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The Last Of Us Lauded – Superb Series Sweeps The World!
Hello Dystopian Drama Lovers,

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The Last of Us series on HBO represents a masterpiece of conversion from video game to a scripted series that superbly brings the action of the game to viewers who may have never played the game. Our grade for the first two seasons is a solid A+ for converting game play action, drama, and sheer excitement to a superb science fiction series!

Created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, the HBO series is based on is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Entertainment for the Playstation gaming console. The Last of Us Part One sold over twenty million units on the Sony Playstation platform and more when the game was ported to the Windows 10 platform in 2023. Despite relatively poor sales on the Windows platform (the game was never allowed by Sony to be on the X-Box). With the release of The Last of Us Part Two game, a total of over thirty seven million units have been sold to date for the Playstation.

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In the game Players control a primary character named Joel, an individual escorting a teenage girl named Ellie exactly like the series. Through the post-apocalyptic landscape of the United States that is devastated by a mutated fungus turning its victims into grotesque creatures from a real life fungal virus known as Cordyceps that mutates from an insect disease jumping to infect human hosts.

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The conversion of The Last of Us (TLOU) to a streaming series is an ongoing effort of bringing popular video games to streaming series and movies. Tracing gaming roots to computer video game success as in the 1990’s, two examples are Wing Commander (1999) and Doom (2005) both were released as movies subsequent to computer video game mania in the last decade of the twentieth century. Joined by Silo on Apple TV in 2023 based upon a trilogy of books, and Fallout on Prime Video in 2024 based on the wildly popular video game. TLOU represents a trend for streaming series enjoyed by the general public worldwide.

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Originally, WormholeRiders News Agency watched season one of TLOU because it featured two celebrities that we have admired for many years, Anna Torv as Theresa ‘Tess’ Servopoulos and Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller. We soon enjoyed the entire main cast of Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams, Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Rutina Wesley as Maria Miller, Catherine O’Hara as Gail Lynden, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson, Maurice Dean Wint as a cult priest, Kendra Anderson as The Priestess, Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen Coghlan, Lamar Johnson as Henry Burrell, Storm Reid as Riley Abel, and Jeffrey Wright as Issac Dixon, leader of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF). Additionally, both seasons feature a fine supporting cast, crews and creators across the first two season’s story arc.
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Season one of TLOU chronicles the journey of Ellie and Joel twenty years after the viral outbreak as they struggle to survive the Cordyceps infection that has decimated the world. Traveling from the ruins of Boston, then Kansas City, Joel is seeking his brother Tommy while protecting Ellie during their journey. Along the way viewers learned that Ellie is immune to the disease which leads to her being captured by a group of survivors known as Fireflies.

During the ending of TLOU season 1, Joel chooses to save Ellie from a Salt Lake City hospital where she is being held captive. Here the doctor, Abby’s father we learn later, planned to perform surgery on Ellie that would have killed her in order to create a cure for the Cordyceps infection sweeping the world. Joel kills everyone in the hospital to save Ellie who was unconscious during the massacre.

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Unfortunately, Joel lies to Ellie about what happened at the Salt Lake City hospital, claiming that the Fireflies, a revolutionary militia group in the series that opposes the authoritarian government organization known as FEDRA (Federal Disaster Response Agency) stopped looking for a cure. FEDRA a takeoff on the real world FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

After Joel tells Ellie after her rescue from the Fireflies that they had stopped looking for a cure, they leave Salt Lake City. This development sets up a destructive dynamic in the relationship between Ellie and Joel that will erupt with catastrophic consequences in season two.
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The Last Of Us Season Two:

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The second successful season is based on the characters from season one with some changes to game character actions. However, the series emotional intimacy, the consequences of human moral ambiguity and life in a post-apocalyptic society are the foundation making TLOU an enjoyably, intense story.

Season two begins with episode one “Future Days” where we find the TLOU survivors five years later living near Jackson Hole Wyoming. Here the epidemic survivors have been able to effectively barricade the city of Jackson living somewhat normal lives amid the dystopian chaos. Here we find Joel’s brother, Tommy, as a member of the Jackson council. The mostly happy survivors not infected by the Cordyceps virus who have scavenged food supplies including copious amounts of whiskey and wine from the surrounding communities that lubricates their life in the city.
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Referred to generally as the city of Jackson in the series, the inhabitants have created a mostly pleasant community replete with electricity, hunting, farming and family developments. The Jackson city council trains and deploys Jackson citizens to patrol the surrounding environment searching for other survivors as well killing any as infected Cordyceps victims that threaten their city. However, two things happen; First the city is attacked by the fungal monsters, and two; it is noticeable that Ellie is estranged and distant from Joel. In the process, Ellie befriends a woman named Dina who become best friends and lovers.
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Meanwhile, unknown to Ellie and Joel, Abby has vowed to hunt down and kill Joel for the murder of her father. Abby and her gang find and lure Joel to a mountain lodge while he was on patrol outside Jackson in the third episode “The Path”. Despite being saved by Joel, Abby vows that when she finds and kills Joel, it will be as slowly as possible as punishment for her father’s murder.

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Ellie is also captured by Abby and her minions, witnessing when Abby stabs Joel to death after whacking him with a golf club. In the TLOU2 game, Joel is also killed in The Last of Us Part Two by Abby. However, there is a major difference from the game story arc in that Tommy was the witness to Joel’s execution setting out to follow Abby to Seattle, not Ellie. In this series scene, Abby does not immediately connect Ellie as the person who is immune from the fungal epidemic that killed her father.
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The change of Ellie being the witness elevates Tommy to major character status when Ellie loses a vote in the Jackson council to establish a posse to hunt down Abby for killing Joel. Ellie and her best friend Dina set out to follow Abby and exact revenge. We learn later that Tommy and Jesse following them cross country to Seattle Washington.

Flashbacks are eloquently employed to fill what has happened between Joel and Ellie since they arrived in Jackson Wyoming not far from Jackson Hole in the real life Teton county area.
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Significantly, the sixth episode “The Price” features Joel and Ellie celebrating her sixteenth birthday as a flashback. In the episode viewers flashback to a museum for astronauts located in Wyoming at the Museum of Science and History that is featured as a location featured in TLOU2 video game. In the series the abandoned museum is where Joel Miller takes Ellie as a surprise for her sixteenth birthday. The museum has been recreated for the series as the flashback Ellie recalls.

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When Joel takes her to see an Apollo space craft that she sits in, the flashback features good times between the two main characters where Joel has restored a guitar that he made for Ellie before Ellie confronts Joel about what happened at the hospital in Salt Lake City. Eventually Joel breaks down in tears admitting to Ellie that he murdered Abby’s father in order to save Ellie from being butchered as an ingredient for the Cordyceps infection fungal virus cure. Ellie states that she will try to forgive Joel with tears again welling up in his eyes.

Subsequent to Ellie and Dina leaving Jackson to track down Abby, we later learn that Tommy and Jesse decided to follow and protect them. Viewers also learn that Dina is pregnant with Jesse’s child. Along the way viewers learn about a religious extremist group known as the Seraphites, a primitivism cult that lives on an island in the Seattle Washington area.
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Living without technology, the Seraphites instead use knives, bows and arrows as weapons. The Seraphites group is filled with obsessed cultists led by priest perfectly portrayed by Maurice Dean Wint. The cult followers believe that Cordyceps is God’s retribution to humanity for their sins. The Seraphites are observed torturing and often murdering anyone that strays from what they deem as the proper path unless they swear allegiance to the Seraphite cause. Known as Scars, this is a reference to religious fanatics such as Islamic Terrorists that plague the real world today.

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In the Seattle area during season two, viewers also meet The Washington Liberation Front (WLF) known as ‘Wolves’ in the Seattle area in episode four named “Day One”. The Wolves are sworn enemies of the Seraphite’s often hunting them down to protect their base located at Lumen Field, formerly known as Seahawks Stadium (2002–2004), Qwest Field (2004–2011), CenturyLink Field (2011–2020).

In the TLOU2 game once in Seattle, Ellie and Dina find a grisly trail of dead bodies that Tommy left in his wake, tortured and interrogated for information that reflected a dark side of Tommy’s character. In the series second season, Tommy and Jesse wisely decide to follow Ellie and Dina. This yields results that ultimately end up saving both the girls lives in the city overrun by the WLF and the sickening Seraphites.
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In the TLOU season two series finale “Convergence” Ellie, Dina, Tommy and Jesse are reunited in Seattle. Internalizing the consequences of staying in Seattle, Tommy, Ellie, Jesse and Dina decide to return to Jackson Wyoming, but only after Ellie decides to kill Abby.

However, before they could do so, Abby caught Ellie, killed Jesse, and shot Tommy in the head on “Day Three” in Seattle during the seventh episode “Convergence”. Abby did not share Ellie and Tommy’s sentiments and has no intention of allowing Ellie to obtain her revenge for Joel’s death.

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In TLOU2 game play, it is revealed that Tommy survived his head shot by Abby, but not without permanent scars both to his mental health and physical body. The final episode sequence depicts Jesse dead, Tommy shot with Abby firing on Ellie as the screen fades to black with a segue to “Day One” with Abby at the WLF Lumen Field encampment.

The WLF is featured again in the season finale, episode seven “Convergence” when Abby flashes back to “Day One” at Lumen Field.

Questions for TLOU season three to address will likely surround around the following items that need to be resolved:

Will Tommy survive just as he did just like in the TLOU2 game?
Does Ellie survive Abby on Day Three is Seattle? We suspect the gunshot sound is Dina shooting Abby.
We also suspect the sequence is homage to this famous scene in an ending that is similar to the “Who Shot JR” cliffhanger episode “Who Done It” from the famous Dallas television series circa November 21, 1980.

The answers to these questions and more will be determined in the already approved The Last of Us season three on HBO. See you then!

We look forward to The Last Of Us season three in the future and hope that panels and Press Rooms will be featured at San Diego Comic-Con in July later this year. In the meantime, please feel free to share this article with your friends, co-workers and or your family!

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Kenn of #TeamWHR
June 5, 2025
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 Recap – Back in the Groove and Better Than Ever!
Hey friends, what a fantastic time at San Diego Comic-Con 2024!

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It was a tremendous change from last year’s event, which was lackluster due to the impact of the writers’ and actors’ strikes on the industry. I’m delighted that the writers and the actors could settle, making the event feel vibrant and alive again. Marvel Studios grand return to Hall H was a highlight, bringing back that nostalgic Comic-Con feeling. I also had the opportunity to attend press rooms for exciting upcoming projects like The Tower, a thrilling science fiction adventure, and True Noir: Peek Behind the Microphone, a gripping mystery series. I have linked my articles about both upcoming projects for your enjoyment.

The experience of attending Comic-Con is always an exhilarating mix of excitement and decision-making, akin to the famous dilemma may characters face. Navigating overlapping panels and events poses a delightful challenge, but the convention’s vibrant atmosphere and energy make it an unforgettable and thrilling experience.

It is a place where fans worldwide come together, united by their shared love for comics, movies, and pop culture. Included below is a video of where I began my adventures on Comic-Con Preview Night.
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I had the most fantastic time at this year’s Comic-Con, which felt like a triumphant comeback, bigger and better than ever. The event was packed with panels from my favorite shows, and I even got to catch sneak peeks of all the upcoming Marvel movies. Sadly, one of the highlights was the final panel for What We Do in the Shadows in Hall H. The panelists, including Matt Berry (Toast of London), Mark Proksch (The Office), Kristen Schaal (Bob’s Burgers), and Kayvan Novak (Syriana), joined via Zoom, with Kayvan hilariously staying in character the entire time. It’s too bad that Natasia Demetriou (Stath Lets Flats) and Harvey Guillen (Blue Beetle) couldn’t make it. Unfortunately, I missed out on attending that panel due to a prior commitment but include the panel courtesy Films That Rock.
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This year, the spotlight was on the highly anticipated superhero movie starring Deadpool and Wolverine. There was intense speculation about whether the film would be featured at Comic-Con, and the decision was made to host a massive panel at Hall H. The preparation for this panel was a mad scramble, highlighting its significance. Unlike the usual practice of allowing fans to stay in the room for subsequent panels, this time, it was different, adding to the event’s anticipation and excitement. The process of admitting fans into Hall H was riddled with last-minute challenges, resulting in a chaotic situation.

A massive queue extended around the waterfront and beyond, with an estimated ten thousand people waiting to enter a space designed for six thousand. I found myself among the hopeful attendees. When the room reached its capacity, ushers had to inform the waiting fans that there was no more room, leading to a slow dispersal of the disappointed crowd.

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The fantastic experience in Hall H where the fortunate attendees had the opportunity to enjoy a panel featuring the talented cast of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, along with director Shawn Levy, followed by a screening of the movie.

Additionally, there was a stunning drone light show outside the convention center after the panel which showcased captivating images of Deadpool and other exciting visuals from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Unfortunately, I had already returned to my hotel and missed the show, but I managed to catch glimpses of it on social media. Panel courtesy Films That Rock.
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I enjoyed attending the Transformers One panel, expertly moderated by Anthony Breznican.

The esteemed panel featured the likes of producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, director Josh Cooley, and some of the talented voice cast, including Keegan-Michael Key (Key and Peele), Brian Tyree Henry (Bullet Train), and Chris Hemsworth (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga).

As the animated movie is set to hit theaters on September 20th, the conversation delved into the profound impact of the Transformers cartoon on the upbringing of certain male cast members.

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They fondly reminisced about rushing home after school, hastily making a sandwich, and eagerly tuning in to their beloved series. Keegan-Michael Key expressed how surreal it felt to be involved in anything related to Transformers, describing it as a dream come true and a significant highlight in his career. He also found it enjoyable because the key individuals involved were passionate Transformers fans with an extensive knowledge of the lore and intricacies of the universe, surpassing that of most fans. Panel courtesy of Films That Rock..
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The atmosphere in San Diego during Comic-Con is extraordinary. The bustling historic Gaslamp Quarter District and the nearby hotels extend the convention experience with their unique offerings. You can find restaurants creatively transformed into themed spots, such as the Star Trek Energize Lounge, and don’t miss the Comic-Con Art Show featured at the prestigious Manchester Grand Hyatt. These unique offerings allow fans to immerse themselves in the excitement of the convention, even if they can’t secure a spot inside the main venue.

The convention is at its peak on Friday and Saturday, as major studios unveil their most highly-anticipated projects in Hall H. Enthusiastic fans can often be seen camping out or waiting line line for days in advance, eagerly vying for the best seats in the first few rows to ensure they don’t miss a minute of the action and to capture stunning photos.

The dedication is remarkable, with some fans even camping out on preview night to secure a prime spot for panels featuring powerhouse shows in the past like Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. This tradition of passion and commitment has always been a defining characteristic of the convention.

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As Marvel made its triumphant return to Comic-Con, the sprawling lines of Hall H were alive with anticipation, mirroring the buzz of years past. Kevin Feige’s tantalizing teasers about upcoming Marvel projects had fans eagerly queuing to glimpse the future. The air crackled with excitement as rumors circulated about a possible appearance by the cast of The Fantastic Four, sending pulses racing throughout the crowd. The anticipation and excitement for these upcoming projects were palpable, leaving fans eager for more.

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In Hall H on Saturday, enthusiastic fans were treated to an array of exciting new trailers and announcements for upcoming movies.

The cast of Captain America: Brave New World, including Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker), Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick), Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian), and Harrison Ford (Air Force One), appeared to offer a sneak peek of the teaser trailer. Following that, the cast of the Thunderbolts*, featuring David Harbour (Stranger Things) (in costume), Florence Pugh (Oppenheimer), Sebastian Stan (Avengers: Endgame), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep), made a dramatic entrance by presenting their teaser trailer. Panel courtesy of Films That Rock.
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The highly anticipated cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps made a memorable trip from London to attend the panel, showing their dedication to their fans even before the start of filming for this new highly anticipated science fiction film.

The star-studded cast features Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear).

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This version of The Fantastic Four will depart from previous iterations, with a distinct 1960s aesthetic permeating the entire movie. During rehearsals in London, Vanessa Kirby expressed her feelings about the strong bond that has formed among the cast, likening it to a real superhero family.

She hopes this close-knit dynamic will translate to the screen in the upcoming film set to be released on July 25th, 2025, coinciding perfectly with Comic-Con 2025. Interviews courtesy Entertainment Weekly.
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There was a sense of anticipation at the event as cloaked figures marched onto the stage, leaving fans eager to see what surprises awaited them. The Russo Brothers were announced to return to the MCU to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Amidst the excitement, the audience awaited the announcement of who would play Doctor Doom. As a cloaked figure stepped forward and removed its mask, it was revealed that Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer) would be taking on the role. The announcement was met with shock and mild disappointment from some die-hard Doctor Doom fans, but the excitement in Hall H was palpable as cheers erupted at the news. Downey expressed his enthusiasm for portraying complicated characters, and fans can look forward to seeing both MCU movies in May 2026 and May 2027. It will be interesting to see how The Russo Brothers handle Avengers: Doomsday, especially with critical eyes watching closely. Panel courtesy FilMonger.
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I hope you enjoy my highlights recap of my time at Comic-Con.

Attending this event is always exhausting but incredibly enjoyable. It’s incredible to be part of a gathering where all things related to pop culture, fantasy, gaming, and comic books are enthusiastically embraced.

The sense of belonging among fellow fans and the legendary talent presented in San Diego for Comic-Con is genuinely uplifting.

In closing for now, thanks again to Gary Miereanu from GT Marmots/PR, Inc. for allowing me to attend the Press Rooms for The Tower and True Noir to interview the incredibly talented individuals involved with those fabulous entertainment efforts.

Thanks to Kenn for video and image embedding for my feature article and many thanks to you for visiting WormholeRiders News Agency. Kenn will be back in the near future for Team WHR with more of the excitement from San Diego Comic-Con 2024!

Please feel free to leave a comment here or If you prefer, you may also click the social media icons below to share this news article or as many of our readers and visitors often do, visit me on Twitter by clicking the links or images avatars in this news story.

See You on The Other Side!

Until next time,

Regards,

Lori
September 7, 2024
The Mandalorian Season 3 From Mandalore to Salvation!
Hello, My Fellow Fans of The Mandalorian,

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Even though superb season three has ended, there is still much to discuss as we wait in avid anticipation for season four.

I particularly enjoyed certain character arcs this season and how things have changed for the better for a few characters.

Therefore, I will not be recapping episode by episode but instead giving my thoughts about the overall impressions of the season. I know this season was not as action-packed and adventure driven as the previous seasons, and I am okay with that. Even though some episodes veered a bit off-subject, each episode would eventually make sense in the grand scheme as the creators lay a solid foundation for more episodic seasons in the future.

There will be spoilers in this post, so if you have not seen Season 3 yet, stop now. I loved seeing the relationships shift and change this season, especially between Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) and Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) that were established in the official trailer for season three.
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When we first see Bo-Katan, she is sulking, bitter, disillusioned, and isolated in her castle, surrounded by only a few droids. Her world that she knew shattered, and her destiny changed when Mando won the Darksaber, not her (which Mando ultimately gave back to her during season three).

As much as Bo-Katan is against the cult-like ways of certain factions of Mandalorians, the one she fiercely adheres to is the folklore of the dark saber. Bo’s journey changed significantly when she and Mando traveled back to Mandalore for him to redeem himself in the “living waters” of the planet. Upon entering the waters, Mando either fell off the edge or was sucked down by something. Bo quickly dove in and saved her friend.
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As she ascended back to the surface with an unconscious Mando, she caught a glimpse (we all did) of the Mythosaur. As fans, I can tell you that we all were wowed by seeing the mythical, legendary creature in live-action. It was just a glimpse, not a complete view, but it was enough to shake Bo to her core. She talked to Mando about growing up on Mandalore as part of the royal family and just read from the plaque about the Mythosaur.

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To my delight there were quite a few recurring characters that showed up again as part of the story, Dr. Pershing (Omid Abtahi), Elia Kane (Katy M. O’Brian), Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), and Carson Teva (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee all adding more substance to the tapestry of The Mandalorian.

Of course the villain we were all waiting to see return, Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) was the best of all since fans suspected he had not been sent to prison in previous episodes of the story. Adding more plot points and texture to what we knew up until that point was enjoyable as Giancarlo discussed at the Star Wars Live celebration this year.
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Guest stars have always been an excellent addition to the Mandalorian universe, and this season was no exception. We did get some that were a bit unexpected, for example, Jack Black, Lizzo, Christopher Lloyd, and Tim Meadows. While it is great to see them, it can also be a distraction as fans are either excited to see them in the series or scratching their heads as to why they are in this series and what they have to do with the plot. I trust that Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau know what they are doing regarding such characters.

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We briefly hinted at Order 66 and Grogu’s rescue from that horrible but well done scene in season two. What we did not get in season two was who was the person that rescued Grogu. Many fan theories have been from Cal Kestis to other Jedi to Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). No one expected it to be Kelleran Beq (Ahmed Best); the last time most of us saw Ahmed Best was in Star Wars: Episode 1 -The Phantom Menace as Jar-Jar Binks, not a favorite character in the Star Wars universe. Seeing him again in live-action was beautiful as he has voiced many characters for video games and animated series. But we haven’t seen him in a live-action Star Wars role since. Even though Grogu and Kelleran escape on a Naboo Royal Guard ship, that is all the flashbacks we see. Grogu’s trauma is still with him and was triggered by the Armorer (Emily Swallow) forging a chest plate with the Mudhorn on it.
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I loved seeing more of Grogu and his story as we did in the flashback to Order 66. I also loved seeing him use his skill in training to be a Mandalorian. He would be the second Mandalorian Jedi, the first being Tarre Vizsla. I want to see Grogu wield The Force like Yoda. We have only seen him use it to defend himself, Mando, or Bo-Katan. I also hope we hear him speak in the next or future seasons. We did get a taste of it when Grogu was in IG-12, which added a bit of comic relief to the episodes as the only two words that Grogu could “speak” were yes and no. He used NO more to his advantage than yes. It was a highlight for sure to see Grogu more animate than usual. What will happen to Grogu’s trauma, and how will it be resolved?

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Different delightful journeys happened in Season 3. Mando, himself, goes through a transition while helping Bo-Katan and understanding more of her side of the creed and what Mandalore meant to her and the other factions. Because Mando was raised on Concordia as a foundling of the Children of the Watch, he was unfamiliar with Mandalore and its citizens. We saw him and Bo team up. He became her second in command and fought side by side; he pledged his loyalty to her, as she saved his life twice already. Seeing him relinquish some of his lone-wolf status and be a part of a team was excellent. It was also lovely to see him FINALLY (although we all knew he was already) step into that father figure role and adopt Grogu as his son. Will Mando and Bo-Katan become romantically involved? I hope not; it will cheapen the series and do a disservice.

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One character that had a change of heart was Paz Vizsla (Jon Favreau), especially toward Bo-Katan. Paz was initially skeptical and downright ornery toward Bo, but once she proved her worth to him and the others, his loyalty changed, and he became a Bo believer. Paz’s unfortunate demise at the Praetorian Guards‘ hands was epic. He fought like a champ and died a hero. I always love the dark characters that Star Wars introduces, like the Praetorian Guard, modeled after real Roman bodyguards of the highest caliber assigned to protect the Emperor. Seeing him sacrifice himself for others was sad, but this is the way!
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Seeing Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) again was incredible. Giancarlo plays villains like nobody else and has a knack for portraying them so well. He performs it with arrogance, narcissism, rage, anger, and pain. Certain actors can perfectly show evil or unsavory characters, and he is one of them. He is one of those actors you love to hate because he is skilled at being bad. Fans have speculated what may have happened to Moff at the end of the episode because as he was engulfed in flames, he was also wearing the fourth-generation beskar armor he found on Mandalore. Theories are that Moff is not dead and escaped just as the fire destroyed him. He was burned much like Anakin (Hayden Christensen) before he became Darth Vader. We will have to wait and see in the next season. We do find out what Gideon was using Grogu’s blood for. He was building himself (at least trying to) force-sensitive Gideon clones. How scary is that thought?

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The episode ends with Din volunteering Grogu as his apprentice to take the creed and become a Mandalorian. This scene broke the internet, hearing Din Djarin say, “Then I will adopt him as my own,” and the Armorer replying, “This is the way.” I do not doubt that Mandalorian fans worldwide cheered loudly when he said those words. “You are now Din Grogu, Mandalorian apprentice.” That statement confused fans as we all thought Din was Mando’s first name, but apparently, it was not. The final shot of the episode is of Mando and Grogu at their homestead, Mando relaxing on the porch, and Grogu using the force to levitate a frog.

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In conclusion, I loved this season. Yes, parts could have been more cohesive and straightforward, but overall I was happy to see what transpired and where the next season will take us. We should see Moff Gideon again and possibly Grand Admiral Thrawn. Mando’s journey has not ended, as he mentioned. He will again be the muscle for hire, but only for specific jobs, as he is now officially a father with a nice home provided by Greef Karga.

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Here are my final thoughts regarding season three and some fans’ disappointment. Not every season will satisfy you, and it happens with every series. There will be seasons that are better than others, and fans will disagree on which season is better, and that’s okay. The difference for me regarding The Mandalorian is that the showrunners, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, know the material better than anybody except George Lucas. They have consumed every aspect of Star Wars since the beginning and know the canon, folklore, mystique, and deep dives. I trust their vision and that they will get us where we need to go. Regardless of how they get us there, I will always be a fan of The Mandalorian and am looking forward to the next season and more to come. I have spoken and as everyone knows: This is the Way!

Thanks to Kenn for video and image embedding for my feature article and many thanks to you for visiting WormholeRiders News Agency. We will be back soon with more analysis about our favorite television series, movies and conventions in this year and beyond with our next images and reports coming LIVE from San Diego!

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See You on The Other Side!

Until next time,

Regards,

Lori
May 18, 2023
The Book of Boba Fett: The Man Behind The Mythical Mask!
Hello, my fellow The Book of Boba Fett fans!

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In the Star Wars universe, there are many memorable characters. One of those unique characters is named Boba Fett. His legend and mythos have been a part of the Star Wars universe since The Empire Strikes Back and then again in Return of The Jedi, where he is knocked into the Sarlacc pit by a partially blind Han Solo (Harrison Ford).

For more than 30 years, we thought that was the last of that legendary bounty hunter until we saw him again in the Disney plus series The Mandalorian.

In Season 2, Episode 1 (Chapter 9: The Marshal), at the very end of the episode, we see a figure watching Mando (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu as they leave the area. Turning to the camera, we can see that the long assumed dead bounty hunter Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) is back from the dead.

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It was great to see this legendary character come back to life in the Star Wars universe. The collective reaction was overwhelmingly excellent and excited when it was announced (with a teaser end credit scene) that Boba Fett was getting his own Disney plus series.

The Book of Boba Fett series started in December 2021, and for me, it was yet another thing to look forward to closing out 2021. There will be spoilers for this series, so stop now if you have not watched it yet.
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The initial reactions to the series were mixed, with expectations being more of a badass Boba Fett to the more subdued, wiser, and more philosophical Boba Fett. Instead, we were treated to flashbacks of how Boba Fett escaped the Sarlacc pit from the first episode. This question has plagued fans for years, and we were finally shown how it happened. The scene itself was pretty creepy but brilliantly directed by Robert Rodriguez.

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Seeing the inside of the Sarlacc pit and how Boba was entangled in the tentacles would make any viewer recoil. It was your worst nightmare come true; waking up in the dark, disoriented, and immobile, being slowly digested can make anyone terrified. Finally, the flight or fight instinct kicked in, and we saw Boba use his flamethrower to burn his way through to the surface and the sands of Tatooine. Crawling out of the Sarlacc pit to his freedom was more than satisfying to fans that have been waiting for this to happen for decades.
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When it comes to the Star Wars universe and its lore, there is no better team than Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni to help navigate through that universe. With the blessing of George Lucas, both Favreau and Filoni took the helm of the spin-off series and added their terrific twist to the story arc. These creative genius’ showed us a side of Boba Fett that we never really saw in the original movies. Instead, we saw a man who had been fundamentally changed through his trauma. The series consisted of most episodes having flashbacks to Boba’s life after escaping the horrendous Sarlacc pit. These flashbacks occurred while Boba healed his visible wounds in the bacta tank. It showed him being found and captured by the Tusken Raiders or sand people.

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What we knew of the Tusken’s was akin to how the Indigenous people were viewed in the West of early America. We, as fans, always assumed that the Tusken’s were savages and killers, not knowing precisely what they indeed were. It was refreshing to finally see another side of the Tusken’s and how they lived than what we fans have known for years.

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Once Boba was accepted by the Tusken tribe, he began training with the gaffe stick, the sacred weapon that the Tusken people have been known to carry with them. We saw Boba yield this weapon in The Mandalorian, season 2 episode 6 (Chapter 14: The Tragedy), and wreck several Storm Troopers with a swift but brutal swipe of that legendary stick. We saw him suit up again in his fabled armor in that same episode. With his armor restored to its rightful owner, the bounty hunter we know and love returns with a vengeance. Annihilating a garrison of Storm Troopers in a rampage brought to life the myth that we have always known Boba to be.

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Because of these episodes in The Mandalorian, I think fans were expecting The Book of Boba Fett to showcase Boba as the badass bounty hunter in every episode. Instead, what we got was different, and I was delighted with what we received. Boba took over Jabba the Hutt‘s throne on Tatooine from Bib Fortuna and declared himself Daimyo; he said that he would rule the territory with respect and not fear as Jabba had done in the past. The flashbacks also showed us Boba as a young boy back on Kamino seeing the devastating effects that his father, Jango Fett’s, death took on him. All the trauma that Boba has experienced in his life, both as a young boy and a man, has shaped him into the man he has become.

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“You can only get so far without a tribe.” Boba had said to Fennec Shand (the fantastic Ming-Na Wen), referring to the Tusken tribe that accepted him as one of their own. That tribe that taught him their ways and, in turn, Boba taught them a bit about what he knew. The slaughter of his tribe was another traumatic event that added to his change and future decisions, especially when he finds out who it was that slaughtered them.
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The series itself had elements of classic western and mafia themes and Eastern samurai themes running throughout the series. You could almost pinpoint precisely what elements were part of each episode by how it was shot and the other characters introduced into the series.

Boba has established rule was the opposite of how Fennec Shand had thought he would rule. The cunning assassin and right hand of Boba, Fennec, would have done it her way and most likely led with a bit of fear instead of respect. She may not have agreed with Boba at first, but eventually, it made sense to her and his decision. Fennec was also another voice for Boba to listen to, having gone through her journey and trauma to get where she is currently. It was nice to see how both actors meshed together and made one hell of a team. It was nice to see the balance out of opinions and strategies, the decisions made by the writers to show that was a brilliant move, in my opinion.

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I know that most fans of the series were disappointed that Boba did not use more of his bounty hunting skills in the series. We only saw glimpses of it throughout the series instead of a constant barrage in every episode. Most fans failed to see or did not want to know the man behind the iconic mask. They did not want to see the trauma that shaped him into the new man we see before us. In my opinion, it would have been a disservice to the character not to have him change and go through what he did to come out a changed man. It would be boring to see him constantly do nothing but fight and not the reason behind it.

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More Star Wars characters were introduced into this series as the series progressed. Characters in the animated series and the offshoots (like the comic book) come to life in live-action. Black Krrsantan (Carey Jones) was one such character, a meaner and more extensive version of the beloved Wookie Chewbacca. When you first see Black K (as he’s affectionately called), your first reaction is one of shock and awe.

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The mere presence of this gladiator-turned bounty hunter is formidable, to say the least, with his menacing stare stopping you cold. Black K and Boba have a history together in the comic book story, so seeing them on opposite sides made for a tense interaction. Again, we see how Boba decided not to engage the Wookie or the Hutts because he knew that bringing war instead of peace to Tatooine would defeat the purpose of the change he wanted to implement as the new Daimyo. Also, it was nice to see the very popular Grogu character near the end of the series.
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The elements that most intrigued me were the ones that mirrored the mafia. The different families that were part of Tatooine, the Pyke Syndicate, and how Boba had gathered all the capos to discuss the business and protection that Boba would offer were reminiscent of many mafia movies that showed the same thing. It was as if you were watching an intergalactic commission with Boba being the Capo di Capi or the Don Vito Corleone of Mos Eisley. Because of this element of the series, my love for it grew more. I am fascinated with the mafia and that way of life that I have made a point to research and deep dive into the inner workings of that way of life. By doing so, I understood, probably better than most, why Boba was doing what he was doing made more sense than the fear people expected him to use. One of the most infamous gangsters and arguably the father of the modern American mafia, Charlie “Lucky” Luciano, said, “We cannot make money with guns in our hands,” which credited what Boba had set out to do, rule with respect, not fear.

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Boba wanted to rid the city of the “spice” trade (or drugs) that have been prevalent on Tatooine up to that point. He knew the Mayor Mok Shaiz (voiced by Robert Rodriguez) was tolerant and perhaps even involved with the spice trade and made it a point to let the mayor know that the spice trade and any other shady business with Boba in power would not be tolerated. The Mayor does not take kindly to the new Daimyo encroaching on his territory and sends assassins after Boba and Fennec. As the fight ensues, we see a bit of Boba using his skills to fight off the assassins sent to eliminate him. It was a quick fight with Fennec and Boba being the victors.

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I will admit that I have not watched the other offshoots of the Star Wars universe, such as Clone Wars or Rebels, but I do know (thanks to my geeky friends) the specific characters that are brought to life in this live-action series. From bringing in Cobb Vanth (Timothy Olyphant) and Black Krrsantan to giving the fans what they have been jonesing for a live-action Cad Bane (Corey Burton). The introduction of Cad Bane was nothing short of spectacular. The scene of Cobb Vanth noticing a shadowy figure approaching from the horizon is heavily influenced by Sergio Leone‘s films. Classic gunslinger tropes and standoffs in the middle of town were brought to life beautifully in this series. Again, there was no doubt that the Western and samurai tropes were prevalent in these particular episodes.

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The significance of Cad Bane showing up in the series means that Boba was making the families nervous. Bane being a gun for hire meant that whoever had the money, Bane had no qualms about doing a job no matter how criminal it was. Again, the meeting of Bane and Boba meant that there was a history between the two, albeit a rocky past, but one that could be exploited and used for pure adrenaline-fueled action. The irony of Bane calling Boba an “old man” is when Bane himself is living way past the typical life expectancy of his alien species. Bane accuses Boba of going soft since living with Tusken’s, with that statement hitting a nerve in Boba that makes his subsequent actions wholly justified.

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The Book Of Boba Fett also gave us fans another piece of iconic Star Wars lore. We got to witness Boba being given a Rancor as a gift by the Hutts. What made that even more special was the Rancor handler was none other than celebrated actor (and Robert Rodriguez staple) Danny Trejo. I could hear fans across the fandom yelling “MACHETE” once they saw Trejo grace their screen. Trejo is one of those treasured actors that has made an indelible mark on audiences that whenever they appear on screen, it undoubtedly brings a smile to fans everywhere. Fans were also treated to witnessing Boba ride that Rancor in episode 7 during a battle with Scorpenek droids. It was very cool to see the Rancor in action as the last time we saw any Rancor was in Return of the Jedi when Luke (Mark Hamill) came face to face with one. With the live-action Rancor, we got glimpses of both Godzilla and King Kong movies as the Rancor battled the droids and faced down Cad Bane.

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I love that with this series, elements of older movies again were prevalent and used as an homage. It was clear that the showrunners wanted to pay tribute to the film that shaped them as filmmakers and Lucas, whose influence is crucial to Star Wars as a whole. Adding in a bit of The Mandalorian and giving viewers a taste of what might come in The Mandalorian season 3 was great. It added another layer to the story that helped establish Boba’s loyal “tribe” around him.

I would love to go over every episode and reveal spoiler after spoiler, but I will refrain from that because I want you to watch the series and judge for yourself. To give the series a chance and look at it for the wonderfully complex series it is. The way the series was left, I am hoping for a second season. A LOT more can be told in this series; the story is far from over. Fingers crossed that Disney would give the green light to another fantastic season of The Book of Boba Fett so we can partake in more adventures with Boba and Fennec Shand.

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March 8, 2022
The Mandalorian: Bounty Hunter With A Conscience That We Love!
Hello friends of WormholeRiders,

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Are you ready to hear about the Disney plus series The Mandalorian?

I hope you loved it as much as I have. I am a Star Wars fan, but not fanatic, the franchise has always been a favorite of mine and will always have an incredibly special place in my heart. I was 5 years old when I saw the original Star Wars in 1977 at the Alexandria Theatre on Geary street here in San Francisco (sadly that theatre is no longer there). Over the years I have seen all the subsequent films that have come after the original three. As I have grown older, I have become a lifelong fan, I was so happy to hear that a series based on The Mandalorian was coming to Disney plus.

We were first introduced to the most famous Mandalorian, Boba Fett in Empire Strikes Back and again in Return of the Jedi. From those movies on we knew that whenever we saw those bounty hunters, we knew things were about to get interesting. The series picks up 5 years after Return, it is set during the New Republic that was established by The Alliance. The series is the brainchild of Jon Favreau who wrote 23 episodes, directed one and pretty much had a say in everything and anything that was to be involved in the series. Dave Filoni a lifelong Star Wars nerd executive produced the bulk of the series as well as directed and wrote two episodes. With the masterminds like these two gentlemen behind the series, there was no doubt that fans were going to get the series they had long desired.

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How Star Wars was influenced by the film The Hidden Fortress by Akira Kurosawa, Mandalorian is influenced by the Westerns of Sergio Leone as well as the Japanese film Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance by Kenji Misumi.

Seeing those movies and then watching the series you can clearly see the similarities and parallels. As someone who loves Leone’s Westerns and those Japanese films that influenced it, I knew from the get-go that I would love this series.

The Mandalorian – Cara Dune, Mando and Greef Karga. Image courtesy Disney Studios

The cast alone is another reason worth watching it for, it is a virtual goldmine of amazing actors, some of which are seen on screen or heard through their voices. Let us start with the Mandalorian himself voiced by Pedro Pascal from the Netflix series Narcos. Pedro may not be the actual man in the suit (you do see him donning the suit in a few episodes), but his emotion is still present and powerful. He is the “man with no name” the lone bounty hunter that roams the galaxy and finds work when he can. We do not find out Mando’s name (Din Djarin) until Chapter 8: The Redemption in a series that goes by chapters, not episodes.

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The great thing about having a series like The Mandalorian at Disney is the production value of the series. With a powerhouse like Disney behind you and the best technology in the business each chapter (episode) feels like a movie within itself. From the costumes (costume designers Joseph A. Porro and Shawna Trpcic) to the sets (set designer Amanda Moss Serino) to the music (Ludwig Göransson), it immerses you fully into that world and for that brief time you feel like you are right in the middle of the galaxy. Add in ILM (Industrial Light and Magic) to the mix and you have the perfect combination.

The Mandalorian – Giancarlo Esposito as the evil Moff Gideon. Image courtesy Disney Studios

In the first season we have a cast of characters beginning with Carl Weathers (Greef Karga), Gina Carano (Cara Dune), Werner Herzog (The Client), Nick Nolte (Kuiil), Taika Waititi (IG-11) Giancarlo Esposito (Moff Gideon) and Emily Swallow (Armorer) rounding out the rest of the cast. I remember during the first season and the first few episodes the character of Kuiil had a voice that was so familiar but could not quite place and was pleased to see that Nick Nolte returned to the screen.

It was about the second chapter that I realized it was Nick Nolte, and that made me love the character even more. The directors for the first season are some of the best in the business, from Bryce Dallas Howard to Taika Waititi, all bringing their own love of Star Wars to their respected episodes.

The Mandalorian – Ming Na Wen as Fennec Shand. Image courtesy Disney Studios

The second season has added even more talent to the series both in front of and behind the camera!

With a cast like Temuera Morrison (Boba Fett), Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze), Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano), Michael Biehn (Lang), John Leguizamo (Gor Koresh), Timothy Olyphant (Cobb Vanth) things are bound to get interesting.

Great actors like Bill Burr (Mayfeld), Horatio Sanz (Mythrol), Amy Sedaris (Peli Motto) and Ming-Na Wen (Fennec Shand) are thankfully seen again in the superb second season adding more humor, compassion, and talent to the pool.

The Mandalorian – Katie Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze. Image courtesy Disney Studios

Behind the camera is more great talent with Robert Rodriguez, Dave Filoni, Carl Weathers, Taika Waititi, Peyton Reed. The series is better because of who is in front as well as behind the camera, when you have people that have a deep love and admiration for the material it shows in each episode. For example, the episode that Robert Rodriguez (Chapter 14: The Tragedy) directed is indictive of his style, if you have watched any of his movies then you know what I mean. You will be able to know from the first few minutes of that episode that he was the one that directed it.

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Mando finds himself in an unexpected role of father figure to “the child” who Mando is tasked to find and kill. Not realizing that the target is a child, and Mando instead rescues the child and protects him from the Imperials who want him dead. Even though Mando is dedicated to the ways of The Mandalorian, the code of Bounty Hunters’ Guild, he is still a man with feelings and emotions. He was tasked with finding others like the child and returning the child to his family. As a fan of the Star Wars franchise “the child” (later in Season two is when we finally find out his name, Grogu) is remarkably like what we know as Yoda, but the origin of his species has never been revealed. He does share the same traits as Yoda, as the series progresses, we do see that the child does possess the ways of the force and has on a few occasions helped Mando out of sticky situations by using said force.

The Mandalorian – Baby Yoda Grogu. Image courtesy Disney Studios

With each chapter the mystery of the child, affectionately known as “Baby Yoda” becomes more apparent and that makes the urgency to find his kind more dire than first anticipated. We then find out that he may be the last of his kind and the reason he is wanted so badly by the Imperials is because of his capabilities that wield more power than thought possible. Nothing like having a whole galaxy of bad guys chasing after you, right? Thankfully Mando is more than capable of handling anything that comes their way.

The Mandalorian – Werner Herzog as The Client. Image courtesy Disney Studios

The series is wonderful in that it shows the progression of a man who was bound by honor of the only way he has been taught (“this is the way”) and he has always known to maybe becoming more of the human he is. The armor he wears is not only symbolic of what he was, but it slowly becomes the thing that frees him as well.

It is complicated to say the least, we all wear our own “armor” throughout our lives and as we go through the journey of life, that armor becomes tarnished and eventually becomes that thing that either sets us free or destroys us. With Mando it is no different, his journey changes him in ways he never thought. From not being able to remove his helmet in the presence of another human to potentially abandoning the code he has followed his whole life. It is Shakespearean at its finest and we are here for it.

The Mandalorian – Mando. Image courtesy Disney Studios

Pedro Pascal does a fabulous job at not only having the disciplined way about him, but eventually having that compassion, love, loyalty that has transformed him into the man he becomes at the end of the second season. I have always been a fan of Pedro’s; he is a great actor that can convey more with his voice than he can with an action.

It is hard to write about the series because I do not want to give away anything about the third season. Honestly when friends of mine started watching this show (and they are total Star Wars nerds), I was a bit reluctant to start because I thought they may be a bit biased. I was pleasantly proven so wrong about that. It was at the end of the first chapter (episode 1) that I had become enamored, enthralled, hooked, and obsessed with the series. I did not start watching it until the third episode had aired and once I binge watched them, I was salivating for more. Disney is smart in that the series is not given to you in one shot (as has been the case in most series nowadays), but weekly so you are made to tune in every week to see what happens next. I like having the anticipation during the week and speculating what might happen next in the series.

The Mandalorian – Mandos ship. Image courtesy Disney Studios

Having a series like The Mandalorian has opened my Star Wars world a bit more. It has made me want to delve further down the Star Wars rabbit hole and watch the other series that have been associated with this series (and the potential ones that might get spun off). I do know that there will be an Ahsoka Tano series coming soon, with Rosario Dawson. With each spin-off of the franchise we as fans get to enjoy the best parts of that entire franchise.

The Mandalorian – Mando. Image courtesy Disney Studios

If you are a fan of any of the series that are part of the Star Wars franchise the I highly recommend this series. There is so much to sink your teeth into that covering it in one post will not really do it justice. All I will say is that the Season two finale was so incredible that I literally cried, but happy tears. It leaves it open for more and let me tell you there is a lot more in store for Mando. It also will make you have a slight deja vu regarding yet another movie related to the franchise. You will be (hopefully) as mind blown as I was when you see what happens . My advice to you is when you do watch the season two finale watch it ALL THE WAY THROUGH the credits and then about a minute after you will get something worth it. Trust me, I had to tell my friends to go back and watch it and they were glad I told them.

That about wraps up my post about the Disney plus series The Mandalorian. I hope this convinces you to watch the series. I am looking forward to season three and anything that comes after it. We leave you with one of our favorite videos from the series, Ludwig Göransson beautifully scoring The Mandalorian.
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Thank you for visiting WormholeRiders News Agency. Thanks to Kenn for video embedding and adding images for my feature article. I will be back next season for more on The Mandalorian about the adventures Mando faces as we learn more about Baby Yoda!

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Lori
March 3, 2021

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