This episode could have easily been one of the shorter 30 minute mandalorian episodes. Felt bloated for no reason.

The fact that Pershing is seemingly out of the picture now considering what was done to him, makes the episode seem even more irrelevant to focus so much time on him.

We’ll have to see though.

It honestly sucks being an EU fan, knowing how much better the New Republic could be. But it’s portrayal here makes sense considering the laughing stalk it becomes in the sequel trilogy.