Season 2 of the Mandalorian begins in epic fashion. The action and effects were grand, but the story didn’t seem to advance too far–with one big exception. We discuss the show’s sci-fi twist on traditional western themes, and speculate what the reveal of a mystery character could mean.

The first season of The Mandalorian comes to a satisfying conclusion with two strong episodes. We particularly liked Chapter 7, with its shocking turns that took the series to a new dramatic level. Looking at the first season as a whole, we found a lot to like, and are eager to see what the writers do in Season 2 with …

The Mandalorian tries–and largely succeeds–with a “heist” episode. We appreciated the change in scenery and the new characters, but we have to wonder: Will the Baby Yoda storyline be adequately addressed in the remaining two episodes? The show continues to create interesting characters but seems to dispose of them just as quickly. Which of the new characters would you like …