"The Mandalorian" is a live-action Star Wars television series set in the post-Empire galaxy, five years after the events of "Return of the Jedi." The series follows the adventures of a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin, who becomes the protector of a mysterious child known as Grogu (popularly referred to as "The Child" or "Baby Yoda"). Combining elements of Westerns, samurai films, and classic Star Wars lore, "The Mandalorian" has become a cultural phenomenon, praised for its storytelling, character development, and visual effects.
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The Mandalorian
- Created by
- Jon Favreau
- Films
- The Mandalorian & Grogu
- First TV Show
- The Mandalorian
- First Episode Air Date
- November 12, 2019
- Cast
- Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito, Nick Nolte, Taika Waititi, Emily Swallow, Ming-Na Wen, Temuera Morrison, Rosario Dawson
- Spin-offs
- The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
- TV Show(s)
- The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka
- Character(s)
- Din Djarin, Grogu, Cara Dune, Greef Karga, Moff Gideon, Ahsoka Tano, Bo-Katan Kryze, Boba Fett, Fennec Shand
Summary
"The Mandalorian" is a live-action Star Wars television series set in the post-Empire galaxy, five years after the events of "Return of the Jedi." The series follows the adventures of a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin, who becomes the protector of a mysterious child known as Grogu (popularly referred to as "The Child" or "Baby Yoda"). Combining elements of Westerns, samurai films, and classic Star Wars lore, "The Mandalorian" has become a cultural phenomenon, praised for its storytelling, character development, and visual effects.
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