I was originally going to wait until I had finished the whole series to talk about it, but seeing as the episodes are released weekly, I figured some of you might appreciate some early impressions. That being said, I think the best compliment I can give to this series is that it truly speaks to the heart of what it means to be a piece of Star Wars fiction.
What does that mean? Let me try and explain.
When my Dad first showed me Star Wars years ago I was astounded by this amazing adventure through a new galaxy and by the mystery surrounding the Jedi and their ancient power. Later on I began to realize the more intricate detail. The story of hope in a hopeless place, the amazing characters, and that special bit of Star Wars charm that brings it all together.
The Manadlorian valiantly attempts to capture and capitalize on these qualities...and so far, it's succeeding.
Watching this series is just so fun. It's to the point that i'm cursing Disney for their weekly release schedule; honestly I just want to binge it all. I should have expected as much from a series that is directed and executively produced by Jon Favreau, (Iron Man director), but i digress.
The action is superb, and the show proves it within the first ten minutes. Fantastic CGI and visuals make the show look just as good as the blockbusters. The atmosphere and pace is extremely engaging and never fails to hold all of your attention. Western style shootouts, a stoic bounty hunter, recognizable pieces of the Star Wars universe; it all adds up in an extremely entertaining way.
Of course we're only two episodes in and there's six episodes left to tell the full story, but here's hoping that The Mandalorian stays strong in the force and continues to impress.
