The Verge guide to The Mandalorian
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For a show about a tiny alien, The Mandalorian sure had a huge impact. The first season of the series helped sell millions on Disney Plus, the companyâs Netflix-style streaming service, while simultaneously showing how the Star Wars universe could translate to prestige television. It was, to put it succinctly, a hit â one that became even more popular thanks to the adorable Baby Yoda. Er, I mean, The Child.
The second season, meanwhile, faces a very different challenge. Not only does it have to live up to the hype generated by season 1, but itâs also releasing at a time when many of the biggest movies and TV shows have been indefinitely delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, making it arguably the biggest entertainment release of 2020.
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