ErikElvis Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I enjoyed the last episode. Maybe they’re just testing the waters with this season and will get more depth with following seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Definitely a filler episode but I still liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangledThorns Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 All the cameos so far in the series. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/14/the-mandalorian-cast-cameos-celebrity-who-was-in-episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 So I’m thinking the Yoda species has a period of rapid growth/development. In Return of the Jedi Yoda tells Luke “when 900 years old, you age, look as good you will not” establishing that at 900 Yoda is elderly for his species. But I’m watching Empire at the moment and there is another key bit of dialog. When Yoda reveals his identity to Luke he says “for 800 years have I been training Jedi” so at around 100 Yoda was not only a Jedi but experienced enough to teach new Jedi. Yet, in the Mandalorian, the child is 50 and still a toddler. Perhaps he will hit a rapid growth period or something soon. As much as the audience loves Baby Yoda. Having the kid grow up rapidly will allow for more stories and use for him besides cuteness. Just the pondering of a Star Wars fan here. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaman Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 OR... The writers on this series simply forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Dynaman said: OR... The writers on this series simply forgot. Well duuuuh. Lol Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegadeleader1 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Dynaman said: OR... The writers on this series simply forgot. That or "Baby Yoda" is playing everyone for a fool similar to what actual Yoda did to Luke in ESB when they first met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I think a lot of you are reading way too far into a show that was never intended to be what you seem to be looking for. The show is clearly intended to be simple and fun. Nothing more. It seems like a lot of you just walked into Burger King and you're complaining that it's not Malone's Steakhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Whoa, not complaining....just contemplating. I thought we were al fans and just wanted to discuss it. Clearly it’s easier to just dismiss. Sorry. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 hours ago, sqidd said: I think a lot of you are reading way too far into a show that was never intended to be what you seem to be looking for. The show is clearly intended to be simple and fun. Nothing more. It seems like a lot of you just walked into Burger King and you're complaining that it's not Malone's Steakhouse. Was that a BK in the US or Germany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengbuzz Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 4 hours ago, sqidd said: I think a lot of you are reading way too far into a show that was never intended to be what you seem to be looking for. The show is clearly intended to be simple and fun. Nothing more. It seems like a lot of you just walked into Burger King and you're complaining that it's not Malone's Steakhouse. Can i still get a Big Mac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It’s more like a Wendy’s Baconator. Everything you really wanted and none of the the stuff you thought you needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 11 hours ago, sqidd said: It seems like a lot of you just walked into Burger King and you're complaining that it's not Malone's Steakhouse. The same analogy can be applied to a host of recent sequels, reboots and spin-offs... and that's the real danger of appealing to nostalgia. You're treading on "holy ground" for many. 11 hours ago, sqidd said: The show is clearly intended to be simple and fun. Nothing more. That's usually the case with any show, of course, and yet some of them build up impossible expectations based on decades-old first impressions... leading to inevitable disappointment and fan backlash. Star Wars is likely the worst offender in this category... with Star Trek a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 9 hours ago, tekering said: The same analogy can be applied to a host of recent sequels, reboots and spin-offs... and that's the real danger of appealing to nostalgia. You're treading on "holy ground" for many. That's usually the case with any show, of course, and yet some of them build up impossible expectations based on decades-old first impressions... leading to inevitable disappointment and fan backlash. Star Wars is likely the worst offender in this category... with Star Trek a close second. I can't not agree with you. I'm probably not looking at it as a "fan". I of course love Star Wars. It was a huge part of my childhood (born in 72'). I was never THAT into it though. Then the prequels fell a bit flat with me. Not horrible, not fantastic. Then the new batch of stuff........The first one was entertaining. Basically a copy of "A New Hope". Which is not the worst thing in the world. That last one,was a dumpster fire IMO. I may not even see the new one. Or at least not see it until it's free and I'm on my couch. My Star Wars desires are high. But, my expectations are pretty low at this point. The Mandalorian doesn't have a very high bar to get over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 18 hours ago, Dobber said: Whoa, not complaining....just contemplating. I thought we were al fans and just wanted to discuss it. Clearly it’s easier to just dismiss. Sorry. Chris I'm sorry if I gave you that impression. Looks like a I did a bad job of being "glass half full". I absolutely enjoy the Mandalorian for what it is. Simple, fun and well executed. It has a very 80's TV feel to it. Would I prefer a darker (but with some levity) more complex story-line? Maybe. I would enjoy that too. Would I want to replace it with that? Maybe not. There are more "serious" shows for when I want to be immersed in that. For example, right after I caught up on The Mandalorian I binged The Expanse season four all the way through (stayed up all night). Completely different animals. I enjoyed both a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I absolutely enjoy the Mandalorian too. I just like to try and fit things into what was established. Doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy it for what it is, I just noticed the different lines and try to reconcile with what is known. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 *Patiently awaits the end-of-season Baby Yoda/Apollo Creed death match* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Dobber said: I absolutely enjoy the Mandalorian too. I just like to try and fit things into what was established. Doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy it for what it is, I just noticed the different lines and try to reconcile with what is known. Chris I don't try that hard. That sounds like a lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 This show just got +2 respect points from me for giving Mr. Bill Burr a role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 12/17/2019 at 1:28 AM, Valkyrie Hunter D said: This show just got +2 respect points from me for giving Mr. Bill Burr a role. You know he was STOKED being able to do that. I thought it was funny that he really didn't have to act. He just did what Bill Burr would have done in that same situation. And it came off great. His humor is spot on for that role. Derived a little bit from anger with heavy sarcasm. Perfect. If you can't tell, I'm a huge BB fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Who is Bill Burr? I never heard of him before this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 He's a comedian that messes with politically correctness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangledThorns Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, Bolt said: He's a comedian that messes with politically correctness I heard his stand up shows on Netflix are really good, gotta check them out this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Knight26 said: Who is Bill Burr? I never heard of him before this. He's mainly known for his stand up, but he was also in Breaking Bad and has done voice work for animated shows and video games. He's a terribly funny dude, I highly recommend the earlier stand up sets Netflix has on him-fun to watch with your better half! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Great cliffhanger episode! Who will bail them out? The Mandalorians....New Republic Commandos?.....Ahsoka? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Yeah this weeks episode was awesome! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Was it the first time we see one of these in a live-action SW? Spoiler It was one of my favorite toys from the original merch releases from back in the day....feeling dangerously nostalgic....not a good state of mind to be in, particularly for your wallet, during the holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Your image doesn’t show but I’m pretty sure I know what you’re referring to. I believe it is. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangledThorns Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 8 hours ago, jvmacross said: Great cliffhanger episode! Who will bail them out? The Mandalorians....New Republic Commandos?.....Ahsoka? IG-11 and the mysterious character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 That was awesome! Spoiler I wonder who killed Kuill (the Ugnaught): was it the Scout Troopers, the Ming-Na Wen sniper, or IG-11? Good to see that Imperial tactics of victory through overkill and winning the battle of attrition are still being utilized. A good handful of Death Troopers, a battalion of regular Stormies, two speeder bikes, and one TIE? I bet that Moff was like, "I still need MORE reinforcements." I got my Star Wars excitement for the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tekering Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 "This is not The Way." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Great episode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/18/2019 at 7:20 AM, Knight26 said: Who is Bill Burr? I never heard of him before this. 23 hours ago, TangledThorns said: I heard his stand up shows on Netflix are really good, gotta check them out this weekend. He has a bunch of shows on Netflix. Start with his older stuff and work your way toward new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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