Hey there Clippy I'll post some answers or better said make a post from my own perspective while referencing and answering some of things from your top quoted post here:
Yes the episodes are short first 35 minutes and this one 30.. I was expecting something along the lines of 55-45 minutes at least and I don't agree with any "creative" choices that this is what the need of the episode really was no find a way you are creative people you have all the money in the world give me 1 hour episodes, I would have preferred the first episode was both of them united.
Then again from their perspective they had such a sweet ending with the first episode that it kinda seemed like the obvious end moment for maximum hype. Yet this all half an hour episodes will seriously put a hurt on the season length and sets precedents for future shows.
No I do not believe episode 2 was filler and skippable at all.
We had a major reveal in why the baby is important and why people are after it to either kill it or posses it and even...
*I will shut up here this is deep SW nerd stuff with a heavy touch of spoilers*
Plus we where showed that our protagonist isn't superman he has limitations, even if he is a total badass he has his own ups and downs.
Last it was fun, like seriously chasing Jawas around was great I was smiling like a kid, it was great. Overall not a bad package for half an hour.
I had no problem with the Yoda baby using the force and no it doesn't damage the Jedi lore.. like what and why ? and then you went on your Rey tangent and Disney and whatnot ish I think that's a bit much and I might just start thinking Daisy or better yet Brie Larson hehe stole your lunch money or something
I'm kidding I'm kidding your a sherdoger you are the one that
knocks takes their lunch money.
Back to serious, I feel the Empire scene wasn't about the fact Yoda had 900 years of training / experience it was to show him (Luke) he can do it too if he goes for it and believes in himself and listens to the force and just uses it with no more self doubt. The Force doesn't care about your age, about your size, your physicality, even your 'training' if you will if you tap into it and are in tune with it then you will use it. Now of course experience and practice and latent potential etc play a factor but that wasn't the main point here.. baby Yoda is force sensitive, strong in the force and he wanted to save Mando and gave it his all to help him out.. resulted in him passing out cause he is a toddler after all.
The force doesn't just belong to the Jedi, TLJ taught us that.. it's not just all about Jedi and training, there are others out there who can use the force and even connect to it in this primal form almost like on a subconscious level. Baby Yoda, broom boy, Maz Kanata (well deleted scene), Rey 'awakening' in TFA.. see it's not exclusive to just trained Jedi.
In another aspect you need to realize the context we are in right now this is an old franchise over 40 years, we had plenty of material, plenty of movies, plenty of games, plenty of books, plenty of animated series, comics and just now live action TV series you aren't dealing with the late 70's and early 80's crowds here either no no with just 1-2 movies out no no you are dealing with decades spent in this franchise of course you will have repeating themes, upscaling events and situations and a lot of familiar frankly it goes with the territory and I'm often amazed that people don't look at it with a bit of context wait your telling me say the 11th movie in a franchise or now a TV series in this franchise that is been out for going on five decades with plenty of material will have similar themes, beats and be nostalgic.. mind blown.
Last try to impress a modern kid with your idea of a 'subtle force use' I dare you, just different times and you got to evolve with it and be hip and flashy and whatnot so for me seeing the space rhino float around by use of the force via baby Yoda isn't a deal breaker. This show isn't meant to be R rated to be
'the next Game of Thrones' nope not at a PG13 rating with 35 minutes episodes.. this is aimed at a different general audience there is no boobs, no blood, no
other strictly mature content this also includes the younger audience so try to look at it from that perspective and don't expect it to be Star Wars after-hours cause it's not even if you see it a tad darker and edgier they are pushing their boundaries indeed as much as they can but at the heart of it you can sit down and watch this show with your 12 year old boy or say your 12 year old daughter (thanks Rey
).. so have some context is all I'm saying.
Yep loved all the Jawa stuff even the egg part freaking Jawas always wanted to see them kicked around (sorry Arq) just brings me back to the days I saw the OT as a kid, how can you not love seeing this type of stuff when I saw that sandcrawler fortress I was a happy camper.
Nick Nolte's character is indeed a hit and his line is becoming a popular culture catchphrase and of course I love him. I was so so on him refusing to join the bounty hunter profession lol maybe that would been to much for the old little alien who knows but for first let's see if he appears in future episode because of the success he has has so far I'm sure some appearances are going to be written in for him in season 2.
Pedro Pascal's face.. I don't know why you are so adamant about his face hiding ways so far in the show, I don't know are you his agent or whats up ha ha. I'm sure it will be a big moment reveal or maybe a tender moment with someone who he has feelings for. For me I'm not that bothered by it, I get his all mysterious angle here I'm happy with the current situation so far.
Lack of character for Mando
wow whats up with this full frontal attack on him hidden in the middle of the post, c'mon now we had 2 half an hours episodes and you are complaining about what exactly ? He is the strong silent type, a cool and top bounty hunter, badass, hints of a moral compass, has a code, seems fair, grew up an orphan, loyal/cares for just more then himself (giving money to the orphans), he was prepared to die in his last stand vs the monster, isn't superhuman he has defeats etc.
Ineffective bounty hunter you say
(hello collection of frozen bounties), bad why cause he charged a moving fortress and didn't manage to win or kill the monster with no help.. man if Mando is bad as his job then imagine someone who is good at it then accordingly to your very high standards that is.
Having his badass card removed ? what.. no sir... and getting his ass kicked a lot huh you totally forgot episode 1 or what is happening he killed a bunch of guys.. then episode 2 got jumped in the start and smoked them and a few jawas for good measure
I think he has 50 kills so far in 2 episodes.
Actually the paring of a badass with a baby is an interesting dynamic and by no means something new or never seen before.. yes it works and it works well in fact.
Look up Japanese cinematography and manga from what I remember something like early 70's.. aka the famous: "Lone Wolf and Cub" story and our Mando seriously took inspiration from that classic franchise for this episode.
Even Guy Ritchie took inspiration from that for his big Hollywood movie with Big Chris and Little Chris in: "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"
So yea I disagree on your views of the parring and dynamic belying lackluster and uninspiring in fact quite the opposite I found it interesting and not done that often either.
Okay moving on.. well not that much moving cause again you made it about Rey and all this giant Disney conspiracy everything designed to make Rey look better huh I don't even know how to answer this, seems more like something you got strong feelings about and kinda personal so not sure it's even worth opening this can of worms..
no offense.
What's next, well this isn't exactly that hard to predict for the next episode I could probably give an interpretation and be pretty close to the mark but I prefer to live it open and not think to much on it just let it play out you know and just enjoy the ride I'm not looking for Oscar quality writing here.. this is Star Wars this is fun and campy at times and it's made to be enjoyed like that, not necessary over think it.
I enjoyed the episode a lot and kinda bummed you didn't but what can you do this stuff doesn't land the same for everyone but I do hope you try a different perspective of looking at things find that inner Clippy kid and enjoy the ride, hopefully the next episode will bring you more enjoyment.
Take care "The Clipperino" aka "Clippy-11" the sherdog protocol and post & like droid... no need to initiate self-destruct just yet.
