Most of the time of the past two episodes was spent in the main action of Books by Boba Fett, it’s no surprise that the finale feels selfless. Underdeveloped allies, boring enemies, and an hour of frenetic, disorganized action ensure that this embarrassing TV season ends in revolt. But considering the early episodes have never successfully justified their own existence, that’s hardly surprising.
In fact, the only real surprise of the finale, entitled “In Honor,” a look at itself and itself, was also its biggest disappointment. Just last week, director Dave Filoni reintroduced bounty hunter Cad Bane (a veteran of the much-acclaimed animated film). Clone War series that make Filoni arguably Lucasfilm’s most valuable storyteller) with the appeal of cinema’s classic gunfighters. But here, under the direction of Robert Rodriguez, the implied threat turns to crushing disappointment. Fett and Bane write poetry about their final meeting, an untold story (when it matters most, Books by Boba Fett suddenly becomes a flashback), before the villain is eliminated for most of the episode, save for a seemingly cheap final confrontation in which Fett kills Bane. The moment of clear meaning to feel the victory is completely smooth and certain Anger Star Wars daredevil who had hoped for more from this truly majestic figure.
Perhaps moments of scattered machismo fans can help ease their grief. In the midst of a lifeless, brutally edited Mos Espa gun battle — agents of Fett, Mando, and some of Tatooine’s liberals versus Pykes, Bane, and the local crime lords — Boba Fett flips reversed the situation by storming into battle with his new breeder. It’s Internet fan art coming to life, a guy with a plane riding an uncontrollable monster (not 20 minutes later, the ranch owner becomes a King Kong-sized problem without a doubt). Mando has to deal with) for no other reason than to look cool. It’s not.
Through the stream of emotions trying to keep the action together is Fett suddenly fighting for the people of Tatooine. After the battle was won, as if there was any doubt, the old bounty hunter received presents from the people on the street. Season is trying to sell Fett’s story as a Tatooine’s story, but there’s nothing here or there. Star Wars the legend successfully links the man and the planet on which we have seen him die in Return of the Jedi. If Fett’s story takes him out of the world, almost nothing of value will be lost. In fact, it’s best for us to forget about his new awkward backstory with the local Tusken Raiders.
The only theme throughout “In the Name of Honor” that makes you feel like anything is the reunion of Mando and Grogu. Books by Boba Fettthe best of two episodes feels like the entries of Mandalorian. After taking on independent journeys in the previous two episodes, the only two characters that grew up on the series were the stars of its sister show, and thus their reunion, Grogu uses. use his new Force skill to jump on his father character, earning Oh!
But in battle, their dynamics developed further. When the rancher threatened to crush Mando, Grogu stepped out and used the Force to calm the sleeping beast. Our “Baby Yoda” has become the silent pacifist who can heal the once ruthless killer. Furthermore in the context of their reunion, there is a greater chance for Star Wars to evolve. Last week, none other than Luke Skywalker asked Grogu to choose between the old and the new — the shining sword of an old Jedi Master or a suit of armor recently forged for him as a gift from his caretaker. his old squirrel. Choosing the second story means leaving behind the same old Jedi story in favor of the fresh dynamism that has been created. Mandalorian a sincere shot. Whether the fans didn’t watch Boba Fett it’s going to be very disconcerting for the pair to suddenly come back together in season three is a whole different matter, but as it turns out here, it’s really rewarding.
In a way, including this little arc for Mandalorianthe main couple of the duo Books by Boba Fett between the old and the new. Here, we watched Boba Fett live with the Tusken Raiders, take over Jabba’s Palace, get revenge on the Sarlacc Pit, and kill a fan-favorite villain. Fans wish this show existed, just as they helped undeniably crazy technology allow Mark Hamill still plays the young Luke Skywalker, though without any spirit that keeps him engaged The Last Jedi as an older Luke, has downplayed the high points of his series. But Grogu rejected the life the Jedi gave him, just as the writers eventually turned down Boba Fett’s story to give us episodes. Mandalorian. “In the Name of Honor” returns to the Tatooine-focused story of the first half of the season, but it’s not Fett in the finale’s final shot, but our two newer heroes. When Mando and Grogu fly to some uncertain future, they can escape the trap of Star Wars‘ past. But after that Books by Boba Fettthe speed of light may not be fast enough to save this beloved franchise.
