With twists, turns, and one of the largest monsters ever seen in Star Wars, The Mandalorian’s second season starts with a cannonball.

In our recap of Chapter 9, “The Marshal,” we gather a basket full of Easter eggs—and identify how they serve the plot, not just the vibes, of this dragon versus cowboys mashup.

We weigh the influence of both Camelot-era fantasy and spaghetti Westerns, discuss perceptions from a first-time viewer, and wonder what (if any) Season 1 criticisms the show may be reacting to in its Season 2 premiere.

With the shattering roar of the krayt dragon seared in our memories, let's suit up like the heroes of old, and celebrate the next few months of The Mandalorian!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Who Are We?

00:03:51 Plot Summary

00:13:23 Easter Eggs and Why They Serve The Plot

00:27:11 Perceptions From a First-Time Viewer

00:32:46 Criticisms This Premiere May Have Been Reacting To

00:44:52 Fantasy and Medieval Elements

01:01:23 Bae Watch

01:09:40 Closing Thoughts