Jedi don’t often venture into this world unless it’s to stop a crime lord who has severely rattled someone in the upper echelons. Characters scrape by on the strength of their wallets and their fists. So far, The Mandalorian exists in the underworld of Star Wars. Despite Luke Skywalker’s legendary exploits for the Rebellion, news doesn’t really seem to travel as far as the Outer Rim of the galaxy.
It gestures at Star Wars’ fantasy influences while not going so far as to outright explain the motivation behind the gesture.īaby Yoda’s Force powers also draw a direct line to the Jedi, an order that seems to have been long forgotten by the time of the New Republic. The Yoda species remains an element that cannot be canonized, cannot be commodified. When everything in Star Warsis explained, the universe feels big, but it can also feel rote. Part of the reason the big reveal in the series premiere is so remarkable is that Lucas has long advocated for keeping Yoda’s species secret. What does Baby Yoda mean for Star Wars canon? We certainly wouldn’t put it past the Empire to try and clone their own version of the Jedi Master to control.Īs The Mandalorian season 2 kicks off, let’s break down the mystery and what the movies, Expanded Universe of books and comics, and lore tell us about Baby Yoda.Īt the very least, we’re all expecting him to the magic hand thing now, just like Greef. Based on what we know, it could really go either way. In fact, we don’t yet know where Baby Yoda comes from or who his people are, which is why The Mandalorian season 2 will see the duo embark on a journey to find Baby Yoda’s home.Īt the end of the first season, the Armorer tells Mando that it’s possible Baby Yoda’s people are the Jedi, ancient sorcerers and enemies of the Mandalorians, but it’s also suggested at one point that he might be the result of some pretty nefarious experiments. Not that the character is related to his famous movie predecessor. Ever since the Force-sensitive Child was introduced in the first episode as a helpless bounty sought after by Imperial agents, this little character has stolen the show, giving us a new twist on the well-established concept of Jedi Master Yoda. The Mandalorian is back for a second season featuring more adventures for Mando and the Child, better known as our beloved Baby Yoda. This Star Wars: The Mandalorian article contains spoilers.
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