The Mandalorian Explained

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‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 16 Starts as Rescue and Ends as Betrayal

The final chapter of the second season delivers on past episodes' promise while also leaving us uncertain about the future… Read More

Old Beliefs are Sacrificed in ‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 15

Our precious Baby Yoda is nowhere to be found, making our rage as palpable as to that of our hero. Read More

‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 14 is a Salacious Bounty Hunter Three-Way

The latest chapter delivers on the season premiere's action figure promise, but don't let it distract from the heart beating… Read More

Many Names Get Dropped in ‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 13

We can stop calling our favorite li'l critter, "Baby Yoda." Yay! Chapter 13 explodes with many delicious revelations. Read More

‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 12 Introduces Another ‘Star Wars’ Deep-Cut

The fourth episode of the second season rewards longtime fans of the franchise and invites newcomers to tumble down the… Read More

‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 11 Exposes a Dark Truth About Our Hero

'The Mandalorian' Chapter 11 introduces Bo-Katan Kryze to its live-action audience and reveals the philosophical schism that destroyed Mandalore. Read More

‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 10 Slows to a Delicious Crawl

'The Mandalorian' Chapter 10 continues to validate the franchise's Expanded Universe and, in the process, solidifies the cinematic adventures. Read More

‘The Mandalorian’ Explained: Chapter 9 Redeems an Action Figure

We explore the implications of Jon Favreau validating his childhood fantasies for characters who never stood a chance with George… Read More

Vocal Performances Deserve More Recognition

With the Golden Globes confirming no place for voice acting in their awards, we highlight why that's the wrong decision. Read More