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[[The Mandalorian (character)|The Mandalorian]] and [[Grogu]] head to Tatooine and reunite with [[Peli Motto]], whom he hopes will have a memory core that he can use to revive [[IG-11]]. She does not have one, but offers to sell him [[R5-D4]] instead. The Mandalorian reluctantly agrees. The Mandalorian and Grogu head to Mandalore. The Mandalorian sends R5-D4 to scan the planet. When he does not return, he heads into a cave to find him. There he is attacked by several Alamites, who he kills with the Darksaber. After running several tests, the Mandalorian discovers that the planet's air is breathable, and heads back out with Grogu. They head below the city of Sundari, in search of the mines. There he finds an old [[Mandalorians|Mandalorian helmet]], which is a trap set up by a [[cyborg]] creature. The creature captures the Mandalorian and imprisons him. |
[[The Mandalorian (character)|The Mandalorian]] and [[Grogu]] head to Tatooine and reunite with [[Peli Motto]], whom he hopes will have a memory core that he can use to revive [[IG-11]]. She does not have one, but offers to sell him [[R5-D4]] instead. The Mandalorian reluctantly agrees. The Mandalorian and Grogu head to Mandalore. The Mandalorian sends R5-D4 to scan the planet. When he does not return, he heads into a cave to find him. There he is attacked by several Alamites, who he kills with the Darksaber. After running several tests, the Mandalorian discovers that the planet's air is breathable, and heads back out with Grogu. They head below the city of Sundari, in search of the mines. There he finds an old [[Mandalorians|Mandalorian helmet]], which is a trap set up by a [[cyborg]] creature. The creature captures the Mandalorian and imprisons him. |
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The Mandalorian sends Grogu off to find [[Bo-Katan Kryze]] and ask her to save him. Bo-Katan is unimpressed to see the Mandalorian's ship outside her castle, but once she sees Grogu alone, she agrees to help him save The Mandalorian. Bo-Katan and Grogu make their way below the city and find the Mandalorian still trapped |
The Mandalorian sends Grogu off to find [[Bo-Katan Kryze]] and ask her to save him. Bo-Katan is unimpressed to see the Mandalorian's ship outside her castle, but once she sees Grogu alone, she agrees to help him save The Mandalorian. Bo-Katan and Grogu make their way below the city and find the Mandalorian still trapped and creature is extracting his blood. After killing the creature using the Darksaber, she saves him, and offers to keep him safe before heading back to Kalevala. The Mandalorian refuses, insisting he must complete his quest and bathe in the living waters. Still indifferent to him following the old Way, Bo-Katan agrees to take him to the mines. The Mandalorian bathes himself in the waters, while reciting the creed's words. He suddenly sinks to the bottom with Bo-Katan diving in to save him. She manages to rescue him and bring him above the surface alive, and sees the Mythosaur on her way up, realizing the stories she was told as a child were true. |
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| "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" | |
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| The Mandalorian episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Rachel Morrison |
| Written by | Jon Favreau |
| Cinematography by | David Klein |
| Editing by | Dylan Firshein |
| Original release date | March 8, 2023 |
| Running time | 39 minutes |
| Co-starring | |
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"Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" is the second episode of the third season of the American television series The Mandalorian. It was written by showrunner Jon Favreau and directed by Rachel Morrison. It was released on Disney+ on March 8, 2023. The episode received positive reviews from critics.
Plot
[edit]The Mandalorian and Grogu head to Tatooine and reunite with Peli Motto, whom he hopes will have a memory core that he can use to revive IG-11. She does not have one, but offers to sell him R5-D4 instead. The Mandalorian reluctantly agrees. The Mandalorian and Grogu head to Mandalore. The Mandalorian sends R5-D4 to scan the planet. When he does not return, he heads into a cave to find him. There he is attacked by several Alamites, who he kills with the Darksaber. After running several tests, the Mandalorian discovers that the planet's air is breathable, and heads back out with Grogu. They head below the city of Sundari, in search of the mines. There he finds an old Mandalorian helmet, which is a trap set up by a cyborg creature. The creature captures the Mandalorian and imprisons him.
The Mandalorian sends Grogu off to find Bo-Katan Kryze and ask her to save him. Bo-Katan is unimpressed to see the Mandalorian's ship outside her castle, but once she sees Grogu alone, she agrees to help him save The Mandalorian. Bo-Katan and Grogu make their way below the city and find the Mandalorian still trapped and creature is extracting his blood. After killing the creature using the Darksaber, she saves him, and offers to keep him safe before heading back to Kalevala. The Mandalorian refuses, insisting he must complete his quest and bathe in the living waters. Still indifferent to him following the old Way, Bo-Katan agrees to take him to the mines. The Mandalorian bathes himself in the waters, while reciting the creed's words. He suddenly sinks to the bottom with Bo-Katan diving in to save him. She manages to rescue him and bring him above the surface alive, and sees the Mythosaur on her way up, realizing the stories she was told as a child were true.
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The episode was directed by Rachel Morrison, from a screenplay by series creator Jon Favreau.[1]
Casting
[edit]The co-starring cast for this episode returned from previous seasons, including Amy Sedaris as Peli Motto.[2]
Music
[edit]Joseph Shirley composed the musical score for the episode, replacing Ludwig Göransson.[3]
Reception
[edit]On Rotten Tomatoes, the episode has a score of 92% based on reviews from 24 critics, with an average rating of 8/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Brisk and straightforward, 'The Mines of Mandalore' efficiently dives into The Mandalorian's latest story arc with a poorly-lit adventure, getting a big lift from Katee Sackhoff's charisma."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Couch, Aaron (January 16, 2023). "'The Mandalorian' Reveals Season 3 Trailer, New Directors". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Roth, Emma; Lawler, Richard; Cranz, Alex (September 10, 2022). "The Mandalorian season three teaser trailer collects all of our old friends". The Verge. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "Joseph Shirley Scoring 'The Mandalorian' Season 3". Film Music Reporter. February 3, 2023. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "The Mines of Mandalore". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
External links
[edit]- "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" at IMDb
- "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
