What I’m Watching: The Book of Boba Fett

The Book of Boba Fett: Season 1, Episode 5 “Chapter 5: Return of The Mandalorian” (B+)

This was a fine episode, but what show am I watching again? The title was a dead giveaway, so Mando’s return wasn’t meant to be a surprise, but it is a bit puzzling to have him show up at such an early stage in this new series. I’m still baffled at the way that Boba Fett was brought into “The Mandalorian” somewhat into that show’s run rather than the other way around given that he was the original character from the Star Wars universe. But, in any case, we’re back to familiar territory which wasn’t a problem to follow, with Mando getting the dark saber but having to contend with those who believe in “the way” and didn’t think that he was worthy of possessing it because he had taken his helmet off (wait until they see Boba Fett, who always never wears his). Watching him check all of his weapons before the flight was an ordeal, but at least we know that he, unlike most of his peers, is using them for good and only kills the people he has to rather than any innocent bystanders, like the employees who got to cash in on their late boss’ credits. Peli was typically overexcited about the ship she was ready to offer him, and he was the one who actually got caught up in the thrill of it all and nearly ended up having to turn over command of the ship during his test flight. It took all that exposition to get us back to what this show is, with Fennec there waiting for him, ready to enlist him in the fight they’re bringing. Seeing more than one Mandalorian together on the same side again should be worthwhile.