The Mandalorian Chapter 8: Redemption Review

The Mandalorain Chapter 8: Redemption is the season finale of season 1 of The Mandalorain. The chapter itself was directed by Taika Waitit and picks up straight after where Chapter 7 left and continues to follow the characters as they plan their escape from the Imperial forces led by a new enemy, who has been the mastermind this whole season.

The Mandalorain finished how it started with a bang, this chapter is truly spectacular and is up there with some of the best chapters this season, not only does it contain exciting action set pieces, an sub orbit chase, but contains some strong character developments and moving movements to really make it one of the best chapters in the entire season.

One of the strongest aspects of this episode was the use of IG-11, now a repurposed nurse droid, not only does this add for some great scenes involving IG-11 taking down numerous Stormtroopers whilst protecting his new friends, but also some heart-warming moments with The Child as well, not also forgetting a big reveal for the Mandalorian which for those who are still watching the show I won't spoil here for you. The action is also exceptional in this episode with more screen time for those Death Troopers and the introduction of a Imperial Flame Trooper with its red markings which looks great in design and is a perfect addition into the ever expanding Imperial ranks.

The visuals also deserve credit in this chapter with the chapter looking just as good as the movies and at times better especially the chase sequence at the end of the episode with The Mandalorain hanging on to a TIE Fighter whilst in mid-flight which is not just an exciting edge of your seat sequence but also looks great visually.

The Mandalorian as a series has been exceptional and ground breaking, who knew a Star Wars TV show could be just as good as the films if not better at times, and this really leaves me extremely excited for season 2 which should be releasing on Disney Plus this October 2020.

Overall Chapter 8: Redemption is an exceptional finale to what has been an exceptional first season and I can't wait to see where the story goes next in Season 2.

Verdict: 5 / 5 Stars