Ahead of The Mandalorian's launch on Disney+, there was a lot of speculation that the series might revolve around Boba Fett. It didn't take long for us to realise that Din Djarin had no ties to the iconic anti-hero, of course, though his fellow bounty hunter's return was teased later in the first season.
That was a huge shock, but as the series has progressed, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have continued upping the ante. We've had cameos from Luke Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, for example, moments that have emphasised how important this series is to the wider Star Wars Universe (there have even been hints about Supreme Leader Snoke's creation).
Talking at CCXP in Brazil this past weekend, The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal looked ahead to the continuing adventures of Din and Grogu in season 3 and teased even more massive surprises.
"I think some of the best things about Season 1 and Season 2 of The Mandalorian were the surprises," the actor said, referring specifically to Luke and Ahsoka. "There's so much that you're going to see." The actor would go on to tease season 3 by saying, "There are more secrets to keep."
It's been a delight seeing The Mandalorian deliver those big moments, while characters being adapted for live-action from animation has also become something of a regular occurrence. At the same time, the show has made sure to prioritise its leads, hence why it stands out as among the best stories told by Lucasfilm in this Disney era of Star Wars.
2023 looks set to be another exciting year for Star Wars on the small screen as we're also getting Ahsoka and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, two more shows set in this post-Return of the Jedi era. We're hoping more details on those will be revealed in the coming months.
The Mandalorian returns to Disney+ on March 1, 2023.