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The Mandalorian episode 8, entitled "Redemption," is an action-packed conclusion to the live-action Star Wars series ' first season. A standoff between Mando, his friends, and Moff Gideon and his Imperial forces reveals more about the past of the Mandalorian and the extent of the powers of Baby Yoda. But the episode may also leave fans far, far away with some questions about this particular corner of the galaxy.

Who is Din Djarin?

Ultimately, Episode 8 confirms the identity of Mandos and not Boba Fett. We followed a Mandalorian named Din Djarin all along. He doesn't have a past beyond what we've heard about him on the show so far before you inquire, no. So what do we think after the season finale about Din?

We know that his parents were killed in a Separatist attack during the Clone War, leaving Din an orphan at a very young age, which explains his extreme hatred for droids. In a flashback, it's revealed that, if it hadn't been for the last minute arrival of a squad of Mandalorian warriors, Din would have met the same fate as his parents. A Mandalorian comes to the boy's rescue right as a super battle droid is about to eliminate him.

Mando explains to Cara and Greef during their standoff with Moff Gideon that he was taken in by the Mandalorian tribe and raised as a "foundling." He was then trained to become a Mandalorian warrior himself. Mando alludes to the fact that he witness the Great Purge on Mandalore, where the Empire exterminated much of the Mandalorian race and sent the survivors into hiding.

In the finale, we see Din complete a major milestone of his life as a Mandalorian, receiving his very own signet, a symbol of his Mandalorian clan, which he now shares with the Child.

Where is Baby Yoda from?

There's not much we know about him as sweet and cuddly as the Child is, except that he's the most sought after "asset" in the Outer Rim and he's dominant in the Force. How powerful? He can levitate a mudhorn about 100 times his size as well as stop a ball of flame in its track. Like Yoda and Yaddle before him, it seems that Baby Yoda is destined to become a great Jedi Knight.

Too bad that nobody really knows what a Jedi is in this part of the world. The Armorer gets closer to the correct interpretation, calling Jedi "sorcerers" who were once the Mandalorians ' rivals. He indicates that the new call from Mando is to help find his home in this "foundling."

Who is the Armorer?

Baby Yoda isn't the only character shrouded in mystery. Throughout the first season, the Armorer has remained one of The Mandalorian's most enigmatic characters. Clad in golden armor, furs, and a Viking-inspired helmet, we know little about the Armorer except that she has earned the respect of her tribe, possibly as its de facto leader, although she's not a Mand'alor (the ultimate leader of the Mandalorian people).

We see her breaking up the fight with her commanding presence during a confrontation between Mando and Paz Vizla in episode 3. And she's the only Mandalorian left on Nevarro in episode 8 after the Empire kills the rest of the tribe. We find out why the Armorer survived when she's surrounded by a squad stormtroopers and makes quick work of them with her hammer.

Some have speculated that she might be former Mand'alor Bo-Katan Kryze herself, although that seems unlikely considering the character is played by Emily Swallow and not Katee Sackhoff, who voiced Bo-Katan on The Clone Wars and Rebels. Another theory is that this is Sabine Wren, the young Mandalorian rebel from the latter animated series who at one point wielded the Darksaber. Whoever the Armorer is, she seems to be someone of significance, sharing wisdom, guiding her people, and unlocking the next phase of Mando's journey.


Star Wars: Will The Mandalorian Continued With Season 2 ?

With the first season of The Mandalorian coming to an end, you might be wondering if season 2 is on the way.

The Mandalorian landed on the heads of Star Wars fans like a ton of bricks who hoped the series would fulfill all their dreams of Boba Fett. It was more than they could have hoped that they got. The first season wasted no time in revealing that this homage to spaghetti westerns and samurai films would not just be about a faceless bounty hunter but also a child with a very familiar visage.

From the very first episode, Baby Yoda completely changed the dynamic of the show. Marketed as a story about a gunslinger making his way through the lawless corners of the galaxy and looking for his next pay day, The Mandalorian turned out to be a space-themed homage to Lone Wolf and Cub -- a "father" protecting his child from money-hungry bounty hunters and ruthless Imperial agents. Mando might have once seemed like a rogue, but we learn that he has a heart of gold when he spares the baby's life and decides to keep him safe.

The Mandalorian Season 2 Release Date

As far as when we might see The Mandalorian season 2, Favreau revealed that the show will be back in Fall 2020, which isn't all that surprising considering the first season premiered in the fall.

Whether season 2 fits into the upcoming Disney+ schedule, which also includes an Obi-Wan Kenobi series and a Cassian Andor preview, remains to be seen. Such shows have not yet set release dates. For now, the Mandalorian season 2 and more cute Baby Yoda moments are just waiting patiently.