Come one, come all, fans of The Mandalorian. Each Wednesday morning, we’re breaking down the newest episode, from the best Grogu closed-captioning moment, to what’s going on with the latest friends and foes in Mando’s redemption arc, to what it all means for the rest of the galaxy far, far away. Pop on The Mandalorian theme and dive in. This is the way.”Chapter 19: The Convert”Disney+’s Cryptic Plot Summary: On Coruscant, former Imperials find amnesty in the New Republic.Main Players: Mando, Bo-Katan Kryze, Dr. Pershing, Elia Kane, yellow biscuits.Director: We have another newcomer to the Mando playground this week: Lee Isaac Chung, who helmed the spectacular Minari. The man knows how to handle a chase scene! Damn. Good news for all you Twister fans, but I am disappointed that Alan Kim didn’t make a cameo in this episode.Can’t-Miss Star Wars Easter Egg: I have to go with the return of Coruscant, the CGI capital of the galaxy. Best Grogu Closed-Caption Moment: Another [Grogu coos]. Disappointing.I’m simply dropping this spectacular fan edit before I get started:Captain’s LogThose Mudscuffers Bombed My Home!After Mando finishes washing up, he jets away from Mandalore with Grogu and Bo-Katan. The crew is quickly ambushed by a swarm of what we’re told are extra-dangerous TIE Interceptors. In a brilliantly choreographed dogfight, Mando and Bo-Katan make like Top Gun and take them out. Just when they think they’re in the clear—and Grogu opens up his pram again—another group of TIE Interceptors show up. And they bomb Bo-Katan’s home…. Click below to read the full story from Esquire
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