{"id":159059,"date":"2021-01-04T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/the-mandalorian-cameo-best-version-character\/"},"modified":"2021-01-04T17:00:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T17:00:32","slug":"that-mandalorian-cameo-gave-fans-the-best-version-of-a-beloved-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/01\/04\/that-mandalorian-cameo-gave-fans-the-best-version-of-a-beloved-character\/","title":{"rendered":"That Mandalorian Cameo Gave Fans The Best Version Of A Beloved Character"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s fair to say that everyone was shocked by\u00a0that ending to season 2 of The Mandalorian<\/em><\/strong>. When the sole X-Wing lands, Ludwig Goransson\u2019s score swells, Grogu\u2019s ears perk up and so to do the hairs on the back of every fans’ neck. Be warned, full spoilers below.<\/p>\n

From his origins as a tempestuous teenager on Tatooine, to Jedi Knight and finally tormented Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker has been through several evolutions. Each stage is undoubtedly relatable in some form to fans, owing to the character’s innate desire to help others – whether friend or foe. This trait is the reason why\u00a0Luke\u2019s latest appearance in the season finale of The Mandalorian <\/em>is the best interpretation of the character yet.<\/p>\n

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There are similarities between this scene and the notorious Darth Vader cameo in Rogue One<\/a>, both of which demonstrate the two characters\u2019 immense skill with a lightsaber and the ease with which they harness the force in combat. Luke decimates the platoon of Dark Troopers with consummate ease, slicing through his foes as he glides through the ship. Each motion is fluid, effortless and deliberate. It\u2019s the kind of elegance in battle fans envisioned Luke using in the years after his duel with Vader on the Death Star II, many of which were consigned to the Legends canon when Disney bought LucasFilm (or acted out in battles between action figures).<\/p>\n

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Most impressive, however, was Luke\u2019s subtle use of the force to halt the\u00a0collection of troopers who were busy battering the blast doors separating them from Mando, Grogu, and the rest of their group. Despite being on the floor above him, Luke disengages their attack using the force<\/a> – his focus is always on protecting Mando\u2019s group. Though it could be argued Luke’s mere presence drew their attention away from the bridge, they become docile, lingering\u00a0without any intent as they continue to face the blast doors they had been so close to breaching. They show no\u00a0appetite to tackle Luke’s imminent threat, nor do they prepare for an attack until he is right upon them. There\u2019s one terrifying,\u00a0overt hint to the extent of Luke\u2019s ability to harness the force, as\u00a0he crushes the final trooper. It\u2019s red eyes extinguish and body contorts into a crumpled heap of Jawa salvage, rather than the elite enemy that had engaged Mando in a brutal battle earlier in the episode.<\/p>\n

The Vader scene in Rogue One<\/em> scratched a particular itch: to see Vader be the kind of Sith Lord that had granted him such a fearsome reputation in the original trilogy. Luke\u2019s cameo is more than a moment of brief fan service. His conversation with Mando on the bridge, albeit brief, is pure Luke Skywalker. He sheathes his weapon and removes his hood, putting Mando\u2019s group at ease. Let\u2019s not forget the\u00a0checkered past between the Jedi and Mandalorians<\/a>, this could easily have escalated considering Mando\u2019s attachment to Grogu, but Luke is compassionate. He understands the connection between the two, and though he intends to leave with Grogu, he respects their bond. He chooses his words carefully, disarming\u00a0any distrust Mando might harbor, stating that he will protect the child “with his life” as Mando has done, that \u201ctalent without training is nothing\u201d and that the child won’t be safe “until he masters his abilities.”<\/p>\n

Having witnessed Grogu\u2019s abilities and the lengths the Empire’s remnants have gone to capture him,\u00a0as well as discussing his past with Ahsoka Tano, Mando understands that this is the right thing to do. That said, given\u00a0the audience’s\u00a0knowledge of\u00a0what happens to Luke’s Jedi Academy, fans are already theorizing where Grogu is<\/a> by the time Kylo Ren is on the scene.<\/p>\n

This version of Luke is the\u00a0product of his journey in the original Star Wars <\/em>trilogy. At the heart of Luke\u2019s character is compassion, never more obvious than when he cast his lightsaber aside after defeating Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi<\/em>. During this time period, after the fall of the Empire, Luke is in his element. He\u2019s emboldened in his efforts to help force-sensitive individuals and prevent items falling into the hands of Imperial remnants. 2017\u2019s video game Battlefront II <\/em>gave a similar portrayal of Luke<\/a>, where he saves Del Meeko, a member of the Empire\u2019s Inferno Squad in spite of his allegiances, simply because he asked for help.<\/p>\n

Similarly, in chapter 14 of The Mandalorian<\/em>, Grogu reached out with the force in an attempt to communicate with other Jedi while meditating atop the temple on the planet Tython. It\u2019s safe to assume the one who answered that call was Luke. Had Luke\u2019s cameo simply been a demonstration of his devastating combat skills, it would have been an example of Luke Skywalker the legend \u2013 the all-conquering, infallible Jedi \u2013 rather than the complete character. Instead, through his compassion, good nature, and empathy for Mando and Grogu, fans are treated to the best version of the character. These moments contribute to his legend.<\/p>\n

Mark Hamill recently called the cameo the \u2018greatest gift\u2019<\/a>, and it was undoubtedly a treat seeing Luke back\u00a0in live action during\u00a0his prime years as a Jedi.\u00a0Nowadays, thanks to the wonders of de-aging technology, no one\u2019s ever really gone \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean The Mandalorian<\/em><\/strong> or other Star Wars <\/em>properties should make a habit of using it.\u00a0Ultimately, it should be about servicing the story and this particular\u00a0appearance served both the character and the story perfectly.<\/p>\n

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