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'The Mandalorian' - Episode 1 - Jon Favreau makes Stars Wars Interesting



I think I am in the minority with Star Wars. I have always watched the movies, but you wouldn't find me obsessing about it. Debating with people. Getting mad that the new movies are terrible (I'll admit that I like them better then Episodes I-III. Really didn't like Hayden Christiansen as Anakin).

Anywho.

I started watching this just because you can't escape the Baby Yoda memes. Also, people have been talking about how good the show is. But what really made interested in seeing it is that Jon Favreau is at the helm. Even though everyone gives credit to the Russo brothers for creating the Marvel Universe. That may true. But it's Favreau's Iron Man was the spark that started the flame. If the movie failed, there would be no Avengers.

Again I get sidetracked. Let's get down to this new show on Disney+ for The Mandalorian. It's about a bounty hunter who takes a bounty that should just be like any other one, until he finds the target and it turns his world around.

I like this version of Stars Wars because it's no so sci-fi-y. Sometimes the movies stretch out the realism of the story (I know it's a movie in space, but I still like some REALISM). The Mandalorian (who I am going to call TM for the sake of the posts) is all about the business and just getting paid and does not take shit from anyone. I enjoyed Pedro Pascal (TV's Narcos) as the main character and he gets your support whether you want it or not.



Favreau focuses on the story and the characters and less on using money for special effects. There is a lot more hand-to-hand combat. TM has some bits and pieces of his past that I can't wait to see because I know it's going to be epic. It will be interesting to see where Favreau takes us next because this whole thing with Baby Yoda has more to it then what we can see on the surface.

Of course the Baby Yoda is the major take away that most people tend to take away from the show. Some people get mad that people aren't calling Baby Yoda, 'The Child' because that's what he's referred to on the show. And this is the part of the universe that I do not insert myself in. I am conversation with Star Wars, no where near an expert. Baby Yoda seems to have the same kind of powers that Yoda from Episodes IV-VI. There are so many questions. How did he get here? Are there more? What else can he do?

This is just the beginning of a great new show from Disney+. If they are able to produce winners like this one, look out for Disney+ beating out Netflix for Best TV shows at the Emmy's.
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