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No childish scenes. No forced drama. No stupid jokes. Simple in its premise and so far so good.

It was all I wanted and more from a Star Wars show. Badass moments, great CGI and effects and shocking moments. Cannot wait to see more, plus the ending blew my mind..

But being a Star Wars fan these days is not. This show is made with so much love for this universe. You can tell in every scene. Pure joy for a Star Wars fan. And the ending is just so sweet. Looking forward for the next one.

The first episode of Mandalorian was a very positive start to the series. I really liked it very much. It had great CGI and special effects which gives it the thumbs up for me. Keep it up!!

Like many I've been looking forward to this series, while definitely having more excitement for this than Rise of Skywalkwer. The first episode gives us all a brief introduction into the Mandalorian character. You get a sense of what state the galaxy is in at this point in time. Enough said. We'll see how it goes from here...

Yes, Disney uses this franchise to fill their pockets even further and have made some weird decisions along the way.

However, this is Star Wars. VFX, acting, screenplay, all good by my standards. I'm glad to see, even know, stories explained behind characters and I really hope this show is gonna be and stay awesome. It's another great addition to the SW-universe so far.

Solid start for SW fans, old and new.

Review is too short aye??

It's a Star Wars spectacular, it's got Everything you'd expect, ....

"I HAVE SPOKEN"

Truly exceptional, a piece of genius, absolutely brilliant! Truly the best gift for Star Wars fans after Rogue One! The story is great! The atmosphere is 150 % the Star Wars we all LOVE and live for! Absolutely brilliant, a piece of genius, exceptional! Changing frames was exactly like the way we know from Star Wars! All of these combined made me over-satisfied! I am INCREDIBLY THANKFUL to everyone involved in this beautiful GIFT for every Star Wars fan! It brought the kid in me back! Literally got me crying for an hour after I watched the episode and today again when I think of it as well! THIS IS THE STAR WARS THAT I LOVE!!! The ending could not have been better in any way possible! It literally blew my mind and brought back HOPE, the keyword for this amazing Galaxy far far away, that I dream about! It also answered a question that WE ALL have been questioning for so many decades! Undoubtedly the best thing every Star Wars fan could have ever hoped for! Go watch it! THANK YOU, LUCASFILM!!! <3 P.S. Wrote this crying all the way!

It's not as bad as what other reviews say, I don't know what else they wanted cause this episode surprisingly had a lot of action and lots of good CGI. You don't get much of the story in this episode but it's only the beginning. So let's chill and wait for other episodes and don't rate the whole show base on the first and only episode you saw! at least maybe wait for the season to end?

The world we see in The Mandalorian has always existed in the Star Wars universe, but until now it has always remained in the shadows, just off screen. While Empires Strike and Jedi Return, beings struggle to eek out a living in a harsh galaxy.

The main character here is the titular Mandalorian. Like the most famous Mandalorian of all (Boba Fett), he's a bounty hunter. Unlike his more famous and mysterious brother (not literally, though this is Star Wars, so you never know), we get to get to see, if only a tiny bit, behind the mask (figuratively). The curtain is also pulled back a bit to see the Mandalorian culture, which evokes that of Earth cultures like the Native Americans and Norseman.

This first episode drops us right into this world with little to no setup. Not even an opening crawl ala the Episodes. Just a brief mention of its timeline and off we go. Things get off to a fun start and the pace is relentless, but much of the middle is less than compelling. The final act picks back up and it sprints to a fun conclusion, sticking the landing on a solid opening that holds the promise of the most entertaining Star Wars we've seen since Rogue One.

It is so illogical and stupid it can only be a spoof.

The bar in the first scene is in the middle of no where on a remote ice planet. There is no community or town so why is the bar there? Where do the customers come from? Why do they go there? I guess the beer is so good that people are willing to fly across the universe to try it.

They have explored the universe, develop light speed and planet killing weapons but they haven't thought about having an entrance to the bar with an entrance two doors on a below zero planet to keep out the elements.

Nor have they realised that using an open top surface transport is probably not the best way to travel on such a planet.

Even though there is nothing around, the space port is miles from the bar on ice under which creatures big enough to eat space ships live.

You can find these sort of silly logic flaws in many other shows but if the show is good you don't notice them or overlook them but this is so bad, so predictable and so clumsily made they are glaring.

Enjoyed the first episode. Great story. If you're a Star Wars fan you're going to love this. Can't wait for the next episode.

Let's just get the obvious thing out of the way, the production value is top-notch, everything is practical and breathtaking. The cinematography is simply beautiful. Those things coupled with marvelous sound design resulted in a very immersive looking world, which is a must for any Star-Wars film/show.

The first episode doesn't spend any time building the characters and just get right down to the business, which is both good and bad. Good because you don't have to wait very long for some sweet action, which is quite well done here. Bad because our main character, The Mandalorian, is pretty boring, at least so far. His dialogue, his voice, his action, nothing is unique, nothing makes him standout. The only thing you get to know about this guy is shown through a vague flashback, the oldest trick in the book. He was built up as the best bounty hunter, but then is easily taken down by 2 fish-like creatures. I'm all for characters not being super overpowered ( looking at you, Rey ) but maybe give him some real threats if you want to show that your character is not God ( and maybe wait a bit longer before doing it too) ? The fact that we don't see his face also doesn't help. Dredd 2012 works because Karl Urban's lips are extremely expressive, but emotion is just not an option here.

This episode also has a lot of conveniences, and couple of things don't make sense, which is a let down for me because I expected Game of Thrones (season 1-4) level of realism. But this is Star-Wars, suspension of disbelief has always been a part of the franchise, so it's not a big deal. One piece of dialogue near the end in particular is just bad, The Mandalorian literally asks the same question twice. The dialogue in this show doesn't show any promise beyond being serviceable too.

Could have been a lot better, but not bad. Can be really entertaining if you're a Star-Wars fan. I really love the western, cowboy feeling.

Great acting, spectacular CGI, AMAZING music! And a great plothook. This show is off to a phenomenal start. The atmosphere and the tense moments feels very similar to the originals, but everything else feels new and fresh! And the music is just, wow... Its so good!

The Empire has fallen. The iron grip of the Emperor has vanished as many a backwater world of the Outer Rim are swept up in violence and greed. The Guild of Bounty Hunters is left to keep a sham of order in most of these desolate territories...

The Mandalorian is a simple story: the story of a man, dissatisfied with the low rewards the Guild offers for the petty criminals he keeps hunting down, taking on a highly classified and dangerous mission from a mysterious client. Simple though this may seem, this story allows the show to explore new corners of the universe, shedding light on the organization of bounty hunters or enriching the already intricate and fascinating Mandalorian mythology. It has the potential to grow into something special while setting up some truly unexpected twists.

For its debut, the Mandalorian immediately succeeds in crafting a unique world and atmosphere. The visuals are great, offering a lively, detailed and textured feel to the various and sundry settings. The most notable factor in how unique this new corner of the galaxy feels to me remains Ludwig Göransson's outstanding composition. Veering away from an at times over-imitated John Williams' score, this episode's soundtrack not only feels brand new but succeeds in recapturing the magic and essence of the OT too. Its simplistic but efficient approach to storytelling paired with such a soundtrack left me filled with wonder and delight, hooked to Mando's vicissitudes as he crossed icy, wind swept expanses and barren deserts.

The show's main protagonist is a nameless Mandalorian warrior, oozing charisma thanks to the sleek, elegant design of his armor and Göransson's instantly recognizable leitmotiv. Despite never revealing its face, the episode succeeds in adding warmth and emotion to such a cold exterior as it took the time to portray him as a man fully devoted to his clan and the survival of orphans, offering them the full profit of his Guild wages. Besides, Mando struggles. He is beaten, fails and needs help to get up. Far from being invincible, Mando is portrayed as someone who still has a lot to learn, making it easier to empathize with him. Moreover, Pedro Pascal's performance is no stranger to Mando being a compelling protagonist.

The Mandalorian is a truly cinematic experience on the small screen, an expertly paced escapist adventure full of colorful characters in this galaxy far far away. It delivers some very enjoyable spectacle, above all raw, visceral action sequences elevated by Ludwig Göransson's remarkable score, culminating in a very impressive and ambitious gun fight.

My overall score: 82/100

This first episode was fun to watch. A bit jumpy here and there, but overall a decent story. The main character needs some development. Sound and visuals are great.

Overall, good start.

Main character is done well, altought the intro leaned on the "strong silent type" for too long for it to feel natural to me, yes you want him to be seen as badass but there are limits.

The best part that I give a 10/10 is in the middle, when he goes to turn in the job, returns to his folk and gets the next job, it's brilliant and brought me to the edge of my seat.

Next parts are okay, riding gives a little backstory but is somewhat pointless there a big finish with even bigger plot armour.

It's not bad, definately a good watch with great potential

First off, I really lIked the look they have gone for in the series, it's obviously back to the old school with puppetry rather than CGI aliens. The thing is, to make a good Space Western you need a character with presence. The Mandalorian here has to use body language rather than facial expressions due to the helmet seated firmly on his head. This is where it falls flat for me unfortunately. The actor just doesn't have a menacing stance, walk or the Clint Eastwood "type" mannerisms, he actually comes across as being quite camp! Maybe I'm being hard on this episode, I just hope Pedro Pascal can man-up a bit for the next ones and bring a greater Boba Fett feel to the show.

This is a great opening episode. It's not perfect but it feels like a huge breath of fresh air. Pedro Pascal is able somehow to convey so much without ever seeing his face. I love how much more tighter and smaller scale this story is. It's a space cowboy show. The bounty hunter here is The Man With No Name, but it takes place in the Star Wars universe. I also love how they explore how the fall of the empire has affected the economy and stuff like that. Oh and how to forget: "I have spoken." Good stuff, feels a lot like 1977 Star Wars somehow.