The Mandalorian 3x8 | Chapter 24: The Return | Reaction | Review | Discussion

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These are reaction highlights from the episode. For full-length and extended reactions check out our Patreon: ➡Extended Reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/81745977 ➡Full Watch-Along: www.patreon.com/posts/81738856

[@jaydivine1769]

Two people who actually loved the season! Shout out to y’all! I did also! Too many high expectations from other people and too much complaining! I think it was a solid season and I loved the finale

[@marshsundeen]

The complaining g has ruined my enjoyment. No one can let a story play out, and take it as it is. I loved this episode.

[@balkor_steel9094]

Well why do you think people are complaining? They didn't do a good job developing the story so it suffers because of that.

[@jaydivine1769]

@@balkor_steel9094 your opinion bruh 😎

[@balkor_steel9094]

@@jaydivine1769 more like a fact

[@jjkcharlie]

Yeah. Its like people can't enjoy anything anymore.

[@kws2534]

I hope this episode was called "The Return" because Axe Woves returned Gideon's light cruiser right to his front door.

[@ddox2010]

Mythosaurs were tamed and ridden by a Mandalorian is the legend. Din Grogu basically just said hi to one. Greatness incoming

[@neofulcrum5013]

I’m sad the darksaber is gone but man this finale was awesome. Cool fights, mandalore reunited and a heart warming ending.

[@erikolson4148]

Maybe the Darksaber can be remade 🤔🤯🤩! And instead of being for the ruler of Mandalore, maybe it could be for Mandalore's champion and chief protector 🤔😉!

[@deeya]

Maybe best that it remains destroyed. The Mandos (mainly Bo's un-helmeted faction) held on too easily to the story of the darksaber, it's ridiculous. Look at how much damage it caused, a Sith ruled Mandalore for crying out loud. For a bunch of space-atheists that scoff at The Way, these people sure believe in the non-existent magic of the saber.

[@aisha02a]

@@erikolson4148 LOL aka going against the entire point... again 😂

[@Hannah_The_Heretic]

The darksaber represented and even encouraged infighting between Mandalorians for over 1000 years. The whole point of it being destroyed was to further reinforce the line " we are stronger together " and new change of the Mandalorian culture. They're done fighting each other, it is time to rebuild. Din Grogu is now canonically on track to become the new Tarre Vizsla. Maybe in another 1000 years people will be fighting over the saber he will eventually build.

[@swrennie]

Gideon just crushed the handle. It's the kyber crystal that powers it and makes it distinctive. Retrieve the crystal from the handle and make another dark Saber - presumably with an uncrushable beskar handle this time.

[@Dominus62680]

First, three words... JET PACK BATTLE!!!! Also... "Din Grogu!!!" Got me all teary eyed! 😢😢😍😍

[@paulab5264]

Loved this finale, Mandos Assemble! Grogu holding the fire back to protect Din and Bo was my new favorite image in Star Wars.

[@lordmonocr6206]

I loved Grogu using the force to keep those red soldiers away! He just wanted to keep his “dad” from harm!

[@maceharris7656]

I loved it all myself. I've been a STAR WARS fan since way back, so having weekly adventures from The Galaxy Far Far Away with movie quality effects and action, is something I never knew I would get in my lifetime, so thank Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni and Disney +!!😁👍💫

[@Montcoshire]

Mandalorians are stronger together. That's what this season showed us. We needed to see this story. I changed my mind - I think the spies were known to us. Ellya Kane, that biscuit stealing witch, and Moff Gideon. Gideon was double crossing the "Shadow Council" with the cloning and setting up a base on Mandalore. These are things we didn't know until this reveal.

[@tweedz4356]

I think the "spies" were the 12 Mandalorians who went down to Mandalore. Like the 12 Israelites who were sent into the promise land to spy out the land...

[@flamebreaker7318]

​@@hockeyethan15 scouts and spies are the same thing you just called your own guys scouts cause it sounds better

[@Roguefem76]

@@michaelshigetani433 If R5 was a spy for the Empire, why would he have helped Carson find the Mandos so he could get them to save Navarro from the pirates?

[@Fsudryden]

Jon Favrau has said in many recent interviews that season four scripts are all written and Season 4 will begin filming this fall.

[@ateam404]

Everyone saw that Grogu was his kid and although he never corrected them he never said it. We needed this whole season to get to the point where Mando adopted Grogu and felt comfortable continue his adventures knowing his people are home. Those red patent leather dudes actually had me shook for Din the way the pimped up out of the darkness.

[@fuzzyotterpaws4395]

I know Dave Filoni had a cameo before but I didn't really see him, but this time he was in full view of the camera in the background!

[@SuchAccuracy]

People forget ax woves is a night owl…he’s ridin with Bo no matter what

[@Commander_Shepard.]

Except for the time he left with her people and her ships. lol

[@reconsoldier135]

Carl Weathers might as well be Uncle Greef at this point, and Bo can be Grogu’s aunt (or maybe mama?)

[@tristanmilner9511]

Get her on those Nevarro mimosa's and margaritas and she'll be a wine aunt in no time.

[@CristianoRonaldo92234]

I'm getting the vibe mando and Bo will end up together n smash

[@Illyria1217]

Mom lol

[@hellpupash]

and grandma Peli

[@sorbonnien6]

​@@hellpupashPeli is an auntie...The Armorer is a grandMa.

[@maceharris7656]

BO KATAN... The once and future queen of Mandalore.

[@jgtv2492]

i just started but ignore the trolls guys. if y’all like the finale fuck what the detractors have to say

[@LordFrobozz]

SNITCH BOT!!! That got me - I laughed my ass off at that! I loved this episode from beginning to end and I loved your reaction from beginning to end. This is the way! Why did the relighting of the Forge give me like a "resurrection of Moria" vibes? Like they gonna go mine for mithril again? You two are such softies, I swear! Grogu babbles, you just melt!

[@withershin]

Din Grogu is another level of powerful. I know we're not supposed to over-think Star Wars but Grogu stopped them from dying from a crashing fleet ship coming in hot? They've kind of teased it but Din Grogu is something new. That last shot of this episode totally got me... I'd be good there.

[@ic5319]

"I need this poster' - there are SO MANY scenes you could say that about. I can't get over how good the visuals are for a TV show 😀

[@erikolson4148]

I heard somewhere that there's good news that season 4 of The Mandalorian is getting the green light 🤩!

[@emilyk5168]

My friends who know more about Star Wars tried to say those black droids were called "mouse droids" and I think "Snitch Bots" is a better name. Where do I petition a change?

[@beesmith5379]

That name is generating some buzz we should make a twitter petition to have them change the name to snitch bots.

[@ateam404]

They are rats lol.

[@hypnauticasleepsounds9329]

With the dark saber gone grogu can use the crystal to build a new one

[@raelshark]

Yesssss. The next Mandalorian Jedi. Very unlikely we're really done with that thing.

[@tejida815]

I had fun watching this with you guys. They really nailed this finale.

[@shauna.a8701]

After seeing Esposito in that Dark Trooper suit, I see why people want him as Dr. Doom.

[@j.coursol5249]

I like your positive comments truly appreciated. Thanks.

[@nintenmetro]

My favorite part was Bo-Katan vs Moff Gideon. I’m sad that she lost the dark saber, but she got to unleash her inner rage. I’m also hyped that we got IG-11 back and upgraded.

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

My guess is, The Darksaber can be reconstituted, with its special crystal housed in a more modern hilt. A newer Darksaber for a resurgent Mandalore, a little over 1000 years after its creation.

[@agresticumbra]

He broke her hand, that's what got to me. Owie!

[@captin3149]

@@anthonyyoutubefan7567 I feel that they are better off without the darksaber. That thing has been the source of way too much division and fighting.

[@erikolson4148]

​@@captin3149 Gideon was only able to crush the Darksaber because he was wearing a suit of mechanized Beskar armor 😥😓. Maybe the Darksaber can be remade 🤔🤯🤩! And instead of being for the ruler of Mandalore, maybe it could be for Mandalore's champion and chief protector 🤔😉!

[@adambirch2925]

I’m a simple man. A simple man that likes knee rockets. Koska gave me knee rockets. This was a good day.

[@erikolson4148]

17:00 For a short time, Grogu connected with the Mythosaur 🤩! And the Mythosaur seemed to have sensed Grogu as well 🤔🤯🤩!

[@wesbeuning1733]

Plus the clones had the force apparently, too! You know Gideon is still around. Probably fused to his damn armor but he will be back and I bet all his other plans are put aside to get some payback on them Dins. But hey! I say Grogu sure as all hell earned some more armor from all that. Give the little brotha a knee pad or something at least for helping take back Mandalore. C'mon.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, M-Dogg! Thanks, Struggle Soldier! 🚀 This was triumphant! Never saw sooooo many *rising* *phoenixes* (jetpacks) at one time in one place. #StruggleNation #StarWars #TheMandalorian #DinGrogu

[@graceonfilmsnstuff]

beautiful season and finale. loved it

[@novanin1]

This just helps sets up the Ahsoka series and remember, Gideon was defying Grand Admiral Thrawn. We will see what happens in Ahsoka next.

[@gbear0385]

can we please get y’all watching rebels until august 😭

[@patricksocha6930]

And then maybe at some point Clone Wars????

[@aisha02a]

13:14 I FEEL THE SAME!!! the way gideon appropriates the weapons and use of mandalorian beskar makes me so angry like U DONT HAVE THE RIGHTTT

[@pa5768]

I was expecting bo katan to ride the mythosaur into battle lol

[@Seeber420]

I thought that would be too similar to Boba Fett's finale but I figured anything was possible.

[@raelshark]

I fully expected that to be how Gideon's base was getting wrecked. I didn't expect his own Imperial Cruiser to crash into it. 😂 But I learned a long time ago with this show that expectations and theories are fun but you have to wipe them all from your mind before it actually starts, and appreciate the story for what it is.

[@flamebreaker7318]

That would be stupid that would be like a whole religion of people who worship one animal the last of its species to then ride it into battle would be to disgrace the last one.

[@Daniel-Strain]

You guys are hilarious. You're right - it was a GREAT season!

[@nippsliter3318]

Not saying you're wrong, but In your opinion it is.

[@goldencherry9033]

I agree! Loved this season!

[@Daniel-Strain]

@@nippsliter3318 True!

[@tristanmilner9511]

Moff Gideon and the Praetorian Guards got them heated like the Briarwoods.

[@bettypearlxo]

I wasn't expecting a happy ending from SW, but that last scene by itself was really heartwarming, I wish the season were longer though.

[@OwenGalicia]

Honestly Season 2 was probably my favorite out of the whole series. Can’t beat it, but I will say this season did have the best action sequences & choreography I’ve seen from any of the seasons, it was bad ass seeing all of the Mandalorians use their executions, take downs, and hand-hand combat!

[@avnen3297]

What a beautiful and strong ending for season 3! It's my favourite episode because of how many times it brought me tears of joy and I cannot wait for what's to come! This is the way!

[@colinwoonsue]

Keep doing what you guys do!! You’re awesome!!

[@swrennie]

"It's like that Fresh Prince episode". Man, I lost my smoke. 😂

[@seekermel3079]

I absolutely loved this season.

[@louhillen8254]

I see you felt violent when they were trying to hurt Grogu - I cannot bear it 😢 Mando adopting Grogu Grogu now named Din Grogu Mando on the porch Grogu playing in the garden I am a HOT MESS 😭❤

[@marshsundeen]

I love your positivity. I loved the finale too.

[@l.piloto7964]

I wish you guys success, and prosperity. Thank you for all the fun times. P.S. Thanks for showing how real men can cry and no appendages fall off.

[@lordmonocr6206]

I can’t wait for the next season so bad! Absolutely loved this!

[@Keshin4539]

What a ride. Onto the next step of the Star Wars saga!

[@730evie]

How y'all make me see this episode differently. Enjoy you guys!!

[@BODLive08]

The biggest speculation is that that was a Gideon clone, not Gideon himself

[@henrycogo3013]

This was perfect closure. Although Gideon is definitely gonna come back as the Boogyman.

[@ou1l]

y'all beefing with the mouse droids 😭💀

[@raelshark]

Struggle Nation shit list: - Elia Kane - Moff Gideon - mouse droids

[@youngmeth87]

I feel That might’ve been a Moff Clone notice he looked different than he did in the first two seasons

[@Fsudryden]

We also may see Dinn and Grogu in Ashoka but I am betting that it will be mostly Rebel characters in that show.

[@normasaldivar8645]

You two are adorable. Enjoyed your analysis! Well done.

[@legitjimmyjaylight8409]

he wanted to give the clones the force, that is midichlorians, thats why he wanted Grogu before, maybe he found midichlorians elsewhere after.

[@tamarajohnson5771]

So glad this is my comp night and seeing your reviews looking forward to.

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

Great reaction as always guys.

[@johnlivingstonjr2473]

As always you both are the best. I cant wait for a Ahsoka trailer reaction. Please do it!

[@woodchucknation]

Gideon’s armor and weapon were legit.

[@raelshark]

I agree about having a major AAA- level game, but I gotta say I freakin love playing as Din, Boba, Bo-Katan, etc., in LEGO Star Wars. Just send armies at me to smoke and I get completely into it.

[@scottfordbrewer4380]

Gideon is wearing powered armor!

[@twistwist777]

Best freaking reactions!!! LOL

[@CharTurner6928]

I agree, Moff Gideon ain't dead.

[@BravoSixGoingDark]

Next is Ahsoka. Looking forward to the next SW series in August. Hyped!

[@aikrichter5403]

snitch bots? thats my new headcanon-name for them.

[@danyboyjo1394]

Moff armor got cybernetics

[@erindrury785]

My favorite reactors... thank you for the journey. 🔥 🐸 ✌️

[@jaredrobertsonstudios6135]

Fast X trailer 2 and insidious 5 trailer is out.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

That was a fun reaction. Thank you

[@l.piloto7964]

Force Ghost Obi-Wan and force Ghost Yoda helped Luke make is green light sabre. Who knows if Djinn Grogu could access that knowledge in future to restore the dark sabre.

[@Mr.ErikSnake]

Awesome reaction video 👏🏼👏🏼

[@tobar1p]

Man, that finale was fantastic. I really don't want a season 4 after this. Let's just do Ahsoka and whatever else and let Mando and Grogu rest until the big movie in a few years. Speaking of Ahsoka, it's nuts that we're only 4 months away! It'll be tight but there's still time to catch up if you haven't yet! A while back I compiled a list of the essential Clone Wars episodes for a friend who wanted to show his girlfriend the series but didn't want to get bogged down in some of the lighter episodes of the series. It turned out to be a huge success and I've continued to refine it over time taking into account what would be required viewing for later series like Mando and Bad Batch. The episodes are listed in chronological order with one exception and are listed with a three digit code where the first digit is the season number and the following two are the episode number. While not essential I've also included the Genndy Clone Wars mini-series as a solid lead in to the era and a plug for some holes left open by the series that followed it. But it's entirely optional. Here's the list: Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars Volume 1 (listed on D+ as Clone Wars 2D Micro-series) Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars Volume 2 up to 15:24 216 Cat and Mouse 116 Hidden Enemy The Movie 301 Clone Cadets 105 Rookies 119 Storm Over Ryloth 120 Innocents of Ryloth 121 Liberty on Ryloth 122 Hostage Crisis 205 Landing at Point Rain 206 Weapons Factory 207 Legacy of Terror 208 Brain Invaders 212 The Mandalore Plot 213 Voyage of Temptation 214 Duchess of Mandalore 220 Death Trap 221 R2 Come Home 222 Lethal Trackdown 302 Arc Troopers 310 Heroes on Both Sides 312 Nightsisters 313 Monster 314 Witches of the Mist 315 Overlords 316 Altar of Mortis 317 Ghosts of Mortis 321 Padawan Lost 322 Wookiee Hunt 414 A Friend in Need 419 Massacre 420 Bounty 421 Brothers 422 Revenge 502 A War on Two Fronts 503 Front Runners 504 The Soft War 505 Tipping Points 506 The Gathering 501 Revival 514 Eminence 515 Shades of Reason 516 The Lawless 517 Sabotage 518 The Jedi Who Knew Too Much 519 To Catch a Jedi 520 The Wrong Jedi 601 The Unknown 602 Conspiracy 603 Fugitive 604 Orders 610 The Lost One 611 Voices 612 Destiny 613 Sacrifice Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars Volume 2 starting from 15:25 or search KZbin for "Full Battle of Coruscant" (highly recommended) 709 Old Friends Not Forgotten 710 Phantom Apprentice 711 Shattered 712 Victory and Death From here you can hop straight into REBELS and watch that all the way through and you'll be 100% prepared for AHSOKA later this year. But if you had a good time making your way through this list and want to watch more. Here are some bonus arcs to consider: The Malevolence Arc 102-104 The Citadel Arc 318-320 The Umbara Arc 407-410 The Zygerria Arc 411-413 The Deception Arc 415-418 The Clovis Arc 204, 605-607 The Bad Batch Arc 701-704 This is the way!

[@bookworm1743]

I think that was a Gideon clone, he is just to sneaky and evil.

[@edwindrood2816]

Yes.

[@anubisroyalty]

keep up with good reactions guys. greetings from turkey :)

[@RIDGEMATIC]

Gideon might got an active vibe but he's DEFINITELY dead. There's no way they wouldn't verify that!

[@Ryenobal]

Not gonna lie, Moff Gideon was bad ass in this episode. His armor was dope and he could have single-handedly defeated Din and Bo one-on-one.

[@l.piloto7964]

Moff Gideon look more like Vader now under his armor if he is alive. Pork rinds anybody?

[@ube1kenobi]

For real though, great ep. And also if there's no body, he ain't dead.

[@xievgaming4067]

You could say Grogu Parted the Red Sea XD

[@ashish_sunny]

06:12 Oh s, that ain't family. No, He'll snitch in a second. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@goku91398]

Grogu is the true mandalorian

[@digitalreplicant8147]

Gotta get Rebels done before August!

[@michaelanthony2685]

Great reaction guys ! 😊😊😊

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

this is the way

[@alice45-fgd-456drt]

The things I would do for a Mandalorian game, I'm REALLY hoping we'll get one...

[@icangfaisal3816]

Did you guys notice that din grogu is getting taller....

[@alice45-fgd-456drt]

LMAO the intro 🤣

[@shampoovta]

Ya I said the same thing, it should be a game. I think maybe with some No Man Sky elements like hiding underground from the radiation and armor and ship upgrades. The asteroids fight before was very No Man Sky combat. I hope they ad that robotic armor tech to the Mando's armor.

[@Mel823]

Giancarlo Esposito is too good of an actor for them to let go so I also believe Moff Gideon is still alive. I really enjoyed the finale. Shout out to the orchestra because they really held it down. Also I never lost faith in mother Armorer like them folks on the bird app.

[@jjkcharlie]

Skinny Pete sobered up and joined the Mandalorians.

[@AL-fl4jk]

So basically the whole show happened because Mof Gideon was a giant Vader fangirl

[@jermainebrailey1377]

I think original Moff maybe dead but I could see one of the clones surviving. So now we have to deal with Moff with the force.

[@jeannetterivera2576]

I agree

[@bowhnt_az]

This is the way

[@alnelson2392]

Great reaction that's how your suppose to enjoy Star Wars.

[@alanegaliev1388]

Check the Insidious 5 trailer guys.

[@xelinaski3831]

I’m not good at theories, but I think the one Moff G clone survived, since he woke up, and the original got BBQ’d.

[@BluEx22329]

Grogu saved the day