Mando S2 did more for SW canon than anything in the history of SW canon and I think everyone should celebrate its existence solely for that reason. It somehow managed to integrate every corner/aspect of SW lore (from the three trilogies & two spin-off films to the animated shows-
books, video games & legends content of course) in its bold attempt to make everyone content. We should all understand that old characters & ideas from other parts of canon appearing in new content shouldn’t be considered forced if it progresses the narrative in a significant way
and S2 did everything but feel forced obviously. Of course half of the season was without a doubt clear as day fan-service but ALL of it felt coherent, all the nostalgia member berries stuff that was pulled from canon was used to benefit the story and og characters from Mando S1.
Without Bo-Katan Din would’ve never abandoned the death watch creed or removed his helmet in front of others. Without Ahsoka the audience & Din wouldn’t know the name of Grogu as well as his backstory. And without Boba & Luke the safety of the child would’ve never been guaranteed
Bo-Katan essentially provided Din a new look at life after being part of an extremist cult since he was little. Cobb Vanth & Boba Fett both gave Din a better understanding of what it means to wear the armor of the Mandalore. I also love how Din essentially acts as the GA or the-
casual SW fanbase that have no knowledge of SW lore (even beyond that.) He always asks questions about stuff we all know about to not only give exposition to those who have no idea what a darksaber or Slave 1 is; but to also introduce familiar canon stuff as NEW stuff to the GA.
Above all else Mando S2 put Ahsoka Tano, Bo-Katan, Cobb Vanth and a bunch of other canon and legends material into live action. It gave extreme importance to background characters of SW like the tusken raiders, made people fall in love with Boba Fett and gave us Luke the legend.
And I feel like everything about Luke’s brilliant entrance and rescue has been said. So in the end I truly believe that for what it was able to do #TheMandalorian Season 2 is by far one of the greatest accomplishments in Star Wars.
I also love her a lot... thanks @MrPeytonReed for putting Frog Lady into our lives.
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