This continues to be such a weird show to me as I do like it, yet every episode I’m kind of taken back by the incredible dumb narrative choices it makes.

“what is it people want from Star Wars?”

They dropped the “Allie is a freshman” plot from the pilot, aged her up to be in the class of 1996 and gave her a terrible fake Joisey accent. Ugh.

This episode wrecked me. I’m struggling to think of a death that has gotten to me like Jackie’s has. It was so sad, so lonely and devoid of purpose. It was the best bit of manipulation of audience expectation since Psycho. We expect Jackie to play in important role. She was going to be the Antler Queen. Or a leader of…

“Here’s an elephant sized monster to go in your elephant sized monster pit. Also we recommend you clear off the planet immediately, peace!”

It was an ambitious effects sequence for the show to plot, no question; with lots of characters interacting in a busy environment. But it all felt so stilted.

This episode felt dull and boring, like Favreau doesn’t know what to do with the character or the story. It’s disappointing that after being reintroduced like a badass in The Mandalorian S2, he’s now quickly turning into Bore-a Fett, an incompetent crime lord who is always two steps behind his adversaries.

The whole Dances With Tuskens thing was clearly leading to something, presumably about how he thinks he can run things better or more fairly than Jabba or the other syndicates. Innocent people get trampled by greedy and selfish folks in power, or whatever.

I’m still not sure that someone who made a living hunting down…

“Everyone should watch Yellowjackets” is the best thing to take away from this episode.

And the absolutely putrid special effects

Maybe we just didn’t need two Star Wars shows about Armor Guys? Maybe one Armor Guy (and his baby) is enough?

Can they give Ming-Na Wen’s character some backstory please? It’s like she popped out of a box labeled “your bespoke henchwoman / bad cop”.

I’m generally the type of viewer who is happy to overlook questionable technical or structural questions in a scene if it results in a compelling mood or enjoyable sequence. But watching as Fett comes gently gliding down on his jet pack after the majordomo crashes; I just don’t understand how the airborne guy with a…

That chase was uncomfortable to watch because of how obviously slowly the vehicles were moving. The landspeeder didn’t even seem like it was going to clear the debris it was dislodging from precariously-placed overhangs.

I watched someone let their dog shit in my lawn and he didn’t bother to pick it up. I was standing in my driveway 30' away watching this. I told him to pick that shit up. He looked at me then turned and walked away. Luckily I had a shovel in hand, so I walked over to the pile, scooped it up, and catapulted it at him.…

I’m also firmly on the “punch nazis in the face” team

lol, no he wont

How come we’re not trying to find evidence of a criminal history with the victim or implying drug use or dragging their name through the dirt? Isn’t that the standard next step? He did put himself on the sidewalk right in front of the cop car. Next time comply.

I note one conspicuous absence: School Cafeteria Lunch Lady Pizza, which is noteworthy for being the only style that is somehow both pizza and pizza-adjacent. :)