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Reviews
The Mandalorian: Chapter 19: The Convert (2023)
The Andorlorian
"Hmm, Andor was well received. Let's trial it in the Mandalorian. Oh look, it splits the viewers and critics just like the Andor series."
A weird sandwich of an episode, this.
10 minutes brilliant Mando.
Half an hour of story intrigue using side characters.
Another 5 minutes of Mando.
Despite reviews of this being either grandiose or a pile of poop, it is okay. It doesn't feel like series 1 or 2 Mando, but it builds characters and the story. Not my favourite episode as it was a bit slow. But then again, so was Andor, and i really enjoyed it in the end. On the other hand, the first 10 minutes were superb.
The Chosen: Sustenance (2023)
Getting better and better
As others have reviewed, i didn't expect the season to end like this but to end instead with the 5000 feeding. But then in a most beautiful and moving way, loose ends tie up and The Chosen moves you again. Brilliantly conceived and executed.
What i love about this show and episode is how imaginatively it frames the gospel stories without cliché or cheesy dialogue. The blend of realistic characters, accurate historical and cultural setting and good story writing really shows. Watching the show with my family, we are drawn back to familiar stories in a way you don't expect. So enjoyable and uplifting. I really enjoyed this last episode! Top notch.