Season Guide
The Mandalorian Season 1
Season 1 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
The travels of a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.
Season Review
Season 1 is the near silent western: a bounty hunter, a child, and a series of planet hopping jobs shot like Sergio Leone with Jedi iconography. The minimalism is the miracle. Din emotes through a helmet, Grogu coos, and the episodes build a chosen family bond without a wasted word. The finale’s Dark Trooper assault is perfect.
Episodes
1
SummaryA Mandalorian bounty hunter tracks a target for a well paying client.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Mandalorian works.
2
SummaryTarget in hand, the Mandalorian must now contend with scavengers.Our TakeA carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
3
Summary The battered Mandalorian returns to his client for reward. Our Take The bounty handoff goes smoothly until the show wisely decides its hero shouldn't live with it, and the…
4
SummaryThe Mandalorian teams up with a former soldier to protect a village from raiders.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Mandalorian works.
5
SummaryThe Mandalorian helps a rookie bounty hunter who is in over his head.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
6
SummaryThe Mandalorian joins a crew of mercenaries on a dangerous mission.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Mandalorian works.
7
Summary An old rival extends an invitation for The Mandalorian to make peace. Our Take This is the season's pivot point, where the scattered adventures snap into a tight setup…
8
SummaryThe Mandalorian comes face to face with an unexpected enemy.Our TakeA top shelf classic. If you sample one episode of The Mandalorian, make it this one.