But that’s the problem with “Return of the Mandalorian”: It’s a great episode of television for Din Djarin and no one else. The Mandalorian Season 2.5 - All of this brings us to “Return of the Mandalorian.” The episode is undeniably entertaining, well-made, and effective at reminding viewers of how good The Mandalorian is and how compelling Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin is as a character.
BOBA FETT PREPO 2 SERIES
But while the show’s first few episodes explored Boba’s genuinely interesting relationship with a tribe of Tusken Raiders, the Disney+ series has more or less abandoned that plotline in recent episodes.ĭin Djarin (Pedro Pascal) in The Book of Boba Fett Episode 5. Of course, The Book of Boba Fett’s disinterest in its own crime story wouldn’t be as damaging as it is if the series was dedicating its time to a richer storyline. Indeed, the only truly strategic decision Boba has made throughout the series so far is when he prioritized befriending a gang of Tatooine bike riders over a greedy business owner. Outside of meeting with Tatooine’s other rulers, Boba hasn’t done anything other than talk about preparing for a battle with the Pykes. To make matters even worse, in the two episodes since the Pyke Syndicate’s role in the show was revealed, Boba has done, well, practically nothing about it. Even his brief quarrel with the Hutt Twins ended up disintegrating not because of anything Boba did but because the Twins learned on their own about the Pyke Syndicate’s plans for Tatooine. He’s collected tribute payments from those in his territory and met with several adversaries, but he has yet to do anything smart or surprising himself. However, while The Book of Boba Fett has spent some time developing and building out its crime story, Boba’s rise to power has felt increasingly like an afterthought in the show itself.Īcross the series’ first five episodes, Boba has done little to secure his place of power on Tatooine. It was packaged and pitched as being about Boba Fett’s attempts to cement his place on the throne once occupied by Jabba the Hutt.
The Godfather of Tatooine - Before its premiere, The Book of Boba Fett was being sold as a Godfather -esque crime series set in the world of Star Wars.