The Mandalorian | March 2023 for S3

[Cap]

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@Porthos

 

I did not recognize him. But it doesn’t help that he’s bald and has aged like 15 years. My friend had to tell me who he was. Yeah I think it still works because I was like who is the mysterious man? Let’s tune in next week to find out!

 

She was really funny. Did you not recognize the armor?!?!!!! Yes, I recognized it. I just thought all Mandalorian armor looks like that. 😂

 

And despite defying all logic on how I know clone aging works, It could be Rex. You can’t tell me that’s not Rex until they tell me it’s Rex!! 🤣

 

That was delightful. I think the show works better with that leads more into a western. Also, what a concept: Monsters in daylight!!! 

[Porthos]

The one thing, the ONLY thing as I think about is, much like the season finale last year, I hope the discussion over the ending doesn't drown out the rest of the episode, as it really was a mighty fine piece of storytelling. 

 

It deserves to be discussed in its own right without talk about the ending overshadowing things.

 

One of the reasons I switched topics a bit in my last spoiler barred post.

[DeeCee]

We have seen him recently in a certain water based DC film. 

[Porthos]

1 minute ago, Cap said:

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@Porthos

 

And despite defying all logic on how I know clone aging works, It could be Rex. You can’t tell me that’s not Rex until they tell me it’s Rex!! 🤣

 

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I actually made a post wondering if Dave Filoni was intentionally screwing with us and that was really Rex but I edited it out after thinking about it. 

 

Not just the aging though, but the lack of beard.  Think Rex would give up that fine beard of his?

 

I DON'T THINK SO! 

 

Still, Rex is almost certain to show up at some point, IMO.  Not that hard to "age" Temuera up. 

 

Ahsoka's gotta have one or two pals of her tagging along after all.

 

[Cap]

Timothy Olyphant was excellent casting, by the way. 

[DeeCee]

@Porthos Go to bed. 

[Porthos]

7 minutes ago, DeeCee said:

@Porthos Go to bed. 

Just finished off a PM as I head to bed.  

 

(would already BE in bed if I wasn't replying to you. )

 

 

[charlie Jatinder]

This was pretty solid start.

 

It has enough of Baby Yoda to make it good.

Just like S01 nothing of importance to overall story happen except the last second cliffhanger.

There is very smooth transition from normal aspect ratio to IMAX, which do convey the BIGNESS of that scene.

 

 

[Cap]

20 minutes ago, Porthos said:

Just finished off a PM as I head to bed.  

 

(would already BE in bed if I wasn't replying to you. )

 

 

This is good to know. Because now I’m going to bed because I don’t need to wait for a response

[lorddemaxus]

Like with most stuff shot in 4K, after that sequence I feel like the whole show should be in the 16:9 aspect ratio honestly. 

Edited October 30, 2020 by lorddemaxus

[Darth Lehnsherr]

You could tell Jon Favreau directed this episode just overall felt a step above any of the other episodes direction wise except maybe the Deborah Chow ones. 

 

It was another of those side quest episodes but execution wise it was great so no complaints. And this episode is a great example of using established canon to your advantage while not alienating the casual fan who is watching just for Baby Yoda.

[4815162342]

@Porthos I'll take my Republic dataries for those odds now 

 

The KOTOR fan in me was kiddy about the krayt dragon stuff since they lifted some things directly from the game.

 

Always good to see Raylan Givens

[Knights of Ren]

Solid first episode all around!! Very intrigued for where we go next week!

[Inceptionzq]

6 hours ago, Porthos said:

 

 

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Same.  100% the same.

 

Not even that familiar with the character, as I never read the Aftermath novels.  But I gotta tell you, Timothy Olyphant kicked the hell out of this role, as we all knew he would.

 

Glad to see that he's coming back at some point (they all but guaranteed it) and I while I DO  want New Eras and New Places, I'm also completely fannish enough to want a TON more of this character simply based on this one episode.

 

...

 

Fans.  We're so contradictorily unreasonable at times.  

 

 

 

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A limited series spin-off with the events that happen in Aftermath would be great. The Mandalorian changes Cobb’s story up a bit, but the general gist of what happens would still make for a fun spin-off.

 

[Porthos]

BTW, no one has mentioned it yet here, but...

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It was great to see a close up shot at just  the right angle to confirm that R5 got its faulty motivator replaced. ♥️

 

(there is scorching marks right around the area where it blew up and the camera shot is placed so there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever as to which droid that is.  THAT'S how you do an easter egg. 👍

 

Edited October 30, 2020 by Porthos

[Porthos]

4 hours ago, 4815162342 said:

@Porthos I'll take my Republic dataries for those odds now 

You never actually accepted the bet, no deal. 

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Besides, you know Republic credits are no good here.

 

[XXR vs XXR]

A great first episode. A bit derivative but it’s a TV show so that’s going to happen. Loved seeing everyone that we saw, lots of juicy stuff for the hardcore fans. 

I’ve already got a bunch of theories about how things will play out this year. My only real hope for the season is that it’s more linear and less episodic. 

[George Parr]

5 hours ago, 4815162342 said:

The KOTOR fan in me was kiddy about the krayt dragon stuff since they lifted some things directly from the game.

Oh yeah, that was very reminiscent of the game. The inclusion of the Sand People, the cave the dragon was in, using Banthas as bait, using explosives to kill the dragon, the Pearl inside it. It was obviously more drawn out and epic, but otherwise clearly taken from KOTOR. It's great to see some people involved haven't forgotten about it. It's some of the finest Star Wars stuff out there.

 

The only bad thing about things from KOTOR being picked up here and there in other parts of Star Wars is that it makes an actual version of KOTOR less likely.

Edited October 30, 2020 by George Parr

[Jamiem]

This is a great Twitter thread

 

 

 

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