IR TV Review: THE MANDALORIAN - CHAPTER 15 ("The Believer")[Disney+-S2]

The idea that circumstances change a person is key to the story of "The Mandalorian". Mando wants to do what's right while still protecting his creed. In Chapter 15: "The Believer" an older foe from last season returns with a sense of knowing but also a role to fulfill. The reasoning gives a deeper understanding of that character's motivations. This leads to some action which is good and reminiscent of some interesting Star Wars of times past. But it is when an aspect of the story comes down to choice does the identity of one ring through and true. Many people put up masks, especially Mando (on a literal level) to hide behind in order to find their true calling.. The realization is a key part of this episode and one that has been expected but as Favreau & Co. know, it has to happen organically or it doesn't ring true, especially when nuts comes to bolts and action needs to be taken. This is continual in setting up the journey of Mando's reality but also in representing how his understanding of how the galaxy needs to change to move forward. B

By Tim Wassberg