IR TV Review: THE MANDALORIAN - EPISODE 6 (“Guns For Hire”) [Lucasfilm/Disney+-S3]
With the transference beginning to occur in the context of story, "The Mandalorian" heading into its 6th episode of its 3rd season entitled "Guns For Hire" is creating a greater mythology which is inherent in its actual title. It is mythic but requires a sacrifice of self, especially for Pedro Pascal as an actor. The question as the current story builds is if he had an idea from the beginning of where this was moving to. Like Brendan Fraser playing the robot on "Doom Patrol", his inflection does add a bit even if he wasn't in the suit, and he is in such high demand now, that it is hard to say where this pivot began. This episode specifically allows for many guest stars, some of which take you out of the world but others that are a great homage and this gives them the ability just to be involved. The side story of what is being shown on this specific planet where the mercenary Mandalorians Bo-Katan used to lead find solace is not really crucial and yet certain connotations of what their success might yield are important.
There is also a darker context underneath which is nicely connected in an underground droid bar on the planet. This is actually very timely but also might speak to another piece of Imperial technology that connects it to the future. Despite all this, this episode focuses the story for the ending which is what it is all about. The final shot is what it is about and bridges what this season is likely aiming for. Add to this fact is the director is Bryce Dallas Howard, who as a director has an inherent touch for bringing out the beauty of certain points of story. What is interesting is that the show is starting to move full circle to where it precisely began which shows undeniably the presence of mind on Favreau and Filoni's part despite whatever kind of pressure they are receiving from above. And with "Star Wars: Celebration" happening in London over the weekend, it will be interesting to see how it all might tie in. B
By Tim Wassberg
