The Mandalorian was the first Star Wars series to debut in the Disney+ streaming era. In many ways it was fitting that it became the first series to cross-over into the realm of the feature film. In this episode we take a look at The Mandalorian and Grogu. We talk about the main characters as well as guest star Rotta the Hutt. We delve into the performances and the use of the characters in the story. We also discuss the plot and pacing of the story. Along the way we discuss the trajectory of the Star Wars franchise, whether a film or series works better for The Mandalorian as a character and concept, and what we’d like to see from Mando and Grogu in the future.

Our five-minute controversy this week asks if anyone wants to see performances of dead celebrities generated by A.I.

In this episode Ryan, Anji, and Stephen join the cast.

Show Notes:
Stan Lee’s voice and likeness to be utilized by A.I. for commercial use.
Mandalorian and Grogu’s production budget
Mandalorian and Grogu’s box office take
America: Birth of a Nation (Stephen’s satirical documentary)

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