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9 ABY
The New Republic

The Mandalorian

Poster of The Mandalorian
2019-Present - 3 seasons

Show runner(s): Jon Favreau
Music by: Ludwig Göransson
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito

9 ABY

After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.

8 episodes
1. Chapter 1: The Mandalorian

Airdate: 12 November 2019
Director(s): Dave Filoni
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

A Mandalorian bounty hunter tracks a target for a well-paying, mysterious client.

2. Chapter 2: The Child

Airdate: 15 November 2019
Director(s): Rick Famuyiwa
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

Target in hand, the Mandalorian must now contend with scavengers.

3. Chapter 3: The Sin

Airdate: 12 November 2019
Director(s): Deborah Chow
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The battered Mandalorian returns to his client for his reward.

4. Chapter 4: Sanctuary

Airdate: 29 November 2019
Director(s): Bryce Dallas Howard
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian teams up with an ex-soldier to protect a farming village from raiders.

5. Chapter 5: The Gunslinger

Airdate: 06 December 2019
Director(s): Dave Filoni
Writer(s): Dave Filoni

On a familiar desert planet, the Mandalorian helps a rookie bounty hunter who is in over his head.

6. Chapter 6: The Prisoner

Airdate: 13 December 2019
Director(s): Rick Famuyiwa
Writer(s): Christopher Yost, Rick Famuyiwa

The Mandalorian is part of a crew of mercenaries springing a convict from a prison ship.

7. Chapter 7: The Reckoning

Airdate: 18 December 2019
Director(s): Deborah Chow
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

An old contact extends an invitation for the Mandalorian to make peace with his enemies.

8. Chapter 8: Redemption

Airdate: 27 December 2019
Director(s): Taika Waititi
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian and his allies come to know their true enemy, who already knows much about them.

8 episodes
1. Chapter 9: The Marshal

Airdate: 30 October 2020
Director(s): Jon Favreau
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian is drawn to the Outer Rim in search of others of his kind.

2. Chapter 10: The Passenger

Airdate: 06 November 2020
Director(s): Peyton Reed
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian must ferry a passenger with precious cargo on a risky journey.

3. Chapter 11: The Heiress

Airdate: 13 November 2020
Director(s): Bryce Dallas Howard
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian braves high seas and meets unexpected allies.

4. Chapter 12: The Siege

Airdate: 20 November 2020
Director(s): Carl Weathers
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian rejoins old allies for a new mission.

5. Chapter 13: The Jedi

Airdate: 27 November 2020
Director(s): Dave Filoni
Writer(s): Dave Filoni

The Mandalorian travels to a world ruled by a ruthless magistrate who has made a powerful enemy.

6. Chapter 14: The Tragedy

Airdate: 04 December 2020
Director(s): Robert Rodriguez
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian and Child travel to an ancient site.

7. Chapter 15: The Believer

Airdate: 11 December 2020
Director(s): Rick Famuyiwa
Writer(s): Rick Famuyiwa

To move against the Empire, the Mandalorian needs the help of an old enemy.

8. Chapter 16: The Rescue

Airdate: 18 December 2020
Director(s): Peyton Reed
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Mandalorian and his allies attempt a daring rescue.

8 episodes
1. Chapter 17: The Apostate

Airdate: 01 March 2023
Director(s): Rick Famuyiwa
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

The Armorer and a group of Mandalorians hold a ceremony to induct a young child, Ragnar Vizsla, into the tribe. The ceremony is interrupted when a Dinosaur Turtle attacks the Mandalorians.

2. Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore

Airdate: 08 March 2023
Director(s): Rachel Morrison
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

Djarin visits Peli Motto on Tatooine in search of a new memory chip for IG-11. She does not have one, but instead sells him R5-D4. Djarin, Grogu and R5 fly to Mandalore, where Djarin orders R5 to scout ahead and ensure that the atmosphere is non-toxic.

3. Chapter 19: The Convert

Airdate: 15 March 2023
Director(s): Lee Isaac Chung
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

After Djarin recovers, he and Bo-Katan depart Mandalore, though Bo-Katan withholds the Mythosaur's existence from him. Upon returning to Kalevala, they are attacked by Imperial TIE squads, who destroy Bo-Katan's home, and are forced to retreat.

4. Chapter 20: The Foundling

Airdate: 22 March 2023
Director(s): Carl Weathers
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

Djarin introduces Grogu to Mandalorian combat training. Grogu wins a training match, but his opponent Ragnar Vizsla is captured by a large raptor. Bo-Katan gathers a hunting party, which includes Djarin and Ragnar's father Paz Vizsla, and leads them to the raptor's nest on foot.

5. Chapter 21: The Pirate

Airdate: 29 March 2023
Director(s): Peter Ramsey
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

In retaliation for Vane's expulsion, Gorian Shard invades Nevarro. Greef Karga contacts Carson Teva for help from the New Republic. Suspecting that the attack is a prelude to a new rise of the Empire, Teva informs Colonel Tuttle, but when Tuttle shows indifference, he tracks down the Mandalorian covert and asks Din Djarin for help.

6. Chapter 22: Guns for Hire

Airdate: 05 April 2023
Director(s): Bryce Dallas Howard
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

Bo-Katan, Djarin and Grogu set out for the idyllic planet Plazir-15, where Bo-Katan's former army, now led by Axe Woves, have set themselves up as mercenaries.

7. Chapter 23: The Spies

Airdate: 12 April 2023
Director(s): Rick Famuyiwa
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

Moff Gideon is informed by Elia Kane of the Mandalorians' intent to retake their planet. Gideon relays this information to the Shadow Council, a group of Imperial remnant warlords.

8. Chapter 24: The Return

Airdate: 19 April 2023
Director(s): Rick Famuyiwa
Writer(s): Jon Favreau

Bo-Katan and her reconnaissance squad retreat from Moff Gideon's base. Upon returning to the Mandalorian flagship, Axe Woves sends the remaining Mandalorians to reinforce the planetary troops, while he defends the ship from Imperial TIE squadrons.

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Format: Live action
Running time: 40min
First airdate: 12 November 2019
Last airdate: 19 April 2023
Official website: StarWars.com
IMDB: The Mandalorian

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