Alright, we're currently 5 episodes in and it just isn't getting better... the pacing is so incredibly slow and at the end of every episode, I'm constantly finding myself say "...wait?! That's it?!".
I really want to like this series but the pacing and story overall just isn't captivating. In nearly every episode there's a reference/callback to something - for fan service/to help sell more toys with absolutely zero premise.
I'm all for nostalgia/callbacks to expand the world and make it even bigger but there NEEDS to be story. There needs to be RISKS/STAKES. There needs to be a reason for your audience to actually CARE about your characters. Yet alone your MAIN CHARACTER!!!!
At this point... Boba's character is very laughable and weak.
I would love nothing more than to see Boba riding a Reincore destroying everything in his path but...?
The thing that killed me was the Mandalorian episode (episode 5). Overall... FANTASTIC episode! However, did that particular story REALLY need to be told right now? No. Is it nice context/filler? Sure. Could we have skipped it and brought Mando right into the conflict that we left off with from the previous episode? ABSOLUTELY! Which is exactly what SHOULD have happened.
This series constantly jumps around in timelines and not only does it make the whole story feel messy but it also doesn't allow that chance for your audience to REALLY connect/care.
I'm happy to see Mando's continuing story but the fact that you have to bring in the MANDALORIAN to save your franchise/show and completely ride on that....? Nah.
Literally episode 5 does not feature Boba Fett at all and by how episode 6 is setup it doesn't seem like we'll see much of him either at this point.
I hope I'm wrong and I hope for the series to get better but as of right now... it's a dud compared to its predecessor.
I really want to like this series but the pacing and story overall just isn't captivating. In nearly every episode there's a reference/callback to something - for fan service/to help sell more toys with absolutely zero premise.
I'm all for nostalgia/callbacks to expand the world and make it even bigger but there NEEDS to be story. There needs to be RISKS/STAKES. There needs to be a reason for your audience to actually CARE about your characters. Yet alone your MAIN CHARACTER!!!!
At this point... Boba's character is very laughable and weak.
I would love nothing more than to see Boba riding a Reincore destroying everything in his path but...?
The thing that killed me was the Mandalorian episode (episode 5). Overall... FANTASTIC episode! However, did that particular story REALLY need to be told right now? No. Is it nice context/filler? Sure. Could we have skipped it and brought Mando right into the conflict that we left off with from the previous episode? ABSOLUTELY! Which is exactly what SHOULD have happened.
This series constantly jumps around in timelines and not only does it make the whole story feel messy but it also doesn't allow that chance for your audience to REALLY connect/care.
I'm happy to see Mando's continuing story but the fact that you have to bring in the MANDALORIAN to save your franchise/show and completely ride on that....? Nah.
Literally episode 5 does not feature Boba Fett at all and by how episode 6 is setup it doesn't seem like we'll see much of him either at this point.
I hope I'm wrong and I hope for the series to get better but as of right now... it's a dud compared to its predecessor.