The Mandalorian

— I’d put off watching “The Mandalorian,” thinking there has to be point at which enough “Star Wars” is enough and, besides, how could it compete with the pizzazz of the original franchise. Well, it does. I was sucked in quickly and it was easy to keep on watching one “chapter” after another. It feels like a comfortable shoe the second you slip it on, albeit a racing shoe. The special effects are everywhere, but not as in your face as sometimes, and that’s a good thing in my opinion. Its story line is interesting and in the sci-fi western tradition, and it has enough human emotion to lure you in, something of a feat since the hero is faceless. Best of all, it really doesn’t require much knowledge of previous installments so it’s okay to watch even if you not Star Wars obsessed. For those who like this sort of thing, I think you’ll be happy with it. I was. [Disney+ streaming.]

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[2019. 8 Chapters, each 29-38 min. Created by Jon Favreau. Starring Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Rio Hackford, Gina Carano, Werner Herzog, Nick Nolte, and Taika Waititi.]
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/15/arts/television/review-mandalorian-disney-plus.html