The Mandalorian
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The Convert, by contrast, makes it look like a nice place to live or at least vacation.
We see everyday New Republic residents walking around while eating glowing popsicles.
you could bump into cool landmarks like Umate, the highest point in Coruscant, just wandering around.
Even the Amnesty Program seems pretty chill.
Its not action and drama all the time everywhere on Coruscant.
Of course, Coruscant might actually have a chance to relax at this moment in history.
The Empire has been defeated, leaving a little more time for strolls through the park.
Now, like Henry Hill at the end ofGoodfellas, he leads a quieter existence in the straight world.
But, unlike Henry, hes not bitter about it.
Hes a true, if impatient, convert.
But for now shes just G68, as Pershing is just L52.
Shes a reminder of the past hes trying to escape.
She might be all right, though.
Everyone at Amnesty Housing seems to be committed to their new lives, including Elia.
(And, for that matter, alive.)
So its kind of ominous when Pershing finds a whole case of the biscuits he craves on his doorstep.
Who wants him to look back when he should be looking forward?
Could it be Elia?
That doesnt seem likely.
Things dont go quite according to plan despite Elias constant reassurance.
They make it, which seems to inspire Elia to reveal her real name.
When they get to the lab, its even better than Pershing imagined.
It turns out this was all a setup.
Elias tricked him into breaking the law and takes the side of the security officers as they arrest him.
Bounty Pucks
Big name director this week:Lee Isaac Chung.
This is Chungs first directing credit since the greatMinari.
So whats Elias game here?
Was it simply a matter of using Pershing to get some supplies she needed or is there something more?
(It might be significant that Pershing ends the episode alive, if not entirely intact.)
And could it have something to do with Moff Gideons unknown fate?
There are rumors he escaped.
There are also rumors hes been subjected to a Mind Flayer.
So which is true?
Or is there some other possibility?
Apparently theres room enough fortwo different types of Mind Flayerson premium streaming series.
A burning unanswered question: What became of Bo-Katans loyal medical droid?
The clueless aristocrats in the opening Coruscant scenes are a nice touch.
Wealth can apparently provide protection from the troubles of the galaxy, at least up to a point.
This is a class of people that lets the struggles for freedom play out at a remove.
It seems likely theres a story there.
See you next Benduday.
