Star Wars fans have gotten used to every new story focusing on some hero making bold strides for the good of the galaxy, from Luke to Rey, and even more subtle takes like the antifascist radicalization story of Andor. But some have realized that perhaps The Mandalorian may be less of a heroic tale than it seems.

The Mandalorian made massive ripples when it premiered in 2019. As the first in a huge new wave of Star Wars media that's going strong, it had much to prove. Luckily for Lucasfilm, it did just that and then some, introducing the world to Pedro Pascal's intriguing new protagonist, Din Djarin. Granted, one could argue that the tiny viral Facebook meme sensation Grogu, previously (and often still) known as Baby Yoda, was the real source of the show's power. But fans enjoyed having a hero like Djarin to watch on his various adventures.

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However, some fans have realized that Din Djarin might not be the hero people want him to be. As noted by user QuantumDonuts257 on the Star Wars Cantina subreddit, this was driven home by one critical decision. When Djarin acquired the Darksaber, an ancient weapon and symbol that would allow him to lead the Mandalorian people, he offered it to his friend Bo Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff) instead without hesitation. Setting aside the fact that Bo had a history with the weapon and a rightful claim as leader of her fellow Mandalorians, the Reddit poster says this move by Djarin proved a crucial element to his character: he's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe.

This, of course, references an identical line from Jango Fett in Attack of the Clones, though in a more earnest way. The poster pointed out how, almost from the beginning, Djarin was drawn to the idea of a quiet life despite his vocal insistence that he belongs among his Mandalorian warrior brethren. That idea can be seen as far back as episode 4 of the first season, where Djarin seriously considered a villager's offer in a small town he helped save to stick around and live in peace. He may have ultimately set off to continue his journey, but that hesitation was the first of many indications that he wanted less out of life.

The most recent piece of evidence along this line is also what could have arguably served as a satisfying series finale, as The Mandalorian season 3 ended with Djarin and Grogu retiring to a tranquil piece of land gifted to him by the late Carl Weathers' Greef Karga. Of course, there's still some more story to tell, as evidenced by an upcoming movie and a possible 4th season of the show. That could mean anything for the characters of Djarin and Grogu, but some have argued that a 4th season could even shift its focus to Bo Katan as the new titular Mandalorian, which would frankly be a pretty cool twist.

Whatever the future holds, it's clear that Djarin achieved a major goal when he settled down with Grogu at the end of The Mandalorian season 3. Giving the sacred Darksaber to Bo Katan wasn't some radical change to his character. He never wanted power or influence. He didn't have anything to prove. As aptly put by the user on the Reddit post, "You don't need to be a big galaxy-saving hero to be important. You don't need to be a great inspiring leader. Just be yourself."

The Mandalorian seasons 1-3 are available on Disney Plus.

The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian explores a little-known era in the Star Wars universe, as the titular Mandalorian Din Djarin hunts bounties and attempts to keep his ward, Grogu, safe from the still-active Empire.

Release Date

November 12, 2019

Creator

Jon Favreau

Cast

Pedro Pascal , Katee Sackhoff , Carl Weathers , Giancarlo Esposito , Bill Burr , Temuera Morrison , Emily Swallow

Streaming Service(s)

Disney Plus

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