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Perhaps the reason why this sci-fi adventure series became a pop-culture phenomenon was a longing for a simpler kind of Star Wars that offered thrills and charm, often lasting not much longer than 35 minutes per episode.

The puppet character of Grogu, often called Baby Yoda, became another reason to watch the show, a lovable infant that turned out a perfect sidekick to the titular Mandalorian, a bounty hunter who was initially hired to find Grogu. Over three seasons, they battled what was left of the Empire (after Return of the Jedi (1983)).

Zappy entertainment, even if energy was beginning to wane in the last season; brilliant theme music by Ludwig Göransson and a colorful supporting cast added to the fun.

2019-2023:U.S. 24 episodes. Color. Widescreen. Created by Jon Favreau. Theme: Ludwig Göransson. Cast: Pedro Pascal (Din Djarin/The Mandalorian), Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze, 20-23), Carl Weathers (Greef Karga), Omid Abtahi, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, Amy Sedaris, Gina Carano (19-20), Werner Herzog (19), Temuera Morrison (20). Voices of Nick Nolte (19), Taika Waititi (19, 23). 

Trivia: Sackhoff previously voiced her character on the animated TV shows Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Followed by three spin-off shows, The Book of Boba Fett (2021-2022), Ahsoka (2023- ) and Skeleton Crew (2024-2025), and a feature film, The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026).