The Mandalorian
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Chapter 24: The Return begins at full speed and doesnt really slow its pace until the denouement.
We dont even have to wait long to see Grogu in action in his IG-12 combat suit.
Hes got moves too.
This will prove tricky.
Its a big episode for R5, who rises to the occasion.
We always knew he had it in him!
The bodies in those chambers?
Theyre not just clones, theyre clones of Gideon.
And, as Gideon later explains, his plan is even more sinister than that.
He wanted Grogu so that splice the Force abilities onto the clones.
Fortunately, Din and Grogu take them out before they can be much of a threat.
But they still have to reckon with Moff Gideon (original flavor).
This, unsurprisingly, isnt easy.
As Din fights Gideon one on one, the trio of Praetorian Guards shows up and take him down.
They were ready for Din.
(It was fun while it lasted.)
Its pretty thrilling stuff.
But by now, she undoubtedly realizes that she doesnt need it to be a leader to her people.
Mandalorians are stronger together, she tells Gideon shortly before Din and Grogu arrive to help finish Gideon off.
He has proven resilient before.)
With Grogus protection, they emerge triumphant from the flame that engulfs their foes.
After that, its all over but for the victory ceremony.
Unfortunately, only those with parents can become Mandalorians if they cant speak to take the Creed themselves.
Grogu is now officially his adopted son, Din Grogu.
The season ends with a setup of whats to come.
Lighting the Great Forge, Bo-Katan formalizes her leadership.
Then, on Nevarro, Din takes up Greef Kargas offer of land but not the job of marshal.
That job belongs to IG-11, whos now fully restored to his old self and eager to help.
But the end of this third season could easily work as a series finale.
Questions introduced in the earliest episodes Who is Moff Gideon and whats his ultimate plan?
Will Din Djarin ever settle down and give that little creature he clearly loves a nice home?
Can we assume Gideont really, truly dead?
Will Grogu be wearing Mandalorian armor next time we see him?
That seems unlikely, if only because the series wouldnt be the same without his cute little face.
(Although putting the little guy in beskar armor could be pretty cute.)
