The Mandalorian

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Season 2
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 15, 2019
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 212 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 168 out of 212
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 212
  3. Negative: 22 out of 212
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  1. Mr_HedgeHog
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    This series is the best thing that has happened to the Star Wars universe in the last 10 years.
    I hope this will continue in the future.
  2. Jp117
    Nov 16, 2020
    0
    Can’t believe we have to watch a cartoon to know who these people are I knew they’d ruin this after the first season with taking off the helmet and bringing in characters from the cartoons who btw some of us Star Wars fans don’t watch cartoons anymore not to mention boring episodes so far who knows what else cringe there is to come. Disney ruin Star Wars so far for me with all this sjwCan’t believe we have to watch a cartoon to know who these people are I knew they’d ruin this after the first season with taking off the helmet and bringing in characters from the cartoons who btw some of us Star Wars fans don’t watch cartoons anymore not to mention boring episodes so far who knows what else cringe there is to come. Disney ruin Star Wars so far for me with all this sjw nonsense can’t believe the push they do to force some of this.… Expand
  3. EvgenS
    Jan 7, 2021
    0
    The storyline and dialogs are very weak. It is a shame that nobody cares and cool CGI and cute Yoda are enough to keep most audience engaged
  4. shoulderoforion
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    Rogue One is the best Star Wars content since Empire, hands down. Return of the Jedi, all the prequels and sequels were useless trash. Solo was damn good, and I would have watched me about a dozen of em if that franchise hadn't been swept away in all the Last Jedi backlash. The Mandalorian first season was such a relief that someone was getting something right, it wasn't asRogue One is the best Star Wars content since Empire, hands down. Return of the Jedi, all the prequels and sequels were useless trash. Solo was damn good, and I would have watched me about a dozen of em if that franchise hadn't been swept away in all the Last Jedi backlash. The Mandalorian first season was such a relief that someone was getting something right, it wasn't as straightforward, gritty, sober and badass as Rogue One, but it held promise. This first episode of the second season was a bit more goofy than I like in my Star Wars, Peli Motto and service droids have their cornball "slapstick" value turned up to 11, neverending womp rat callbacks, never ending Tatooine revisits, all are starting to rub me the wrong way, a bit. I still enjoyed s02 e01, but it's got the potential of flying off into the goofy/emotional zone, which strays from the badassery I became a fan of.… Expand
  5. Bubber
    Nov 4, 2020
    7
    It's not bad, but it's a bit disappointing that season 2 is starting out with mostly a filler episode, I wonder if there will be any story line or they are planning to do season after season of mostly stand alone episodes.
  6. skylore
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Star Wars at its best. Only the OST could have raise the score to masterpiece.
  7. LSM17
    Nov 20, 2020
    2
    It`s beyond me how Season 2 of the Mandalorian has received a 7.9 score. The script is terrible, the acting is abysmall, at times I feel uncomfortable watching the actors even try. I don`t know who was in charge of casting but there is not a single actor in this movie that corresponds to the Star Wars lore. FX effects are on point but there is no way this can compensate for a flat,It`s beyond me how Season 2 of the Mandalorian has received a 7.9 score. The script is terrible, the acting is abysmall, at times I feel uncomfortable watching the actors even try. I don`t know who was in charge of casting but there is not a single actor in this movie that corresponds to the Star Wars lore. FX effects are on point but there is no way this can compensate for a flat, predictible script. There is nothing from George Lucas`s universe in this movie. Absolute disaster.… Expand
  8. brockcheese
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    This first episode has everything that you can love about Star Wars! Great special effects, a very Western feel, and the return of older characters. Mandalorian 2 ups the action and promises great things to come.
  9. JackytheRipper
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    The second season brings back some characters from the 1st season, and also from the movies. I was very pleased. Pure fan service.
  10. Todd_Dow
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    THANK YOU Favreau and Filoni!!! This is the Star Wars that we needed. Amazing finale. I can't ever remember ever cheering at a TV show before.
  11. AlexGozalez
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Fantástica Segunda temporada, no baja el listón después de la primera.... Ya era hora de que sacaran algo de cálidad en Star Wars
  12. Calandria
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    OK, Season 2 is even better than the first season:

    More worlds, more aliens, more interesting stories, good characters, amazing specials effects (to highlight the scenary, this serie has cut down costs in production the spotlights)and make up, good perfomances and a great final in this season.

    Thanks for this masterpiece
  13. Skipper81Ger
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Es ist die derzeit beste Serie. Bester Cast, bestes Drehbuch, bestes Storytelling, beste Regie, beste Musik und bestes cgi.
    In der Serie ist die nötige Spannung mit Herz beschrieben und nicht so ein Blödsinn wie die neuen Episoden
  14. PragnorVorn
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    The Mandalorian shows us that Star Wars can be done right for old fans and new alike. If Disney keeps going in this direction I have hope the franchise can be saved. Well done, the last episode was EPIC!!!
  15. NiK2000and3
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    A bit uninteresting at the beginning but eventually not failing to entertain and surprise me from that point on.
  16. Jaaj
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That dragon was so well done.
    I loved the varied aspect of sand people culture.
    Well paced throughout the adventure.
    A mix of old and new effects.
    Set design worked out well.
    Good show of predatory behavior that felt realistic.
    That flashback to introduce the new character gave me a bit more care for him and I was happy to be given his story.
    Also baby Yoda so you know extra points.    … Expand
  17. bertobellamy
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Sure, the plot was kind of generic; still, the full western vibe and the awesome effects make the season 2 premiere of 'The Mandalorian' an exhilarating experience, especially for old school Star Wars fans. THAT revelation in the final shot sure will spice things up if confirmed. Overall it was a good start. A lot of shocks sure will be expected in the coming weeks.
  18. dogboy
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This show has reignited my love for Star Wars after the last 2 disastrous trilogies. It is just plain awesome. Anyone who doesn't love this show is not a true Star Wars fan.
  19. Dmoura
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    I loved this first episode and let it come more , I'm really looking forward to the next episodes!
  20. ScienceAdvisor
    Dec 26, 2020
    5
    Pure convienence driven scripts with literal plot armor, useless enemies that anyone and everyone can best without effort, and a thread-bare main story that the season was distracting us from with silly side quests. This is the show equivalent of game that is mostly just grind, with just a hint of gameplay. Many people are self-deluded due to the fan service at the end of the season,Pure convienence driven scripts with literal plot armor, useless enemies that anyone and everyone can best without effort, and a thread-bare main story that the season was distracting us from with silly side quests. This is the show equivalent of game that is mostly just grind, with just a hint of gameplay. Many people are self-deluded due to the fan service at the end of the season, which is fine. However it does not override all the issues, especially the metric tonne of plot holes and broken canon. As a writer, when you have to answer "because the plot needs it to" when asked "why did that happen?", you need to take a step back and let someone else have a round with the keyboard.… Expand
  21. Kai82
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    It has the heart, soul and care that we missed from the sequel trilogy and is a love letter for fans and even a recommendation for non fans. They blown my mind away with awesomeness and there is not a single weak episode. The final episode is some of the best Star Wars experience I had in many years. The strength of this season are again deep interesting characters you are invested in, fanIt has the heart, soul and care that we missed from the sequel trilogy and is a love letter for fans and even a recommendation for non fans. They blown my mind away with awesomeness and there is not a single weak episode. The final episode is some of the best Star Wars experience I had in many years. The strength of this season are again deep interesting characters you are invested in, fan service, excellent use of lore and worldbuilding atop on creating / building emotions. Season 1 was already pretty good and I had doubts that they can pull of another season this great. But I was wrong as they delivered episode after episode until the epic climax. They use old and new characters to full potential. It is sad that I cant spoil more but it is simply amazing what they build here. Near the end they announced 10 new Star Wars shows / series and The Mandalorian laid an excellent foundation. I would not rate a single episode lower than a 9/10. There is so much heart, soul and care in this. It uses again the “Show not tell” approach and has some of the best elements from Western, Samurai movies and Science Fiction. Remember that the main actor Pedro Pascal wears a helmet. His body language works that well that you don't miss a thing. Baby Yoda is still so cute but also a scoundrel ;-). There are many returning characters that I wont spoil. The new ones are as amazing or even more as the already great cast. I like how they create so much emotion, attachment and depth. Just 1 returning character gets so much development in just a single episode that I wanted a show for him or at least a continuation of his arc. Then there is the final episode which I already praised. I had again doubts that they can give us a satisfying conclusion while having high hopes. Again they deliver and surpassed my expectations as they already did before. Remark: There is another badass post-credits scene that will put a smile on your face. They exactly know how to do it. A single name here, fan service there, garnering with revelations and additions of familiar faces. I am hyped for season 3. Overall I will give standing ovations and my full respect for this show. They saved Star Wars and re-earned the respect of fans while creating new ones. I recommend all episodes.… Expand
  22. jdidangel7
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best shows of all time! The finale is up there in all time greatest tv episodes and will be remembered as one of the most impactful media moments in many peoples’ lives.
  23. scalis
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    This is so enjoyable from beginning till end. The episodic format feels like a classic tv-show, rounding up its own little adventure. But once again it slowly lays the foundations for a grand finale. The more pronounced fan-service is something I really enjoyed.

    For me, Star Wars feels a bit like poetry, and this season rhymed on so many classic moments in a stunning way. I was thinking    This is so enjoyable from beginning till end. The episodic format feels like a classic tv-show, rounding up its own little adventure. But once again it slowly lays the foundations for a grand finale. The more pronounced fan-service is something I really enjoyed.

    For me, Star Wars feels a bit like poetry, and this season rhymed on so many classic moments in a stunning way. I was thinking about giving a 9, but the fact that both my wife and I have been humming the theme song all weekend long convinced me that this is worth a 10.    … Expand
  24. JobSeacrest
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    Chapter 9 was a little too on the nose with the western comparisons. Chapter 10 did not move the plot forward as much as I wanted. I just watched Chapter 11, and now I can't stop smiling. It's happening... it's finally happening...
  25. jake17
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a fun and I love the mando, baby yoda, the old lady and at the end when boba fett showed up I expected it but If they brought anyone back from the OG trilogy I would want it to be him and the hutt family… Expand
  26. PatusBence
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    An amazing start for season 2! The visuals are still stunning, the plot kept me entertained during the whole time and i don't even start to mention all the fan services they put into this episode. Looking forward to the upcoming episodes!
  27. zexxx
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    It was too much to hope S02 will improve on S01. More of the same boring thoughtless action with as little plot as they could have possible written.
    It's jarring how the show can ruin every decent moment it has with a silly joke or a gag.
    The characters are paper thin. Baby Yoda is a little monster that will apparently eat anything including the eggs of an endangered species. The    It was too much to hope S02 will improve on S01. More of the same boring thoughtless action with as little plot as they could have possible written.
    It's jarring how the show can ruin every decent moment it has with a silly joke or a gag.
    The characters are paper thin. Baby Yoda is a little monster that will apparently eat anything including the eggs of an endangered species.

    The Empire is still a joke which doesn't make a lot sense. they have zero intimidation or deterrence.
    It's hard to believe they pose any kind of a threat to anyone.

    Mando get pummeled or shot repeatedly through out the show but it has zero affect on him. apparently beskar is the most awesome armor in the universe and the empire has beskar so why noone else makes armor from it is strange.

    The custom design in this show is unimaginative. they spent no time thinking how things should function. not everything needs to makes complete sense but they keep trying to "explain" things in very silly ways.

    Another thing that bugged me is how they use X-wings as the police cruiser of the SW universe and pilots are space cops.

    On the plus side, it looks great.    … Expand
  28. OlivierPiel
    Nov 1, 2020
    2
    The same lazy cartoonish economical copy and pasting of every cowboy trope and dialogue set in space.
  29. Henry_D
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Like season one it was 10% watchable. 1 episode is ok , others are cheap fillers. This season started just like first one , it does intrigue and it gonna be missable afterwards
  30. mrmonster
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    Season 2 of The Mandalorian continues to be perfect sci-fi fantasy television.
  31. Grendizer
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a treat for us Star Wars Fans. The different references from every Star Wars media are only little Easter eggs, but I must say, taking the Krait quest of KOTOR was a nice thing to have. Also giving a bit more humanity to the tusken raiders is also a nice touch. This show adds a lot to the star wars universe, I love all the extra info you get, be it important or just a nice thing to know.

    I also like that the show is not too "kid-friendly". The kill in the beginning of the episode, where he shoots the light so that the beasts can come out of hiding to eat him, gives this character a bit of a grim feel, which is good. Don't want my usual hero, saw that enough.

    The labor of love continues and I hope they can deliver once again. I don't need 10/10 episodes all the time, just be solid. Thanks Favreau and Filoni.    … Expand
  32. dunnyone
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's how it goes:

    ALL of Star Wars, over 40 years of content, was made to serve the Mandalorian. This is the only Star Wars content anyone needs. Season 1 was the best Star Wars of all time, and Season 2 Episode 1 is better than all of Season 1. Therefore... this episode is the best hour of Star Wars ever filmed. Incredible special effects, brilliant score, tight writing. You're gonna love it.    … Expand
  33. Kasra25
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    StoryTalling At Its Best, Stunning CGI, Great performances as always, can't imagine a better way to start this season.
  34. DD_FLIGHT
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow season 2 might be better than season 1 this is great also bobo fett i back so yay… Expand
  35. djnicey
    Nov 7, 2020
    4
    What little plot there is for this series moves at an absolute snails pace. I've never seen such a glacial series with so little happening. At the start of Season 2 Episode 2 there is a recap of the first episode that lasts a minute. It includes the entire plot for the first almost hour long episode. The show is well made, but the producers seemingly forgot to write a script, and areWhat little plot there is for this series moves at an absolute snails pace. I've never seen such a glacial series with so little happening. At the start of Season 2 Episode 2 there is a recap of the first episode that lasts a minute. It includes the entire plot for the first almost hour long episode. The show is well made, but the producers seemingly forgot to write a script, and are stretching the flimsiest, smallest plot over the longest time and it is becoming tedious to watch. The second episode is half an hour, but feels like it drags on and on, a chase sequence copied straight from Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets lasts an entire 5 minutes and feels like an eternity.

    The plot barely moved on in the first episode, and does not move on at all in the second episode, the entire episode was a complete waste of time, nothing has been learned or accomplished by the end of the episode.

    At the moment the show is just riding on nostalgia and fan service, the only way it keeps interest is in giving flashbacks to the original Star Wars. Its nice seeing some of the background characters from the original trilogy re-appear, but its a one-trick pony that is getting worn out with having no plot to keep me interested. With such a complex, detailed world there is so much to explore and so many stories that could be told, but this series just chooses to be an empty spectacle rather than exploring the lore and delivering a compelling story. If the plot doesn't pick up in the next few episodes it will totally lose my interest.

    I expected it to have multiple story threads and a lot going on, but its just a pretty but empty vessel for SW nostalgia.    … Expand
  36. jfrisby
    Nov 26, 2020
    5
    Noticeable decline since the first season, aimless direction and weird padded sequences. A lot of treading water all around.
  37. ND3G
    Nov 23, 2020
    6
    The Mandalorian is getting a bit hard to watch. A tosser side mission episode once in a while can be forgiven but four in a row?!? The acting is poor, the story is stalling hard and baby Yoda's cuteness factor isn't going to carry this show for much longer. Get on with it already.
  38. Sephiroth1285
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing! 10/10! Huge twist at the end. Their budget must be massive to allow the computer animation used for the krayt dragon. The acting is great, the music is great, the writing is great, the twists and turns in this show are great. Absolutely loved it.
  39. Gadlajk
    Dec 22, 2020
    1
    Existence of this tv show entirely depends on the fact that Stormtroopers are worse fighters than very easy bots in counter strike. Season 2 is like a one huge meme about how bad aim Stormtroopers have.
  40. DioGren
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    We need more Mandalorian! This is Epic! This is realy lvl up Disney work. I am delighted with almost every episodes.
  41. SimboTheKing
    Jan 26, 2021
    5
    I'm really starting to go off The Mandalorian, maybe it's because I'm not a massive Star Wars fan from the get-go but it all feels so samey. I feel like Star Wars has reached a point where it's afraid of innovation for fearing of upsetting or alienating long-time fans. However, this lack of innovation just makes the show feel so lacklustre. The stakes don't feel high, the story is hardlyI'm really starting to go off The Mandalorian, maybe it's because I'm not a massive Star Wars fan from the get-go but it all feels so samey. I feel like Star Wars has reached a point where it's afraid of innovation for fearing of upsetting or alienating long-time fans. However, this lack of innovation just makes the show feel so lacklustre. The stakes don't feel high, the story is hardly complex etc. I often think it's quite hard to make a truly bad action film/show but it is very easy to make a mediocre/average show. The Mandalorian definitely falls into this latter category. It's the same old Star Wars if you like the films (particularly the originals) I'll guess you'll like this; if you're looking for something new or refreshing (for example how another Disney property in WandaVision is shaping up to be) then this won't stratch that itch.… Expand
  42. Dezloc
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Amazing series, this is how you do Star Wars, not like the terrible new trilogies.
  43. Conny02
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Simply Awsome, if you love Star Wars you will love the mandolorian, cool features and characters
  44. Murph05
    Dec 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been a huge Star Wars fan my whole life. I grew up watching the films, playing the games, and when I was 12, I read the Expanded Universe books (now called Legacy I think) and loved every word. Then I grew up. I realized that as much as I loved the books there was just no getting around the fact that many of them were very poorly written with about as much depth or believability to them as a modern day politician. Unfortunately even though I grew up, Star Wars hasn't, Star Wars is perpetually stuck being 12 years old. I really want to enjoy the Mandalorian. In a lot of ways I do, but there's just no getting around the fact that the story and plots are a mud puddle about an inch deep. Spoilers ahead. My summary of the Mandalorian both this season and last season is simply this. Good guys win, bad guys lose. Empire evil, Mandalorian and Co. good. There's no depth at all. Not a single good guy dies this season. Every single episode you can predict perfectly. The good guys need to do something that involves some Imperial facility, each of these facilities are heavily defended, and things look grim but somehow they'll figure out a way to prevail. 45 minutes later after slaughtering half the Imperial army without even getting their makeup dirty, you're left wondering how the Empire was ever feared at all considering how incompetent they are depicted in every single episode. Furthermore the show expounds on this shallow mud puddle by having even more shallow characters, and shallow villians. We get it, Rebels good, Empire bad. Yes we know. But now that we've established that let's consider that there can be Imperials that we relate to, or that have compelling stories. The good guys can have faults. Make the story interesting. Theres nothing more boring than rewatching each episode week in and week out. Each new episode is exactly the same as the last one.. There's no depth here, and simply put I'm not 12 anymore. This show desperately needs to let the bad guys win some. It needs the Empire depicted as a worthy foe. It needs struggle. Without struggle what's the point of victory? I give this show a 3 for production values, but until Star Wars grows up and stops using the same tropes over and over again, adds some depth and beliveability to its heroes and villians it will perpetually be regarded as nothing but a child's show.… Expand
  45. Gogo1210
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    This show is boring and has no plot. Characters are one Dimensional no thought put in to making this show
  46. Thundermax
    Apr 27, 2021
    9
    Pure Star wars fun. Going back to the samurai and spaghetti western movies that inspired the first trilogy but with the expanded lore of the clone wars. Made me fall in love with star wars once again. The S02 episode "The Jedi" is such a gem that I could not even believe my eyes. Sure the best star wars spin off ever made to date.
  47. manningn15
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The 2nd season of the Mandalorian was just exceptional, still one of my top 10 favorite shows of all time and definitely out performed the near perfect first season. The writing was just so stupendous. The character development was terrific especially with Mando and Cara. The visual effects are just astounding. The puppeteering of Grogu is outstanding, he just appears so alive.The acting was phenomenal especially from Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Giancarlo Esposito, Gina Carano, Bill Burr, Timothy Olpphant, Ming-Na Wen, Amy Sedaris, Katee Sackhoff, Temuera Morrison, Michael Biehn, Horatio Sanz, and Diana Lee Inosanto. The costumes are spectacular especially ones wore by Pedro Pascal, Misty Rosas, Rosario Dawson, Temuera Morrison, Gina Carano, Ming-Na Wen, Amy Sedaris, Katee Sackhoff, Timothy Olpphant, and Giancarlo Esposito. The makeup and hairstyling is remarkable especially on Rosario Dawson, Horatio Sanz, Amy Sedaris, Temuera Morrison, Ming-Na Wen, Katee Sackhoff, Giancarlo Esposito, Diana Lee Inosanto, Pedro Pascal, and Mercedes Varnado. The music is superb. The set designs are magnificent. The fight choreography and stunt work is awesome. The live-action debuts of Ahsoka and Bo-Katan were excellent and the return of Boba and Fennec was so cool. This was an A+ 2nd season, it was just perfect to me and cannot wait to see where they go from here.… Expand
  48. icotzabb
    Apr 3, 2023
    4
    Insanely juvenile and lazy writing with zero stakes or compelling conflict.
  49. Bro2
    Mar 5, 2021
    6
    Cheesy, bad physics, injuries don’t make any sense, story is boring, combat is terrible. There are watchable parts and the end of the season is alright but this show is massively overrated
  50. Drewncharlie
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    Man disney was this so hard? If ya wanna do activism do it with some new stuff. If ya wanna be woke and cheesy ya got marvel. Star wars is sacred. Mando isnt perfect by any measure but its star wars. When fans are creating theories that make the sequel trilogy a dream or an alternate reality you know you got a real problem. Mando and especially mando 2 are merely treating characters withMan disney was this so hard? If ya wanna do activism do it with some new stuff. If ya wanna be woke and cheesy ya got marvel. Star wars is sacred. Mando isnt perfect by any measure but its star wars. When fans are creating theories that make the sequel trilogy a dream or an alternate reality you know you got a real problem. Mando and especially mando 2 are merely treating characters with respect. All the characters. We the fans, like the characters, even the baddies and thus we want them treated with respect and some measure or realism. This is not a difficult concept… Expand
  51. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 26, 2021
    9
    Para algunos, el primer episodio podría haber sido insípido, pero puedo decir que el futuro de este programa será genial, el CGI está en el punto, el aspecto mandaloreano es increíble. Definitivamente recomiendo esta serie.
  52. geewah
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    A fantastic second season.
    Stays true to the Star Wars style and as an added bonus, a couple of fan favourites make an appearance.
  53. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    Esto se vuelve cada vez más interesante, qué ganas de la temporada 3 por favor!
  54. jonjohn048
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Mandalorian Season 2 is probably better than Season 1 in terms of quality and engagement meaning it's overall a great season and an excellent follow-up to the first. Din remains an excellent character with how he has to deal with plenty of danger yet still tackles through it all like a badass while continuously showing vulnerability and emotion. The rest of the characters, new and returning, are excellent in their roles given the amount of screen time they have and one returning character even comes back to remind us what it's like to be human and what we can do to redeem themselves. The fight scenes are admittedly lackluster with how stiff everybody moves, but its kind've to be expected given how Disney doesn't really like violence all that much and I suppose given with what they had to work with, at least it's not bad. But without a doubt the best thing about this Season isn't the story, characters, or the worlds, it's the entire journey with Din and Grogu (the baby Yoda). You see them learn to bond with one another slowly but surely that when Luke Skywalker comes to pick up the baby Yoda, this was two seasons worth of build up and it feels earned and satisfying. Overall, this season was a great one that was extremely enjoyable from top to bottom but given how Season 3 is apparently not that great from what I've heard, I can only hope I can sense SOME effort put into the next one.… Expand
  55. Fiffen
    Oct 27, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They lost what made the show interesting in S1. Mando loses all agency in this season, most of the time is spent doing contrived side-quests and blindly following the ideas of a bunch of female (of course) mandalorians that call all the shots (funnt how they even lost the male mandalorian extra without explanation). While it was fun to see Luke Skywalker being himself again it was too little, too late. Won't be back for S3.… Expand
  56. Fixer84
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    Take the first season of The Mandalorian, remove those (few) flaws it had, for example the self-contained episodes for themselves. And you will have obtained the beautiful second season.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best TV Season of 2020
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#4 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020
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#56 Most Shared TV Season of 2020

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Movie Nation
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    Oct 31, 2020
    50
    Waiting for “The Mandalorian” to get better is like waiting for nostalgia to finally get old.
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  2. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 30, 2020
    80
    Far from resting on its laurels, though, if the balance of Season 2 can match the promise of this first episode, it's still easy to have a good feeling about this.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    Oct 30, 2020
    80
    This first episode in the second season is a great example of how the series can work across scale—it can be intimate when it's two characters exchanging information in a vast open landscape, and it can also be massive with action scenes worthy of IMAX.
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