The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale: “The Return”
The Mandalorian Anna Squires The Mandalorian Anna Squires

The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale: “The Return”

The action-packed conclusion to The Mandalorian brings laughs, drama, and really closes the loop on the themes of the whole series. We compare two big bads of the empire, Moff Gideon and Grand Admiral Thrawn; and worry about how we still don't know where Big Blue is (or what nefariousness he's up to). We also talk about the future of Mandalore as defined by its past and by its potential.

Read More
The Mandalorian Chapter 8: Redemption
The Mandalorian Anna Squires The Mandalorian Anna Squires

The Mandalorian Chapter 8: Redemption

In our recap of “Redemption” (The Mandalorian Season 1, Chapter 8), we wrestle with questions of honor, if it matters, and why it’s so important to try. We also cover the chain of ownership of darksaber (and question why Lando doesn’t have it??), the importance of the Child, and the role of Moff Gideon in the somehow still-functioning Empire (???).

Read More
The Mandalorian Season 1 Premiere: The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian Anna Squires The Mandalorian Anna Squires

The Mandalorian Season 1 Premiere: The Mandalorian

On the show this week, we’re recapping the premiere of the shot heard ’round the world in the form of the first Star Wars live-action TV show, “The Mandalorian.”

We talk through justice in the Era of the New Republic, the mishmash of ancient legend + spaghetti Western + samurai story + space opera, and the reason we created our fan-favorite segment, Bae Watch. (Spoiler alert: It’s Kuiil. It’s always been Kuiil.)

Read More