What the Armorer Just Did is PURE GENIUS!!

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[@aragos32727]

I think the armorer had this plan all along. She's already proven to be very calculating. I think she got Bo to live as a child of the watch so that there's an understanding of the watch. So that Bo doesn't look at them the same way she did in season 2. I think she wants Bo to go out and find the other clans to bring them together not lead them. And since this whole season has been playing very closely to the Book of Exodus I think Bo is playing the role of Moses. She is going to lead her people to the promised land.

[@TheScarletSlayer]

Let's hope it goes better the second time then, first time she royal screwed up. Left in a castle by herself from how bad she screwed up.

[@aragos32727]

@@TheScarletSlayer what are you talkin about? Bo?

[@live-n-die4203]

Do you have anymore biblical connections within starwars

[@aragos32727]

@@live-n-die4203 literally the entire Saga. For example, the Whils talk about the son of suns. Jesus was the king of kings. Virgin birth, Saul’s massacre of the priests is mirrored by Anakin killing the Jedi. Luke’s destruction of the Death Star mirrors David’s taking out Goliath with a well-aimed slingshot. The hero in both stories turns down the use of conventional weapons to rely on spiritual intuition to slay a giant. It is accomplished using a well-placed shot to its one weak point.

[@live-n-die4203]

@@aragos32727 are you a true believer ? Would love to hear or collab on more I’ve been doing the same. Lmk if you are interested..

[@wolfgone9377]

Your right for mandalor for the mandalorian people thank you for this awesome video it’s time for the mandalorians to take back there world as a unified united mandalorian people. This is definitely The Way…,,,

[@terrybrown5402]

She didnt make her the leader of their clan. But she did recognize her leadership ability and sent her on a mission to unite all mandolorians together. To eventually return to mandalore and retake their home.

[@michiganrailfan2141]

I have to disagree with the assertion that Din won't be the Mandalore. Though he doesn't want it, sometimes the best leaders are the ones that turn it down initially. He has also walked both paths so to speak. He even went so far as to cleanse himself for removing his helmet. Just my opinion.

[@YodaMan-420]

ah so a character is a Vizla... i was hoping it would be Bo-Katan

[@aaronl614]

These guys been hiding in the sewers and living in caves. She is a princess that offers recognition to the table. Because she had a ship. Princess cruising the hood in her car after he house was blown up. Hopefully the old crew has a few ships to share with the new homies.

[@jon6309]

I think the Armorer didn’t intentionally have Bo Katan as a permanent member of the Children of the Watch but tested her to see if she was able to adapt and understand the perspective of different tribes within Mandalorian society which is important in uniting the tribes.

[@Draelyn]

Maybe not even a test so much as a right place right time thing. The Armorer knows very well who Bo Katan is, and her history. Maybe seeing how Bo Katan has grown as a person and as a mandalorian made the Armorer want to make the decision with Bo that she made. I do not feel like it was a pre-planned meditated anything(Of course if we break the 4th wall it was all planned but you know what I mean XD).

[@02091992able]

She may of wanted her to live some time as a member to gain a better understanding of their culture and beliefs. It is clear she did gain some understanding of it as she does show them allot more respect than she had in the past season and previous episodes. I do not believe she says "This is the war" to anyone within the covert except on the ship in transit after leaving Mandalore in which only Din and Grogu are present.

[@adriansmith3427]

She didn't make her the leader of the Mandalorians, she just sent her to bring the others to Navarro. She even asked Bo if she recognised her station, meaning that Bo recognises the Armourer as her superior.

[@VerticalBlank]

Maybe not as Bo-Katan's superior, but as someone with priestly and/or judicial authority.

[@wreksangel]

Nothing about that exchange even hinted that she sees the armorer as her superior. She recognized her importance to her clan, and in mandalorian culture, so she understood that if anyone had the virtue and respect to allow someone to remove their helmet, it would be her. Superiority is not the same. Just as World leaders has advisers, the Armorers station is that of a spiritual and cultural adviser, not her superior.

[@Noobethil]

​@@wreksangel thank you for such a concise explanation. It was much more coherent than what I was about to state.

[@digenesakritas1107]

Just the opposite the Armorer through Bo-Katan just positioned herself to be the Spiritual Leader of all Mandalorians. Something like a Pope.

[@mr.m4297]

She was just asking if she respected her and her position and what she has done. Bo is high class and worked hard to save a person she would've labeled a heretic days before and the son of a rival family to hers. But after Bo showing her metal and also helping Dinn get back his honor and seeing a mythosaur helping bring back the living waters "which is alive and now we all know and so does Bo" she was worthy to lead all she needs is in Mandos boot.

[@IsaacKuo]

I don't agree with this take. Even without the villainous ominous music, just look at the visuals of the scene with the Armorer and Bo-Katan. This is NOT a triumph for good! It's like Palpatine manipulating Anakin, or Dooku disingenuously offering an alliance with Obi-Wan - supposedly for the sake of the galaxy. What the Armorer did is genius in terms of manipulation and asserting her cult leader dominance, but it's creepy and authoritarian - especially in contrast to the democratic style of decision making demonstrated earlier. We saw Din and Paz plead their case out in open debate, resulting in a group decision. And the result was good! They make a group decision to move from a deadly death planet to a new home surrounded by supportive outsiders (rather than deadly megafauna). But this is a threat to the relevance of the Armorer's leadership. So the Armorer asserts her cult dominance with classic cult/authoritarian methods. She orders Bo-Katan to transgress their most sacrosanct rule - not only asserting her absolute authority but also reducing Bo-Katan's status as entirely dependent upon the continued favor of the cult leader. She further asserts her leadership's dominance by reinforcing the cult's acceptance of this special exception. There is no open debate. There is no group decision. The Armorer unilaterally decides all, in private, and everyone else can either fall in line or get kicked out. It was a power play, and I think more than just a power play. If you still think this was some sort of triumph for good, rewatch the scene and pay attention to the music and visuals. They are telling us how we should be feeling about this.

[@TheNobleFive]

Great write up. I still question if the show will choose to commit to this direction, but it would make for some crazy episodes.

[@grahamjones3259]

She had leadership pushed upon her, because nobody else was able to act in those situations, she stepped up and offered direction and got the job done each time. She isn’t the Bo-Katan of her time in Death Watch, because she was a kid with huge expectations placed upon her. She has let that go, and the Armourer has sent her to bring all the clans together.

[@kevind3974]

She was also a person who drowned in politics when she was young. Had to learn the price and futality of that life the hard way. Not meny people get that lesson and live to try again

[@spectresound]

Kinda like when Martok had the role of Chancellor thrust upon him when Worf killed Gowron?

[@onestopfunstop317]

She had Leadership Thrust upon her because of a Woke Political Agenda where Disney can't allow men to be men and need them to be subservient to Lesbians and Gays

[@Draelyn]

@@spectresound No, because Bo Katan wants to lead the mandalorians, that is why she sought the dark saber. Bo Katan acknowledged the Armorer as the leader of the group, and gave her the respect a member of their group would give their leader. What the Armorer did was accept Bo Katan for who she is, and now that Mandalorians have a staging ground, she wants Bo Katan to go bring the other clans back, and lead them to retake Mandalore. Nowhere did the Armorer want, or even demand that Bo Katan acknowledge her as her superior. I think the armorer was impressed with Bo Katan, knowing exactly who she is, and seeing that she has grown as not just a person, but as a Mandalorian, to perhaps become the leader Bo Katan was meant to be. Leader of the Mandalorians.

[@alcastro5767]

if feel like paz vizla looking back at din when the armorer said bo kotan should be the one to unite all the clans was him disagreeing with her. I think members in the clan will want din to lead them.

[@nadca2]

that's my take, since you don't need to be the leader to unite distant tribes, you just need to be a diplomat

[@mandoad1841]

a civil war is coming i just know it

[@patsystone34]

My take on this as well 💯 Also, Bo was kinda mischievously looking (or smirking) at Paz and Din. Or was she just uncomfortable walking around without her helmet? She had a kinda triumphant look in her eyes. And besides, she didn't tell Din about the Mythosaur, only the Armorer. I get it that Bo most probably didn't believe it was real. But hey, if I'd save an ally and friend ffing 3 times, I'd certainly put it on the table to discuss.

[@AhsokaAlwaysSurvives]

I think that Din and Bo would both be good at ruling Mandalore (Please hear me out) because they both encourage or feed off of one another. When the Tie Bombers destroyed her home she was so angry that she nearly destroyed herself trying to get revenge, but it was Din who showed her that she needed to be logical and that brought her out of her anger.

[@Subject-639]

So you ship them.

[@TheScarletSlayer]

​@@Subject-639 not everything needs to be romantic

[@Subject-639]

@@TheScarletSlayer I'm just kidding around a bit.

[@malikabdurheman2340]

I agree with you on this I think they both are going to rule the new mandalore and Grover will be the future of their legacy

[@Lionheart683]

I do ship. Imperial crusair size.

[@xoGenesisox]

Navarro is now a home for Mandolorians because of Din. Bo Katan and the Armorers belief that the planet Mandolore was poison was ended because of Din. Bo Katan faith in Mandolorians and the creed was restored because of Din, this is after going into depression and losing all hope when her entire army abandoned her. Yes Bo Katan saw the Mythasuar, but that Mythasuar without a doubt saw Din fall to the bottom and saw Din going back up, it left once Din was going back up. Did not attack. Din has a full armor of Beskar, one of the few, he retrieved the dark saber.. he has made friends with all Mandolorians regardless of their differences.. and has acted in an honorable way to all... he alone through his actions has changed the opinions of what people think of mandolorians all over the outer rim. Regardless if he wants to be the leader, it has been thrusted on to him by the force, even Paz stands by him.

[@Tekaneable]

Damn, such a great post. I wanted to make such a list too, but I'm glad someone else brought that up. It beautifully summarise, that everything in S3 happens because of him.

[@hcctendeep7047]

True

[@amanhasnoname3462]

The situation is very intriguing indeed. Bo Katan wants to be a leader and is from royal bloodline but still respects the authority of the Armourer. The Armourer sees Bo as the one that can get all Mandalorians back together as one people. Din Djarin renewed Bo’s faith and gave her a new start so he kind of saved her from the depths of despair. Din owes his life to Bo and backs her up in her quest. Bo respects Din and likes Grogu so it would be wonderful to see the trio work together in upcoming episodes. Din doesn’t want to lead but he wants the best for all Mandalorians. His main concern is the well-being and upbringing of Grogu. Din’s strength is that with his honesty and actions he creates an aura of trust around him and on the way gets friends from here and there. His connections and actions have brought a home for Mandalorians on Navarro and will clear the path to retake their home planet, the Mandalore. Quite an accomplishment. Bo Katan is the political leader, The Armourer is the spiritual leader, Din Djarin is the moral glue and the lubricating agent for the unification of the Mandalorians, Grogu with his increasing force abilities - is he the future of Mandalore?

[@shinobishaw7542]

This is all true. The one thing about Din, he has all the qualities to be a great leader on paper. However I think his attachment to Grogu is very strong and if Grogu is in danger he will drop everything to save him. Not good for a future leader of 1000's of people.

[@jacobbrown1690]

But he is a male, and disney is about female leads

[@Tekaneable]

I strongly disagree that Din isn't a great leader. Sometimes I doubt that people actually watch the show. But to make it short. Din was able to form the most unlikely alliances to achieve common goal, because he earned the trust and loyalty, if Bo-Katan was a natural leader she wouldn't end up alone even without the Darksabre. She was banking way too much on the Darksabre and authority it gives and this is why she failed. She is experienced war-veteran, and she knows her tactics, but she cannot inspire loyalty (maybe now she could), we even saw in S2 finale, how she instigated fight with Boba Fett that escalated very quickly. Din made all people cooparate, and it was he who recruited Bo and Koska, not the other way around. And he was able to offer something they'd have interest in. So yes, I say Din Djarin will be the Mand'alor. And you'll find out soon enough.

[@Valorhammer]

What you described doesn't make Din a great leader, that just makes him a great cornerstone. I don't remember a single time where he has displayed any key combat leadership or even organizational leadership skills.

[@kevind3974]

Personally for me din and no should just marry. Bo got the political and responsibility side down but not the morality or respect part. Din got the morality and respect but not the political or responsibility part. Both are still learning and are stronger in what the other lacks and that what makes them a great power couple. Plus it would be marrying traditional with new

[@Tekaneable]

@@Valorhammer S1 Asylum, where he and Cara prepared the pleb for combat. S2 the Marshal- where he made a plan for tusken raiders and people of Mos Pelgo on how to take down the krayt dragon. So here is that. As for Bo Katan - this is jst a fact that she ended up alone, the qualities she possesed were not good enough. If she was a natural leader people would support her with or without the sword.

[@JacobDean88]

Din is more warrior material. He can lead groups for missions but I don't he would be good a leading a clan.

[@louismalinak5563]

It has been said over history that the one who should lead is one who does not want to, and has it thrust upon them.

[@TheRewasder97]

I think Din is like my 100 Skyrim playthroughs, ignore the main quest and do all the secondaries!

[@nerdwatch1017]

I do really hope Djin and Grogu go with her around the Galaxy finding all these separate clans!!! To help her bring them in.

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

If I’m Din I’m pissed. You exiled him and told him he wasn’t a Mandalorian anymore and he took his helmet off for a selfless honorable reason. Smh.

[@joelaton1062]

Din would not be pissed. By the very rules in which he has lived, he did what it took to be made clean. That does not change just because Bo was not raised under those rules. And the armorer knew that.

[@timothyeung]

Din likes and supports Bo. Bo has saved Din's life several times already and Bo treats Grogu like her own son

[@luigi999ish]

One note: It's always been noted throughout history that those who do not wish to lead, make the best leaders. It's mentioned in books and movies always. I think there's gonna be a few more surprises coming.

[@CarlyCatharsis]

EXACT SAME Could Be Said About Various Presidents! Those Who WANTED POWER Were Terrible Leaders... But Those Who NEVER Wanted It Were Shunned By Alphabet Agencies & Quietly Silenced.

[@DudeCrazy198]

Not to mention, Pedro Pascal mentioned that in an interview about the show, which definitely suggests something

[@blacktemplarbrotherlucius1935]

​@@DudeCrazy198that the actor is leaning?

[@Bland-79]

I disagree. The armorer made it clear the mythasoar reappearing would mean a new age with new rules. If you know anything about Christianity the Bible is split into three ages with three different sets of rules for that age. I think we have something similar here. She isn't changing her beliefs just updating them due to the prophesized mytasoars return. Edit: Never mind. I hadn't watched the whole video yet when posting this. I see you agree.

[@cjlloyd4274]

1:08 I think the helmet removal Din was referencing was in Season 2. Not just Grogu, but Mayfield. Mayfield agreed to keep it a secret, but that's not how Din operates. He was compelled to be honest about removing his helmet in front of both Mayfield and Grogu.

[@ryanzucker8345]

Something I haven’t seen talked about much is the metaphor of the forges the armorer uses. She compares the Great Forge (which was ornately decorated) to the small, humble forge on Nevarro. They have different appearances, but they serve the same purpose; and so it is with the children of the watch and other Mandalorian clans.

[@willloveless9327]

Id be pissed. Like guys are we doin helmets or not? Think I like wearing this thing all day?

[@t.b.flowers8903]

I have loved these last couple of episodes. They've really touched me from the standpoint of comraderie, family and the growth they've all been experiencing.

[@anydaynow01]

Agreed!

[@sanjibreloaded6938]

Disagreed

[@mrgflan1]

I think that they're gonna go full trope and make Bo the one who wants to lead, but ultimately isn't cut out for it, and Din is the one who doesn't want anything to do with leading, but he ends up being the best for the role. And I, for one, am very here for it. Especially after this last episode. It wasn't Bo who convinced them they must emerge from hiding to go help Navarro, it was Din (with Paz Vizla backing him up). He's the one who wields the Darksaber, he was the first Mandalorian to make the pilgrimage back to Mandalore and prove that it wasn't "cursed". Him still struggling with the Darksaber is just a reflection of his inner doubts, but I think for the rest of the season and going forward we're going to see Din thrust into leadership in one way or another, and watch him overcome those fears and self-doubt to become the leader the Mandalorians needed, rather than the one they expected.

[@shawndashno6022]

I think this is just as much a journey for Bo-Katan, in that she's going to give up on the leading part and let Din do it, whether he wants to or not. Her seeing the Mythaosaur literally reignited her faith in the creed and customs of the Mandalorians. I think she's going to understand that leading isn't as important as reuniting the Mandalorians as a whole. That's my take anyway.

[@mrgflan1]

@@shawndashno6022 I agree with you 100%. The major theme for this season seems to be letting go of the past and finding a new way forward to survive, or else be destroyed. I think for Bo, that's gonna be letting go of that ambition to rule.

[@Arrowed_Sparrow]

I just love that it was not only a big deal when he took his helmet off in season 2, but they also didn't just explain it away and have his suddenly put it back on. They made an entire quest for him to redeem himself.

[@Se7enLuckyslevin]

Why does the armorer have Horns like Maul

[@timberwolfbrother]

I think. . . There might be a new way of leading the Mandalorians. Bo-Katan and the Armorer are going to be instrumental to that, but I do still believe Din will end up as the Mandalore, but rather than being the leader who has the military or religious answers, he'll sit as a sort of ideal Mandalorian. Simple, straight-forward, trusting in others, relying on himself, honoring loyalties and debts, and protecting the foundlings. His is still the only armor that's pure, unpainted beskar. He defeated Moff Gideon and claimed the Darksaber, who in turn defeated Bo-Katan and claimed it. I also think it won't be entirely clear until Din can finally clear his mind and prove that he truly is the Mandalore by wielding the Darksaber without feeling the weight of his distraction, which will probably be a really badass and satisfying moment as he strikes down his enemy-- likely Moff Gideon-- with the saber, also proving that he's no longer putting his faith in the Republic which already failed to bring justice to the Moff.

[@MrHispanicz]

Nice ideas. I can agree. Wonder if they’ll answer if that was alloy or pure beskar we’ve seen. Would hope that’s a focus point. Wonder how Boba as well as other clans are with uniting.

[@RatedRY]

To be clear, the armorer never said that Bo Katan would lead, only that she would unite them. Now, it's certainly implied she would I'll give you that, but since it wasn't explicitly stated I'm not totally convinced until either I get a bit more context, or until I see it happen. Personally though, I think Bo & Din will rule together. Here's how I see things playing out.... I imagine Bo when she's trying to unite the clans will initially try and do so by telling them she saw the mythosaur, but no one will believe her, hell Din's own tribe almost turned him away and would have done so if he hadn't brought proof... she has none. Additionally, I think that unfortunately she's going to find out that a good majority of the other mandalorian's (besides the night owls) won't be willing to so easily forgive her for the past, and/or won't acknowledge her without the darksaber - and even if it came into her possession, I think it'll be a fool me once shame on you fool me twice... type of mentality she's up against. So, I think what she'll do is instead of trying to unite everyone behind her, is instead she'll manage to have them fall in behind Din. She can tell them how he beat Moff Gideon avenging the night of a thousand tears and reclaimed the darksaber, went back home to their planet and dispelled the myth of it being cursed and bathed in the waters, and is currently raising a foundling that will inherit the legacy of the one who created the darksaber. I think that is what will unite them, and just imagine Din's, um, "face" (body language) when she turns back up and tells him he's the new Mandalore haha... anyway, and if all that above isn't enough to bring her people together behind Mando, she can just tell them he's able to offer them lands on an independent planet and access to an Armorer. That last one in particular should do the trick. Din will clearly have no idea how to lead so I think he'll have Bo as his right hand, or he'll take her in hand which is a ship I'd love to see.

[@norsefaka6679]

Exactly what I've been saying!!! context: me my dad step brother and littler sister as well as step mom watch this show and we all have our theories my dad thinks Bo is up to something my step brother and step mom think I'm right but I guess will have to see.

[@wreksangel]

At last! A rational and well grounded take on this episode and the dichotomy between the Armorer and Bo Katan. So many keep seeing ulterior motives and secret agendas that are nearly absurd that it's nice to hear someone who gets (what I believe) is going on with them, and with the Mandalorians as a whole.

[@AngelOfDC]

This episode was honestly epic as hell,I loved it

[@xendordawnburst9969]

The moment the Armorer started comparing the differences between the forges, I knew what she was doing! What a genius comparison!

[@Talashaoriginal]

And mentions hundreds of hammers.

[@YancieMomofmanyx]

Some people could look into this episode as an example of how people respecting others core beliefs is essential to life

[@sailorbychoice1]

I still think Grogu will befriend and ride the Mythosaur, and will somehow weild the Darksaber. _The Mandalorian_ the show is about is Grogu. He'll then be able to lead the Mandalorians for centuries just as Yoda led the Jedi for centuries.

[@MrHispanicz]

Idk. Starting to think the name of the show is a play on words. Not referencing one mandalorian but the entire clan of them. We’re seeing all kinds of them. Born Royalty, foundling born on Concordia. Foundling from nobody knows where but is a Jedi, then a whole clan of The Children

[@orbytal1758]

I still think Din will be the leader as the best leaders are often the ones who didn't want the job in the first place and yet the do a good job once they're in that role. This isn't true for every person but Din has shown his confidence and ability to get the job done. Bo Katan is starting to become better than who she was in the shows and there is no doubt that she is a great tactician and leader but I think it's still gonna be Din who tames the Mythosaur and rules Mandalore alongside Bo Katan and the Armorer

[@jessshnarcky1089]

I think a lot of foreshadowing happened for the mythosaur was in season 1 pilot, when Din met the craftsman. When he was forced to learn to tame and ride a blurrgg, the craftsman used to stories of Mandalorians riding mythosaurs to inspire Din. Grogu used the force for beast taming as well in the next episode. It wouldn't be a stretch that Din and Grogu will ride the mythosaur on their own. Grogu is showing leadership skills as well by stopping clan fights. Whoever they choose to focus on.

[@MrRaymond1021]

I definitely thought the armorer was planning to do something to Bo Katan when the armorer asked her to remove the helmet. I guess she can be trusted, I think. Because she's (the armorer) so mysterious. I can't wait to see the next episode. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@Wolfbkarchive]

If you don’t know, the Armorer served Darth Maul when he ruled madalor that’s why she’s the only one you see with horns on her helmet. Her motives are really unknown, she’s a mysterious one. For all we know she might be serving Moff Gideon

[@joeamie12]

Technically, Din lost the dark saber in combat to that cyborg / walking eye in the mines of mangalore. Then Bo wins the saber in combat back by killing the cyborg and saving Din. An argument could be made that it was hers and Din is not the rightful owner anymore.

[@nadca2]

it's not technically combat if you are booby trapped into a cage & robbed of your belongings

[@king_dot]

Technically isn’t Palpatine still the rightful owner of the darksaber since he defeated maul in a duel and hasn’t been challenged for it since

[@aa-kz7hc]

@@king_dot people who make these arguments are taking things out of context. if you were in a warrior society and you gained leadership by way of combat with no rules it would be utter chaos. obviously what the mandalorians mean by way of combat is an honorable 1v1 duel.

[@king_dot]

@@aa-kz7hc Fair if you consider way of combat as a honorable 1v1 duel then wouldn’t Ashoka have the claim since she defeated maul 1v1, if that doesn’t count for the honorable part then I guess it would be Obi Wan’s due to his duel with Maul at the end of rebels since that was pretty honorable, then if you want to continue it Vader’s due to his duel with Obi Wan, then Luke’s due to him defeating Vader in the duel right before Palpatine got thrown into the Death Star.

[@aa-kz7hc]

@@king_dot neither ahsoka or obi wan wanted to rule mandalore nor did they have it in their possession so guess at that point it defaults to whatever mandalorian gets it and can keep it.

[@benitoleach]

The Armorer is driving a wedge between Din Djarin and Bo Katan. The Armorer's justification is weak, it likely exists only to create conflict between the two.

[@TheBamaChad-W4CHD]

It's something we all have known. The Madolorians are extremely dangerous while together as one. In fighting has always been their downfall. Just when they make progress in every story we have ever heard.... Boom someone betrayals someone and groups go their separate ways with whatever they won lost again. I think that's something Revan knew and many Jedi and Sith have known. Keep them fighting each other or they will conquer the Galaxy

[@rubioalvin]

Ill continue to watch Mandalorian season 3, as long as Din Djarin is still the main character & not tossed aside .I have no problems with any of the characters, there fine with me so far lol. Even tho the ratings for season 3 is a lil bit low, Im still enjoying some of the episodes. Just saying

[@MrCJMacKechnie]

Din was defeated by spider insect creature. Din lost the dark saber. Bokatan picked up the dark saber and defeated the spider insect creature. Thus saving Dins life for the first time in that one episode. Bokatan then saved Din from drowning. She saw the Mithasaur. I think the dark saber is hers to wield in which it is easy for her to wield as Din cannot effectively use it almost like the dark saber doesn't want Din to use it.

[@nomadichippie1930]

I don’t think it’s simply defeating someone. Din wasn’t outright challenged. It wasn’t a battle. He walked into a trap. Moff Gideon was different, it was a one on one duel for the life of the child. He defeated moff for grogu, the dark saber was a consolation prize. Din fell into an ambush. To properly claim it she’d have to challenge him like we’ve seen before

[@TheScarletSlayer]

Plus last time Bo-Katan got a chance to use the dark saber she became famous for how horrible of a leader she was....seriously why does she think getting the saber back a second time will make things better?

[@AirbenderHawk]

Indeed, and the leadership experience to Bo isn't a new concept at all, she is ROYALTY, just like her sister before her. Even if they don't share ideals at the time during the raging clone war, her role as leader of all Mandalorians are obvious since episode 5. This is the way!

[@TheScarletSlayer]

Yeah Bo-Katan already had several shots at leading and she ended up alone with nothing to show for herself. I would keep her as far away from a position of power as possible given her track record. Not that she couldn't be a good Ally but she has proven to be an awful leader unfortunately.

[@MauriceQuestel_Foyal_events]

The one thing I haven't heard yet ... Din was placed in a position where he could not miss the fight Bo-Katan had with the dark saber ...

[@MasterChiefSpartan117]

Mando: "I'm not giving her my Darksaber. Mine!" 🤣

[@Iceflkn]

Paz Visla gave her loyalty saying that even his own people had given up when she did not. That had to echo deep inside their hearts.

[@sakshamjoshi4007]

I personally think that din will go with her too because of the bodin thing going with them and if she really finds some mandalorians it will be cool to see din interact with them

[@weaver1507]

Yea I think after this episode it's likely they are setting up din and bo to be together in someway, which I don't mind I just hope they don't make it too cringey.

[@norsepatriot]

I think it would be interesting if Bo-Katan and Din ruled over Mandalore together.

[@MWH12085]

I'd imagine Bo becomes Dutchess (or Queen), while Din becomes The Mandalor. Sorta like in Feudal Japan with The Emperor and The Shogun

[@BeHelpfulNotHurtful]

The first Mandalorian studied with the Jedi but left. The new Mandalorian is Grogu, he will use the dark sabre better than Bo Katan and he put the Rancor to sleep implying he could tame the mythasour. Imagine Grogu ruling Mandalore for 800+ years.

[@amberheywood2603]

One thing Bo Katan can't do is rule Mandalore. She had her chance she blew it. Her power-hungry ways now show her as pathetic, not powerful. She may bring others to Navarro but Din has shown he can lead. Whether it's the Sand People and the Citizens of Free Town or an ex Imp convict and a Rebel fighter, a small town of spatchka fighters. He brings people together and leads them.

[@lethellsing]

The reason why Din couldn’t wield the black Sabre properly is because he was fighting against the blade instead of with it. The more you fight against it the heavier it becomes.

[@PacesIII]

The best leaders are the ones most reluctant to do so.

[@mokudox13]

Disagree, the hint is in the opening sequence showing helmets. Bad guys = red, good guys = blue. Armorer is red. I think it's Rook. She just sent off the ONE challenge to her authority. She got Bo to remove her helmet and accept she is an outsider to everyone else in the Children of the Watch. She is old enough to know what Grogu is. And then there are the horns on her helmet. I think Rook instituted the helmet rule because ppl would recognize her. Someone who betrayed the ppl of Mandalore.

[@BBDoesTheThing]

Im afraid i dont get it. I thought the armor said whenever they stray from the way problems occur. And they did... Now the solution is to stray away? Honest confusion. Help?

[@gwinnondavis9284]

I actually think that's the reason Din has trouble with the Darksaber. He doesn't want to be Mandalore, he has leadership material, but he just doesn't want it. He wants to build a better future for his people, to see them united and strong, but I believe in the end he would prefer to be out adventuring with Grogu. I think if the series ends it will be with him, possibly by force, having Bo challenge him for the Darksaber, and her winning it in front of all the gathered Mandalorians. Then, with a better future secured for them all he and Grogu will fly off into the stars for another adventure.

[@seheshehoohlo3420]

Cooperation and peace treaty between the Sand People and the people of Mos Pelgo, check Getting sworn enemies to help their foes, check, on more than one occasion, Din showed his political leadership abilities successfully too . Bo Karan has only ever wanted power because she believes it is her birthright...

[@JaguarWarri0r1]

I think Din is a great right hand man. Hes competent in his own right, and hes pretty darn knowledgeable. I think Bo is a good leader just because of her upbringing and her path in life so far have been filled with adversity. The kind a leader needs to go through before they become a leader. I think the armorer can see this and wished for a return of the Mandalorians. So using the opportunity created by Din to set up a staging ground, and Bo as a link to larger forces, the armorer has set in motion some pretty interesting things.

[@cjfett17]

Never trust one who openly wants leadership, Those that dont like leadership are typically the best leaders. Dhin would be the better leader. Bo may be royalty, she had her chance. The blade belongs to her still currently, so Dhin may need to fight her for it to claim it.

[@spectresound]

Thank you for actually watching, listening, and paying attention to each episode. I've seen several breakdowns of this episode from very well established channels and wondered if the people even watched the episode or did they have on as background noise and claimed they "watched" it. I will say, the Armorer didn't ignore Bo when she mentioned she saw the Mythasaur, she merely didn't react. Bo has been paying attention when the Armorer speaks to and with her. The Armorer noticed and has realized there is a reason the Mythasaur showed itself to Bo. Since it did, Bo went from having giving up on her quest and swung full circle to refinding her faith. The Mandalorians' situation has improved. The Armorer has put 2 and 2 together, which is more than I can say for some "expert" content creators.

[@kan-zee]

Good luck to BO KATAN , with uniting the lost tribes of Mandalore. Looking forward to seeing how this will be done.

[@jonathanphillips3612]

Bo and Din are better Together than they are bye themselves. They can Lead they’re People together as the greatest Leadership Couple in Mandalorian History.

[@ericp1139]

Surprised you went with "ruse" and "trick" and not the obvious "trap."

[@davedotson7364]

More accurate to say that Bo having seen the Mythosaur was some kind of miraculous event that caused the Armorer to reevaluate her views. This created a gut check moment where the Armorer could then reconcile that while Bo is more casual about the helmet she shares the core beliefs (expressed in successful battle leadership) that align to THE WAY. Ultimately the miracle of the Mythosaur led her to see their differences are not greater than the importance of a future for their people. I like your take too but I think it skimmed the surface of that character and there was more going on.

[@erichammond9308]

Din and Bo, sitting in a tree... They're meant to be a team and lead together. The armourer is the "high priest" (spiritual leadership.)

[@josephmurdock8365]

Bo hooks up with Din... Gorgu tells the beast it's all Kool and they fly off into the sunset...

[@grissom2289]

I think that the intentions and goals of the armorer remains to be seen. While she could very well be preparing Bo Katan for the role of leadership for all of Mandalor, she could be planning something else. 1) She could have come to understand that there can be different peoples of Mandalor. Those who have been born into or indoctrinated into a clan has just much right to call themselves a Mandalorian. 2) She understands that if Mandalorians do not rally together, they will die off. And Bo Katan having been raised on Mandalor stands a better chance of rallying the clans back to the planet. Especially better than a child of The Watch. But whether she leads them afterwards remains unclear.

[@paulcastro769]

Idk, the Mythosaur didnt pull down Bo-Katan in the waters of Mandalore, it pulled at Din. Even when Bo was in the water it didnt do anything but look at her. I think Bo has altereriour motives that are self centered while Din seems to be more the opposite. I could be wrong but I feel like Din is the one that will ride the Mythosaur in the end.

[@GRA5S]

The Myhtosaur didn't pulled Din into the depths, Din thought the water was shallow so he fell and couldn't swim because of the weight of his Beskar armor. Also Bo Katan is not self centered, she is a Princess trying to rebuild her kingdom. She was born in a middle of millenia long destruction via civil war upon civil war. Mandalorian identity conflict is all she ever known, can't fault her for being the way she is.

[@paulcastro769]

@@GRA5S I agree Bo only knows conflict. But that doesnt change my feelings that she is caring only for her clan of Mandalorians. Seeing that Mythosaur put one thing in her mind in my opinion. She wants to ride that Mythosaur and rule all the Mandalorians. To me, thats selfish. Plus I still think the Mythosaur pulled Din down. Not argueing, just my thoughts.

[@sanjibreloaded6938]

Mythosaur can pull only beta men..not a Sigma female you fool..only Sigma females can see mythosaur..when armourer found that se saw a mythosaur..she instantly become beta female..that's why she allows her to walk both paths...i am really excited what's the next episodes will show.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@deep.space.12]

Gotta love how the entire planet surface was nuked to glass, and now within 30 years it's safe to live.

[@dogkungfu8510]

"Din is MY MAN!" Sends her on recruiting trip for a cult she doesn't belong to... 😂

[@etherico3041]

The best leaders are those who don’t want it… because they won’t abuse the power given to them…those who want to lead or go out of their way to lead should not be given the chance

[@jager-fett]

so we aren't talking about how Vizla's kid was spit up by that beast and was not hurt or wet??

[@frfdc56]

Thank for this video I'm tired of hearing the low ratings bs I want to hear fan lore ℹ️

[@shadeblackwolf1508]

I think part of what changed things, was Bo asking the armorer if something was considered appropriate, showing a willingness to learn, and to compromise for the sake of unity

[@hopehealthhappiness465]

Learning to accept others even if their believes are different from yours.

[@timwhite5562]

I have to say that I think you're overly generous with your videos on it, but it doesn't matter because the videos are really good. There are some issues I think you got wrong. I don't think thar Din Djarin giving away the saber didn't speak to his character as much as it sounds like you do; either good or bad. It wasn't gave it away in spite of having all this Mandalorian support behind him, and people who wanted to see him rule at all, at least to the characters on the show. I think this is Shirley audience. We're watching a TV show with a narrative that was laid out that made it seem like that was what was going to eventually. On the show he didn't have any Mandalorian support from any of them; both with the children of the watch, or Bo Katan 's faction. Paz said flat out that he wasn't fit to wield it, and for the most part was right. Didn't he take his helmet off three times? The two times that you mentioned, then that jailbreak/heist episode they had with Bill Bur. It was in the scene when they were pretending to be delivery drivers and they're coming to the gate and so they had to show couldn't have helmets on. Afterwards Barr's characters said that he knows that Djarin probably won't believe him, but he swore that would never tell anybody. I believe him, the character has that old school feel to him. And pluss he's a Boston guy and we literally invited the Code of Silence. Things have changed a lot in three last 20years for various reasons, but right up to around then, it was such a given that it had been just one of those things that were, what they were. If they're was a crime that wasn't considered all that serious; no one was hurt, there wasn't any weapona, etc. Half the time the cops wouldn't do a real interrogation interview beyond the perfunctory questions. The thinking was "why bother, he ain't going to tell me anything." If they had actual evidence that was convincing their charge them if they didn't they just let him go. Bill was it at least a decade older than me, he knows…🤫

[@jesseponce696]

I think they are making her walk the path of Canderous Ordo who after the Mandalorians War reunited all Clans

[@hopehealthhappiness465]

I don't really think that Din Jarin wants to lead the Mandolorians.

[@cbbbbbbbbbbbb]

I still think the armorer had Bo remove her helmet just so that Bo will have to go back to Mandalore to be cleansed. And by doing so, will encounter the Mythosaur again. Hopefully this time with an audience of many mandalorians.

[@therestingrancor8259]

I believe Din will be Bo's right hand man anyway

[@77mpickett]

People been complaining it's becoming the Bo Katan show but she had alot of development in Clone Wars and Rebels im all for seeing more to her arc. Din can lead but is not THE leader.

[@butters9887]

Bo Katan is the better choice *right now*, we still have half a season left to see how Din's character develops. The story of The Mandalorian should be about Din growing as a person and warrior in order to become the Mand'alore they need. They've spent 2 entire seasons building up Din and to waste all that potential on a character we've seen before would be unsatisfying. From a narrative stand point I think it only makes sense for Din to ascend to the throne. I think Bo-Katan will either turn into an antagonist or will be his greatest ally.

[@bluejedi723]

I think Din is the true leader of Mandalore. Bo will unite her people. Little Grogu will end up weidling a lightsaber with a beskar handle, and help unite the jedi and Mandalorians. Din and Bo are great leaders- just in different ways, and their people need both of them to unite them.

[@TateSkates803]

What is Din going to say when the armorer asks him if he saw a mythosaur in the living waters?

[@the_eskimo93]

Thirst 😏😏

[@jouanart]

Bo was a founding member of Death Watch under Pre Visla. Has the Armorer taken this into account? She must have some sense of Bo's family history and her involvement with Darth Maul. Her allegiance to Mandalor was stronger than the ambition to seize control under Maul. Bo loves Mandalor, and the Armorer saw the proof in her willingness to follow The Way and risk her life for another simply because they were Mandalorian.

[@discopenguin2403]

i think the Armorer is a rogue mauldolorian because she has horns but she also seems to be a bit compassionate

[@nadca2]

Could be from Bo-Katan's twin group the Shadow Collective, since they got spikes akin to Maul's

[@discopenguin2403]

True

[@trappedinamerica7740]

Rook Kast sided with Maul in The death watch civil war and that character did not die. I’m willing to bet she is the armorer

[@goodgoblin3169]

if she is a traitor this video will not age well.

[@ericshepard2878]

I think its going to be a power couple that leads New Mandalore. Din and Bo ruling together as a couple. They work very very well together. They compliment each other really well in strengths and weaknesses. And most importantly, if you notice...they really do look to each other now for not only approval, but for added strength. Ex. last episode who did Bo look at when she was without her helmet in front of everyone. Din. Who did Paz look at. Din. Its going to be Din and Bo. This is the way

[@samuelkovacs2334]

I hope din gets his glory moment though

[@thegeneral19]

We haven't seen Din wield the dark sabre since he cleansed himself though, he easily could've used it on that dragon when flying and found out he could swing it with ease

[@TheScarletSlayer]

I had not considered that or realized he has technically never been a mandalorian by creed every time he's used the dark saber

[@OEx25]

Still think it’s a trick 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@manishpatel2525]

Boba Fett will be the Mandalor.

[@dvlaserworks]

This week...and possibly the following weeks...shall prove to be interesting. With Beskar being found on the troop carrier (possible plant) in framing the Mandalorians, and now Bo being sent out to retrieve the rest into the fold as it were. The Armorer is someone that she knows...someone whom she can trust AND mistrust at the same time. Shall be interesting....

[@rogeliolozano5651]

Din took off His Helmet 3 Times

[@gamertaglupethegod8832]

Bo and Din make a hell of a team. With Bo's level head and leadership abilities along with her ability to wield the dark sabre so effectively and Din's Commitment to the creed and the way he carries himself and always takes the honorable path. The 2 of them could restore Mandalore and lead it to a prosperous future.

[@i5m1thy]

Bo Katan has definitely proven herself. Not only did she lead the rescue for the foundling and overperform there by also bringing back the hatchlings that may become useful for the Mandalorians in the future but she led the attack against the pirates like she was born for it. She comes from Mandalorian royalty, is a born leader and now the Armourer believes her that she has seen the Mythosaur which must be a sign for someone who believes so much in their old customs and culture. I think that the tipping point is when Bo showed that she could also respect and even adopt the customs of others, which insures that if she were to unite and lead all the clans the Children of the Watch would be able to continue their goal of reestablishing the old religion of Mandalore. It also shows just how much of a tactician the Armourer is. A lot of the greatest Mandalorians aren't just good warriors but are very intelligent strategists as well. Whoever this Armourer is, I believe that she is a strong and capable leader for the watch. It's not that they are lacking a strong leader, but the Armourer believes in forging strong Mandalorians through trials which is why she sits back a lot of the time. She wants to forge other Mandalorians into the strongest warriors and leaders so she doesn't step up unless she has to.

[@nikkotan2840]

Mandalorian Twist Din Djarin Marries Bo-Katan Kryze 2 Tribe Unite 1. The Mandalorian Creed Representing Din Djarin and his Blacksaber. 2. The New Mandalorian Way Representing Bo-Katan of House Kryze. 2 Mandalorian Culture at Odds now United to form The New Mandalor.

[@scottgardener]

Bo Katan: "The Darksaber cannot be handed over. It must be won." Din Jarin: "Fine. I challenge you to rock, paper, scissors. And my first move will... rock you." Both: "One! Two! Three!" Din (rock fist) Bo (scissors gesture) Din: "(****) it! OK, two out of three. Count of three, and then I'll be ready for the... paperwork." Both: "One! Two! Three!" Din (paper hand out) Bo (rock fist) Din: "POODOO!!!!"

[@amsuther]

Din, unlike Bo...has a better grasp of other races whether it be Tuskans, Ugnaughts (Kuiil) or even Jawas...with his "work" across the galaxy. Certainly a future Mandalorian envoy in the making.

[@ardmag]

Why must everything be so watered down... Mandalorians, the race of warriors - Brought togheter to live PEACEFULLY... what a disgrace