The Mandalorian Season 1: Unveiling 12 Eye-Opening Truths After 4 Years of Star Wars TV

Summary

The lava boat in

The Mandalorian

season 1 finale defies logic, as the characters should have been burned by the boiling gases released by the lava.

The origin of Grogu is still shrouded in mystery, leaving us with no clear understanding of why he was concealed on Arvala-7 and why he held such significant value.

In an unrealistic and plot-convenient twist, the bounty hunters in the series persistently held onto their tracking fobs for Grogu, even after his rescue.

Upon re-watching The Mandalorian season 1, it becomes apparent that despite its status as one of Star Wars' best and most historic projects, there are still some flaws. The series, which marked the beginning of Star Wars live-action TV shows and Disney+ original TV shows, introduced beloved characters Din Djarin and Grogu. However, upon revisiting the season four years later, unanswered questions and unexplained moments become noticeable. These moments serve the advancement and ease of the plot or remain unclear even after 3.5 seasons of the series. While they don't detract from the story, these 12 harsh realities persist.

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12 The Mandalorian's Lava Boat Doesn't Make Any Sense

In the season 1 finale of The Mandalorian, a lava river takes the place of a traditional body of water on the planet. It's truly remarkable that the group is able to stand on a boat without being burnt to a crisp. Lava acts as a conduit, releasing scorching gases into the air. Even if their boat was resistant to melting, the gases should have severely burned them. However, in the Star Wars universe, we've seen instances where characters like Anakin and Obi-Wan survived intense lava battles on Mustafar without melting (at least one of them). It requires suspending disbelief for this particular moment.

11 Grogu's Origin Story Still Doesn't Make Any Sense

Grogu's presence with the Niktos on Arvala-7 remains a puzzle despite the gradual unveiling of his backstory throughout The Mandalorian series and The Book of Boba Fett. Despite the extensive amount of content released over three seasons and a bonus half-season, the reason for Grogu's presence on Arvala-7 between Order 66 and his discovery in The Mandalorian season 1, episode 1 remains unexplained. Notably, Grogu was not only present but also concealed under some form of netting, with only one person inside the building acting as his protector. The question arises: Were they aware of his immense value?

10 The Bounty Hunters Still Had Their Grogu Tracking Fobs

After Din's successful rescue of Grogu from the Imperial safehouse on Nevarro in The Mandalorian season 1, episode 3, the cantina suddenly erupted with the activation of every bounty hunter's tracking fob. This raises the question: why didn't these bounty hunters discard their fobs once Grogu was handed over? The hunters were well aware of what had transpired, evident from their disgruntled reactions upon seeing Din walk into the cantina sporting his new beskar armor, not to mention Greef Karga literally shouting about it when Mando arrived. It is rather convenient that they all chose to hold onto these now useless fobs, when in reality, many hunters would have simply abandoned them and moved on.

9 The New Republic Prison Door’s Lock Makes No Sense

In The Mandalorian season 1, episode 6, Din successfully escapes the New Republic prison cell where the gang had locked him up. He accomplishes this feat by disabling a security droid and using its finger to unlock the door. However, it is worth noting that he unlocks the door from the inside, which exposes a significant flaw in the design of the prison ship. While it is possible to argue that this feature serves as a backup plan in case someone gets trapped inside during maintenance or while bringing in a new prisoner, it still appears to be a rather ill-conceived idea to allow inmates the opportunity to pick the lock from within. Luckily, it seems that the rest of the gang did not learn from Din's actions, as Mayfeld managed to make it to the Karthon Chop fields to begin serving his sentence.

8 Toro Calican Waited For The Mandalorian When He Had Grogu

Fennec Shand informed the bounty hunter rookie, Toro Calican, that Din was more valuable than her. However, in doing so, she indirectly revealed that Grogu was actually the one with the highest value. This is because it was Din's decision to take Grogu that made him a prime target. Despite arriving at the hangar well before Din, Toro chose not to steal Din's ship and Grogu. Instead, he waited for Din to return, only to meet his demise within minutes. If Toro knew about Grogu's significant value, why did he risk facing Din and not just profit from what he already possessed?

7 Din Djarin Removed His Helmet In Front Of A Window

The first helmet removal of Din in season 1, episode 4 of The Mandalorian was teased twice. However, the initial removal could have potentially violated his creed. While enjoying a meal brought by the Sorgan farmer Omera, Din removes his helmet in front of a wide-open window. This moment symbolizes his longing for a peaceful life that is unattainable for him. Nevertheless, by exposing his face in such a prominent location, he jeopardizes his creed as anyone who happens to glance in the direction of the window could see him. Instead of protecting himself within the shadows of his shelter, he chooses to sit in a position that puts his face at risk of being seen and his creed at the verge of being broken.

6 Din Djarin Survived His Fall From The Jawa Crawling Fortress

In the second episode of The Mandalorian's first season, Din goes after the Jawas in a scene that is both impressive and comedic. However, at the end of it, he is shocked and falls from the top of the Crawling Fortress to the ground below. This fall is not only from a great height but also onto solid rock, which no beskar armor could fully protect against. In theory, Din should have sustained serious injuries, possibly even broken bones. However, he wakes up as if nothing happened. Either he is masterful at pretending to be tough and has an unusually high pain tolerance, or this scene was deliberately designed to add an extra level of comedy.

5 The Armorer Didn’t Give Din Djarin His Jetpack Earlier

One of the most amusing lines from The Mandalorian occurs in season 1, episode 3, when Paz Vizsla witnesses Din and Grogu departing with their jetpack and Mando exclaims, "I gotta get one of those." However, this raises the question of why Din did not already possess a jetpack, especially after obtaining a brand new set of beskar armor in the same episode. In the season 1 finale, when the Armorer presents Din with his jetpack, she attributes it to his training in the Rising Phoenix, to which Din responds that he underwent the training "as a boy." So why couldn't she have provided him with the jetpack back in episode 3? Perhaps Din had to earn a signet in order to acquire a jetpack, but it appears more plausible that the jetpack was intentionally saved for the finale in order to highlight the silhouette of Din with his pulse rifle.

4 The Mandalorian’s Bacta Spray Is Somehow Life-Saving

In The Mandalorian season 1 finale, Din receives a rather remarkable recovery from IG-11. A simple application of bacta spray not only treats the brain damage caused by the explosion but also strengthens his entire body. It is truly astonishing how this bacta spray manages to restore his overall health, considering it was only applied to his head. Bacta is indeed a potent healing substance, as evidenced by Boba Fett's extensive use of it in his own series to achieve full recovery. Perhaps Din's wounds, burns, and internal injuries were more responsive to the bacta spray, or it could be that his remarkable pain tolerance and unique physiology played a role in his swift healing.

3 Fennec Shand Survives After Being Dead A Whole Day

Daylight had just broken when Din discovers Fennec lifeless in episode 5 of The Mandalorian season 1. Surprisingly, by the time Boba arrives, night has fallen once again. This means that Fennec somehow managed to survive, or at the very least remain unconscious, for an entire day. Despite the potentially fatal blaster wound inflicted by Toro, Fennec miraculously survives. It is also intriguing that Din did not dismount from the dewback to verify the kill or bring Fennec's body with him. He could have at least collected a few credits for accomplishing that task.

2 Moff Gideon Didn't Need To Hire Bounty Hunters To Find Grogu Anyway

Rather than utilizing his own army, Moff Gideon has been employing bounty hunters, with the assistance of his warlord on Nevarro, to locate Grogu. This choice appears unnecessary as he possesses a sizable force at his disposal. It is possible that Gideon aimed to remain unnoticed by the New Republic, although his appearance on Nevarro with a legion of troopers and his TIE fighter suggests that subtlety is not a concern for him. Regardless, at least these bounty hunters benefited from Gideon's actions, earning a livelihood in these challenging times.

1 The Mandalorian (Accidentally?) Switched The New Republic Logo

In season 1, episode 6 of The Mandalorian, the first Star Wars show set in the New Republic Era, a mistake was made in revealing the logo of the New Republic. Instead of using the canon logo, the New Republic security droids were designed with the logo from Legends. It is possible that this decision was intentional, to incorporate elements from Legends and present an early version of the logo. However, it could also be a result of overlooking the canon logo or a preference for the previous design. Regardless, this detail adds a touch of humor to the show, much like other unexpected realities.