The highly-anticipated season 3 finale of “The Mandalorian” has left audiences with mixed opinions about the future of the show. The episode, titled “Chapter 24: The Return,” opened a new chapter in the Star Wars universe while still paving the way for new adventures, according to Time (https://time.com/6150743/mandalorian-season-3-finale/).
The finale answered some of the questions viewers had been asking all season, such as the fate of Grogu, Bo-Katan, and Moff Gideon, who all played key roles in the story. As Deadline reports (https://deadline.com/2022/09/the-mandalorian-season-3-finale-bo-katan-more-lose-trinkets-1235139946/), the episode saw the characters lose their trinkets, with Bo-Katan losing the Darksaber to Moff Gideon, while Grogu was taken by the red troopers.
While the season had its ups and downs, Variety (https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/mandalorian-season-3-finale-din-grogu-season-4-1235363369/) notes that “The Mandalorian” lost its way in season 3, but season 4 could hold a new hope for Din and Grogu. The season was criticized for its lack of direction, but the finale offered a self-contained and feel-good ending.
The episode also featured several Easter eggs and cameos, according to Collider (https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-season-3-finale-easter-eggs/), including Mandalorian lore and callbacks to the Star Wars universe. Notably, Star Wars creator Dave Filoni made a cameo in the episode, hidden from view during a sequence in the final scenes.
Overall, the finale wrapped up the season with a satisfying conclusion, as Esquire (https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a41364106/the-mandalorian-season-3-episode-8-recap-finale/) notes. But the question remains: what lies ahead for “The Mandalorian” in season 4? Only time will tell.
