MANDALORIAN S1 US/BD2/BD

I’m reviewing the SHOW, not the price. And this is a fabulous classic-style science fiction feast. The 8 episodes total about 300 minutes of unadulterated fun. You do not necessarily need to be Star Wars fan to enjoy it, either, because the story telling is so good. I gave a set to my brother and sister-in-law. The latter couldn’t care less about Star Wars. But she started watching “The Mandalorian” and was hooked!I’d also like to mention the packaging, which is superb. The metal case is classy and secure. Best of all, the two discs DO NOT TOUCH EADH OTHER! I’ve enclosed a picture. Oh, how I wish all my bluray sets were made this well.Audio options include English Descriptive Audio, French and Spanish. Subtitles include English for the Hearing Impaired, French and Spanish.To top it off, this bluray set includes 2 short bonus features which I recommend:….A….”Remnants of the Empire” (6 minutes) Filmed in 2023. Commentators include Jon Favreau (exec. producer/creator/writer), Dave Filoni (exec. producer/director/writer), Rick Famuyiwa (writer/director), Doug Chiang (design supervisor/co-producer), Andrew Jones (production designer), and Josh Roth (property master), Richard Bluff (visual effects supervisor).The look of the Mandalorian universe has to match the look of the first three released movies, because it occurs right after them, shortly after the Empire was defeated. Roth tells us, “As a fan, but also as a prop master, I did the research to try to figure out how did they [in the first 3 released movies] create some of those iconic blasters They rented surplus weapons from World War II and modified them!”….B….”Forging the Covert: Part One” (18 minutes) Additional commentators include Hal Hickel (animation supervisor), John Rosengrant (Legacy effects supervisor/puppeteer), Tamara Carlson Woodard (special costumes manufacturer/puppeteer), Scott Patton (puppeteer), Peter Clarke (puppeteer), Jason Matthews (puppeteer), Trevor Hensley (puppeteer), John Knoll (ILM visual effects supervisor), and John Goodson (digital artist/model maker).Dave Filori says that in the early concept stage, “I just drew Boba Fett when I wanted to draw a Mandalorian.” Then they worked to make the new Mando different from the old Mando. Such as he gets a pulse rifle (technically an Amban phase rifle), a vibroblade (knife that vibrates), little bombs, and a longer cape!This bonus includes information on creation of Grogu (both puppets and digital) and design of the spaceships. And you’ll notice it’s titled “Part One”. This makes me think Disney will also release Season 2 on bluray, with it’s own bonus features.Great viewing!Happy Reader