Jon Favreau Addresses Fan Issue With Din Djarin Taking A Back Seat In 'The Mandalorian'

Star Wars

Oct 11

Season three of The Mandalorian saw the return of popular father-son duo Din Djarin and Grogu, as well as the revival of Mandalore with Bo-Katan Kryze. Some fans were shocked regarding how Din took a bit of a backseat for the series. Executive producer Jon Favreau addressed these points, explaining the thought process behind the season’s direction.

This season picked up with Din in possession of the Darksaber, trying to learn to use and control it as the character developed. The initial direction of the season seemed obvious to viewers, but this wasn’t the case in the end. Favreau explained, “…if you look at the clues, it actually hopefully, makes you reach the conclusion of where we went because if you notice from the first time [Din Djarin] uses the Darksaber, it's heavy for him. Even The Armorer tells him that."

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Bo-Katan’s experience with the Darksaber and Mandalore as a planet is pretty extensive, making the incorporation of her character into the show a logical move. The executive producer continued, "Bo-Katan gets her hands on the Darksaber when Din Djarin's trapped, and she uses it like a fencing foil. She coveted that Darksaber so much but, without thinking, gives it back to him before he wakes up. After she rescues him.”

Favreau wrapped up his explanation, "And so, what many may have expected to be a showdown between the two of them ends up with them both going for something very different and working together. And ultimately, all of the different Mandalorian groups coming together." Mandalorians are “stronger together,” after all, and who better to keep them as a group than a former leader to several audiences; Bo-Katan was fated for it.

All three seasons of The Mandalorian can be streamed on Disney+. Many fans have been curious about a fourth season, especially following the season finale of Ahsoka. Favreau confirmed earlier this year that the scripts for season four have been worked on, but a specific release date has yet to be announced.

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