#the Mandalorian season 2

[noothernoises]

Carl Weathers was such a real one, as a Mandalorian fan I’ll always love Greef Karga for being the Baby’s awesome Grandpa and Carl for directing this episode—

[gotham-at-nightfall]

Chapter 14: The Tragedy

By Ignacio_RC

[browneyess]

Let’s talk about Din’s side-story/show takeover in The Book of Boba Fett. Personally, I really liked the show! It definitely wasn’t great, but it had potential. However, what they did with Din and Grogu was horrid. Yes, it was cool, but they didn’t need to put that in an entirely different show. The only reason I can think of as to why the directors did that is to bring back Grogu faster, their biggest money grab. Disney is all about that marketability! I hated that so much. Another reason they might have brought Grogu back so quickly is that some people watch The Mandalorian for Grogu or just really love the character. Without Grogu, The Mandalorian was sure to have viewership rates drop. However, the show is called The Mandalorian, not The Mandalorian and Grogu (although the same title is being used for the movie to be released in 2026). It's bout the Mandalorian, not Grogu. While its plot is heavily supported by him, he’s not a keystone in it. The show can function just fine without Grogu. However, Din cannot!

Disney completely breezed over the two years Din and Grogu were apart. Two years. And you know what Disney does? They don’t acknowledge it! They don’t even hint towards the fact that Din was definitely mentally struggling without Grogu; he helped him in more ways than one. I’m going to be honest before I rewatched it, I didn’t remember how season 3 started. However, I do know how it should’ve started:

Season 2 ends with Grogu being taken away by Luke. The elevator door shuts and boom, that’s it. End of the season. The writers of the show could’ve taken advantage of that and started season 3 in the same place they left off. The poor writing left out so much important information, like what did Din do after he took off his helmet? Did he put it back on and act like nothing happened? How did the others react? How did they move on from that whole ordeal? Season 3 could’ve started with that. It could’ve explained everything that happened post-season 2: Din’s handling of being alone/an apostate, how he moved on/coped, what he did afterward (did he return to bounty hunting (TBOBF confirms that he did), or did he go on hiatus and/or hide somewhere?), etc. It’s so infuriating to me that Disney breezed over the fact that Din was definitely mentally struggling. The way they wrote Din’s part of The Book of Boba Fett and season 3 made it seem like those two years of grieving never happened. Don’t you think Din would be, oh I don’t know, maybe a little overprotective/clingy over Grogu? Perhaps even salty toward the Jedi! I know for a fact he’d hold a grudge against Luke/Ahsoka/other Jedi for taking his boy away from him. This isn’t DIN DJARIN, this is BIN JARRIN. UGH.

While season 3 could’ve delved into Din’s recovery from losing Grogu, it also could’ve taken advantage of the obvious doorway to introduce more flashbacks. In the entire show, we only get a single flashback, and it only explains what happened to Din’s family, how he became a Mandalorian, and why he dislikes droids so much. It is great that they did that! Although, they are severely lacking in a lot of other important backstory parts: how Din adapted to being a Mandalorian, his relationship with the other Mandalorians (Paz Vizsla and the Armorer especially—maybe some non-introduced characters?), what inspired him to be a bounty hunter, etc. etc. Oh my God, the possibilities for season 3 are genuinely endless, and it pisses me off to no end that they didn’t seize such a good opportunity.

Din’s part in The Book of Boba Fett and season 3 would be better off as season 4, of course, with better writing.

Genuinely there should be more focus on Din's obvious anxiety and trauma. They could have gone in so many directions with it and instead just brought Grogu back. I really wish they’d shown us Din fresh after losing Grogu because I feel like his separation anxiety would be insane (as loss can make that more prone to happen! And Din is no stranger to losing things at a young, impressionable age!). He literally watched his parents die. I feel so bad for him because he finally found an anchor in his life, and then this random blond-ass twink pulls up and is like, “Come with me.” Or something, I don’t know. And then Din takes off his helmet??? For Grogu??? And then that’s it—they literally don’t acknowledge it whatsoever. Like, what do you mean he’s a human with emotions and struggles! 😂 Never heard of her!

He didn’t trust droids for over half his life because of trauma, and I feel like there’d be other things he’d have bad anxiety over too (like Grogu and his attachments). Can we get more of that, please? Even still, he doesn’t trust droids. In season 3, he asked for IG-11 specifically, despite him being literally offline. He still tried to get him back, and it wasn’t until IG-11 REALLY went out of commission that he had to settle for R5-D4. Then in episode 6, Bo said, “Do any of them look suspicious?” and he replied, “All of them look suspicious” because the droids they were looking at specifically were battle droids—the kind that killed his parents. So obviously, he holds a grudge against that model. But I know for a fact he was uncomfortable on Plazir-15 because of the extensive droid staff.

The way they skipped over those two years gives Din Djarin’s character the impression that it meant nothing to him. Or—it went by so fast, he didn’t even realize. Whatever it was, it was a poor writing decision. Din’s character is beautifully complex, but the writers aren’t putting in the effort to even consider that.

Without Grogu, I feel like Din would be a lot different. More cold and quiet than he was before; how he was at the beginning of season 1 and The Book of Boba Fett chapter 5, "Return of the Mandalorian." He’s distinctly more dry in replies and more focused on his job than anything. The Book of Boba Fett at least gave us a little bit of Din without Grogu, but that didn’t even last long because the following episode Din goes to see Grogu. As much as I love Din and Grogu’s relationship, I feel like Din trying to move on—emphasis on trying—would make a good episode. Like trying to do a job, fresh from becoming an apostate and losing Grogu, and he just can’t focus with everything that had just happened.

A detail I love in The Book of Boba Fett chapter 5, "Return of the Mandalorian," are two things that remind Din of Grogu: the beskar chainmail wrapped in a way that it kind of looks like Grogu’s head, and the green Rodian child. As much as Din would like to move on, he simply can’t because everything reminds him of Grogu. Also, he literally had the Armorer break down the spear to make into a gift for a “special foundling,” and he wanted to see Grogu. They even talked about how Jedi aren’t supposed to have attachments, but the Mandalorian Creed is built on attachments. While Din wants to keep Grogu, he knows he can’t because that’s not what Grogu can have. He’s destined to be a Jedi; there’s no dodging that.

Adding to that, without Grogu, I feel like Din would be a lot different. More cold and quiet than he was before; how he was at the beginning of season 1 and The Book of Boba Fett chapter 5, "Return of the Mandalorian." He’s distinctly more dry in replies and more focused on his job than anything. The Book of Boba Fett at least gave us a little bit of Din without Grogu, but that didn’t even last long because the following episode Din goes to see Grogu. As much as I love Din and Grogu’s relationship, I feel like Din trying to move on—emphasis on trying—would make a good episode. Like trying to do a job, fresh from becoming an apostate and losing Grogu, and he just can’t focus with everything that had just happened.

Considering how deeply Din's life has been affected by Grogu, his attempts to move on would undoubtedly be fraught with difficulty and reminders of their bond. 

Din’s journey without Grogu could have been an opportunity to delve deeper into his role as Mandalore and how he navigates that responsibility amidst his personal loss. This aspect of his character and the dynamics within the Mandalorian community could have added rich layers to the story. Instead, the show has overlooked these potential storylines, focusing more on quick resolutions rather than exploring the depth and complexity of Din’s situation.

In general, I want to see more of Din’s attachments—past and present. That’s what their culture is built on, right? It might be the lack of scenes he has with other Mandalorians, but he seems kind of distant from a lot of them (though the general plot of the show hasn’t really allowed us to see those connections in the past). The Mandalorian culture is built on attachment and trust, which contrasts with the Jedi. 

Seeing more of Din’s anxiety and how he handles his attachments would add so much depth to his character. His journey is filled with loss and trauma, and exploring these aspects would make for compelling storytelling. Season 3 could have delved into his struggles with trust and connection, especially in the wake of losing Grogu and becoming an apostate.

If you read this far, thanks! You're a real one.

[figures4fun]

Parent-Teacher conferences will be interesting…

[jenniferdarjeeling]

Some observations and thoughts about The Mandalorian Season 2

I've been rewatching The Mandalorian season 2 and have noticed so many things I never caught the first time around.

One of the bigger things thus far is from "The Believer". What I always loved about the show is how confident, steadfast and human Din Djarin is. Literally, the man is stuck wearing practically paper Empire armor when facing the pirates, runs out of ammo, and still gets the job done.

He's ran headfirst into heavy gunfire multiple times on the show, been in pretty deadly situations, but never let it show. He never faltered.

Yet, the moment he takes off the helmet and encounters Valin Hess, he stumbles. He does, to his credit, try, asserting himself through his lie, but it crumbles so quickly. So fast that Mayfield, who was afraid Hess would recognize him, steps in to save him.

Din's vulnerable, unsure and losing every inch of that persona we've seen since the show began. Yet Mayfield, who had been aiding Din up until this point, easily takes control of the situation. Yes, he was ex-Empire and knew enough to try to diffuse the situation, but Din remained defenseless and practically helpless. He couldn't even come up with a fake name.

I thought that was such a minor yet compelling detail, whether intentional or not. It showed a side to Din we hadn't seen before, which makes him all the more likable and relatable. I cannot express how important it was for that detail to be shown.

Also, bonus points for the scene where Din removed his helmet. It wasn't drawn out with an epic score building in the background. It was quick yet effective, which made it all the more powerful.

When the helmet wouldn't suffice and he only had seconds to remove it, or else lose his one chance to find Grogu, Din didn't think twice nor have a single look of regret. That is one of Pedro's major strengths as an actor that most don't have and can't do. He can completely emote without needing to speak nor move.

If it weren't for the season finale, "The Believer" would probably be the best episode of season 2.

[cissyenthusiast010155]

~𝓑𝓸-𝓚𝓪𝓽𝓪𝓷 𝓚𝓻𝔂𝔃𝓮 (𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓪𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷) 𝓢𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓸𝓷 2 & 3

[kalevalakryze]

[solve-me-a-crime]

When I saw the praetorian guards in the latest episode, I immediately imagined the throne room scene, but Mandalorian edition

Can you imagine this, but with Bo and Din?

Maybe even passing the dark saber to each other while fighting

[satellitesketchbook]

Axe Woves 🪓💙💙

[ladyzirkonia]

Axe Woves literally died in season 2.

Can we please talk about how Axe Woves would have actually died in season 2? Katee Sackhoff reported in her last interview that the scene in which he dies (when they try to take over the Light Cruiser) had already been shot, but they changed their minds to have Din Djarin block the shots instead.

That's exactly what the actor of Axe, Simon Kassianides, had meant by saying that we'll still find out why he wasn't present at the end of the second season. It was because he had actually died in a few episodes prior.

I am SO glad they decided otherwise, because Axe was one of the best characters and character developments for me this season. I adore this man.

So I have to say thank you Din Djarin for saving my husband.

Yours Lady Woves

[star-wars-multiverse]

Grogu: Dad, we’ve gotta go, your boyfriend’s here

[radiowallet]

Din has almost drowned twice in front of Bo Katan now. Do you think she gets scared around large bodies of water? Attaches a tether to Din like he’s a rambunctious child at an amusement park? Do you think she’s invested in some floaties? Do the floaties have mudhorns on them?

[browneyess]

I'd love to see Peli Motto with her own show ngl. Like. THAT'S A SHOW I'D WATCH AND LOVE. I want to know her little adventures, jobs, who she knows, heck, why/how/when she dated a Jawa! Maybe even an episode where Din takes her off-planet. I don't know! I love thinking about the possibilities, though, because that woman really is just a big wild card.

[macaronisour]

happy birthday, star wars fans

[inquisitor-apologist]

I do think the funniest time to be in the Star Wars fandom on youtube (absolute hellscape btw) was during Mando S2, in the week between The Jedi and The Tragedy

At the end of her episode Ahsoka was like ‘lol go to Tython’ and every single shitty Star Wars channel posted videos like ‘Reaching Tython will be the season finale’ and ‘It’ll take a long time for the Mandalorian to reach Tython’ based on Legends Inner Core lore and black hole math.

And then the opening shot of The Tragedy was the Razor Crest over Tython

[nightskywrites]

Mandalorian Fic Rec

in honor of the train wreck that was season 3 of one of my favorite shows coming to an end, here is a list of my personal favorite fics on ao3 that filled the hole in my soul. i've read (and reread) everything on this list at least twice, and i love ALL OF IT.

Dream Child by muchadoloo (gen, complete)

It is an old Mandalorian proverb that a child is born in one's dreams.

For over twenty years, Din has dreamed of fire and smoke, bloodshed, and bloodcurdling screams. They say it’s a bad omen. They say he's fated to be childless. They say he has no dream child.

What he does have, however, is a persistent green creature who sneaks into his ship, eats all his food, and refuses to leave him alone.

(In which, all Mandalorians receive recurring dreams of their intended foundlings and Din just so happens to be the exception to that rule).

Our Souls Our Own by icarus_chained (gen, din djarin/boba fett/cobb vanth, complete)

On faith, armour, debts, friendship, and the crucible of slaves, heroes and kings that is Tatooine. In the aftermath of breaking his creed, Din takes a long walk into the desert, and Boba Fett and Cobb Vanth set out to bring him back.

time comes around series by TheTenthSunrise (gen, din djarin/luke skywalker, 16/17 parts)

on the trials of mandalore, and the complexities of family

Ni shakemi ner Mand'alor (I follow my Mand'alor) series by Angryplan3ttraveller (din djarin/paz vizsla, updating)

Paz Vizsla cannot stand that Din Djarin got to walk away with both the darksaber and his beskar. He is dar'manda: he should not get these things. So Paz is going to duel Djarin, and he is going to win the darksaber off of him. This time, he won't lose.

But first, Paz has to find him, and that task is not so easy. Especially not when Djarin has all sorts of friends all over the galaxy, and a chronic inability to stay in one place for longer than five minutes. Paz has his work cut out finding Djarin, but he'll do it. And he just might learn some things along the way.

Each morning sun a new adventure by Ellearem (gen, complete)

Din is no stranger to pain. He’s been shot, he’s been stabbed, he’s been beaten unconscious. He’s fallen from too high and broken too many bones and more than once nearly died for no good reason.

But this… Watching the Jedi take Grogu away...

It’s like his heart has been yanked through his beskar, all his internal organs carved up and carted off, only a hollow empty ache left in that warm place where the kid had lived.

And yet this is the Way...

--- This is a story of bounties and battles, of unexpected meetings with old friends, and of the making of new allies, as Din travels the Outer Rim Systems after giving up The Child. It's a story of (unintentional) self-discovery and (accidental) fame, Din stumbling sideways into realization and revelation, as he learns what it means- for him- to walk the Way of the Mandalore.

  Contains joyful reunions, action, feels, and found family, with a happy ending all around.

  Set immediately Post-Mandalorian Season 2 finale. Does not reflect Book of Boba Fett events.

foundlings are the future by hasawritinghabit (gen)

At that moment, when the Mandalorian removes his helmet and destroys the only way of life he has known, it is easy. This is the Way. Now he needs to learn what comes after.

The Deserter by AgentMalkere (din djarin/migs mayfield, complete)

Migs isn’t certain what he’s expecting when he follows Scary-Cop Lady, but the man in Mandalorian armor scares a good ten years off his life. Thankfully, it’s painted green with red and yellow accents – not unpainted, shiny silver. Migs has zero percent interest in ever running into Mando again. He doesn’t have a fucking death wish.

The green Mandalorian isn’t alone. There’s another woman who projects a frozen, deadly calm that Migs wants nothing to do with and… a guy. No, seriously, in this intimidating lineup there’s this super unassuming looking human with brown hair and brown eyes and a sort of soft looking face.

Migs isn't looking to get invested - he just wants to survive. He gets invested anyway.

(Din lost more than just Grogu and his ship on Tython.)

The Name by Derek_the_Dalek (gen, complete)

All the great Mand'alors have names, titles by which they're remembered.

Din has too many to count, and one that will echo through the stars for eternity

a simple thing by iridan (din djarin/boba fett, complete)

Boba Fett likes to be in control. Din Djarin feels more out of control with every passing day. Giving control over to Boba would make both of them happy. Din just doesn't understand why that has to be so complicated.

(Or, rebuilding an entire culture is hard. Boba helps, more or less.)

The People by musicmillennia (gen)

Din is used to being a faceless bounty hunter no one listens to. Being Mand'alor is...an adjustment.

Or, 5 Times Din Djarin was Surprised at his Position as Literal Ruler of a Planet...while accidentally winning the affection of said planet.