The first season of The Mandalorian has finally come to end with Season 2 seeming so far away. A major success for Disney, The Mandalorian has become one of the hottest shows on Disney plus, all thanks to the adorable Baby Yoda. Some episodes were better than others, but all were equally thrilling and fun to follow no matter the plot.
Like other great shows, it warrants another binge-watch to not only relive the excitement but to pick up on things you missed. With that, here is All Of The Episodes Of The Mandalorian Season 1, Ranked By IMDb Rating.
Chapter 5: The Gunslinger (7.7)
The most nostalgic of the bunch sits in the last place due to some acting and pacing issues. Disney has almost every actor and actress at their disposal with hundreds of Hollywood stars eager to be in any Star Wars project. However, the acting from the Jake Cannavale (Toro Calican) and Amy Sedaris (Peli Motto) was downright cringy and uncomfortable.
Had someone more notable and experienced taken on the role, this episode wouldn’t suffer from such a low rating. But aside from this, fans were thrilled to see the homeworld of Luke Skywalker, Tatooine, make an appearance as well as Ming-Na Wen (Mulan) as the deadly Fennc Shand.
Chapter 4: The Sanctuary (7.8)
An homage to Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven from start to finish, the fourth entry in the series was a nod to the greats that came before them. A struggling peaceful village seeks the help of Mando and ex-shock trooper Cara Dune to stop pirates from killing and raiding their people and supplies. Not only are there some great choreographed fight scenes but finally some context on the man behind the mask.
Mando builds a strong friendship with a villager and almost opts to leave Baby Yoda with them, promising a safe and peaceful environment. But unfortunately, Mando’s way of life reminds him of the dangers that will always loom over him, this is the way.
Chapter 6: The Prisoner (8.5)
One of the best things about The Mandalorian is the progression, how every episode is better than the last in some manner. In The Prisoner, combat scenes went to a whole new level as Mando takes on not only some Droid guards but his team as well. One by one he uses stealth and lighting to take down those he once called business partners.
Mando may be a great shot with his blaster, but he’s equally good in hand to hand combat, no wonder Mandalorian’s are considered to be some of the best fighters in the galaxy. On top of that, fans are given a look some the new republic X-Wing fighters as well as a few cameos from Star Wars: The Clone Wars writer Dave Filoni and voice actor Matt Lanter.
Chapter 1, (8.7)
The much-anticipated pilot was met with praise from fans and critics alike. Right from the start, the gritty outer rim bar is reminiscent of old western saloons with outlaws everywhere. The silent Mando walks in like Blondie from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly with the intentions of taking his bounty in, cold or hot. By far the darkest in this list, fans get a feel of the danger of the Star Wars world with no guarantee of safety. What’s better is the few words Mando for fans to understand this is a man of principle.
Even better is the duo of IG-11 and Mando as they retrieve Baby Yoda. The fights, dialogue, and score are enough to convince fans this is going to be one of the best shows of the year.
Chapter 2: The Child (8.8)
With Baby Yoda retrieved Mando’s trip back is delayed by some Jawas. But with the help of a friendly ugnaught he’s able to make it out and learn more about the force-sensitive Baby Yoda.
Endurance and perseverance are the name of the game for Mando in this episode as a fight with Mudhorn and debating Jawas test his patience. But like anything else, good things come to those who wait with Mando leaving for his client with the help of a friend.
Chapter 3: The Sin (9.2)
The turning point in the series, Mando goes against the guild code to save Baby Yoda from the clutches of The Client. His childhood trauma forces him to act, and his emotion is conveyed perfectly despite wearing a mask. Talk about rooting for a character, Mando uses all of his weapons and tools to save Baby Yoda from some stormtroopers, and disintegrations are allowed this time.
Mando may abide by his code, but his will to act and care for those he loves gets the better of him. Mando may be a man of few words, but his actions certainly speak for him.
Chapter 7: The Reckoning (9.3)
Just by the title alone, fans knew they were in for a rollercoaster of an episode. Returning to the guild with Kuill and Cara Dune, Mando reluctantly trusts Greef Karga once more but ends up losing his friend Kuill in the process.
He has spoken, and his words will be sorely missed. Surrounded by imperial loyalists, Mando and co., have little chance of escaping. The empire may be gone, but their loyalists still linger on worlds like this.
Chapter 8: Finale (9.6)
Part of the journey is the end with a bittersweet goodbye to Mando, whose name is revealed to be Din Djarin. He finally revealed his face to the bounty hunting-turned nursing droid IG-11 in a beautiful moment of friendship between the two, despite Din’s hatred of droids.
The finale was perfect, thrilling action scenes, compelling dialogue and the death of a core character which meant the survival of the rest. Not only that, but Din’s outfit is now complete with the acquisition, or gift, of a jetpack, reminiscent of Boba and Jango Fett. The introduction of Moff Gideon sets up Season 2 especially with the reveal of the darksaber, an ancient lightsaber the ruler of Mandalore used to establish his sovereignty.
