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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 16:40:56 GMT -6
I haven't watched the show yet, but... I feel tempted.
Since I'm mostly connected to SW through my enduring love for the Rogue/Wraith Squadron novels, I never quite bothered with either the Boba Fett comic books, nor with the Mandalorian novels by Karen Traviss. So, even though this show - somewhat surprisingly, to me - got some really positive reviews, I have not yet spent any time on it yet.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Post by cadriel on Dec 13, 2019 7:12:21 GMT -6
I haven't watched episode 6 yet but I have seen the rest.
So far it's worn its heart on its sleeve. It takes the Western and Samurai influences that Star Wars has always had, and uses them almost as a manifesto. The first episode's climax, for instance, reminded me heavily of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The fourth has bits that are straight up Seven Samurai. There's a lot of the feel of Lone Wolf and Cub in it as well. If that's what you want out of a Star Wars show, then it definitely hits the right notes.
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Post by Malcadon on Dec 13, 2019 13:08:12 GMT -6
The Mandalorian is a d**n good show and you will watch it.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2019 22:03:46 GMT -6
There's a lot of the feel of Lone Wolf and Cub in it as well. If that's what you want out of a Star Wars show, then it definitely hits the right notes. I think the writers might have taken some substantial inspiration from this series of books: www.goodreads.com/series/161111-the-vagrant...But that's not the end of innocence, either. The show has enough unique characteristics on its own, from what I understand, and, most notably, it seems to find universal appeal even with adult viewers. *Sighs.* - Oh, if those guys had only been in charge of EVII already. |
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Post by thomden on Dec 18, 2019 14:43:20 GMT -6
This is the Star Wars we want.
Star Wars is this incredible fantasy sci-fi setting. It is so rich with exotic flavors. You can tell any kind of story in it. Everything doesn't have to be this grand save-the-universe ultimate clash of good & evil spectacle.
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Post by geoffrey on Dec 18, 2019 15:38:52 GMT -6
I think it is funny that in the 7 years since Disney bought Star Wars in December 2012, Disney has created exactly one Star Wars thing that has entered the wider culture: Baby Yoda. It is appropriate that he is neither a baby nor Yoda.
I myself plan to watch The Mandalorian when I can check it out from my local library.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2019 17:38:22 GMT -6
Ahem. Merry Christmas!  |
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Post by geoffrey on Dec 27, 2019 20:34:08 GMT -6
Hilarious! My wife, daughter, and I all laughed a lot!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2020 14:48:03 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2020 9:10:37 GMT -6
...Aaaaand: Season Two, around the corner.
Haven't watched season one to the end, yet, but - hey, at least it looks like they know what they're doing with the story.
I doubt I will ever return to be interested in Star Wars, at least beyond the old material.
In general, I'm glad, though, that the TV take seems to show more understanding for this fictional universe than the recent movies did.
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Post by asaki on Sept 15, 2020 13:33:40 GMT -6
Haven't watched season one to the end, yet... Skip episode 6, you will thank me (except you won't know the horrors you escaped?). You can skip episode 5 too, but 6 is just...ugh...I couldn't stop cringing, I felt so uncomfortable. Here's what you will miss: Mando learns not to trust anyone. That's it. No exaggeration. You might feel like you missed something because episode 7 just comes out of nowhere, but trust me, it feels like that either way. |
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Post by thomden on Sept 15, 2020 15:43:58 GMT -6
Haven't watched season one to the end, yet... Skip episode 6, you will thank me (except you won't know the horrors you escaped?). You can skip episode 5 too, but 6 is just...ugh...I couldn't stop cringing, I felt so uncomfortable. Here's what you will miss: Mando learns not to trust anyone. That's it. No exaggeration. You might feel like you missed something because episode 7 just comes out of nowhere, but trust me, it feels like that either way. What? Episode 6 was terrific. yes, Xi'an (Natalia Tena) was a bit much, but the rest of it was a lot of fun. If I was going to pick on an episode I'd say episode 4, the Seven Samurai homage, was the weakest, but only because it was too rushed for how much story they were trying to tell. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2020 1:22:53 GMT -6
Hehe, I think I made it to the 5th or the 6th episode, but afterwards simply got distracted by other stuff; as you guys probably know, I'm a big fan of "The Witcher" novels, and I think "The Mandalorian" overlapped with that one's TV debut, or something. But, yeah, especially during this year of all Netflix and no clubbing, I will get back to this one, in time. - Still, got to be frank: After the new movies, I needed a break from "Star Wars", however good the new material was. I noticed that I while watching "Mando". I'm not sure I'll be able to rekindle my love for the series, whatever Disney does with the brand in a future. Like, to think what could have been, and what we got instead, ugh. Now, I'm certainly happy the brand is now getting the "Marvel" touch, with Favreau and Feige involved. Even if Star Wars might inevitably lose its status as the top sci-fi franchise, especially if Dune is now groomed to become just that, there might still be a few amusing stories to tell. I think we might even see a Solo Part II, of sorts, if only because that's likely the movie that will age best. /hijack  |
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Post by asaki on Sept 16, 2020 14:39:09 GMT -6
What? Episode 6 was terrific. I couldn't do it, I'm not exaggerating when I say I was cringing the whole time. Had to stop it partway through to go to bed, and I REALLY did not want to finish watching it the next day, I almost gave up on the show entirely. And like I said, I mean maybe another season will refer back to the episode, but as it stands, it adds absoulutely nothing to the story. But then again, I didn't grow up with Hercules and Xena, so I'm not exactly the target audience here. |
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Post by Finarvyn on Sept 17, 2020 4:30:39 GMT -6
Huh. My wife and I watched all of season one in a couple of days -- there aren't that many episodes -- and I don't remember there being any so bad that I didn't want to finish. I thought the first few episodes seemed pretty generic scifi and not very Star Wars like, but as the series continued and we got Stormtroopers and battles it felt a lot more like Star Wars. I want to re-watch season one prior to the release of season two. Maybe my feeling for some of those episodes will have changed this time around. I was just glad to get more Star Wars. |
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Post by geoffrey on Sept 17, 2020 11:39:46 GMT -6
I wish that this series would be released on DVD. I don't plan on watching it until then.
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Post by thomden on Oct 5, 2020 3:03:56 GMT -6
What? Episode 6 was terrific. I couldn't do it, I'm not exaggerating when I say I was cringing the whole time. Had to stop it partway through to go to bed, and I REALLY did not want to finish watching it the next day, I almost gave up on the show entirely. And like I said, I mean maybe another season will refer back to the episode, but as it stands, it adds absoulutely nothing to the story. But then again, I didn't grow up with Hercules and Xena, so I'm not exactly the target audience here. I was 8 years old when Star Wars debuted in 1977. It is like the Mandalorian was made for me. I loved every episode and can't wait for more. I'm considering buying one of those $243 Mandalorian sculptures from Sideshow Collectibles. |
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Post by Piper on Oct 5, 2020 3:28:13 GMT -6
I was 8 years old when Star Wars debuted in 1977. Hey, I was at university when it came out and I feel the same way. SW is a timeless mythology, I hope I never lose my sense of wonder with it. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2020 5:34:54 GMT -6
I'm hearing persistent rumors about Fett and maybe even Thrawn appearing at some point in the future of this series. God, I hope that's true. What a reveal that would be. In the "Canon" continuity he likely survived the last season of Rebels, as he was with Ezra at the time and Ezra canonically survived. And we know Moff Gideon must report to a higher authority if there's an Imperial remnant around. Moff was not at the top of the pecking order and Imperials are all about structure and proper hierarchy. As for Boba Fett, I don't believe some worm could take him out. He's too d**n cool and the show was originally pitched to be about him.
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Post by thomden on Oct 18, 2020 18:53:25 GMT -6
I'm hearing persistent rumors about Fett and maybe even Thrawn appearing at some point in the future of this series. God, I hope that's true. What a reveal that would be. In the "Canon" continuity he likely survived the last season of Rebels, as he was with Ezra at the time and Ezra canonically survived. And we know Moff Gideon must report to a higher authority if there's an Imperial remnant around. Moff was not at the top of the pecking order and Imperials are all about structure and proper hierarchy. As for Boba Fett, I don't believe some worm could take him out. He's too d**n cool and the show was originally pitched to be about him. Fett is pretty much confirmed. Thrawn, I don't know, but it sounds like they are borrowing some of his traits for the Moff Gideon character. Also sounds like Ashoka Tano, Bo-Katan, maybe Hera Syndulla and Sabine Wren will be in it. I'm glad they're digging into the canon instead of only making up characters out of whole cloth. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 15:50:13 GMT -6
Well, Thrawn in the Disney timeline apparently is still alive or *might* be at this period in time, which is why I mention him. He was last seen in the finale of Rebels, as far as I know. (I think the new books take place earlier in the timeline) Gideon is an awesome character but Moffs always ranked lower than Grand Admirals. I'm not sure what degree of organization or hierarchy the Empire has at this point in time. It almost seems like they want the little Yoda lookalike for the same reason Thrawn wanted Master C'Boath in Legends, or that's the vibe I'm picking up, which would point towards the man himself being involved.
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Post by thomden on Oct 31, 2020 9:31:35 GMT -6
I quite enjoyed episode 1 of season 2. "The Marshall" I think Star Wars is at its best when it tells classic stories skinned with Star Wars art. So many great little Easter eggs, especially for those fans who were into the expanded universe. The Mandalorian feels like Star Wars made by people who love and care about Star Wars. And I learned that Luke was attacked by a toothbrush.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2020 16:56:25 GMT -6
Loved that Krayt Dragon and seeing the R5 unit from A New Hope. And of course my boy Temura Morrison as Boba at the end. |
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Post by Zenopus on Oct 31, 2020 17:25:13 GMT -6
That was a fun episode. Lots of Episode IV Easter eggs. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2020 17:42:09 GMT -6
That was a fun episode. Lots of Episode IV Easter eggs. And one Phantom Menace easter egg, but I won't name it because if you know what you're looking for, you saw it. |
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Post by Zenopus on Oct 31, 2020 20:41:07 GMT -6
I added some spoiler tags since the episode just came out.
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Post by verhaden on Nov 15, 2020 14:08:24 GMT -6
Loving the Mandalorian. Big Western fan and I enjoy the episodic narrative. My core SW influences are:
Star Wars (original trilogy)
WEG Star Wars (1st Edition)
Star Wars: Rebel Assault I and II
Star Wars: Dark Forces I and II, and Jedi Knight II
KotOR I and II
Star Wars: Rogue One
This show isn't The Wire or Let's Call Saul, but it doesn't have to be. It shouldn't be. It's fun popcorn and something Star Wars has needed for a long time.
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Post by thomden on Nov 15, 2020 18:18:48 GMT -6
So far, season 2 rankings:
Episode 3
Episode 1
Episode 2
There was some quibbling by some about episode 2, but I'm happy with a monster-of-the-week episode even if it doesn't necessarily tie into the overarching plot. And for me it was exciting to finally see in live action that famous Ralph McQuarrie spider creature design that wasn't used in Empire Strikes Back.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2020 18:25:58 GMT -6
Loving the Mandalorian. Big Western fan and I enjoy the episodic narrative. My core SW influences are: Star Wars (original trilogy) WEG Star Wars (1st Edition) Star Wars: Rebel Assault I and II Star Wars: Dark Forces I and II, and Jedi Knight II KotOR I and II Star Wars: Rogue One This show isn't The Wire or Let's Call Saul, but it doesn't have to be. It shouldn't be. It's fun popcorn and something Star Wars has needed for a long time. Yeah. I'm baffled that a lot of viewers complain when a specific episode takes a detour away from the main narrative of Mando finding the Jedi. I mean, yeah, there's a main arc but this is a lot like a nineties era fantasy show. Vibes of Hercules, Star Trek TNG et. al. where you can watch any given episode and enjoy it. I also, as a person who enjoys aspects of all eras of Star Wars, enjoy the various little easter eggs and references to SW stuff in general. Like a character from the OT or prequels or Clone Wars can appear or get mentioned and you can know nothing about those and still enjoy this show, but if you get the reference it adds another layer of appreciation. That's the best way to invoke nostalgia. Not to rely on it or base your entire story about it but use it to enhance the flavor of the main dish. |
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Post by thomden on Dec 1, 2020 23:25:15 GMT -6
So far this season has far excelled the previous season (which all things considered was some pretty great Star Wars).
I liked seeing Ahsoka Tano live action in Chapter 13, but I wasn't as wowed by the episode as the fan base seems to be. People are going bonkers over it on some other Star Wars fan forums I've read. I do really appreciate the Kurosawa homages.
I'm looking forward to them pulling in Thrawn, and cleaning up the mess the recent Star Wars movies made.
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