Before a brand spankin' new trailer for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER debuts later this Monday evening, a batch of first reactions to Jon Favreau's Star Wars series, THE MANDALORIAN, have arrived! Members of the press got an extended look at the first-ever live-action Star Wars series, which finds Pedro Pascal starring as a bounty hunter roaming the Outer Rim territories after the fall of the Empire.
When looking at the reactions that've surfaced so far, it sounds as if THE MANDALORIAN is the real deal. Many critics are in agreement that the series has the look and feel of any other major Star Wars release, which I think speaks volumes about the show's technical prowess and visual polish. Several who were fortunate enough to view roughly 25-minutes of the pilot episode also take care to mention that Pascal's character is an intriguing lead to follow through this new addition to the Star Wars universe. But don't take my word for it. You can read the reactions for yourself down below:
Saw almost 30 minutes of #TheMandalorian footage this morning. It's truly incredible. It looks like the films, feels innately Star Wars, introduces new concepts, and adds layers that people have been waiting to see for a long time. pic.twitter.com/4JVB16pMAL
— Mansoor Mithaiwala (@MansoorAYM) October 19, 2019
Oh wow THE MANDALORIAN footage looks incredible. We saw IG-88 attacking, we saw Salacious Crumb being barbecued for a meal. And Werner Herzog as some sort of galactic gangster who has his own team Stormtroopers
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) April 14, 2019
Just saw almost 30 minutes of #TheMandalorian’s pilot episode. It feels like a thrilling return to the original trilogy era of Star Wars. It feels like a big scale movie, not a tv series. They are still keeping a lot of mystery with deliberate cuts in the footage.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) October 19, 2019
THE MANDALORIAN footage was hands-down THE most exciting thing I saw at #SWCC this year. Holy shit. Gobsmacked by it. Stand by for my report on @bmoviesd.
— Scott Wampler™ ð??? (@ScottWamplerBMD) April 14, 2019
Y’all know me. Know how I earn a livin’. Know I’m not the biggest STAR WARS guy. But lemme tell ya: THE MANDALORIAN footage looked fucking *awesome*. #SWCC
— Scott Wampler™ ð??? (@ScottWamplerBMD) April 14, 2019
Just watched close to 25 minutes of footage from #TheMandalorian. It’s very cool and atmospheric – sometimes evoking the vibe of Rogue One (which I adore). The title character is instantly fascinating and there are great action and suspense moments, including some Predator vibes
— Eerie Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) October 19, 2019
Reliving my childhood Saturday mornings watching Star Wars. The 30 so minutes of #TheMandalorian footage we saw was incredibly cool. The samurai-infused space western you've always wanted with an ice cold lead, a bunch of rad creatures, and a killer score @ludwiggoransson â?¨ pic.twitter.com/FBcJf9II6P
— Rosie Knight of The Comet ð??¥ (@RosieMarx) October 19, 2019
Saw ~27 minutes of #TheMandalorian footage this morning. Always difficult to make sense of a bunch of disconnected scenes but it looks intense, surprisingly dark and very expensive.
— Lindsey Bahr (@ldbahr) October 19, 2019
This is the Star Wars thing I've been waiting for! While I love the Skywalker saga, I've wanted to see new characters and places explored in depth which can only be done over multiple episodes in a series format. Cannot wait to see more of @themandalorian. pic.twitter.com/exRmsLTYzU
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 19, 2019
Saw 27 minutes of @themandalorian. It's as awesome as you want it to be. Can't say anything specific but one scene answered a question that I don't think has ever been explained/shown in any @starwars movie. Love that it opens up the Star Wars universe in a cool new way. pic.twitter.com/vTxC427sVi
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 19, 2019
Wow. #TheMandalorian is completely amazing. Saw nearly a half hour of footage from what I was told were the first three episodes. Whoever you think Nick Nolte is … the answer will surprise you. pic.twitter.com/jh3CpZnMW2
— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) October 19, 2019
Just watched 27 minutes of Mandalorian footage and legit cried. Can’t say much but — This is real and it’s happening and it feels SO FREAKING STAR WARS pic.twitter.com/A56KJBc1GH
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) October 19, 2019
I can't believe I'm saying this, but it won't be long now until THE MANDALORIAN – starring Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, and Ming-Na Wen – has its Disney+ premiere on November 12th. That's like, close to only three weeks away! I need to get my affairs in order and make sure that I budget for a Disney+ subscription. There's no way that I'm going to miss this premiere, as well as all the other amazing features and series that are destined for Disney's exclusive streamer. Let us know if you're excited for THE MANDALORIAN in the comments section below!
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