The Mandalorian, while far from perfect, is a pretty good show that might just be the saving grace that Star Wars needs. After the movies continued to disappoint in ways previously thought unimaginable, with some of them being even worse than the prequels, we get a TV show that feels fresh. Which is strange, as the show doesn't exactly do anything that hasn't been done before. That's also my main issue with it, but for Star Wars, it's just what the franchise needed. No more bloated, overwhelming CGI, no overstuffed and horribly paced stories, no gaping plot holes, and no over-reliance on nostalgia (although there is still some of that but not to the extent of the sequel trilogy). It's a solid, well-designed, decently written and competently acted ride that contains a few surprises but not much else that could be considered new. It's simple, but effective. I hope Season 2 improves on the aspects that limited Season 1 and that we can have something that truly rivals the original trilogy, but this is still a fun and comfortable watch from start to finish (minus episodes 4 and 5).
Review of The Mandalorian
