The Mandalorian *SPOILERS* Discussion Thread

[Darth Tepes]

Since I was the one that posted the photo allow me to retort.

Yes I know this is a spoiler thread

I would never spoil something for someone intentionally and I am sorry it was spoiled for you.  But I won't apologize for posting the picture.   Yes Master Seblaise awaits everyone watching the new episode ...but its not necessary.  Since as you pointed out this IS a Spoiler discussion and coming here after the episode is released is guaranteed to see spoilers. 

[SirLiftaLot]

 Like you said...she is not going to move like ahsoka did in the animated series...of course they could have spent more money on a stunt woman but like I pointed out before...season 2 was done before any of that merch revenue was seen.  Also..she is much older here and could be slowing down a bit..but I digress.  As for the magistrate...we don't know what training shes had.  The point was that she could hold her own against a Jedi to make you wonder more about her.  Yaddle had stepped down from the council and all but retired from Jedi affairs by the time Ahsoka came in.

True, but Ahsoka did manage to hold her own against Maul and Vader, which should be, in my opinion, some pretty top-tier feats. Did she regress a bit in mobility and agility? Perhaps, but I've seen people estimate she's in her mid-40s now, which is far from old given many skilled Jedi/Sith we've seen older than that. No idea about how much actual true combat experience against worthy opponents she's got recently though, so maybe there's a little rust to shake off as well? Sure, we don't know about the Magistrate's training, but I'd imagine there should be a MASSIVE power gap between her and Maul or Vader, so you'd think not being destroyed by the latter would mean the former would be really no challenge. Although a stomp of the Magistrate wouldn't have been quite as entertaining or cinematic, I think it they didn't want to low-ball Ahsoka, or really high-ball the Magistrate, maybe having there be a few guards shooting at her, or a few soldiers/guards joining in the fight to force Ahsoka to split her focus and attention to multiple targets and have to defend multiple opponents, drawing out the fight without making it seems like she was relatively even with one opponent, would have perhaps served the same purpose.

But still, I am very pleased with the episode. TONS of big things revealed, and the universe is expanding in future possibilities. I am happy with this episode. Very happy.

[Taegin Roan]

Come on guys have a little respect for those of us that have to get home after work to watch.
Usually Master Seblaise posts that he saw the episode and will wait to discuss when everyone else has had a chance to watch. That it my warning that going ant farther forward into the thread is a spoiler until after I watch the newest episode. Instead today scroll right into a photo spoiler with no warning what so ever. Not cool. Especially since that image was a moment I have been anticipating and waiting to see for the first time in the show and not online.
Yes I know this is a spoiler thread but up till now there have been heads up warning for each new episode and no one has posted photo spoilers at least not for the very first post about a new episode.

I'm sorry that this was spoiled for you, as it certainly wasn't any of our intentions to do so, but I'm with Tepes on this one. As soon as the episode drops, this thread should be considered unsafe for those who do not want spoilers. This was a massively important Episode, so it is hard to believe that people wouldn't want to immediately discuss. Again, I'm sorry it was spoiled for you.

[SirLiftaLot]

So the actress who plays the Magistrate is Diana Lee Inosanto, daughter of martial artist Dan Inosanto, who was Bruce Lee’s training parter. And she’s also Bruce Lee’s goddaughter, so I’m just making it my personal head-canon that she’s an incredible martial artist, even if they don’t explain it further.

[Darth Tepes]

So the actress who plays the Magistrate is Diana Lee Inosanto, daughter of martial artist Dan Inosanto, who was Bruce Lee’s training parter. And she’s also Bruce Lee’s goddaughter, so I’m just making it my personal head-canon that she’s an incredible martial artist, even if they don’t explain it further.

I didn't even look at the credits...didn't know Dan had a daughter.

You could tell she knew what she was doing with that spear.  Even Ahsoka's stance was based on Musashi's two sword style.


But lets not forget   Michael Biehn as the Gunslinger.

[PsychoSith]

Loved that last episode! Ashoka translated well into live action. The sabers looked great.

Really hyped to see how they handle both Thrawn and Tython

The fight between the Magistrate and Ashoka was entertaining, but I’ll echo some other people here and say I expected the fight to be over *much* quicker.

My only complain would probably be Grogu. I just don’t think they should’ve namedropped the child at all. Makes me think of yo-ho Pirates. What with Grog being 80% of the name and all

[mrg149]

I'm thinking that Thrawn will be addressed in an Ahsoka spinoff and not here in Mando-land. I would think Ahsoka is really looking for Ezra Bridger.

Side note: Where is Sabine?

[PsychoSith]

I'm thinking that Thrawn will be addressed in an Ahsoka spinoff and not here in Mando-land. I would think Ahsoka is really looking for Ezra Bridger.

Side note: Where is Sabine?

I hope they handle it in Mando. As for Sabine I would assume she’s ruling whatever remains of Mandalore

Edit: side though. OR Sabine may have been killed by Gideon, since he did lead the siege of Mandalore iirc

[Darth Tepes]

We already have seen non force users who are well trained being able to hold their own against Force Users.  We don't know who or what trained the Magistrate.  Ahsoka won that's all that matters.  Sabine I'm pretty sure is doing the same as Ahsoka just on different fronts.   I'm fine with his name...sounds like a Star Wars name.  I think people just build stuff up in their mind and nothing will compare.

[PsychoSith]

We already have seen non force users who are well trained being able to hold their own against Force Users.  We don't know who or what trained the Magistrate.  Ahsoka won that's all that matters.  Sabine I'm pretty sure is doing the same as Ahsoka just on different fronts.   I'm fine with his name...sounds like a Star Wars name.  I think people just build stuff up in their mind and nothing will compare.

I guess that’s kinda my point. They shouldn’t have made his name such a mystery if they were just gonna go “oh it’s this” halfway into season 2

[Metal Mech]

I guess that’s kinda my point. They shouldn’t have made his name such a mystery if they were just gonna go “oh it’s this” halfway into season 2

I read somewhere, before season 1 was finished airing, that they had already decided on the name for the child they were just waiting for the time to reveal it. I kinda get the reason behind the idea of doing it this way, I just don’t think they anticipated how the fan base would run away with the “baby Yoda”  nickname.

Yeah I don’t think Sabine is ruling any part of Mandalorian. She handed over the dark saber to Bo Katan because she didn’t want to rule. I wouldn’t be surprised if they saved her for a later season. They are already dropping a ton of characters on us this season as it is.

I’m hoping we get Ezra Bridger as the Jedi that chooses to train Grogu. Especially if it leads up a rematch with Thrawn.

I agree that some of the actions moments with Ashoka didn’t match up to the cartoon but I kinda expected that when you translate from cartoon to live action. I think her look is good, but it’s gonna take some getting used of the voice.
The scene in the forest/mist at the start was just badass in my opinion. She went full on ninja.

Also the whole “mind” conversation with with Ashoka kinda makes sense. They are a strong with the force race and even Yoda at 900 years old wasn’t a grand speaker. He kept it short and simple most times.

[Master Seblaise]

I have a dream that the Jedi could be Luke searching for new apprentices to create a new Jedi Order .... Could be great to have Mark Hamill in the show ...

[Darth Tepes]

There ya go.....real world reasons

[Master Seblaise]

There ya go.....real world reasons

I will watch again carefully AotC ... but I am pretty sure that we see Shaak Ti fighting a little (and I think it was the main reason they casted Orli for the role) ...

But I understand the real world reasons you told about

And after watching the episode for the 3rd time, it becomes less and less a problem

[Darth Tepes]

I will watch again carefully AotC ... but I am pretty sure that we see Shaak Ti fighting a little (and I think it was the main reason they casted Orli for the role) ...

But I understand the real world reasons you told about

And after watching the episode for the 3rd time, it becomes less and less a problem

You only see her ignite her saber next to bariss (bi#@h) and again in the circle of survivors and lastly boarding a transport.  No fighting scenes.