I don’t think this lived up to the hype of “most streamed” TV show. It’s not amazing by itself.
But as far as being a Star Wars spin-off show? It’s great.
One thing I found fault with about the prequels was that it didn’t feel like it occupied the same universe as the OT. It felt like a completely different franchise.
The Mandalorian feels pretty close to the Star Wars TV show I always wanted as a kid.
Here are my critiques though:
-The episode where Mando helps the villagers fight off the bad guys, boring. I did like that it reminded me of the Ewok movies, but the villagers just seemed like some random people you’d find in Silicon Valley.
-I didn’t like that we saw his face. I would have preferred that they have IG-11 take off his mask and we only see a dark silhouette of his face.
-Considering Baby Yoda was going to kill Cara Dunne, I think her response should have been more terrified than just saying, “Not okay!” This little infant creature can apparently kill people with his mind. Play that up!
-Felt like a video game when Mando kept going to the shop keeper, I mean, Mandalorian woman, to purchase more ITEMS/WEAPONS.
-I really hope he loses the rocket pack. Feels like Rocketeer.
-/+ I felt the IG-11 storyline was too similar to T2: Judgment Day, for my tastes. However, younger audiences probably won’t notice it, so I think it was also worked well.
Things I liked:
+Baby Yoda of course. I went in upset they were demystifying Yoda’s species but hey, can’t argue with results.
+I loved that they bring some mystery back to the Jedi and the Force.
+I never saw the appeal for Boba Fett but The Mandalorian made the character design really work. The flame thrower and grappling hook are awesome in action.
+The visual aesthetic of the galaxy is just like the OT or an evolution of it.
+It has an old west feel to it, but space.
+IG-11 coming to save the day on a motorcycle…awesome.
Although I think that the ST has been more polished and has had better acting and more emotional moments, as a whole, I think I prefer The Mandalorian.