fett & Co cohesively into The Mandalorian with long-term story potential and 2) do so in a way that excuses the temporary shift of focus away from Mando (it’s a thinly-veiled Mando season 2.5) The first 4 episodes of the BoBF is the *actual* interlude - to The Mandalorian. Favreau and Filoni were smart enough to frame it as if it was it’s own thing; a savvy move in the context of a fandom that can be a bit judgmental. Of course, I could be completely off the mark (and admittedly I haven’t gotten far into this video before pausing to commit my take) but I guess it won’t take too long to find out.

[@toofusnook]

Okay, you guys pretty much went into a similar point👌🏻. I purposely typed my “Hot Take” before watching most of the video so I could compare the two more honestly.

[@marcojoinha]

I find the Boba Fett x Mandalorian dynamic really interesting. Boba Fett is trying to assume a leadership position but struggles with his bounty-hunting persona and his general distaste for leaders. Din is being thrust into a leadershp position without really wanting to and would very much like to go back to his bounty-hunting persona. The dynamic is interesting because we basically see two warriors struggling from opposite sides of the leadership spectrum: Boba wants be a leader but fails miserably exactly because he is and thinks like an amazing warrior (he wants to solve the problems that aggravate him, not his followers) and Din runs away from being a leader because he is an amazing warrior and fears failing those under him (which actually makes him a much better fit for a leadership role than Fett). I would very much appreciate if Din ends up unintentionally mentoring Fett on how to actually lead all the while Boba mentors Din on how you SHOULD shoulder more responsability even if you think you're unqualified for it.

[@rabidspatula1013]

Could we end up seeing these two joining together to lead the Mandalorians as a pair to guide their people to a new future, ala Horst and Hengst in Anglo-Saxon mytho-history? Tradition and progress working together vs the stagnant religious dogma of the Armorer or the nostalgic petty self interest of Bo-Katan?

[@ihavenocommonsensebut2008]

@@rabidspatula1013 i mean Mandalorians and Crime Syndicates already have a history together, this could be the more honorable and stable version of what Maul was trying to build

[@jeremiahsummers8054]

Boba Fett is the rider of the Mythosaur we know that from the Holiday special. Now he just needs to win the Dark Saber in a fight and he can bring together the clans. It's to bad they have made him more like Duchess Satine and with very little supporting character development to change him as such. I do think that is the way they are going though especially with all the foreshadowing that's happening. Someone should make a video on that.

[@WolfSpiritAD]

@@jeremiahsummers8054 Duchess Satine was an extremist when comes to peaceful means. Insanely extreme... I don;t see Boba anything like that even in this show. He isn't completely against violence, or using it. He just seems to have recognized that sometimes it shouldn't be the first answer. Especially when he's trying to build a respectable allience/build his 'family' and want to do better than the worms that used to hire him. It doesn;t make him incapable of using violence when it;s needed, or even when there is strong enough anger to (revenge on bikers for example)

[@jeremiahsummers8054]

@@WolfSpiritAD Yes but he's not Pre Vizla, I think the point is to make him the between, a pacifist and a war monger who is bent on through violent means to spread the Manolorians influence as Pre Vizla seems to want. They are trying to make him "speak softly, but carry a big stick" I personally think they are failing to establish that properly but my point is I believe he will be the rightful ruler of Mandolore.

[@kevonthompson4047]

I really wonder how people complain about this show can call themselves star wars fans they must’ve never watched the Clone wars names when that was about the main story

[@stop-motionstormtroopers8054]

true this episode reminded me a lot of the structure of the animated series

[@cedrickterrick]

The German KZbinr Nerdfactory just said: This episode basically represents that Mando is what fans always thought of Boba and shows that they can still get that if they follow Mando. Boba will never become Mandalore but Mando might become instead. It totally makes sense that people get weired after a canon near death. That is also why I love Metroid Other M so much. Don't expect a character beeing the same forever. Events like the Blip in Marvel can change people even if it is unseen (looking at Kingpin).

[@AaronAlso]

I like that insight about "Wizard" it might be like an adult today saying something was Rad, or Groovy; representing that inner child coming out.

[@guguslive]

I have another interpretation... TBOBF was supposed to be a 6-episode series and this week's episode was just a big ass The Mandalorian S3 trailer...

[@HeatMyShorts]

I can deal with that! :)

[@lucky247365]

I wouldn't say it's a trailer as the story will continue on in the next two episodes in a similar way how boba was in the last 3 episodes of Mando season 2.

[@gabriel.skywalker44]

I enjoyed Mando's appearance in The Book of Boba Fett, I hope to see a conversation between Boba and Mando about each other's new life in the next episodes

[@robertfousch2703]

Wait for the moment when Din tells the armorer “No. This is not the way.” It will be in that moment he will fully transform to become the leader of Mandalore.

[@KalaamNozalys]

About the point of the clean slate of Din and a new purpose: The forgemaster says that the darksaber is a more noble weapon for him to wield, rather than the beskar spear. One was won through honor has important significance to the culture he embraced, the other is a bounty with no history, even worse, a bounty that wipes its feet with that culture by using beskar to make a weapon. Not so subtle, again, but yes: a more noble weapon, or purpose, for him to walk toward. Pretty sure the forgemaster at this point wanted him to go on a quest to unite mandalore again

[@santiagooctavioserial4705]

Totally agree, what i don't understand is how nobody is talking about what the armourer said, there is one WAY to redeem himself.

[@KalaamNozalys]

@@santiagooctavioserial4705 I think this will be an initial catalyst to make him want to go to mandalore, but his goal will change in time as he grows.

[@santiagooctavioserial4705]

@@KalaamNozalys sure, but if he is to rule mandalore, or rebuild it rather, he needs to become worthy in everybody eyes

[@KalaamNozalys]

@@santiagooctavioserial4705 Maybe yes what I mean is that it's likely that by the time he has access to those springs, he won't really care for them anymore. This won't be his end goal

[@laurarobinson805]

I honestly am just enjoying these shows. I don't want to nitpick everything apart. It's not that serious. I'm a huge Star Wars fan, but I realize I am not the one telling the stories, so I have no reason to be bent out of shape if things don't go the way I expect them to. I am 'reading' the story and I'm just fine with it. It's fun, and it gives my family and I something entertaining to watch on the weekends besides old Netflix/Hulu reruns. I'm happy.

[@starwars90001]

Good for you.

[@martys2001]

Plot twist...Din Djarrin is really Kitster Banai.

[@ihavenocommonsensebut2008]

Same it’s just something for me to watch with my family and i appreciate that at least. (Also better then the sequels so I’m not complaining much😂💀)

[@cosmologicalgarbage5915]

I honestly think some fans are just nitpicking, all because Boba Fett becomes a fleshed out character rather than a killing machine. Stories have interludes, this isn't really anything new.

[@HeatMyShorts]

Totally. Star Wars fans excel at nitpicking! I'm guilty of it sometimes too 🤣👌

[@TheHonoredMadman]

They really are. Like anyone could bitpick the mandalorian too but they just don't because the masses can't separate liking something but criticizing it, and outright hating it for no reason

[@MSeanMcManus]

Someone commented somewhere else that many fans aren't fans of the actual work, they are fans of being outraged by the work. They called them "Outrage Enthusiasts."

[@c456ex9]

Trust me it has flaws, even I can see them, when I usually zone flaws out for the most part. Yet I can only say one episode was bad, which was the third the rest have been good, yet flawed

[@cosmologicalgarbage5915]

@@c456ex9 bro trust me it's bad. I've enjoyed every episode and I think we can't effectively judge something until we have the entire thing - with the themes and characterisation complete. But that chase scene did suck.

[@yubasutterdroneguy1433]

It’s almost if Boba Fett and the Mandalorian are tied together like the twin suns of tatooine …. different, but similar and both part of the same landscape.

[@ArtakaWorksStudio]

So far, your channel has been one of the few that gets how important the dynamic storytelling and interludes are to both shows, but especially on TBOF. Thank you!

[@Iceskyguy]

I feel like we had to spend time with Din in order to introduce him into this story and for it to be effective and meaningful. After the S2 finale of The Mandalorian, we have a lot of questions about him that we would have needed answers for this to be any more than an appearance just for the sake of it; how is he feeling about Grogu, he misses him, of course! What is he doing now, did he go back to bounty hunting or did he stay with Bo-Katan, he's a bounty hunter again, perfect, that means he's even available to help Boba and Fennec. Did he keep the Darksaber, yes he did. How is he getting around, he was using public transportation. And they introduced him in a way that felt very natural, he came to Tatooine to get a new ship from Pelli, that's a perfect reason and it felt better than Boba and Fennec just going to Nevarro or something to find him, which is what I thought would happen. They had to fill in the blanks here or it wouldn't have felt like Din really belonged. It makes sense to me. Honestly this is all reminding me of The Bad Batch where everyone was frustrated and complaining about the first Ryloth episode and how "out of place" it was... and then the next episode was one of the best and it wouldn't have worked as well as it did or even at all without the prior setup. One would think people would learn some patience by now. I'm positive that we will get some major payoff for spending so much time with Din in the last two episodes

[@stop-motionstormtroopers8054]

This reminded me also of that bad batch episode. sometimes a story may feel out of place when it comes out but in retrospect it becomes very important

[@gonzothompson4686]

This was a perfectly worded & impressively compelling explanation of my take on this series and Mando as well! Thank you Alex! Is this series blowing my mind? No but do I think it is a interesting and enjoyable part of a larger puzzle!? YES! It's just strange to hear fans complain about characters learning changing and growing.. it's what makes them more than one dimensional.. Love you 2 and the channel!❤

[@eh2614]

Interlude. Thank you for explaining the interlude. I was tired of hearing all the other shows talking about the disappointment with not seeing Boba. I have read a few books in my life and I know there are interlude chapters where we are introduced or brought back into a characters life to stitch in more fullness into a story. So I like seeing Mando for an episode, or two. It only helps to bring the story to life. Great work! Keep it up!

[@calebsoliday927]

With Bobba Fett and Din being both going through trying to define themselves in makes sense. Just saying all these stories are meant to connect with hopefully a live-action version of Ezra Bridger and Graham admiral front from Star wars rebels.

[@ev17dan]

Spoiler if you do an IMDB for the Ashoka cast

[@twstf8905]

Who's "Graham Admiral Front"?! lol you using your speech-to-text or something?! 😅

[@ev17dan]

@@twstf8905 heh naa, new moff about to hit the streets

[@cheapchins4638]

@@twstf8905 What you've never heard of the mighty Graham Admiral Front??? Only the most blandest cookie admiral there can be!!! Lmao

[@calebsoliday927]

@@twstf8905 yes I was I meant thrawn

[@MrEffectfilms]

This proves what I've said about Boba Fett for years now. The only reason anyone cared about him was because he looked cool. But that's not the case with Dinn, people like Dinn because he's an excellent, well developed character who HAPPENS to look cool and now he's overshadowing Boba in his own series.

[@triplechangers9611]

I was just telling my sons last week the same thing. In novels, you have interludes. These help to build stories and characters. Maybe the way our culture is these days people don’t read old stories anymore and just watch them instead. Shows and movies are great, but our imagination is even greater.

[@TigerofRobare]

Boba Fett and Din Jarrin are thematic opposites (shadows of each other, in a Jungian sense). Both wear the armor, both are renowned as laconic, brutal bounty hunters -- but they're opposites. Boba Fett inherited his armor, painted it to hide its worth and followed a philosophy of being a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, arguably "Look out for Number One". Moreover, his career as a bounty hunter was essentially a legacy he inherited with the armor. Meanwhile Din is an orphan, adopted by a tribe, who probably chose bounty hunting to help them using the skills they trained him in and he earned the armor. If Boba Fett's time with the Tuskens taught him that he cannot live only for himself, then Din's time with Grogu and Fett must teach him that he can't live only for the tribe. I don't mean that Mando has to learn to be selfish, but that he must learn to see the bigger picture. In "Dune" there's a part towards the end where the Fremen tribe that adopted Paul demands that he challenge his friend, mentor and ally Stilgar for the leadership of the tribe. They both know that Paul would win and while Stilgar is willing to die for the tribe, Paul says that killing Stilgar needlessly would be like cutting off his right hand and has to find a third option.

[@NateCarlson98]

Great analysis thanks for posting!

[@yungjc2]

How is this channel not at 1M? This dudes content was well put together way before Star Wars got a resurgence.

[@captainfach]

Actions become yes my favorite Star Wars quote. With great power there must also come great responsibility

[@ruthb7557]

LOVE the themes in this episode ... thank you for making a video about it!

[@JasonGray71]

That you feel you have to explain all this just further demonstrates how fixated a lot of Star Wars fans are on wish fulfillment over story & character development. I've been told Star Wars on the screen was finished three times in my lifetime. It was always heartbreaking. The fact we get anything at all now fills me with so much joy. I remember the dark times when all we got were the droids cartoon & Ewok movies! We are in the midst of a golden (rod) age of Star Wars. We could be celebrating instead of whining! Keep the great videos coming Alex. You & Mollie are bright beacons in a dark galaxy!

[@jacobleroux96]

I also wonder if the change he experienced with N1 ship will pay off with his future use of the light saber

[@LoneStar96]

Mando and Grogu remine me of Lone Wolf and Cub. Boba will be the leader of Tatooine and Din will unite mandalorian and revive Mandalor.

[@Dyundu]

The metatextual connotations of Mando''s "but I want the old thing" when confronted with new things like the refurbished N-1 and then eventually coming to enjoy "the new" when he learns to let go of the past is hilarious to me.

[@stop-motionstormtroopers8054]

I agree that is very funny

[@BobbyM817]

This deserves a ForceCenter “well said”

[@se-lene]

I think we'll see Boba again in the Mando season 3 and he'll give Din some advice on what do to or what path would be best to follow. Maybe they'll team up again and Boba decides to drop some advice or Din asks for it. The first 2 seasons were more about his connection with Grogu and keeping him safe so now I believe the 3rd one will focus more on Din's personal journey, realising that there's more to life than ' the way ' he was taught about. I think he will not redeem himself ( the armorer and paz visla will probably turn against him ) and choose to change his beliefs and life drastically. Bo Katan might help him too and he'll star to see that he can still be a mandalorian without following the rules of a cult-ish group.

[@treize6832]

On its simplest level, I felt the episode was good way of reminding the viewer that what was happening in the rest of the series wasn't occurring in a bubble, that it was, as you point out, part of a larger story, and that what happened there was affecting, and would continue to affect, the larger SW universe- even if it seemed like it was just Boba trying to change his path.

[@rodholseth6354]

Din wielding the Darksaber reminds me of how Han Solo used Luke's lightsaber. Seemed heavy to wield for both.

[@egeck082]

The general nit-picking and superiority complex some Star Wars fans have over the writers of this show Is genuinely starting to piss me off. We should just be thankful that a 40 year old franchise is still providing us with new content, Star Wars is unlike any other cinematic universe in that respect. Instead of breaking it down into atoms to pick apart it’s most intricate details, we should all just go along for the ride and enjoy the visuals and the story. No show or any form of media for that matter, is perfect.

[@DorsenFilm]

Dude. You put my thoughts into words far better than i could.

[@ArmaHipHopTV]

Tem is also 61 years old, the fact that we even have a Boba Fett show to show the man behind the mask is an amazing thing.

[@egeck082]

@@ArmaHipHopTV I completely agree, It’s been so great to see him finally get the spotlight in live action with this show and Mando, you can definitely tell he’s enjoying it. Tem is a gem and must be protected at all costs.

[@susansmith7920]

DIN DJARIN flight in his new ship seems to make him very happy and free than he has felt in a long time I almost expected him to chuckle as well as saying Wizard when he landed Pele Motto is a good influence on him, I think being expelled from the covert will give him the freedom to follow another path

[@mandoaddict7154]

Once again, a superb & insightful analysis. I agree completely. Din 's journey is similar to Boba's, & this episode perfectfully parallels their evolving paths, and adds to a fuller & richer story of two of our favorite bounty hunters! Favreau & Filoni continue to amaze. Just let it unfold! Thanks.

[@ronchess8813]

Who complained everyone likes Mando better ???Best episode Boba Fett Din Jarin he has that magic

[@daaesviolin]

Alex your reviews and analyses are always great and point out things I hadn’t thought of before. Great job as always!

[@jeffmiller6025]

It’s also vital to say that, just after he’s told by the Armorer that he’s not a Mandalorian, he identifies himself not only as a Mandalorian but religiously so to the droid insisting that he turn over his weapons.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Alex! 🌅 Absolutely... I'm ready for *more* interludes... leading to something unfathomably phenomenal.

[@jonathan4158]

Seeing Grogu wearing a chain mail would be adorable.

[@Blinkptx]

I liked this episode as much as the rest of the show personally. Once I realized it was a Mando episode I immediately saw it as an interlude. I assume it'll make sense as to why it happened by the end of the show. If not....whatever I've enjoyed the show anyway. Lol

[@1ce355]

This is tremendous work. Very highly appreciate what you do, thank you!

[@jacobleroux96]

THANK YOU for not having a goldfish brain and remembering that Disney said the Book of Boba Fett is an interlude to the Mandalorian

[@crashman4759]

I dont understand why everyone is so critical. Star wars universe is huge and has many characters its nice to see everyone coming together. Still holding out for Hondo Ohnaka to show up

[@DORCOZY]

It just feels so good to see Din on screen again can’t explain it

[@lucassalerno1652]

Interesting analysis. Sounds like this episode is also a metaphore about this new era of Star Wars, with the movies, series, books.. I don't want to write all my analysis about this, because it will be a long comment, but I think this is the case. I liked when Alex said "feel like a kid again", that is a sentiment that I share with every new content available. Respect and honor the past, go back if you need to, but also enjoy the future. Because we have a future. And that is very important.

[@MSeanMcManus]

I agree with you one hundred percent.

[@austinh7539]

I gotta admit. Had this been called book of boba fett, interlude 1, the return of the mandalorian. That would have been cool

[@johnlee3899]

About the only thing i think you got right in this video is that the Dark sabber knows he doesn't want to lead his people. Once he accepts that, he will be able to use it. The rest including turning his back on the covert is completely wrong. Family is everything to Din which is what the covert and Grogu are to him. Din new quest will be to find the living waters on Mandalore and on his way down that path he finally accept that he must become the Mandalore and unify his people. Yes he will change but the covert and values they hold will be what guides him because. This is the way.

[@ICYoyoLamar]

I love how you’re such a hood critique from the point of view of a huge star wars fan. For the most part, you’re positive on most things in star wars and I like that even if I don’t agree.

[@staroceans8677]

As always a MASTERFUL analogy,EXCELLENT insight...I concur wholeheartedly!

[@Wildicon19]

I have heard a lot of negative reviews about this episode. Thank you for the positive and agreeable review that coincides with my thoughts on this episode. I understand it was an integral part of the big picture and I like how they amalgamated it into the storyline. It is the way!

[@erinmahoney2876]

Love this viewpoint!!! I saw so much hate online for that episode but it felt very natural and important for the story progression. Mando and boba are in each other’s lives and their paths keep crossing, boba was in the mando show so it just feels right to have their story keep intertwining

[@Major98]

This last episode was a weird flex, it was so good almost too good. I feel like Mandalorians appearance highlighted the flaws with Book of Boba.

[@MrSheckstr]

I find myself looking at other examples of “crossover” episodes (the Arrowverse, batman and Superman in the 90s) and here is what I’ve come up with…. Those examples I cited had the luxury of the fact that their multiple series were running side by side where the book of boba and the Mandalorian seasons are being published at opposite times of the year. So you can’t have a “crossover” episode except at the beginning or end of a season so you need to commit a lot of screen time to explaining mando’s current situation…. Also consider this was being film during the height of Covid restrictions and this way you could have two episodes of the book of Bobba being filmed with alternate crews and the only cross over is one actor in one scene….. it’s not unlike with a show will divide its cast in two different locations for a episode or multiple episodes

[@michaelkaduck1915]

This makes me think that Din is seeking out Cobb Vanth at the end of the episode. He was another man who reinvented something. He turned Boba's armor into a tool of protecting and not hunting. And just like Boba and Din, they are much stronger finding their own path, and with the war with the Pykes, I think they will make a good tribe.

[@SoundSignals]

Another excellent breakdown. It helped restore my faith in what they are doing with the season, the interlude take on it really makes sense and is very useful in framing this episode. The only problem with this interlude may be if it becomes a 2 episode interlude, what with Djin saying he needs to go see Grogu and all. Hopefully something drastic on Tatooine prevent this from happening that will keep him there and thrown him into the fray. Anyway, thanks again, looking forward to the next episode.

[@pt2k645]

Din is going to use Boba as an inspiration to focus less on following THE way and more on finding HIS way through the galaxy. That said, Din’s focus and drive is on Grogu and their clan of two. I don’t think he has the desire to unite the different sects and redefine what it means to be Mandalorian for all Mandalorians . The Armorer and Paz Vizsla, and certainly any remaining remnants of the various Watch sects, see him as unworthy of the Darksaber. Bo craves it. I don’t think he wants to reunite with Grogu with a target on their backs while every ambitious Mandalorian in the galaxy makes a play for that sword. I think Boba will assume the responsibility of the blade for Din so he can sure up his power on Tatooine and provide safe haven for Mandalorians throughout the galaxy after he spares them when they challenge him for the Darksaber. Then Din can track down Luke and Grogu, reunite his clan of two, and show his “son” his way to live as a Mandalorian. Ultimately Boba will bequeath the Darksaber upon Grogu when he’s ready to resume his Jedi training with Skywalker… Rey Skywalker and become Grogu Djarin, the 2nd Mandalorian Jedi.

[@dmereel]

This episode is honestly a beautiful piece of film

[@danielbruun6917]

Lucas film REALLY learned a thing or two from the MCU, Tbh, any screen time from mando is a welcome addition for me at least.

[@Blazecap]

This might a bit of a stretch but in way you can view Din as stand in for Jango let me explain(although some of this is legends just stick with me) Both of their parents were killed in a conflict and were taken in by Mandalorian culture. Both wear Shinny beskar Armor. Both have the title of Mand’alore(or are the leader of the Mandalorian people) They are a clan of two with their respective sons Both also get a new ship and add personal modifications. They even get jetpacks later on. They survived a massacre that befell their respective mandalorian groups I don’t know where I’m going with this. Just thought point this out.

[@gensteps923]

His ship the razor crest is also a callback to Jangos first ship shown in the star wars bounty hunter video game. As Jango is my favorite SW character, I love Din Djarin. I love boba too though. Big things are in store for Boba Fett Too I'm sure coming up in the next two episodes and in the next season that I'm certain boba Fett will get. I feel like these two characters are going to be well connected. In fact I could see Boba Fett being a new father figure to din Djarin, a mandalorian he can really look up to and follow. I'd love to see them form the true mandalorians of Jaster and Jango

[@montgomerym5407]

Love the parallels they have given to Din. It's very nice to see them bring not only Jango's legend back, but also giving Boba's legacy as a Bounty Hunter back in the form of Din.

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

Hopping around to various reviews of Return of The Mandalorian I went off on a few people who didn't understand what they were trying to do. Some moron at IGN (a place I will never return after this) called the episode "filler" as if it was some stupid CBS drama trying to fill it's 24 episode order. In the age of streaming series are created in advance and given the amount of episodes to tell the story they need to tell. There's no such thing as filler. They ordered 7 episodes of the Book of Boba Fett knowing this would be one of them. Someone who is paid to write about pop culture should bloody well know that and it pissed me off that their article was so lazily thought out.

[@noumenon3020]

Love and agree with your interpretation. You have my immense gratitude for keeping it deep and positive on your channel. It’s so much more thoughtful, refreshing and rewarding than many other SW content creators. You’re doing a service to our community. Keep it up!

[@elite4702]

The N1 is genuinely a really good ship for him with the mods, I can't wait for mando season 3 to do this But, I think they're setting up a restoration of a Mandalorian Empire

[@texabara]

I was: ¡Find him his dammed Razor Crest!! But when escapes from the X wings I was: ¡👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩👍🏼!

[@jayschil318]

Been loving the show and love you guys!!! Love to see you guys breakdown all the techno babble terms and parts Mando and Peli we’re spouting in the past episode.

[@martinwhosoever]

Awesome video, as always. I think we just have to wait until the season is over, until the full picture is given, to start giving veredicts.

[@ShayanGivehchian]

A lot of the mandalorian episodes were about Boba Fett and no one complained

[@matthew_thefallen]

Yeah, at first i was like "Ehm where is my boy Boba!?" But the more i think about it the more, as you said, it sounds like an interlude... They should have put that in the title honestly, not all star wars fans are well literate lol

[@Fulkrum378]

I’m not totally convinced that Din went back to bounty hunting. I think he did that one bounty, to get the location of the other mandos. I could be wrong. Just a thought.

[@oliverallen5324]

100% Agree, good video! Looking forward to your future insights.

[@imptv]

Another great analysis video, Alex! Keep up the great work!

[@Yumums]

I love the idea of calling Din's episode an "interlude", that would've/could've freed up an episode spot for Boba Fett giving him 3 more instead of just 2

[@tkdwar76]

Your videos are awesome. I love your analysis, and I think it makes total sense.

[@kristoffernordlund8392]

So what is the living water under mandalore? Anyway from what ive understood is that there would only be one season of boba fet, but that might have changed. It feels more like the boba fett series is here for mandalorian, I have a suspicion that boba fett will die giving din djarin some words of wisdom. Like dont hunt for the past hunt for the future. I also think Din is the one that can bring the mandalorians together, If he goes to the living waters and atone, Well I dont know but it feels like the way they are going.

[@JettQuasar]

Mando started everything. If it wasn't for his success, there probably wouldn't be a Boba Fett series.

[@jedinexus2147]

It looked like the Boba Fett story pre-dated Mando though.

[@OlubunmiAdebanjo]

Bro, this is the best episode breakdown I have ever seen. The way you described the symbolism is on another level 🙏🏾 Thank you and may the force be with you

[@MSeanMcManus]

This is the best channel for SW analysis and review. Thank you!

[@bribriman]

Amazing video per usual.

[@montgomerym5407]

I think a lot of the people that complain about Boba not being in the episode just miss the point that Din is "Boba". He's what Boba as a Bounty Hunter was, and what a lot of people gripe Boba is "supposed" to be in the present. I do think that the episodes lore and themes show that Din is not ready to lead as he is. I think in regards to Boba, the episode shows that he had to grow to lead. Din is ruthless, cold, and unfocused. Boba in this show is calm, level headed, and driven to succeed at being a leader of a new tribe. Ultimately I hope the pay off is that Din recognizes Boba as a good leader, one fit for their people. I think Boba's arc has set him up to be this noble leader that could be the new Mand'alor. Din's story has always been intertwined with Grogu's, and for him to become Mand'alor after learning from Boba makes him an exact clone of Boba, past and present. I hope this doesn't happen as I'd like to see Din's story focused more on watching over Grogu and being that silent protector or something that allows him to be with his adopted son. If he does become Mand'alor then that's fine, I just wish they had not brought Boba back to be the vessel for teaching him. They should allow Boba to have his moment and growth, honoring him by returning his legacy as Mand'alor from legends. Another character like Sabine I think would have been fine for giving Din insight about using the darksaber and not adhering to the two radical sects of Mandalorians we have been given along Din's journey.

[@goku127]

Great analysis. Reminds me of another commenter's observations of the differences between Boba in the flashbacks and Boba in the present. The reason Boba seems stronger in the past may be due to him not being as reliant on his armor and his resources. He's strengthened, instead, by not only his skills but also his solidarity with the Tuskens. This is why he wants to control crime and impose a more "ethical" regime on Tatooine - premised more on "respect" than "fear." The Tuskens are essentially his first real family after Jango, and their deaths teach him the precarity of vulnerable populations who end up as collateral damage in the power struggles of the galaxy's criminal underworld. While I have issues with the ways the Tuskens were discarded so easily (the "disposable native" is an all too pervasive trope), it becomes clear that Boba is no longer satisfied with being a pawn. While I also wish the flashbacks didn't disrupt the flow of the narrative as I felt it did, I understand their purpose. I think what's missing from a lot of criticisms of this show is adequate media literacy and the patience to speculate the text's narrative choices (if most of your media diet is blockbusters that don't challenge their audiences' expectations and worldviews, this tendency comes as no surprise to me). From an earlier episode, in attempting to escape the branches of the tree in his vision quest, I read that as Boba also attempting to escape the secure embrace of Jango's legacy. For as much as Jango's legacy elevated Boba to his own status as a Bounty Hunter, how much of that legacy also imprisoned him? Like Din in episode 5, Boba is too reliant on the familiar, and must overcome that dependency to become more than what he was. The most feared Bounty Hunter in the galaxy is still only a Bounty Hunter. Boba is no longer satisfied with that, and neither am I.

[@william_brobrine8975]

Din and Boba have alot in Common and I see that

[@BumBBell98]

Totally love your breakdown and your deeper explanation of Star Wars and character development.

[@edfrawley4356]

While I was enjoying the episode I spent much of it wondering where Boba came into the picture and how the 2 stories are going to tie into each other. Then came chapter 7 where Mando fights beside Boba and refuses to go back on his word even when the odds look bleak. Their stories while yet unknown are going to continue in parallel throughout both series I believe. Even though I do see a conflict coming up when somebody realizes that they will have to fight and defeat Din for the Dark sabre at the risk of death to both of them. Will it be Boba? or somebody else in the Mandalorian community? Or will Din learn to wield the Dark Sabre and become the leader he had no intention of becoming?

[@bridge0370]

I think that you are on the money with this vid... I definitely loved the episode. I was smiling pretty much all the way through it... Shows how much I miss The Mandalorian... Definitely enjoying the Mandoverse a lot more that the sequel trilogy... I don't think I can watch them again.... What a waste!!!. If John and Dave can oversee the whole Star Wars universe that would be fantastic... They seem to know what they are doing, despite some complaints about The Book of Boba Fett... Chapter 5 was one of the best episodes tho, especially for us that have watched all of The Clone Wars and Rebels... I love it! 😊

[@inkedvader813]

I really like your take on the episode drawing on the parallels

[@bobbyvee9950]

One thing that I don't see get enough credit in the Return of the Mandalorian. That is the directing of Bryce Dallas Howard. All three episodes she has done are among the best in the two series. The old adage of the apple doesn't fall far from the tree seems to be true.

[@madisonbadger9454]

Brilliant commentary. Thank You for the video.

[@carolbriscoe9337]

Thank you. I enjoyed your analysis of this episode and you've restored my faith in Dave & Jon. I was beginning to fear there were to many spinoffs and the 2 men where overwhelmed.

[@jeanlukeazraelazul8321]

Love this channel great work every time

[@codyhoney9101]

That's very insightful.

[@Joesith_]

The part about the boba series being an interlude itself is a great point I fully agree

[@logangarrison]

mando needs to be taught to master the darksabre, this the way