The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere: “The Marshal”
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The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere: “The Marshal”

In our recap of Chapter 9, “The Marshal,” we gather a basket full of Easter eggs—and identify how they serve the plot, not just the vibes, of this dragon versus cowboys mashup. We weigh the influence of both Camelot-era fantasy and spaghetti Westerns, discuss perceptions from a first-time viewer, and wonder what (if any) Season 1 criticisms the show may be reacting to in its Season 2 premiere.

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The Mandalorian Chapter 2: The Child
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The Mandalorian Chapter 2: The Child

This week, in our recap of The Mandalorian’s Chapter 2, “The Child,” we talk through the Mandalorian’s stylish, distinct, comic book-esque visual language and the rights of Mudhorns to, you know, peacefully exist. We also talk about the Mandalorian’s code of ethics—which is in flux—and what it must feel like for a highly professional bounty hunter to suddenly…not be in his element.

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