Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore
| "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 38 minutes |
"Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" is the second episode of the third season of the American streaming 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.
Plot
Din Djarin visits Peli Motto on Tatooine during the Boonta Eve festival 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 and Djarin orders R5 to scout ahead and ensure that the atmosphere is non-toxic. When R5 does not return, Djarin ventures after it and is attacked by several Alamites, a native troll-like species living in the caves. Heading deeper into the mines, Djarin is captured by a cyborg creature and sends Grogu for Bo-Katan's help. Katan rescues Djarin and kills the cyborg before leading Djarin to the Living Waters. Djarin begins to recite the creed to restore himself as a Mandalorian; however, a sudden drop off causes him to sink deep into the water. Katan dives in to save him, and on the way back up comes face to face with a Mythosaur.
Production
Development
The episode was directed by Rachel Morrison, from a screenplay by series creator Jon Favreau.[1]
Casting
The Mandalorian is physically portrayed by stunt doubles Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder, with Wayne and Crowder receiving co-star credit for the first time in the episode.[2] Pedro Pascal stars as the Mandalorian.[2]
Music
Joseph Shirley composed the musical score for the episode, replacing Ludwig Göransson.[3]
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the episode has a score of 86% based on reviews from 7 critics, with an average rating of 8.3/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "".[4]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Lovitt, Maggie (March 1, 2023). "'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Review: Din Djarin Sets Out on a Path of Redemption". Collider. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 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 8, 2023.
External links
- "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" at IMDb
- "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki
