The Mandalorian

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Season 1
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 15, 2019
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 508 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 395 out of 508
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 508
  3. Negative: 60 out of 508
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  1. BraydenCole32
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Better than any of the new movies they’ve put out the past few years! Plus I’m a huge fan of Pascal.
  2. Xmediacritic
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    generic, pointless tripe

    Seriously, this is the best Disney could come up with after the infinite hype????????????????

    LOL
  3. Ironjuggernaut4
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    One episode and I am sold! Good acting and great special effects. Pedro Pescal is awesome.
  4. Phoenixstar
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    Very well made. Beautifully shot, great cinematography but the storyline is severely lacking. All bliss no substance.
  5. Moj3
    Nov 13, 2019
    4
    Felt like a Sci Fi channel special. The scene where he tries to learn the mount, the random "yoda" type character, and combined with the short run time were all reasons to be concerned. Hopefully they go more in-depth with future episodes, perhaps 60 minute - 90 minutes would help them to explain their story in more detail and make sense of what story they are trying to tell.
  6. notor12
    Nov 13, 2019
    5
    I don't see how this show can possibly work centered around a lead with no personality whatsoever.

    Mandalorians were given an interesting backstory in the canon, but they are largely devoid of emotion. That's not a great foundation to anchor an entire series let alone one episode. Even with more character development and background it is really hard to see how this can work.
  7. ThroneBender
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    It's hella dope, great action and great ending (ep 1) - a must for any Star Wars fan.
  8. DFV
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Nice photography, production value is visible. Entertaining and fun... keeps you hanging.

    However it is too aggressive in content for newcomers to Star Wars Universe (no issue for me though).
    Definitely will keep on watching.
  9. nazarstefanovic
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Мені сподобалось! Я не є фанатом старих добрих Зоряних Воєн, але ця серія зайшла.
  10. yarshman
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Well done. Met my expectations, and I'm looking forward to more. Good mix of practical and cg fx. The environments feel gritty and bleak so far, which is great. The important characters are very well done, and I dig the representation of familiar species from the Star Wars film universe.
  11. DarthNihilus
    Nov 13, 2019
    6
    Like everyone else I wanted to buy into the hype surrounding this show. Disney has somehow taken a guaranteed hit brand and constantly messed it up. The Mandalorian had great marketing which enticed me and many other Star Wars fans that were looking for something new. The pilot episode is shorter than I expected the series to be but somehow manages to feel long and at times boring. TheLike everyone else I wanted to buy into the hype surrounding this show. Disney has somehow taken a guaranteed hit brand and constantly messed it up. The Mandalorian had great marketing which enticed me and many other Star Wars fans that were looking for something new. The pilot episode is shorter than I expected the series to be but somehow manages to feel long and at times boring. The Mandalorian is the only notable character in the show thus far. I don't know that anyone else was even introduced and if they were it just shows how forgettable they were. The plot is razor thin which is disappointing. You get the sense that it is being made up on the go. The tone of the show is the most troubling part. It's almost like the series hasn't figured out what kind of show it wants to be just yet. It felt like I was watching an "Almost Movie" quality TV show with high level effects but barely any coherent writing. The much teased end of episode reveal wasn't what I expected at all. I'll watch some more episodes in the hopes that it will improve but definitely wasn't a strong start.… Expand
  12. joaquinstk
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    They should call this The Tropealorian due to the complete unoriginality of every aspect of this production. Take just about any bland western and mix it up with every audio and visual cliche of the Star Wars Universe and put it in a blender and out comes the Mandalorian. Even the musical score seemed like it was borrowed with just a few notes changed here and there. Just bland as hellThey should call this The Tropealorian due to the complete unoriginality of every aspect of this production. Take just about any bland western and mix it up with every audio and visual cliche of the Star Wars Universe and put it in a blender and out comes the Mandalorian. Even the musical score seemed like it was borrowed with just a few notes changed here and there. Just bland as hell like every other Disney produced SWU production has been since they bought out Lucas. Zero character development and the ending is laugh-out-loud stupid.… Expand
  13. Gamexpert
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    This feels like a Series created by a marketing team, not by actual writers and directors.
    They clearly put a lot of fancy Names in there to keep Fans happy, and i am pretty sure this will work out fine. But this series does not habe any Identity.
  14. Derp_man12
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Really enjoyed this first episode. I LOVED the art style and look of the characters and set pieces. While there were a few prequel level CG shots, it mostly looked good for the budget.
    It wasn't perfect though. I felt like the episode didn't really have any direction or plot. it felt more like a short film than anything. Also, I feel like the show expects you to come in with a pretty good    Really enjoyed this first episode. I LOVED the art style and look of the characters and set pieces. While there were a few prequel level CG shots, it mostly looked good for the budget.
    It wasn't perfect though. I felt like the episode didn't really have any direction or plot. it felt more like a short film than anything. Also, I feel like the show expects you to come in with a pretty good understanding of who the Mandalorians are. It doesn't really give a good explanation of the metal and the significance of the armor. While I already have a pretty good understanding of the Mandalorians, most people probably won't. I guess it just felt like an episode in the middle of a season, not the first. Also, what the duck is with the music. ITs like a mix of classic star wars and pop, rock, and blues.    … Expand
  15. Hmmmm1
    Nov 13, 2019
    6
    A very bad start, a mediocre first episode. I know this series it was made to manipulate blind people to subscribe to Disney+, but really that mediocre? It seems to have been done by Tnt
  16. Goreminister
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    THIS is how to do Star Wars. Filoni and Favreau totally understood the source material and made a brilliant first episode. Those guys understood how to create a Star Wars experience better than J.J. Abrahms and Kathleen Kennedy ever could. Minor nods here and there to the original trilogy, perfect "Western"-Setting (like Lucas has done it in the good ol´ days). The story is simply (even ifTHIS is how to do Star Wars. Filoni and Favreau totally understood the source material and made a brilliant first episode. Those guys understood how to create a Star Wars experience better than J.J. Abrahms and Kathleen Kennedy ever could. Minor nods here and there to the original trilogy, perfect "Western"-Setting (like Lucas has done it in the good ol´ days). The story is simply (even if it has an incredible WTF moment at the end), and the soundtrack isn´t that good like the stuff John Williams use to do, BUT... That are only small complaints. This one is for YOU, Star Wars Fans, and I mean Star Wars fans, you know?… Expand
  17. Cinemaphile
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    This show makes an entrance like the Star Destroyer in 1977. The Bounty Hunter With No Name similarly bursts through the door like Darth Vader. The dialogue is spartan, just like a Western. There is no exposition. Everything we learn is from what the characters do and what they say.

    The protagonist is unflappable, ruthless and driven. Along the way we meet a bounty, his    This show makes an entrance like the Star Destroyer in 1977. The Bounty Hunter With No Name similarly bursts through the door like Darth Vader. The dialogue is spartan, just like a Western. There is no exposition. Everything we learn is from what the characters do and what they say.

    The protagonist is unflappable, ruthless and driven. Along the way we meet a bounty, his employer, his guild, a powerful client, a competitor and an unexpected package.

    This episode is slow and thoughtful when it needs to be and energetic and aggressive when it needs to be.

    Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau are the new faces of Star Wars. They've announced their presence with authority.

    Who needs Benioff and Weiss?

    Game of Thrones wishes it could have started with this big a bang.

    Star Wars is back and with a vengeance.    … Expand
  18. kingzardoz
    Nov 13, 2019
    4
    Lazy, safe, and boring. Most likely made for kids. Even though The Mandalorian is everything I expected, I am still impressed with the laziness of the writing and directing. Jon Favreau has set a new low for himself. In the final scene of ep1 the protagonist from a tribe of legendary warriors, feared by Jedi Knights, has a droid do 80% of the fighting for him. Only reason I am giving thisLazy, safe, and boring. Most likely made for kids. Even though The Mandalorian is everything I expected, I am still impressed with the laziness of the writing and directing. Jon Favreau has set a new low for himself. In the final scene of ep1 the protagonist from a tribe of legendary warriors, feared by Jedi Knights, has a droid do 80% of the fighting for him. Only reason I am giving this episode a 4 is because of all the money Disney threw into this production, it looks great but beyond that it is generic filler.… Expand
  19. NavyBean
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Good start. Looks great. Fast-paced. Who was Nick Nolte? Got a Gremlins vibe at the end.
  20. darthtodd
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Really enjoyed the first episode, felt like an old western! Still too early to tell if the plot will be good but fingers crossed.
  21. SirFaulty
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    And this rubbish is what everyone was getting excited about? They may as well have arranged that Chuck Norris played The Mandalorian. Yeah...thanks Disney but no. Disney have cobbled all this generic rubbish together when they shouldn't have even bothered.
  22. Krowtic
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    The Mandalorian is part western, part space opera and all badass. The visual effects and cinematography are excellent. The world feels dirty and lived in; very much like classic Star Wars. Truly the best piece of media to come out of the franchise since Rogue One. The pilot has issues with pacing and at only 39 minutes long It's shorter than most prime time network television dramas butThe Mandalorian is part western, part space opera and all badass. The visual effects and cinematography are excellent. The world feels dirty and lived in; very much like classic Star Wars. Truly the best piece of media to come out of the franchise since Rogue One. The pilot has issues with pacing and at only 39 minutes long It's shorter than most prime time network television dramas but those problems are overshadowed with how intriguing the story is. The pilot has an excellent cliff hanger and i can't wait to see where it goes.

    Solid 8/10.

    I feel like i need to address the review bombing that this show is getting. The vast majority of reviews are positive which is great but there are some people giving the series a 0/10 for the dumbest reasons. What is a 0/10? There is not a single show that is a 0/10. a 0/10 show would be just a hour long black screen with white noise. It's ridiculous to give The Mandalorian a 0/10 just because you hate Disney era Star Wars. It's painfully obvious that these people wouldn't be happy no matter what they got.

    Just glad to see that most people aren't blindly following the Disney hate and giving credit where credit is due.

    /rant    … Expand
  23. CrimsonFlush
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    Disney needs to pay Sergio Leone for ripping off his westerns with this uninspired episode. It's the cliche ridden Clint Eastwood stranger but with landspeeders, aliens and carbonite-frozen criminals. For once I'd like to see Disney come up with an original idea instead of this safe, mediocre garbage.
  24. SoakerCity
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Great TV. A return to form and sanity for the Disney Company, after giving in to radical political race and sex baiting. Its a smooth running, great looking, Space Western that gives great fan service, introduces fun characters and makes sense. The Bounty Droid is a better actor than Daisy Ridley.
  25. blacksun
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    So far so good! The pacing is refreshing. The plot and character development, while not extravagant, is laying groundwork to build upon. As it should. The character design and effects are top notch. The sound effects and score is solid and effective.
  26. shoulderoforion
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    What a great opening of a series, like a breath of fresh air. My Third favorite Star Wars movie was Rouge One, as it was, at least for me, more true to what Star Wars is than any of the prequels were or as of that time (and since) sequels have been. This first ep had a Rouge One vibe, and I was diggin it. I gotta good feeling about this.
  27. FogCityRoller
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Classic Star Wars back in style. All the atmosphere you would expect from a series centered on a bounty hunter. The soundtrack is superb, the tone is appropriate, and the pace is sufficient. I'm really happy that they aren't overdoing it with 1hr15min episodes like Game of Thrones which, while entertaining, often dragged on for 15-20 minutes too long every episode--too much filler. EpisodeClassic Star Wars back in style. All the atmosphere you would expect from a series centered on a bounty hunter. The soundtrack is superb, the tone is appropriate, and the pace is sufficient. I'm really happy that they aren't overdoing it with 1hr15min episodes like Game of Thrones which, while entertaining, often dragged on for 15-20 minutes too long every episode--too much filler. Episode 2 will give us a better feel for how the pacing of the entire series will go, but I like what I see so far.

    Keep in mind there are going to be a large number of people so anti-Disney that they will never give this series an objective review. Most of the gatekeeper complaints are, as per usual, from so-called "fanboys" who seem to have lost touch with what Star Wars has always been. They want it to be dark, gritty, rated R. Ironically these will be the same fanboys that defend Lucas' more controversial decisions, yet one thing Lucas was always adamant about was Star Wars being primarily for kids. KIDS. Not teenagers, not YA, not 40 year-old angry neckbeards. KIDS.    … Expand
  28. MFT
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    People are being too harsh. Main character seems to be interesting enough. Setting and story feels like something similar to animated series (clone wars/rebels) and overall it managed to capture the feel of the original saga. I have a feeling people are disappointed that the story isn't focused on jedi and lightsaber fights are nowhere in sight but if you are a fan of the expandedPeople are being too harsh. Main character seems to be interesting enough. Setting and story feels like something similar to animated series (clone wars/rebels) and overall it managed to capture the feel of the original saga. I have a feeling people are disappointed that the story isn't focused on jedi and lightsaber fights are nowhere in sight but if you are a fan of the expanded universe, series and games - you should like the series as well.… Expand
  29. saanashiruka
    Nov 12, 2019
    7
    its fun and interesting, cant wait for the next episode. but the main issue i have with the first episode is actually the main character, he is literally a different guy after meeting the droid, his personality just turn upside down from a silent type person to a very talkactive person.
  30. VultuRex
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    The first episode is really great I can't wait for the next episode. Great VFX, music, and casting.
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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Ed Cumming
    Mar 24, 2020
    80
    Where most of the films tie themselves in knots keeping up with the family travails of Skywalkers and Palpatines, The Mandalorian operates in relative solitude. ... Favreau keeps things just the right side of schmaltzy, while also creating a more textured universe than we are used to.
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  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Jan 3, 2020
    80
    Amid the fan service, there is plot too. .. A series that has started in relatively low key fashion but seems certain to leave everyone, and not just Star Wars ultra-diehards, wanting more.
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  3. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Charles Bramesco
    Dec 3, 2019
    40
    Its issues hew toward the fundamentals of direction, performance, and dialogue, more problems of basic filmmaking skill than miscalculated vision. Favreau started from a more specific, vivid place than in his jobs for Marvel or on Disney’s wretched Lion King remake. Unlike his nomadic antihero, however, he doesn’t take it much of anywhere.
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