Is the Mandalorian the Best Star Wars since the Original Trilogy?

Is the Mandalorian the Best Star Wars since the Original Trilogy?
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Over the course of its two seasons (so far), The Mandalorian has become one of the hottest television shows out there. The series marked the first time that Star Wars delved into the realm of live-action TV shows, and the results have been better than imagined. Grogu (or Baby Yoda if you prefer) is one of the most recognizable faces of the entire Disney-owned era of the franchise, and the central Mandalorian, Din Djarin, has become a fan favorite as one of the coolest characters to come from the Star Wars universe. The series’ success has paved the way for a slew of new live-action Star Wars shows that continue to come down the pipeline, and with season three premiering in February things are only looking up for this series.

Star Wars has a lengthy history of great content. Whether it be the original trilogy, the prequels, the various animated series, or spin-off movies, there’s an array of content for Star Wars fans to love and watch endlessly. However, amongst all that material nothing has matched the quality of the original trio of films, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. While some may argue that either Rogue One or the Clone Wars animated series have come the closest, The Mandalorian is the property that has best upheld the legacy of the original trilogy the best and come closest to matching its quality. Here’s how:

At its core, the story of The Mandalorian is about as straightforward as Star Wars can get. It’s a man with a tough exterior doing his best to take care of a child. With the exception of the pilot episode, every episode of this series has Din doing something new that he believes will be best for Grogu. Whether it be fighting a Krayt Dragon at the beginning of season two, or helping a small village fend off a group of raiders mid-way through season one, every chapter of The Mandalorian is ultimately about Din protecting Grogu. The simplicity of that story keeps the series from getting overly complicated or bogged down in the complex lore of Star Wars. It helps the show to maintain its accessibility to mainstream audiences, as they do not need to be familiar with the stories of the overall universe to enjoy The Mandalorian.

On top of that, the series presents a new story for the universe. Unlike every Star Wars film, the basis of The Mandalorian is not defined by its relationship to the original films. All nine films in the Skywalker Saga, as incredible as some of them are, are intensely focused on continuing the same story. Whether it be Anakin’s fall to the dark side in the prequels, Luke’s defeat of the Sith in the original trilogy, or Rey embracing the family legacy in the sequel trilogy, all of those stories tie the Skywalker Saga together in an interesting but somewhat restrictive manner. Even the likes of Rogue One and Solo are pitched entirely by their proximity to the original trilogy. The Mandalorian doesn’t bother with all of that. It’s a new story set in a new time period, and it is primarily focused on entirely new characters. Because of that, the series is free to tell whatever story it wants, which dramatically expands the horizons of what Star Wars can be.

The three reasons why the Mandalorian is the best star wars that we've gotten since the original trilogy are:
1. A Fresh and Simple Story
2. Episodic Approach to the Universe
3. Returning the Franchise to its Roots

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