Chapter 24: The Return

Thie was a visual feast for the senses. From the breathtaking action sequences to the stunning landscapes, the episode truly delivered on spectacle. However, while the spectacle was certainly impressive, there were times where the story felt somewhat predictable.

Despite this slight flaw, what an amazingly enjoyable episode that highlighted the show's strengths. The dynamic between the titular Mandalorian and the charismatic Grogu remains a highlight of the series, and the dynamic was on full display in this episode.

The special effects were also top-notch, with the smaller-scale fight scenes feeling just as impactful as the larger set-pieces.

This is the weakest season of The Mandalorian but still very much worth the watch.

I used to tell my friends that this show was one of my all-time favoriter just two years ago. I would absolutely not say that after this season. Was it enjoyable? Yes, but the writing is lightyears away from the greatest shows currently on TV. Compare this to Succession's writing - it's day and night.

This show has got a bad case of the Disneys. It's too childlike and playful now. The writing is not smart. Things just happen and for the most part the things do not make sense. There are so many dumb decisions made by the bad guys too. If the writers want something to happen, it will happen. It doesn't matter if some other actions would be more logical.

Despite the problems the visual effects are impressive. It looks like a movie. The fight choreography is also very good. I think everyone involved is very talented, but they have to sacrifice the writing in order for it to be more Disneyesque.

He is no longer swallowing frogs. Making them float, maybe. And he doesn't appear to need his floating crib any longer.

He's no longer passing out when he expels the least bit of force energy.

And he's no longer afraid.

The red guys get their just desserts. I was kind of hoping the big guy survived. But at least his son did.

We finally got to see the full extent of Moff Gideon's hideousity. It was as if sections of the death star were used to create his base. But Mandalorians are stronger together.

One Mandalorian saga ends, a new one begins.

Honestly, I don't know if this represents the end of the story. There is certainly room for more tales to be told.

Mando becomes a type of Kwai Chan Caine.

And... did they go back and pick up IG11's pieces?

While the season as a whole was a letdown this episode was not the worst... but it deffinetely could have been better! Some great and intense action scenes! I enjoyed the fights, more than I thought and they were a bit creative at times! It was cool to see them all unite and fight! Sometimes you just wanna see something cool and this episode gave us that!

The ending was... idk, but I cannot say i am as excited for season 4 as I was for season 3 after season 2!

I still feel like there are missed opportunities this season! A lot of the elements from this and the previous episode should have been the focus throughout the whole season! Introduce Gideon sooner as well as the other Mandalorian warriors, to make this episode even better! Instead It feels half baked once we get to the end! Still some plotlines left open, but maybe we get answers if we get a season 4 or in Ahsoka!

I really hope Ahsoka will deliver, and not another Kenobi disaster!

After the astonishing episode last week, that not only set this show back on track but also connected all the storylines of this season.

The last episode concludes this rather rough season as good as it can. The action is top quality, the effects are masterclass and the plot is solid but not unexpected. It was great not to see Bo Katan girlboss but Mando, Grogu and her fighting together. Sure there are some plotholes and therefore this finale is the weakest so far, but it was the best Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni could do after Kathleen Kennedy made some fatal decisions.

Now this show is back on track without having wasted all of the season. Ahsoka has to deliver so the audience will return, but there is no disaster created by the Mandalorian.

The difference between Star Wars and the other Disney franchises is, that all the others are already dead, Star Wars still survives because the people working there love Star Wars and therefore will never give up making good quality stories for there belived franchise. Kennedy cannot ruin everything!

Now I want to talk a bit about the plot so Spoiler Warning here!

The darksaber is now destroyed in which may be the most powerful scene of the episode. This should prevent a lot of conflicts in the future.

Mando is now settling down with Grogu on Nevarro. This is great to see and they can now relax for a bit.

I think Moff Gideon survived because his "death" was not really shown. This is by far the most controversial part of this episode and I do not know yet if I like it or not.

Mandalore finally gets reincarnated and I hope to see progression in future seasons.

However I want them to focus more on Din and Grogu and their adventures.

All in all a solid season finale, that is satisfying but lacks of the big reveals and plottwists. All the hope lies now on Ahsoka which is produced by Dave Filoni.