The Mandalorian arrived like a ton of bricks on the heads of Star Wars fans who hoped that the show would fulfill all of their Boba Fett fantasies. What they received was more than even they could have expected. The first season wasted no time in revealing that this homage to spaghetti westerns and samurai films would not just be about a faceless bounty hunter but also a child with a very familiar visage.
From the very first episode, Baby Yoda completely changed the dynamic of the show. Marketed as a story about a gunslinger making his way through the lawless corners of the galaxy and looking for his next pay day, The Mandalorian turned out to be a space-themed homage to Lone Wolf and Cub – a “father” protecting his child from money-hungry bounty hunters and ruthless Imperial agents. Mando might have once seemed like a rogue, but we learn that he has a heart of gold when he spares the baby’s life and decides to keep him safe.
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By the end of the first season, Mando and Baby Yoda’s bond has been all but solidified, as the duo heads toward another adventure in space. The question now is, will there be a season 2 that continues Mando and Baby Yoda’s Star Wars story?
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Showrunner Jon Favreau has confirmed that filming for The Mandalorian season 2 is already underway, with this picture from the set of the new season:
Favreau revealed back in July that he was already in the process of writing season 2 and preparing the sets. It seemed Disney was confident in the success of the first live-action Star Wars series before it even premiered in November.
The Mandalorian Season 2 Release Date
As far as when we might see The Mandalorian season 2, Favreau revealed that the show will be back in Fall 2020, which isn’t all that surprising considering the first season premiered in the fall.
It remains to be seen how season 2 will fit into the future Disney+ schedule that also includes an Obi-Wan Kenobi series and a Cassian Andor show. Those series don’t have set release dates yet.
For now, we’ll just have to wait patiently for The Mandalorian season 2 and more cute Baby Yoda moments.
John Saavedra is an associate editor at Den of Geek. Read more of his work here. Follow him on Twitter @johnsjr9.
