The Mandalorian Chapter 13; The Jedi (directed by Dave Filoni, written by Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, original air date November 27, 2020) must have been a wonderful experience for Filoni. The first live-action appearance of one of his most beloved characters, the incomparable Ahsoka Tano (played flawlessly by Rosario Dawson). Dawson looks absolutely perfect in the role and brings Ahsoka to life splendidly. So much to like here! While we're speaking of spitting images and great performances, I would be remiss if I didn't also call out the great Katee Sackhoff and her wonderful depiction of Bo-Katan. Also perfect!
Mando brings baby Yoda (more on that moniker in a moment) to the planet Corvus at the suggestion of the very Bo-Katan Kryze we're talking about. She said Mando could deliver the little guy to the Jedi like he's been charged to do if he could get ahold of Ahsoka.
The Mandalorian: Ahsoka Tano! Bo-Katan sent me. We need to talk.
Ahsoka Tano: [seeing the Child nearby] I hope it's about him.
Mando and Ahsoka didn't get off to a great start, but once they stopped trying to kill each other we got to learn a great reveal:
Mandalorian: Is he speaking? Do you understand him?
Ahsoka Tano: In a way. Grogu and I can feel each other's thoughts.
The Mandalorian: Grogu?
Ahsoka Tano: Yes. That's his name.
The Mandalorian: Grogu.
Ahsoka Tano: He was raised at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Many Masters trained him over the years. At the end of the Clone Wars when the Empire rose to power, he was hidden. Someone took him from the Temple. Then his memories becomes... dark. He seemed lost. Alone. I've known one other being like this. A wise Jedi Master named Yoda.
And just like that, baby Yoda had a name. It seems the town is under duress and Ahsoka is preparing to kick some. Mando can come along for the ride, if he'd like. By the end of the situation we have another big reveal, after Ahsoka defeats Morgan Elsbeth (a former Nightsister we'll meet again):
Ahsoka Tano: [besting the magistrate in a duel] Now, tell me. Where is your master? Where is Grand Admiral Thrawn?
Dun, dun, duuuuuuun!
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