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"Chapter 13: The Jedi"
The Mandalorian episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 5
Directed byDave Filoni
Written byDave Filoni
Cinematography byBarry "Baz" Idoine
Editing byAndrew S. Eisen
Original release dateNovember 27, 2020 (2020-11-27)
Running time45 minutes
Co-starring
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"Chapter 13: The Jedi" is the fifth episode of the second season of the American streaming television series The Mandalorian.[1] It was written and directed by executive producer Dave Filoni.[2] It was released on Disney+ on November 27, 2020.

Plot

On the forest planet of Corvus, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) confronts Imperial Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto), ruler of the city of Calodan, and her lieutenant Lang (Michael Biehn). Ahsoka gives her one day to surrender and divulge her master's location.

The following morning, The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and The Child arrive at Calodan and are taken directly to Elsbeth, who offers the Mandalorian a Beskar spear in exchange for killing Ahsoka.

The Mandalorian finds Ahsoka in the forest and tells her that Bo-Katan Kryze sent him. Ahsoka meets the Child and communicates with him using the Force. She reveals the Child's name is Grogu, and that he was raised and trained at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. After the fall of the Republic, Grogu was evacuated from the Jedi Temple, and has been suppressing his powers over the years to survive.

Ahsoka refuses to train him, wary of the path Grogu could take due to his attachment to the Mandalorian and the fear and anger inside him, the consequences of which she has seen before. The Mandalorian proposes that in exchange for helping Ahsoka confront Elsbeth, she will train Grogu.

Ahsoka and the Mandalorian storm the city, killing all the guards and freeing the citizens. The Mandalorian kills Lang, while Ahsoka engages in a duel with Elsbeth. Ahsoka beats her and forces her to divulge the location of her master, Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Following Calodan's liberation, the Mandalorian prepares to leave Grogu with Ahsoka, but she still refuses to train him. Ahsoka notes that the Mandalorian has become like a father to Grogu and that he should take the child to the ruins of a Jedi temple on Tython, where Grogu may be able to call out to another Jedi through the Force. The Mandalorian and Grogu depart for Tython.

Production

Development

The episode was written and directed by executive producer Dave Filoni.[2]

This episode marks Ahsoka Tano's first proper live action appearance in the franchise.[a] Created by George Lucas and Filoni, the character was first introduced in the 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and later appeared in the animated television shows Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, voiced by Ashley Eckstein. Ahsoka's appearance was changed from the animated series: her head tails were made shorter to accommodate stunts and movement, according to character and concept designer Brian Matyas.[3]

Rosario Dawson portrays Ahsoka Tano in the episode, marking the character's first live-action appearance.

Casting

The co-starring actors cast for this episode are Michael Biehn as Lang, Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, and Diana Lee Inosanto as Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth.[4] In 2017, fans online thought Dawson would be a good choice to play Ahsoka, and she expressed interest in the role. Before season one had aired, Favreau showed concept art of her as Ahsoka, and offered her the role.[5] On casting Diana Lee Inosanto, Filoni said he wanted someone that could go toe to toe with Ahsoka; the martial arts experience of Inosanto informed her performance and made it immediately clear that she is a lethal opponent. Also, as director, it was an advantage for Filoni to have someone with great fight choreography experience for the courtyard battle.[5] Filoni also appreciated the experience Biehn brought to his role, from having starred in many Western films.[5]

Additional guest starring actors cast for this episode include James Croak as a prisoner, Dylan Alvarado as a village boy, Mai Brunelle as a village girl, Wing T. Chao as Governor Wing, and Clark Schierle as a villager.[4] Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder, and Barry Lowin are credited as stunt doubles for the Mandalorian. Caitlin Dechelle, Lauren Kim, and Mickey Giacomazzi are credited as stunt doubles for Ahsoka Tano, Morgan Elsbeth, and Lang, respectively. Grogu was performed by various puppeteers. Dawson already knew some of the Grogu puppeteers as they had worked with her on Men in Black II.[5]

Music

Ludwig Göransson composed the musical score for the episode. The featured tracks will be released in the second volume of the season two soundtrack. The score borrows from The Empire Strikes Back , incorporating some of Yoda's theme, [6][7] as well as Ahsoka's theme from The Clone Wars.[8]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the episode received an approval rating of 94% based on reviews from 31 critics, with an average rating of 9.12/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "'The Jedi' successfully brings Ahsoka to life in an epic installment that encapsulates everything that makes The Mandalorian such a worthy entry into the Star Wars canon."[9]

Mike Vanderbilt of The A.V. Club, gave the episode an "A" and noted "Beautifully composed shots by Filoni and cinematographer Baz Idoine". He did note that he would have preferred to see more development from the villagers in the episode.[7] Writing for Vulture, Keith Phillips gave the episode four out of five stars, praised the guest cast and noted: "The Mandalorian always looks good, but Filoni really outdoes himself with this episode with its memorable action sequences and striking compositions".[10] Reviewer Ian Thomas Malone gave it a positive review stating: "Chapter 13 was the best episode of the series, striking a perfect balance between casual viewers and Star Wars superfans".[11] In a positive review for RogerEbert.com, Nick Allen states: "it’s a thrilling mix of old lore and new paths, showing where “Star Wars” has been but also the many possibilities ahead".[12]

Dawson's debut performance as Ahsoka Tano was met with praise.[13][14] Vanderbilt noted "Ahsoka is undoubtedly an appealing character".[7] Phillips stated "Rosario Dawson is so good as Tano".[10] TVLine named Dawson a "Performer of the Week" for her performance in the episode. [15] In referring to her appearance, Malone stated "Thankfully, Star Wars vet Dave Fiolini rose to the task with near flawless execution".[11] Writing for entertainment.ie, Brian Lloyd stated:"Rosario Dawson more than capable of bringing a physical component to Ahsoka Tano, and making her seem like a legitimate threat".[16] Writing for Comicbookmovie.com, Josh Wilding favorably compared her performance to Ashley Eckstein, the original voice actress, saying "you'll definitely be left craving more of this interpretation of Anakin Skywalker's former apprentice".[17]

The revelation that The Child's real name is Grogu was met with mixed responses.[18] Rebecca Alter for Vulture wrote "The powers that be at Disney+/LucasFilm/the Galactic Empire heard how nobody liked that Baby Yoda’s 'official name' is 'The Child,' and decided to… absolutely double-down with a way more ridiculous official name".[19] Writing for TheWrap, Phil Owen heavily criticized the name, saying "This revelation might have completely destroyed the appeal of Baby Yoda for me".[20] Malone also disliked the name, stating "Grogu is the kind of cringy name that flies in the face of how adorable this fella is".[11]

Notes

  1. ^ Ahsoka's voice, performed by Ashley Eckstein, is briefly featured in the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

References

  1. ^ Breznican, Anthony. "The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda Revelations From a Fan Favorite Character". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b "'The Mandalorian': Chapter 13's Title Has Been Revealed - SWNN". www.starwarsnewsnet.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Mandalorian's Character Designer Explains Ahsoka's Shorter Montrals/Lekku". CBR. 29 November 2020. Brian Matyas. "From animation to live action I did a ton of design exploration for her and their appropriate size for the actor with consideration for stunts and movement". Twitter.
  4. ^ a b Dumaraog, Ana (November 27, 2020). "The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5 Cast & Cameos Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d Breznican, Anthony (November 30, 2020). "'The Mandalorian': Rosario Dawson Tells All About Ahsoka Tano". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on 2020-11-30.
  6. ^ Breznican, Anthony (2020-11-23). "The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda Revelations From a Fan Favorite Character". Vanity Fair.
  7. ^ a b c Vanderbilt, Mike (27 November 2020). "The Child has a name in a Kurosawa-influenced Mandalorian". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  8. ^ "The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5 recap: Ahsoka Tano reveals Baby Yoda's real name". CNET. 2020-11-30.
  9. ^ "The Mandalorian - Season 2 Episode 5". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  10. ^ a b Phillips, Keith (27 November 2020). "The Mandalorian Recap: The Secret Origin of Baby Grogu". Vulture. New York (magazine). Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  11. ^ a b c Malone, Ian Thomas (27 November 2020). "The Mandalorian Season 2 Review: Chapter 13". IanThomasMalone.com. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  12. ^ Allen, Nick (27 November 2020). "The Mandalorian Chapter 13 Recap: The Child Has a Name". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  13. ^ KOFI OUTLAW (November 27, 2020). "The Mandalorian: Star Wars Fans Are Loving Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano". Comicbook.com.
  14. ^ Nolan, Emma (27 November 2020). "Rosario Dawson impresses "The Mandalorian" fans as Ahsoka Tano". Newsweek.
  15. ^ Team TVLine (2020-11-28). "The Performers of the Week (TIE): Rosario Dawson and Billie Piper". TVLine. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
  16. ^ Lloyd, Brian. "Disney+ Review: 'The Mandalorian', Season 2, Episode 5 - 'The Jedi'". Entertainment.ie.
  17. ^ Josh Wilding (27 November 2020). "THE MANDALORIAN Season 2, Chapter 13 Review; "Classic STAR WARS [And] An Exciting Samurai-Inspired Tale"". Comic Book Movie.
  18. ^ Acuna, Kirsten. "'The Mandalorian' just gave Baby Yoda a name, and fans aren't sure what to make of it". Insider.
  19. ^ Alter, Rebecca (27 November 2020). "Baby Yoda Has a Real Name and You're Not Gonna Like It". Vulture. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  20. ^ Owen, Phil (27 November 2020). "Did 'The Mandalorian' Just Ruin Baby Yoda?". TheWrap. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
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