TV #16 of 2023: The Mandalorian, season 3 A very uneven installment, and one that probably seems even weaker for being the first live-action Star Wars property to follow the franchise-high achievements of Andor’s debut year. While not awful, this is certainly the worst (or more generously, the most inconsistent) the Mando show has ever …
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TV Review: The Mandalorian, season 2
TV #55 of 2020: The Mandalorian, season 2 Beyond even its debut season, this second year of the live-action Star Wars show is an outstanding achievement on every level. The spinoff program really does feel like it’s happening in the exact same continuity as the movies — something that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and its …
TV Review: The Mandalorian, season 1
TV #4 of 2020: The Mandalorian, season 1 The plot to this season doesn’t really resolve as neatly as I would like, and a few character beats don’t feel properly motivated, but overall it’s a stellar achievement — no pun intended — for the first live-action Star Wars show. The budget behind this project must …
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