Take Three: The Book of Boba Fett

The Book of Boba Fett: Season 1, Episode 3 “Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa” (B+)

Life on Tattooine doesn’t seem all that pleasant, both in the past with the Tusken Raiders being killed when Boba went to collect the protection money and in the present when he was nearly killed by a Wookiee while he was in the Bacta Tank. He’s gotten better about knowing who to trust in the present, and he came up with a great solution to multiple problems that ultimately ended up saving his life. This episode presented two great new guest stars, beginning with the Emmy-nominated Stephen Root, who I’ve watched in shows like “True Blood,” “Perry Mason,” and “Barry,” as Lortha Peel the watermonger. The other was Danny Trejo as a Rancor trainer who may not be all about Boba’s timeline but is probably open to helping him achieve the goal he has. The Hutt twins are leaving but with an ominous warning for Boba, one that suggests he has many enemies just waiting for his demise. Enlisting the help of the half-droid kids who owed Lortha money was a smart plan, and they kicked into gear in a spectacular way for this episode’s standout chase scene, which found the Majordomo trying to get away through thin streets before getting cornered and revealing the information he was so desperately trying to protect. The Mayor is powerful and doesn’t seem interested in ensuring Boba’s success, and fortunately he has a loyal group of supporters, namely the half-droids and Fennec, who are set on serving him and helping him to accomplish what he wishes.