459. The Mandalorian and Grogu REVIEW (SPOILERS)

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2026 Disney release “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

The Mandalorian and Grogu are the latest feature films in the Star Wars universe. It is the first theatrical release since 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.” It is a continuation of the Disney+ television series The Mandalorian and takes place following the events of season three. It stars Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian—who was also portrayed on set by Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder—alongside Jeremy Allen White, Jonny Coyne, Martin Scorsese, and Sigourney Weaver. In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt in exchange for information on a target.
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In this episode, they cover the film’s storyline and its impact on the series and the overall Star Wars timeline. They discuss the evolution of Grogu and speculate on his impact on the greater Star Wars storyline. They also speculate if these characters will continue to have stories that spin out of the show and this film.

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