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The Mandalorian has restored the faith in the future of the franchise in millions of fans. Most of us thought Star Wars was over considering how mediocre the la

The Mandalorian has restored the faith in the future of the franchise in millions of fans. Most of us thought Star Wars was over considering how mediocre the last six movies have been but along comes this well-written, fun adventure that manages to tie together the previous movies, animated series and books. Imagine a new trilogy made by Filoni and Favreau - they would absolutely kill it.

hshshs2 6y ago
is it really well written? “can you help me?” “only if you complete this task that makes you look like a bad ass” repeated 8 times
- JshWright 6y ago
  Yeah, I have to believe this intentionally leaning in to the genre, but it's definitely just about every episode plot line (along with the rescue that comes just at the right moment).
  - dbalatero 6y ago
    The story is garbage, nothing happens. It's video game questing set in a cool universe. It's hard to feel for any of the characters. It's a bummer because the nailed vibe and visuals and all they'd really need to do is attach a more compelling story to it.
    - throwaway743 6y ago
      This is the take that Chapo Traphouse made on a recent episode. Though I agree that it is quest-y in its approach to each episode/sub plot and personally don't mind it, what makes it any different from the "hero story" structure? Sure there's a formula, but few stories, if any at all, are original in their foundations. Their success seems to be more in the execution of such story/production and immersion of audiences. Or is it more of an issue of the predictability in knowing what the "quest" objectives and items are, and from that extrapolating the outcome? Imo, both cases are understandable, as many times the main story quests can feel on rails/going through the motions, but again those quests seem to be more about the audience's immersion (including player playthrough/execution in games) in the modeled experience. Tldr: I totally understand your point, and can agree to an extent. Though I believe one can find enjoyment in well curated/executed experiences/productions/writing/immersion, rather than seeking "originality" in story telling, as on rails/predictable as they can be
- SilasX 6y ago
  I agree in that I wouldn't say it meets the standards of great writing. However, unlike the Sequel trilogy, it: 1) Thematically feels like Star Wars and ties into the established world, and 2) Meets the minimal standard for good writing/storytelling. "I'll allow it."
- thih9 6y ago
  In the context of an action sci-fi western blend, that’s good writing to me, I enjoyed watching it. Even though the formula is simple, the events didn’t feel predictable to me. And I could easily imagine more complex plot that would be less satisfying to watch.
anderspitman 6y ago
Which books are you referring to? I don't feel like it draws particularly from the EU, though also no big contradictions like episodes 7-9.
- Shared404 6y ago
  If you include The Clone Wars as EU, it draws a lot from that. There's also a little bit from some of the novels. https://www.thewrap.com/the-mandalorian-ahsoka-tano-star-wars-extended-universe-guide/ https://www.thewrap.com/the-mandalorian-ahsoka-tano-star-war...
throwaway743 6y ago
> Imagine a new trilogy made by Filoni and Favreau - they would absolutely kill it. This is all I've been thinking throughout the series. The writing is damn good, the character development is on point, it's not forceful (no pun intended) or disingenuous in trending social themes, cinematography is amazing, great casting, it's immersive in keeping to canon. It's something you can point to and say, "That's Star Wars". One could only wish those two get a shot at making the full lengths.
- gremlinsinc 6y ago
  Disney through Fox now owns Firefly. I'd love to see Favreau reboot firefly. I think he could actually pull that off, or at least Something in that 'verse. Especially if he can get Whedon's blessing and some of the original cast members.

hshshs2 6y ago

is it really well written? “can you help me?” “only if you complete this task that makes you look like a bad ass” repeated 8 times

JshWright 6y ago
Yeah, I have to believe this intentionally leaning in to the genre, but it's definitely just about every episode plot line (along with the rescue that comes just at the right moment).
- dbalatero 6y ago
  The story is garbage, nothing happens. It's video game questing set in a cool universe. It's hard to feel for any of the characters. It's a bummer because the nailed vibe and visuals and all they'd really need to do is attach a more compelling story to it.
  - throwaway743 6y ago
    This is the take that Chapo Traphouse made on a recent episode. Though I agree that it is quest-y in its approach to each episode/sub plot and personally don't mind it, what makes it any different from the "hero story" structure? Sure there's a formula, but few stories, if any at all, are original in their foundations. Their success seems to be more in the execution of such story/production and immersion of audiences. Or is it more of an issue of the predictability in knowing what the "quest" objectives and items are, and from that extrapolating the outcome? Imo, both cases are understandable, as many times the main story quests can feel on rails/going through the motions, but again those quests seem to be more about the audience's immersion (including player playthrough/execution in games) in the modeled experience. Tldr: I totally understand your point, and can agree to an extent. Though I believe one can find enjoyment in well curated/executed experiences/productions/writing/immersion, rather than seeking "originality" in story telling, as on rails/predictable as they can be
SilasX 6y ago
I agree in that I wouldn't say it meets the standards of great writing. However, unlike the Sequel trilogy, it: 1) Thematically feels like Star Wars and ties into the established world, and 2) Meets the minimal standard for good writing/storytelling. "I'll allow it."
thih9 6y ago
In the context of an action sci-fi western blend, that’s good writing to me, I enjoyed watching it. Even though the formula is simple, the events didn’t feel predictable to me. And I could easily imagine more complex plot that would be less satisfying to watch.

anderspitman 6y ago

Which books are you referring to? I don't feel like it draws particularly from the EU, though also no big contradictions like episodes 7-9.

Shared404 6y ago
If you include The Clone Wars as EU, it draws a lot from that. There's also a little bit from some of the novels. https://www.thewrap.com/the-mandalorian-ahsoka-tano-star-wars-extended-universe-guide/ https://www.thewrap.com/the-mandalorian-ahsoka-tano-star-war...

throwaway743 6y ago

> Imagine a new trilogy made by Filoni and Favreau - they would absolutely kill it. This is all I've been thinking throughout the series. The writing is damn good, the character development is on point, it's not forceful (no pun intended) or disingenuous in trending social themes, cinematography is amazing, great casting, it's immersive in keeping to canon. It's something you can point to and say, "That's Star Wars". One could only wish those two get a shot at making the full lengths.

gremlinsinc 6y ago
Disney through Fox now owns Firefly. I'd love to see Favreau reboot firefly. I think he could actually pull that off, or at least Something in that 'verse. Especially if he can get Whedon's blessing and some of the original cast members.