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“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
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It is five years later:
https://www.starwars.com/news/swcc-2...dalorian-panel
the story takes place about five years after the events of Return of the Jedi
You know, not really "far fetched" IMHO...........
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On the whole, this series looks pretty fucking awesome, though the platofrm offered very little as to when the series would continue and how exactly. I'm gonna search the net a bit for more info. I was a little disappointed in that I expected a series format more like, Amazon & Netflix do with all 8-10 episodes being available for binging. I was surprised that there wasn't more new, serialized content in the SW and other venue's. Don't get me wrong I'm sure there is much more in the wings and I bought the service more for the grandkids, but the new SW content was an anticipated huge bonus for me so I was a little disappointed.
Anyone know what the schedule is for new Mandalorian episodes? Perhaps more episodic content in other venues like maybe PoTC, or the like? You know, more Adult/Kid type stuff.?
Still pretty awesome to have all those films available in one place. Why r there only like 16 of the 22 Marvel "Phase" movies available? Lotta stuff to go thru yet!!! LOL
It's a weekly show, you can check the release schedule in a number of places, here for instance: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Tim...canon_media#js
The other intriguing thing about that last link (if you hide all the media except films and television) is that Disney+ now makes it possible to watch all Star Wars canon filmed media in one place. If one wanted to, they could watch all the movies (I think Solo and The Last Jedi are not yet available but will be soon) and all the TV series in canonical chronological order. The only TV show not on Disney+ is Galaxy of Adventures, but it's not new content, they're just retelling of stories from the films. But The Clone Wars, Rebels, Forces of Destiny, and Resistance, are all available.
I think I may attempt that...
Yes, I agree the show is very good indeed. A solid and promising start. Interesting world building on both a small and large scale. Interesting plot developments - particularly in the last third of the episode. And we are even starting to know the main character a little - even though he wears a mask, has no name, and is laconic, to say the least. Not bad for a single 40 minute episode.
“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
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The self destruct scene had me rolling
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You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
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New episode out today for anyone unaware!
I guess that, in general, I get a bit exasperated when familiar elements are used because they are familiar rather than because they help build the world or the story. Yes, we can come up with reasons why those elements might be there, but then we are doing the showmakers’ jobs for them. We are working to justify something that doesn’t really make sense when you consider those familiar elements in their original context.
Is it IMPOSSIBLE to justify the presence of the two examples of this I mentioned? No. But being able to justify it somehow doesn’t dispel the impression that they are there because they are familiar, not because they should be there in a sensible, consistent created world.
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This doesn’t make the show bad, or mean that I hated it. Far from it. I really enjoyed it. But those two moments were jarring enough to pull me out of the show for a minute, because I could see the man behind the curtain.
HBJ
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I don't understand you taking exception to the land speeder as a "Familiar element". I'd more likely assume, Ford was the manufacturer and that model speeder it's "Ford Focus" of the day!!! lol I think the point of the speeder was to demonstrate some continuity with the SW world and also that the galaxy maintains certain tried and true marketing/manufacturing strategies if you want to look that deeply into the stories finer elements.
No offense, HBJ but maybe you could use a little therapy for that nerd OCD!!! LOL J/K with you, buddy. You can see I care about you, dude!!! lol
I added some text to my last post that explains it better.
And I’ll reiterate what I said there: This doesn’t make the show bad, or mean that I hated it. Far from it. I really enjoyed it. But those two moments were jarring enough to pull me out of the show for a minute, because I could see the man behind the curtain.
(Also, by explaining it, I’m blowing it way out of proportion. This discussion started because I mentioned that there were a couple of eye rolling moments in an otherwise excellent show. The show is good, and those moments didn’t spoil it for me.)
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You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
It’s nice to see so much positive vibe for Star Wars here. There’s so much gleeful negativity out there from people seemingly wanting Ep 9 to fail. It’s good to come here and see enthusiasm and excitement from folks giving an honest appraisal of what looks to be a good show, and no attempted shaming from naysayers.
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THIS is what they needed the whole time. A FAN BOY doing the work. Jon F is a MASSIVE fan of Star Wars. I was not surprised to see this so well received. Disney seen the first couple episodes and ordered a second season right fast I read. Love it!
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Insomnia #459
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I get what you're saying, but I'm not sure him being a fan has anything to do with how good it is. JJ Abrams is a massive fan as well, and he got roasted for TFA being too much of a rehash. Personally I think it's just the different medium / subject matter that lend it to being perceived differently. Star Wars TV tends to be overlooked, because until now it's really only been animated, but the animated shows have all been really very good. Specifically I'm speaking to Clone Wars and Rebels, I haven't seen the current show yet.
Yup, what Dan said^. Being a fan helps, but it's not the end-all be-all. Nolan and Snyder were both massive Batman fans and look how wildly different their takes on the Caped Crusader turned out.
On topic: I'm going to watch both episodes of Mandalorian tonight. Can't wait