SPOILER The Mandalorian S3E5 Chapter 21- The Pirate

Finally got around to watch the episode. Don't get me wrong I love watching the Mandalorian and I've seen a lot of the episodes back and forth many times. But this episode sort of had the same feeling as episode 3, I get that it's a part of a bigger storyline but I sort of miss the silly storylines with Grogu and Din , the ones that make me chuckle and wanting to watch over again.

And I think that's what I miss.. more storytelling of their relationship. We still have had no reaction from Din with Grogu recovering the sheild. I know it might seem like a small thing to think about, but that's what I liked about the show, the small stuff. Today Grogu was hardly in the episode. I know there has been discussions whether the show would survive without Grogus presence, and I guess I would. It would lose the viewers who only come for that kind of content, but the people who love Star Wars and appreciate the series as a whole would stay.

I stay for the series as it's whole, but again I do miss the Din & Grogu storyline.

So far this season it's been mostly about Bo-Katan.. most of the major moments has been about her. I wonder if episode 6 will be her episode where she's gathering the other Mandalorians or whether that will be dealt with of screen. I kind of hope that It will be dealt with of screen..

This episode was good, I mean the graphics are incredible and we got a longer episode. But huge chunk of the episode was the fight and not a lot of storytelling. If the episode had more scenes with Grogu and Din, it would have been great!

I will be intrigued what the new land will bring to the Mandalorians. Will they have separate houses? Will Din and Grogu have their own space?

I was intrigued when Captain Carson spotted Bo-Katans ship, It got me wondering where they kept the others? Where was Dins? Separate grotto?

 

Grogu needs to start talking.
A lot of hilarious moments interacting with other characters could see the light. We need another direction of the character and the story.
I guess showrunners are keeping the most part for season 4, to not reveal everything in this one.

But I hope to see something more in the last 3 chapters.

Am one of tose that think season 2 finale was really good and the show could have ended there perfectly.
Of course I want a lot of Star Wars material but if they wanted Grogu back in BOBF chapters, now they need to give him more protagonism. Hope in season 4 his character will grow a little more.

 

Sorry I'm late to this one, great chapter seeing Gorian attempting pirate payback against Nevarro, Carson is back which was great. The Mandalorians come home which is great. I'm glad Grogu got a break & let others take the chapter in this one. It was great that they brought the effects when Gorian's ship crashed & sounds matched when the Executor commanded by Admiral Piett crashed into the Death Star II.

 

Agreed with everything MBWilson said. I'm personally cool with the focus on Bo-Katan because I really like her character. And between this and episode 3, I'm fine with the increased focus on guest characters, since I like ensemble casts anyway, and learning more about the New Republic has been the highlight of the season for me so far. Plus, I wasn't in favour of the decision to bring Grogu back into the story so quickly anyway. I feel season 3 would've been better if they'd kept Din and Grogu apart for at least an entire season before reuniting.

That aside though, this was an exciting episode. Gorian Shard was a fun villain. He looks like a seaweed "Swamp Thing" sort of monster, but he has just the right level of goofy charm to make him entertaining.

 

Gorian Shard is/was awesome. His voice weirdly reminded me of LeChuck from the Monkey Island games..

So with the ending of Carson finding the beskar onboard the ship, why is it assumed that it was a mandalorian who freed Moff Gideon? I mean other people have had it in their possession, like the 'Client'. Is it something I missed?

 

I should have clarified, he looks like a seaweed monster with the right level of goofy charm. I actually like his design, haha.

 

I thought during the Purge of Mandalore the Empire stole the beskar which is why it's so hard to come by. So for there to be beskar alloy on the ship that is transporting Moff Gideon doesn't sound at all surprising. For me it would be more weird as you said if it was in Mandalore possession, and they left it behind.

Who is actually wearing beskar in their suits part from Din.. and Grogus shield?

 

I think they all have beskar armour. It's just that Din's, and now Grogu's, is unpainted.

 

You think? I mean Din had to steal Grogu to even get a hold of beskar, and it was then seen as a big reward. The other mandos armour just looks similar to what he had in episode 1.

 

I’m looking at it differently. Why would someone like Moff Gideon have gotten the Dark Saber in the first place if he wasn’t a Mandalorian?

My guess is that we’re going to learn Moff is a Mandalorian and that his evil covert rescued him. I expect we’re going to get our first look at him this season wearing a cool-looking Black Mando helmet (still with his black cape, of course.).

 

I know Bo-Katan saved Din, he ask for help when he in toruble. But annoyed Bo get to took her helmet and get praise on seeing both worlds and be part of Bounty Hunter group and it not Din and also priase cos she saw the creature. Maybe cos I like Din and Grogu. Don't mind there some episodes that has no Din and Grogu at all. It just. At end of the episode, priase on Bo, I feel it should be Din, And Bo should have her own show. My brother even say Din should give black lightsaber to Bo. Again it's my opinion. I see this season wasn't doing, but I know most of you don't believe it and say shouldn't believe what said on the internet. But First two season did well and more airtime on Din and Grogu. Have No problem with Bo at all, and she saved Din. I not asking the series to be just Din and Grogu and not asking to focus more on Din and Grogu.

 

Carson Teva poster will deserved for this guy.

 

Oh that's a cool theory. And definitely a confusing scenario emotionally. Din's worst enemy turning out to be a mandalorian..

 

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I know Bo-Katan saved Din, he ask for help when he in toruble. But annoyed Bo get to took her helmet and get praise on seeing both worlds and be part of Bounty Hunter group and it not Din and also priase cos she saw the creature. Maybe cos I like Din and Grogu. Don't mind there some episodes that has no Din and Grogu at all. It just. At end of the episode, priase on Bo, I feel it should be Din, And Bo should have her own show. My brother even say Din should give black lightsaber to Bo. Again it's my opinion. I see this season wasn't doing, but I know most of you don't believe it and say shouldn't believe what said on the internet. But First two season did well and more airtime on Din and Grogu. Have No problem with Bo at all, and she saved Din. I not asking the series to be just Din and Grogu and not asking to focus more on Din and Grogu.

(I have to redo this again, did a mistake in my last post.)

 

Pacing this season has been interesting. While past seasons have been more of a "Monster of the Week" kind of show with an overarching story in the background (much like Buffy the Vampire Slayer), this season is much less episodic... more like something like Game of Thrones.

I know a lot of people have been frustrated with it, but I'm actually a big fan. I think it was the right move for the show. Granted, I thought Season 2 was a bit of a mess, and I realize I'm probably in the minority with that opinion.