Chat corner 37: The Book of Boba Fett

[annathecrow]

Welcome to the new year! Feels like the old year. Still, may 2022 be a better year for you than 2021 was.

Optional prompt

This week’s topic should be from the non-movie canon content category, so I’ll bite the bullet and make it The Book of Boba Fett. I’d say make it non-spoilery, since the first episode came out on 29th, but it is a first episode, so…??? (Wookieepedia article here.)

 

Comments

[fleurviolette]

Happy New Year!

I watched Book of Boba Fett. It has a good start of a series, filling in the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Mandalorian.

[annathecrow]

Hmmm, good to know. I thought it was set after S2 of The Mandalorian. Are there flashbacks? (I know I know I could google it but I don't want to accidentally read a scene-by-scene recap - I don't mind some spoilers, but that would be too much.)

[fleurviolette]

Yes, to both things. It takes place after Mando season 2 but it does have flashbacks. I think that some reviewers were too quick to judge the show right away, when it’s just starting. Tho I hope it builds up further.

[yourlibrarian]

I just saw the first episode yesterday and would agree. I think given the setup of this series the central issue is to address what's been happening with his story since RotJ so I was pretty satisfied with how they got on with it.

[fleurviolette]

Agreed. I’m just not sure why some reviewers are giving it some harsh reviews when it’s just one episode so far. Looking forward to the next one tomorrow.

[annathecrow]

I just saw the first episode (heh, now I'm still one behind) and I liked it. I definitely wouldn't give a harsh review yet, there really wasn't enough of anything to judge on, IMO. Lots of setup and worldbuilding.

There have been some characterization decisions for Boba Fett that I'm kind of intrigued by, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they plan to make of the character.

[fleurviolette]

That’s good! The first episode did a good job of setting things up. The second episode is better, now that the ball is rolling. I’m also curious to see where it goes.

[astromech1138]

I agree. It wasn't as great a start as Mando, but it's also not the same show.

And now I'm just remembering that for a long time I thought The Mandalorian was about Boba Fett -- and I was totally uninterested lol

I'm curious to see where it will go -- continue the flashbacks/filling in between RotJ and Mando, or moving forward into action that may or may not connect with season 3 of Mando?

[fleurviolette]

It’s fun to speculate! I think it’s gonna be both things, alternating between the past and present, and the finale could have a stinger that leads to Mando season 3.

Also, aww Luke!!

[astromech1138]

It would be cool if you were right! Alternating between past and present would be an interesting and different way for them to tell the story. I'm most interested to see what's next for Fennec -- Ming-Na Wen is amazing. I'd be curious to see some of her backstory.

Also on my wish list is a new monster to replace the rancor in Jabba's palace.

aww I love your Luke, too! :)

[fleurviolette]

Fennec Shand is cool! Agreed! Would like to see more about her character.

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