While the first episode felt a little too focused on fan service to me and at times felt like it lacked direction -- often just bouncing around different places in search of reviving a very clearly dead character -- this episode was all meat and no fluff. Makes me think (or rather hope) that the first episode was just meant to check off all the boxes for fan service in order to set the scene for the rest of the season -- which will carry all of the weight. If the season can keep up this pace, it ought to be a huge success.
Of course a big draw of this episode is that it expands on the lore of the Mandalorians, but the way it goes about doing so is what makes it great. It's not just a giant exposition dump, but instead we're learning it through the eyes of Din as we follow him in his struggles to reach his goal. In this perspective the information almost feels earned.
Pedro Pascal and Katee Sackhoff both do great jobs as always, and their conversations are well done.
Of course a big draw of this episode is that it expands on the lore of the Mandalorians, but the way it goes about doing so is what makes it great. It's not just a giant exposition dump, but instead we're learning it through the eyes of Din as we follow him in his struggles to reach his goal. In this perspective the information almost feels earned.
Pedro Pascal and Katee Sackhoff both do great jobs as always, and their conversations are well done.