Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 3.
The third episode of The Mandalorian Season 3 has arrived, and fans are buzzing with excitement. The episode titled “The Bounty” is directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Dave Filoni. The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and The Child, affectionately known as Baby Yoda, continue their journey through the galaxy in search of a new home.
The episode begins with a cool action scene that Rodriguez is known for. The Mandalorian is fleeing from some aliens on speeder bikes when he is cornered in a narrow canyon. Just when things seem hopeless, a group of bounty hunters, led by the infamous Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen), appears out of nowhere and saves him. It turns out that Fennec was hired by someone who wants to kill The Mandalorian, and she has been tracking him for some time.
Meanwhile, Baby Yoda is hiding out in the Razor Crest, where he accidentally activates a holographic message from the Jedi Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson). In the message, Ahsoka asks The Mandalorian to take Baby Yoda to the planet Tython, where he can use a special force amplifier to reach out to other Jedi.
The Mandalorian is hesitant to take Baby Yoda to Tython but decides to alter his course and head there. Along the way, they stop at a planet to refuel, and The Mandalorian makes a deal with a mechanic (Amy Sedaris) to repair the Razor Crest. In exchange, he agrees to help her kill a krayt dragon that has been terrorizing the town.
The rest of the episode follows The Mandalorian and the bounty hunters as they hunt the krayt dragon. The krayt dragon is a formidable foe, and they need to use all their skills to defeat it. The Mandalorian also learns some new moves from Fennec, and the two bounty hunters form an unlikely bond. In the end, they are able to kill the krayt dragon, and The Mandalorian is able to repair the Razor Crest.
One of the highlights of the episode is the dynamic between The Mandalorian and Fennec. Despite being on opposite sides of the law, they share a mutual respect for each other’s skills. Fennec was introduced in Season 1 and played a significant role in the spin-off series The Book of Boba Fett, which premiered recently. It is unclear what Fennec’s intentions are, but there is clearly more to her character than meets the eye.
Another standout moment is the interaction between Baby Yoda and the mechanic’s assistant, who is also a member of the Tusken Raiders. Baby Yoda shows a natural affinity for the Raider’s culture, and it is clear that the Tusken Raiders have a special connection with the force.
The episode ends with The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda arriving on Tython, where they are greeted by a mysterious force field. The field seems to be protecting a temple, and The Mandalorian takes Baby Yoda to the top of the temple, where there is a stone that amplifies the force. Baby Yoda reaches out to the force, and we see a beam of light shoot out from the stone, signaling that he has made contact with another Jedi.
The episode sets up some exciting possibilities for the future of the show. It seems that The Mandalorian will be continuing his journey with Fennec, and there will likely be some more action-packed scenes on the way. It is also unclear who is trying to kill The Mandalorian and why, but it seems that we will be finding out more as the season progresses.
Overall, “The Bounty” is a fun and action-packed episode that builds on the themes and characters from the previous episodes. The dynamic between The Mandalorian and Fennec is particularly engaging, and it will be interesting to see how their relationship develops in future episodes. With only five episodes left in the season, it seems that the show is ramping up the action and building towards an epic conclusion.
