I’m torn. Before I invest in this I want more input. A director friend of mine hates this series. Says any show where you can’t see the hero’s face is dead in the water. Others have found it terribly boring. I don’t know.
Favreau is very aware of the fact that the main character doesn’t show his face and the way they pull off knowing exactly what his emotions are is brilliant and hilarious.
I have never been left wondering what Mando is feeling or at all disconnected from his story.
I watched the Gallery series D+ had on it and while some of the episodes were junk, I appreciated how deeply Favreau and Filioni scrubbed through every detail on what could make this series successful and the inspirations they drew upon.
In regard to the helmet, they designed it with Clint Eastwood’s facial structure in mind. clint only has about 3 facial expressions, yet we never wondered what he was thinking.
I think that’s a cheap reason to not attempt to enjoy a fantastic show.
My wife & I started watching it last weekend. After hearing so many raves about it, I decided it was worth $6.99 for one month to see all the episodes. We are enjoying it but I cannot say we're blown away. The show is basically a space-western, and it relies on many tried and true tropes from western films.
As soon as Season 1 episode 4 started out with some marauding bad guys attacking a peaceful village and stealing their food and supplies, I told my wife "this episode will be The Magnificent 7*. It was, except that it was really a Magnificent 2 with Mando and a female former warrior training the peasantry and taking on the baddies.
* Or Seven Samurai, if you prefer.
The Lone Ranger belies that.
The Mandalorian is a good series. One of the few my son and I look forward to watching together.
Mandalorian is excellent in all the ways that count. I’ve enjoyed the ride so far.