There's still so much to explore with Boba's story, especially since his story was diverted for so long in Season One. I could easily see a Season Two. Hope we get one!
I’m still fully on board with Fett’s development, but like you said I do wish the execution was done a bit differently and better. Overall I still enjoyed the ride and can’t wait to see more.
Same here. Execution is critical, and can be the difference between having to explain / clarify / justify what we saw versus being able to say, “That was kriffing amazing!!!” I really really hope they have a season two and elaborate on Boba’s new role on Tattooine and potentially how this plays into galactic events, Din and other Mandalorians’ stories, other bounty hunters shifting roles / positions given this super famous comrade’s reinvention of himself, etc.
I love the way they portrayed Boba fett, and his growth as a character. Literally my only criticism of the show is the fact that they wasted two episodes on the mandalorian that could have easily been spent developing boba's character more. I think Tamera Morrison is absolutely amazing, and the lack of his acting on two episodes his characters the namesake of bothered me a lot.
A good fair treatment of BoBF. I agree, they should have given the show 2 or 3 more episodes, and played the story out linearly, That would have given all the story beats the time to breathe. I personally like it. They used that Star Wars Rebels approach too, The Father Figure (Cannan/Boba), The Mother Figure, (Hera/Shand), The Cranky Uncle, (Zeb/Krissantin) and the Kids (Ezra Sabine / The Mods Gang) They each had that role arc type. Family was a strong point in the show. Father and Son, Din an Grogo, and Asoka almost felt like an Aunt in some ways. The Family was Strong with this one.
As much as I loved the Mando/Luke/Grogu episodes, I think it was a mistake to have them in this show. They should've kept that stuff for Mando S3, and written at LEAST two more episodes for the title character of this show, Boba freaking Fett.
I agree that they could've given us more, but I'm happy with what we got... very Star Wars. We're not going to get the full story from start to finish in one go, and that's what keeps us coming back. And yes, this story was clearly about family... which is why I feel it was absolutely right to include Din and Grogu. They're part of Boba's new community, his tribe, and that goes both ways. Din went back to bounty hunting so he could find who he thought his family was, only to lose them. They chose to ostracize him right after it felt like Grogu chose the Jedi way over him. But Grogu eventually chose his buir, Din chose his vod, and Boba got everything he needed... taking rancor-sized strides towards healing all those scars on the inside.
@@dancingvalkyrie you clearly did not pay attention to any of the points that were shown did you. Seems to me you're just picking fights and getting a rise out of people
This is a really interesting and strange show. It's very weird, structurally, and in parts feels like a first or second draft. But honestly? I love it. I love that it is a little messy and a little artsy. Probably my favorite live action show so far.
I'm honestly surprised Filoni didn't take the opportunity to recreate the missing story through flashbacks. All the pieces were there: • Live-action Cad Bane • Young Boba body double • Daniel Logan
I just wanted to thank you. Years ago I stepped away from the fandom because of its toxicity, it was hindering my enjoyment of Star Wars. Your channel is the only thing Star Wars related I kept following because you are always respectful even when you don’t like certain stories, and you don’t resort to petty nitpicks and arguments. Because of this, I’ve started to like Star Wars way more than ever. I stumbled upon another BoBF video (a meme video) on my homepage, and I decided to watch it. I looked at the comments and it’s sad to see the people who loved their “saviors” Dave Filoni and Joni Favreau are now hating on their work in a toxic way (criticism is fine but you don’t have to be a d*ck about it). And this reminded me of why I left the online community, but it also reminded of how great your content is. So thank you for always trying to look on the bright side and for always been respectful
They took a gamble on 7 episodes, well, 5 really. It was pretty good, they found a footing and I think there will be more to come from Boba and Fennec as they cruise the galaxy taking on righteous jobs/causes while Cob Vanth and his new, modded out shoulder keep a sharp eye and a quick draw over Tatooine.
@@szyszus4683 Jango and Zam had a deeper relationship in Legends. Even in a canon comic it was implied Jango had done jobs with her in the past and that Zam was one of the bounty hunters young Boba looked up to, along with Cad Bane, Aurra Sing, & Bossk.
Honestly, I don’t think Boba’s training with the Rancor is over. He was clearly struggling to ride it in the finale, and even lost control of it. I personally see his riding of the rancor as him doing it despite not being 100% ready yet. He however did it because he knew it would be the best way to stop the droids and rescue his community.
I feel like Boba's story would have been way more impactful if we actually got a flashback or two explaining Boba and Bane's relationship. Anyone who wasn't familiar with the deleted arc from the Clone Wars wouldn't have understood to importance of that scene.
@@justinnyugen7015 I feel like it exactly would happen if Disney didn't force Baby Yoda into it. The two episodes, even one episode of these two would be enough for Bane.
Love this. I love how well you cover this without being to so negative like many others, but also accepting things as not 100% and being rational about it. I wish i could organize my subscription list so i could find your channel easier lol I have a lot of varied interests but I think your channel would be near the top :D Also so true about the monster inside lol. I try to be a good person, and I get a lot of folk who tell me I am. But the struggle is so real sometimes. Difficult to keep out of the negative sink hole (sarlac?), and sometimes I can get agitation built up to where I may have a short fuze if not careful.
Chapters 5 and 6 could have shown Fett learning to ride the Rancor, as well as gearing up for war with his crew. A huge missed opportunity that was exchanged for enough fan service to fill a space cruiser.
I found his story arch change to be very relatable. He finds himself surviving what should have been his end and has a bit of an epiphany. He realizes that being a gun hand is a dead-end job in the most literal of ways and sets out to reinvent himself into someone who will be remembered with respect, not fear.
Regardless of the criticism, I have watched every episode 3 or 4 times now. I went even deeper than Mando, which surprised me. The series was littered with some of the most insane, fun, and imminently rewatchable SW moments ever made.
I think this story of redemption would’ve flowed better for me if we got to see more of Boba’s more righteous and honorable side in other media. Hints and pieces of righteousness behind the visor of a bounty Hunter. We got to see some of that in the Clone wars with some of the Boba Centric stories. But From what I’ve read in the comics, he still feels like the badass faceless bounty Hunter with very little personality. I think we need to see either his time during the Empire and showing that righteous indignation towards immoral bounties or actions in his wake. To see him actually kinda struggle while living fully in the life of a bounty Hunter and see that familial doubt of himself in his prime. That type of struggle would make his entire story flow better into his arc in the show.
One of your best, 100% agree, I think a lot of people missed the point. I love badass killer Boba Fett, but I also enjoyed this whole story about how he's changed
It's always impressive that you can see all these themes and details and distill them down into such clear language. I caught most of them, on one level or another, but that's why I come to you for the rest!
Excellent analysis - I was tuned into these themes all while watching the series as it came out, and being a die-hard 40+ OT fan, critic of the PT (but appreciate the story), lover of Clone Wars/ Bad Batch, hater of ST…. I loved this series and Boba’s arc. I’ve been saddened this whole time that many in my “tier” don’t see it that way… I wonder how much is expanded universe lore attachment vs Filoni-verse attachment - I was a purist even in the 90’s and though I acknowledge the EU stories as being great stories, I never latched onto them as canon. Here’s my pitch for a Boba movie trilogy to appease the other fans: do a serious homage to the man with no name trilogy set it in the years between Star Wars (what I call it) and Empire. That way Boba can be the Eastwood we all saw him as in the 80’s and it will still fit in continuity. I would love it too!
Skipped over, was the description of Boba's crazy effort to break into the palace (the first time) to steal back his ship. "I'll succeed or die trying". And he immediately goes on a revenge spree and then desperately tries to reclaim his armor. Both show him feeling powerless/dependent without these tools and his cultivated image. Additionally, his initial revenge on the bikers was totally subverted - it was the Pikes. Wish we saw more there. There is definitely room for a season 2.
14:18 I love this point so much, and I hope that, at least over time, people might use that perspective for this series (or indeed, any part of Star Wars they find lacking). There can, and will, be flaws in these stories. We can't change them, but we can understand, and glean things from, them. In line with Qui-Gon's advice, we can choose what to focus on. Also, Star Wars tends to be iterative. There's a story, and then subsequently things that fill in, or enhance, parts of said story -- even strictly within the TV series, e.g. Caleb and Hera in The Bad Batch.
Boba may not be a Mandalorian in name, but now, after everything he’s done for Mos Espa, he has proven that he’s truly worthy of that name a thousand times over. Jaster Mereel, his adoptive grandfather, would be proud. Also, I’m beginning to think that Boba’s starting to warm up to the idea of the creed after fighting with Din. Maybe he might become a true Mandalorian in the future like in Legends. But, we’ll have to wait and see what happens.
I thoroughly enjoyed Boba Fett's story. Giving him more depth and development. His supporting cast was also the highlight of the show, and seeing Ashoka again is also a favorite moment of mine.
I feel like the Boba Fett I knew and loved as a kid in the 80s was killed in the Sarlack pit and the Book of Boba Fett is his rebirth into an entirely new character. I love both versions of Boba.
I loved the series and if there's another season I'll be thrilled. I just love Tem and Ming-Na so much! I think Bane's appearance was my favorite moment of the series, it was sooooo creepy. I fell down a rabbit hole reading about it, and though Corey Burton again voiced Bane, he was played physically by stuntman Dorian Kingi. And here's a fun fact about Kingi: his mom is Lindsay Wagner, aka The Bionic Woman. That was a series that was a big part of my childhood (along with the Six Million Dollar Man). Cool!
Very well done! I hope it finds its way to those who didn't understand it. I don't think it was hard to follow but rather, as you said, was not the story some wanted and so they resisted what they were watching...ie, the blade got heavier as they fought it. Though I will admit that it may make more sense with the benefit of mid-life experience. Everyone, including myself, who just watched this for what it is, had a great time and loved the show. To borrow from a comment by Luke, don't think so hard. Just go on the ride and enjoy it!
I disagree why does every character need a redemption arc, why can't disney just have a villainous character, you csn make him more complex and give him a code and not have him be weirdly altruistic kind hearted personality. The whole tusken raider softened him argument doesn't work since that happens before the events of mando season 2 where he threatens to kill a child for his armour, brutally murders a bunch of stormtroopers, threatens to kill bo katan and casually murders bib fortuna in cold blood, but then he has a major personality shift
Couldn't have said it better myself! This kind of content makes you stand out in the YT Star Wars community. Looking forward to Bad Batch and Obi Wan in May!!
I agree with 100% on this take, I love Boba Fett and have since the first time I saw him in the Christmas special, yeah I am old LOL. While it would have been cool to see him just kill everyone and have a ton of general badassery in this show, I think that would have not developed him as a character at all and I am very happy with the story we got and hope we get additional seasons of it. Great video!
I like the new direction taken for the character and this interpretation of what the show was trying to do but couldnt fully commit. Like a lot of things, good idea but a lacking execution.
It would have really worked if pre Tuskan Boba behaved like OG Boba. Cold, selfish and ruthless. He's initially accepted into the tribe due to his strength and cunning but he then let's his guard down. He's start to see himself as part of the tribe. The time between Rotj and Mandalorian was 5 years. A quick montage that would have been awesome him integrating himself in their culture. Then we see the more noble and heroic Boba who still value strength but also Clan and community. All this is taken away from him, by the Criminal who just want to subjugate, oppress and makes money. It would add to his motivation in taking control and changing the game. He's want s to more benevolent Daimyo.
As I said in a previous video’s comment the show does lean into that biblical imagery. Specifically in some ways from the book of Exodus. In it where Mosses receives a vision from Yahweh(God) to lead a group of people into a promised land. Sound familiar? In Exodus water plays a very key part. Like when Mosses used it to convince the Pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt(you sorta can connect that with Boba talking with the Pykes). Much like how water is central in book of boba to represent serval things. Power(like the water monger), safety(Garsa’s not subtlety named sanctuary), healing(Boba’s Bacta), new beginnings(When the tusken chief gives Boba a black melon by the end of the first episode it was the start of his ascension into Tusken culture), and lastly the future(I have a whole analysis on Boba’s vision let me know if you to see that). Heck even the main villains towards the end are literally fish people! And Cad Bane is all dried up after decades of being a ruthless killer. Even getting redeemed by going into the waters of Mandalore sounds a lot like a baptism. Point is this isn’t much a crime drama as it is more of spiritual journey.
I know you want to be done with Tatooine but I’m hoping we continue to see more corners of Tatooine in Kenobi and a S2 of Boba if there is one. I think the planet hopping was done very well in Mando, but we do plenty of planet hopping in the entire skywalker series. I liked how Boba’s entire season was focused on the “community” and “diversity” of just the one planet. It felt like a western filmed entirely about one town and the surrounding hills.
I like that you pointed out Cad Bane still being the same cold blooded killer as always. He made the mistake of closing the distance with Boba, not realising that his opponent became a skilled gaffi stick fighter from the Tuskens.
wish season 1 was all building the story with the tuscans. introducing cad bane. showing both sides of this "war" building up their teams/resources. and the season ending just before the war starts. Then the second season takes over from there. The tuscan stuff was really cool and would have been fun to see it explored a little deeper.
Very well said. I met the show telling the story it was made to tell, not the one I had thought up, and I really enjoyed it, even with the intermission of Mando Season 2.5 in there.
I understand peoples criticism, but I don’t want BOBF to stop being a kids show like every other starwars tv/film creation. But Boba needs to avenge his father and face Mace Windu if he lives, he could go on one last hunt to avenge his father or defeat Mace but let him live.
what a fantastic analysis of the first season of The Book of Boba Fett you were sooooo spot on with it. overall i like what the writers did with the character even though the first few episodes were a bit slow paced. but there are a lot of great supporting characters that have so much more potential in future episodes to say nothing of The Mandalorian continuity aspect. you really gotta be some kind of intransigent douche bag to not have a more favorable view of TBOBF after having watched this video.
I loved this show, and was sad to see so many other Star Wars channels give it bad reviews for not doing what they wanted. This show was enjoyable for anyone who wanted to enjoy some Star Wars.
I know. I freaking loved this show and seeing so many people bagging on it using arguments that I frankly saw as nonsensical (I came across a comment or two that described the huge battle that took up the majority of the final episode "slow" or "small scale" which is just stupid. What parallel universe did they fall into where it was any of those things?). I really wish the people who enjoyed it were more vocal online.
I have no problem with the direction of boba fetts character arc, just the execution of it. Also they should have made the deleted cad bane vs boba fett arc from clone wars an episode. And also, the pykes deserved a better design.
In hindsight, I do think they wanted to tell this story very early while Temuera Morrison was still able to do the action and stuff. Boba Fett, Tusken Tribe Member and Daimyo of Mos Espa can be a character going forward. They can always do Boba Fett, bounty hunter later on voiced by Temuera but with the helmet on.
I agree with the point about more Rancor progression, but if they included more Rancor taming scenes, their wonderful misdirect to the Tuskens wouldn't have worked.
I really love/appreciate the point you made at 15:00 - 16:00. Honestly, the whole video was good, and it was nice to hear a perspective that wasn’t focused on all the negatives. Also, I agree about the creators’ storytelling intentions; however, I do think many aspects of it were poorly executed. Although I highly enjoyed parts of the show, the season, overall, left me feeling disappointed. They could have done so much better. In the end, the show was a disjointed hodgepodge, leading me to suspect that the show suffered from ill-advised corporate meddling or another type of turmoil.
“They can become excelente loving companions and even mounts. That’s Boba Fett.” Boba can be a mount?! Now I need to see Boba giving Krrsantan a piggyback ride in season 2
Thank you so much. Your explanation is exactly why I was so pro-development of Boba Fett's character in the first place. After all, I was no fan of bounty hunters in the first place. Saw nothing interesting in them and I never liked Cad Bane for one bit. But already in The Mandalorian 2, I could see the change in Boba Fett and showing he had personality and humanity after all. The few only things, I didn't like at all in TBOBF was the unnecessary overdoing massacre of Tuskens and I happens to agree with the actor Temuera Morrisson's dislike over Boba Fett talking so much, which I can understand since Boba isn't exactly much of a talker. With that said, I think you made a excellent job of explaining why ppl shouldn't bash this show just because Boba Fett isn't the same person as before sarlacc pit.
I really enjoyed BOBF. I did like the story arc and wasn’t particularly looking to see a story of a ruthless bounty hunting killer. What I DID want was a more fully developed story line. I agree with your breakdown, but the problem is that the story would even NEED a breakdown. So many times the writers almost got there, then just completely backed off. So many details left on the table along the way that even breakdowns or another season really can’t clean up. But like I said, I really truly enjoyed the series and hope for another season!
Question. It seems as though on tattoine there are only 3 citys with some small smatterings of towns. Why hasn't someone filled more of the empty with moisture vaparators?
I feel like Boba'a attachment to community and a tribe would mean a whole lot more if viewers were shown the job on Corellia that went wrong, and how he's been solo ever since.
I would have loved it if one of the bacta flashbacks had Daniel Logan as young Boba facing off with Cad Bane in the Jango armour! But I think Boba's intense warrior face is actually more a facet of the tribal Tusken Boba that the killer in the past. To me, the Boba that killed for money and fought for the Empire would have been more apathetic and dispassionate- it was all business for him. The barbarous up close and personal warrior spirit to me is more who he's become than who he was.
I also would've like seeinh him training to ride rhe rancor. Find it interesting that Danny Trejo didn't make an appearance in the final episode. Is Boba the ruler of the planet or just Moa Epsa?
If the guy placing a Stormtrooper helmet on a spike is any indication, the Tuskens seem to have been killed anywhere from a few weeks after Jabba died to a couple of months, or 1 year, depending on how long the news took to arrive at Tatooine. If that's true, 1.) Boba's a fast learner, & 2.) He was alone for at least 4 years. Also, considering Freetown was set upon by the Mining Guild as soon as they got the news, both their and Boba's lives changed on nearly the same day.
We loved the series!! I think Book of Boba Fett originally had just 5 chapters of content. In the edit, they used what they had and shuffled it then added similar characters that didn’t know their own roles in life and needed lessons learned. I tried to watch it all the way through instead and it was a little better. I think they added the stories of Mando and Luke to reflect on Mando’s and Luke’s roles in the galaxy and their acceptance in them. The beginnings of their own tribes… Jedi and Mandalorians. My question is.. even though using the Rancor was cool … why didn’t he use the Firespray to attack the Scorponek droids? I see Robo Cobb Vanth taking over the planet. Another question 🙋🏻♂️ why do you think they didnt show a younger Boba with Cad Bane? Thank you for all that you do for the Star Wars community!
Also one issue I have continually with this show-- Boba seems to not have any expertise himself, everything is about Fennec giving him ideas. They should have had a third character to show Boba's mastery to, rather than him being continuously "taught" by Fennec.
Boba was dead as far as we knew but they found a way to bring him in Mando. Had he come in with the same attitude he wouldn’t have helped Fennac, killed Cobb for his armor and forked our baby right on over to the empire. Am I right? I didn’t need to see him training the rancor and can assume that’s what he was busy doing ep 5 & 6. The surprise was worth it. We see his intent without having it shown.
There's still so much to explore with Boba's story, especially since his story was diverted for so long in Season One. I could easily see a Season Two. Hope we get one!
The viewership numbers are even higher than Mando. Season 2 is surely happening I feel.
@@brucesnow7125 I hope so! =)
@@ohimarc9983 whats your point?
I’m still fully on board with Fett’s development, but like you said I do wish the execution was done a bit differently and better. Overall I still enjoyed the ride and can’t wait to see more.
Same here. Execution is critical, and can be the difference between having to explain / clarify / justify what we saw versus being able to say, “That was kriffing amazing!!!” I really really hope they have a season two and elaborate on Boba’s new role on Tattooine and potentially how this plays into galactic events, Din and other Mandalorians’ stories, other bounty hunters shifting roles / positions given this super famous comrade’s reinvention of himself, etc.
What development??? If anything’s this entire series was anti development lmao
@@dancingvalkyrie A Season 2 announcement now even though there focus is doing other shows? I really do think you shouldn’t be quick to assume that.
@@dancingvalkyrie Okay your point? Jumping to conclusions is still not something one should do.
@@dancingvalkyrie then what the hell are you doing here with people who like the show
I still think the symbolism of Fett calming the Rancor himself would have been so much more impactful.
I love the way they portrayed Boba fett, and his growth as a character. Literally my only criticism of the show is the fact that they wasted two episodes on the mandalorian that could have easily been spent developing boba's character more. I think Tamera Morrison is absolutely amazing, and the lack of his acting on two episodes his characters the namesake of bothered me a lot.
A good fair treatment of BoBF. I agree, they should have given the show 2 or 3 more episodes, and played the story out linearly, That would have given all the story beats the time to breathe. I personally like it. They used that Star Wars Rebels approach too, The Father Figure (Cannan/Boba), The Mother Figure, (Hera/Shand), The Cranky Uncle, (Zeb/Krissantin) and the Kids (Ezra Sabine / The Mods Gang) They each had that role arc type. Family was a strong point in the show. Father and Son, Din an Grogo, and Asoka almost felt like an Aunt in some ways. The Family was Strong with this one.
@@dancingvalkyrie omfg he was known for sitting there and looking pretty
As much as I loved the Mando/Luke/Grogu episodes, I think it was a mistake to have them in this show. They should've kept that stuff for Mando S3, and written at LEAST two more episodes for the title character of this show, Boba freaking Fett.
I agree that they could've given us more, but I'm happy with what we got... very Star Wars. We're not going to get the full story from start to finish in one go, and that's what keeps us coming back. And yes, this story was clearly about family... which is why I feel it was absolutely right to include Din and Grogu. They're part of Boba's new community, his tribe, and that goes both ways. Din went back to bounty hunting so he could find who he thought his family was, only to lose them. They chose to ostracize him right after it felt like Grogu chose the Jedi way over him. But Grogu eventually chose his buir, Din chose his vod, and Boba got everything he needed... taking rancor-sized strides towards healing all those scars on the inside.
that's a fun way to look at it. nice work
@@dancingvalkyrie you clearly did not pay attention to any of the points that were shown did you. Seems to me you're just picking fights and getting a rise out of people
This is a really interesting and strange show. It's very weird, structurally, and in parts feels like a first or second draft.
But honestly? I love it. I love that it is a little messy and a little artsy. Probably my favorite live action show so far.
And this is why Star Wars Explained is the best Star Wars TH-camr
I'm honestly surprised Filoni didn't take the opportunity to recreate the missing story through flashbacks. All the pieces were there:
• Live-action Cad Bane
• Young Boba body double
• Daniel Logan
I just wanted to thank you. Years ago I stepped away from the fandom because of its toxicity, it was hindering my enjoyment of Star Wars. Your channel is the only thing Star Wars related I kept following because you are always respectful even when you don’t like certain stories, and you don’t resort to petty nitpicks and arguments. Because of this, I’ve started to like Star Wars way more than ever.
I stumbled upon another BoBF video (a meme video) on my homepage, and I decided to watch it. I looked at the comments and it’s sad to see the people who loved their “saviors” Dave Filoni and Joni Favreau are now hating on their work in a toxic way (criticism is fine but you don’t have to be a d*ck about it). And this reminded me of why I left the online community, but it also reminded of how great your content is.
So thank you for always trying to look on the bright side and for always been respectful
They took a gamble on 7 episodes, well, 5 really. It was pretty good, they found a footing and I think there will be more to come from Boba and Fennec as they cruise the galaxy taking on righteous jobs/causes while Cob Vanth and his new, modded out shoulder keep a sharp eye and a quick draw over Tatooine.
@Rough Collies Rock Jango killed her as soon as she got caught. She just worked for him, no relations there, so not remotely close to this
@@szyszus4683 Jango and Zam had a deeper relationship in Legends. Even in a canon comic it was implied Jango had done jobs with her in the past and that Zam was one of the bounty hunters young Boba looked up to, along with Cad Bane, Aurra Sing, & Bossk.
Honestly, I don’t think Boba’s training with the Rancor is over. He was clearly struggling to ride it in the finale, and even lost control of it. I personally see his riding of the rancor as him doing it despite not being 100% ready yet. He however did it because he knew it would be the best way to stop the droids and rescue his community.
I feel like Boba's story would have been way more impactful if we actually got a flashback or two explaining Boba and Bane's relationship.
Anyone who wasn't familiar with the deleted arc from the Clone Wars wouldn't have understood to importance of that scene.
Bane should've been seeded more throughout the season. Having him be the one to kill the Tuskens would've been one way
@@justinnyugen7015 I feel like it exactly would happen if Disney didn't force Baby Yoda into it. The two episodes, even one episode of these two would be enough for Bane.
Love this. I love how well you cover this without being to so negative like many others, but also accepting things as not 100% and being rational about it. I wish i could organize my subscription list so i could find your channel easier lol I have a lot of varied interests but I think your channel would be near the top :D
Also so true about the monster inside lol. I try to be a good person, and I get a lot of folk who tell me I am. But the struggle is so real sometimes. Difficult to keep out of the negative sink hole (sarlac?), and sometimes I can get agitation built up to where I may have a short fuze if not careful.
Chapters 5 and 6 could have shown Fett learning to ride the Rancor, as well as gearing up for war with his crew. A huge missed opportunity that was exchanged for enough fan service to fill a space cruiser.
I love all the deep thought and hard work that goes into making these videos. Great job!
I found his story arch change to be very relatable. He finds himself surviving what should have been his end and has a bit of an epiphany. He realizes that being a gun hand is a dead-end job in the most literal of ways and sets out to reinvent himself into someone who will be remembered with respect, not fear.
Regardless of the criticism, I have watched every episode 3 or 4 times now. I went even deeper than Mando, which surprised me. The series was littered with some of the most insane, fun, and imminently rewatchable SW moments ever made.
I think this story of redemption would’ve flowed better for me if we got to see more of Boba’s more righteous and honorable side in other media. Hints and pieces of righteousness behind the visor of a bounty Hunter. We got to see some of that in the Clone wars with some of the Boba Centric stories. But From what I’ve read in the comics, he still feels like the badass faceless bounty Hunter with very little personality. I think we need to see either his time during the Empire and showing that righteous indignation towards immoral bounties or actions in his wake. To see him actually kinda struggle while living fully in the life of a bounty Hunter and see that familial doubt of himself in his prime. That type of struggle would make his entire story flow better into his arc in the show.
One of your best, 100% agree, I think a lot of people missed the point. I love badass killer Boba Fett, but I also enjoyed this whole story about how he's changed
This is like a dissertation level, Indepth look at this series and Boba's story arc. Very nicely done. Top marks.
Incredible video! Such a great companion to the show
It's always impressive that you can see all these themes and details and distill them down into such clear language. I caught most of them, on one level or another, but that's why I come to you for the rest!
You explained Boba Fett's new story arc better than the show. Well done.
Excellent analysis - I was tuned into these themes all while watching the series as it came out, and being a die-hard 40+ OT fan, critic of the PT (but appreciate the story), lover of Clone Wars/ Bad Batch, hater of ST…. I loved this series and Boba’s arc. I’ve been saddened this whole time that many in my “tier” don’t see it that way… I wonder how much is expanded universe lore attachment vs Filoni-verse attachment - I was a purist even in the 90’s and though I acknowledge the EU stories as being great stories, I never latched onto them as canon. Here’s my pitch for a Boba movie trilogy to appease the other fans: do a serious homage to the man with no name trilogy set it in the years between Star Wars (what I call it) and Empire. That way Boba can be the Eastwood we all saw him as in the 80’s and it will still fit in continuity. I would love it too!
Skipped over, was the description of Boba's crazy effort to break into the palace (the first time) to steal back his ship. "I'll succeed or die trying". And he immediately goes on a revenge spree and then desperately tries to reclaim his armor. Both show him feeling powerless/dependent without these tools and his cultivated image. Additionally, his initial revenge on the bikers was totally subverted - it was the Pikes. Wish we saw more there. There is definitely room for a season 2.
As a lifelong Boba fan, i have to thank you for putting all this so eloquently.
14:18 I love this point so much, and I hope that, at least over time, people might use that perspective for this series (or indeed, any part of Star Wars they find lacking). There can, and will, be flaws in these stories. We can't change them, but we can understand, and glean things from, them. In line with Qui-Gon's advice, we can choose what to focus on.
Also, Star Wars tends to be iterative. There's a story, and then subsequently things that fill in, or enhance, parts of said story -- even strictly within the TV series, e.g. Caleb and Hera in The Bad Batch.
Boba may not be a Mandalorian in name, but now, after everything he’s done for Mos Espa, he has proven that he’s truly worthy of that name a thousand times over. Jaster Mereel, his adoptive grandfather, would be proud.
Also, I’m beginning to think that Boba’s starting to warm up to the idea of the creed after fighting with Din. Maybe he might become a true Mandalorian in the future like in Legends. But, we’ll have to wait and see what happens.
I thoroughly enjoyed Boba Fett's story. Giving him more depth and development. His supporting cast was also the highlight of the show, and seeing Ashoka again is also a favorite moment of mine.
Very cool explanation and insight. I’m surprised that you didn’t point out how at the end, Boba is struggling with his/their own success.
Boba killing Cad is really Boba killing his past. Shwah!
This is like, the perfect review. Thank you so much, I loved it.
I feel like the Boba Fett I knew and loved as a kid in the 80s was killed in the Sarlack pit and the Book of Boba Fett is his rebirth into an entirely new character. I love both versions of Boba.
Glad someone appreciates his arc.
Thanks, Alex! 🌟
great review and a strong argument!!
Really well said! Your video does a great job at pointing out the themes of this show. 10/10
I loved the series and if there's another season I'll be thrilled. I just love Tem and Ming-Na so much! I think Bane's appearance was my favorite moment of the series, it was sooooo creepy. I fell down a rabbit hole reading about it, and though Corey Burton again voiced Bane, he was played physically by stuntman Dorian Kingi. And here's a fun fact about Kingi: his mom is Lindsay Wagner, aka The Bionic Woman. That was a series that was a big part of my childhood (along with the Six Million Dollar Man). Cool!
Very well done! I hope it finds its way to those who didn't understand it. I don't think it was hard to follow but rather, as you said, was not the story some wanted and so they resisted what they were watching...ie, the blade got heavier as they fought it. Though I will admit that it may make more sense with the benefit of mid-life experience. Everyone, including myself, who just watched this for what it is, had a great time and loved the show. To borrow from a comment by Luke, don't think so hard. Just go on the ride and enjoy it!
I disagree why does every character need a redemption arc, why can't disney just have a villainous character, you csn make him more complex and give him a code and not have him be weirdly altruistic kind hearted personality. The whole tusken raider softened him argument doesn't work since that happens before the events of mando season 2 where he threatens to kill a child for his armour, brutally murders a bunch of stormtroopers, threatens to kill bo katan and casually murders bib fortuna in cold blood, but then he has a major personality shift
Couldn't have said it better myself! This kind of content makes you stand out in the YT Star Wars community. Looking forward to Bad Batch and Obi Wan in May!!
I agree with 100% on this take, I love Boba Fett and have since the first time I saw him in the Christmas special, yeah I am old LOL. While it would have been cool to see him just kill everyone and have a ton of general badassery in this show, I think that would have not developed him as a character at all and I am very happy with the story we got and hope we get additional seasons of it. Great video!
♥ your brilliant analogies, you are very observant and insightful!
I like the new direction taken for the character and this interpretation of what the show was trying to do but couldnt fully commit.
Like a lot of things, good idea but a lacking execution.
I seriously like this Boba Fett more than the old one.
It would have really worked if pre Tuskan Boba behaved like OG Boba. Cold, selfish and ruthless. He's initially accepted into the tribe due to his strength and cunning but he then let's his guard down. He's start to see himself as part of the tribe. The time between Rotj and Mandalorian was 5 years. A quick montage that would have been awesome him integrating himself in their culture. Then we see the more noble and heroic Boba who still value strength but also Clan and community. All this is taken away from him, by the Criminal who just want to subjugate, oppress and makes money. It would add to his motivation in taking control and changing the game. He's want s to more benevolent Daimyo.
Excellent analysis.
Great video, well articulated!
Fantastic video. Spot on assessment
As I said in a previous video’s comment the show does lean into that biblical imagery. Specifically in some ways from the book of Exodus. In it where Mosses receives a vision from Yahweh(God) to lead a group of people into a promised land. Sound familiar?
In Exodus water plays a very key part. Like when Mosses used it to convince the Pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt(you sorta can connect that with Boba talking with the Pykes). Much like how water is central in book of boba to represent serval things. Power(like the water monger), safety(Garsa’s not subtlety named sanctuary), healing(Boba’s Bacta), new beginnings(When the tusken chief gives Boba a black melon by the end of the first episode it was the start of his ascension into Tusken culture), and lastly the future(I have a whole analysis on Boba’s vision let me know if you to see that). Heck even the main villains towards the end are literally fish people! And Cad Bane is all dried up after decades of being a ruthless killer. Even getting redeemed by going into the waters of Mandalore sounds a lot like a baptism. Point is this isn’t much a crime drama as it is more of spiritual journey.
I loved this show but you explained his arc much better! Boba will always be my favorite Star Wars character
I know you want to be done with Tatooine but I’m hoping we continue to see more corners of Tatooine in Kenobi and a S2 of Boba if there is one.
I think the planet hopping was done very well in Mando, but we do plenty of planet hopping in the entire skywalker series. I liked how Boba’s entire season was focused on the “community” and “diversity” of just the one planet. It felt like a western filmed entirely about one town and the surrounding hills.
I like that you pointed out Cad Bane still being the same cold blooded killer as always. He made the mistake of closing the distance with Boba, not realising that his opponent became a skilled gaffi stick fighter from the Tuskens.
wish season 1 was all building the story with the tuscans. introducing cad bane. showing both sides of this "war" building up their teams/resources. and the season ending just before the war starts. Then the second season takes over from there. The tuscan stuff was really cool and would have been fun to see it explored a little deeper.
Love ❤️ video Alex keep up 🆙 the good videos!!!!!!!!
Thank you for explaining this so clearly.
Very well said. I met the show telling the story it was made to tell, not the one I had thought up, and I really enjoyed it, even with the intermission of Mando Season 2.5 in there.
I understand peoples criticism, but I don’t want BOBF to stop being a kids show like every other starwars tv/film creation. But Boba needs to avenge his father and face Mace Windu if he lives, he could go on one last hunt to avenge his father or defeat Mace but let him live.
Season 1 was just an introduction and backstory for Boba Fett. There's still a lot of storylines to go through.
I wanna see Cobb Vanth with a predator shoulder canon
Love this - thanks!
I think i've finally felt my "give a rat's ass" meter start dipping when it comes to Star Wars.
what a fantastic analysis of the first season of The Book of Boba Fett you were sooooo spot on with it. overall i like what the writers did with the character even though the first few episodes were a bit slow paced. but there are a lot of great supporting characters that have so much more potential in future episodes to say nothing of The Mandalorian continuity aspect. you really gotta be some kind of intransigent douche bag to not have a more favorable view of TBOBF after having watched this video.
Great word!
I loved this show, and was sad to see so many other Star Wars channels give it bad reviews for not doing what they wanted. This show was enjoyable for anyone who wanted to enjoy some Star Wars.
I know. I freaking loved this show and seeing so many people bagging on it using arguments that I frankly saw as nonsensical (I came across a comment or two that described the huge battle that took up the majority of the final episode "slow" or "small scale" which is just stupid. What parallel universe did they fall into where it was any of those things?).
I really wish the people who enjoyed it were more vocal online.
Woo hop! Thanks. I needed that!!😋
Thanks for reminding us of how the Star Wars mob reacted to George Lucas during the prequels!
So, what happens in the next chapter with Boba Fett?
1. Become Crime Lord
2. ??????? (but not crime)
3. Profit
I think this is why his arc is confusing
I have no problem with the direction of boba fetts character arc, just the execution of it. Also they should have made the deleted cad bane vs boba fett arc from clone wars an episode.
And also, the pykes deserved a better design.
I like how Cad Bane says Boba. “ Boooobaaa “
Outstanding! Excellent review. Wish the Disney “higher ups” would read this.
In hindsight, I do think they wanted to tell this story very early while Temuera Morrison was still able to do the action and stuff. Boba Fett, Tusken Tribe Member and Daimyo of Mos Espa can be a character going forward. They can always do Boba Fett, bounty hunter later on voiced by Temuera but with the helmet on.
I like how you make an intelligent argument for Bobas development this series
3:28 starting to like how they changed Boba's voice to sound more like Jango now (symbolism)
I agree with the point about more Rancor progression, but if they included more Rancor taming scenes, their wonderful misdirect to the Tuskens wouldn't have worked.
I really love/appreciate the point you made at 15:00 - 16:00. Honestly, the whole video was good, and it was nice to hear a perspective that wasn’t focused on all the negatives.
Also, I agree about the creators’ storytelling intentions; however, I do think many aspects of it were poorly executed. Although I highly enjoyed parts of the show, the season, overall, left me feeling disappointed. They could have done so much better.
In the end, the show was a disjointed hodgepodge, leading me to suspect that the show suffered from ill-advised corporate meddling or another type of turmoil.
There are two rancors inside you fighting one good one bad. Which will win? The one you feed the most...
"We've all got rancors inside of us." - Alex Damon, 2022
“They can become excelente loving companions and even mounts. That’s Boba Fett.” Boba can be a mount?! Now I need to see Boba giving Krrsantan a piggyback ride in season 2
Cool vid
Thanks 🙏🏼
I think the biggest thing that this show did is give us flashbacks in Star Wars. Now people should whine less when we get them in Kenobi and Ashoka.
Thank you so much. Your explanation is exactly why I was so pro-development of Boba Fett's character in the first place. After all, I was no fan of bounty hunters in the first place. Saw nothing interesting in them and I never liked Cad Bane for one bit. But already in The Mandalorian 2, I could see the change in Boba Fett and showing he had personality and humanity after all. The few only things, I didn't like at all in TBOBF was the unnecessary overdoing massacre of Tuskens and I happens to agree with the actor Temuera Morrisson's dislike over Boba Fett talking so much, which I can understand since Boba isn't exactly much of a talker. With that said, I think you made a excellent job of explaining why ppl shouldn't bash this show just because Boba Fett isn't the same person as before sarlacc pit.
I really enjoyed BOBF. I did like the story arc and wasn’t particularly looking to see a story of a ruthless bounty hunting killer. What I DID want was a more fully developed story line. I agree with your breakdown, but the problem is that the story would even NEED a breakdown. So many times the writers almost got there, then just completely backed off. So many details left on the table along the way that even breakdowns or another season really can’t clean up. But like I said, I really truly enjoyed the series and hope for another season!
Those were wise words.
I thought the unique story treatment was a successful experiment.
Question. It seems as though on tattoine there are only 3 citys with some small smatterings of towns. Why hasn't someone filled more of the empty with moisture vaparators?
The story here is solid, the execution could use work, I hope Disney still feels like exploring his story after this even with some of the backlash.
I really hope there's a season 2
I feel like Boba'a attachment to community and a tribe would mean a whole lot more if viewers were shown the job on Corellia that went wrong, and how he's been solo ever since.
I would have loved it if one of the bacta flashbacks had Daniel Logan as young Boba facing off with Cad Bane in the Jango armour!
But I think Boba's intense warrior face is actually more a facet of the tribal Tusken Boba that the killer in the past. To me, the Boba that killed for money and fought for the Empire would have been more apathetic and dispassionate- it was all business for him. The barbarous up close and personal warrior spirit to me is more who he's become than who he was.
I can believe you didn't say the line “Left for dead on the sands of Tatooine” at 4:43. Missed opportunity.😅
I also would've like seeinh him training to ride rhe rancor. Find it interesting that Danny Trejo didn't make an appearance in the final episode. Is Boba the ruler of the planet or just Moa Epsa?
You forgot to mention his time and his actions in the Mandalorin.
If the guy placing a Stormtrooper helmet on a spike is any indication, the Tuskens seem to have been killed anywhere from a few weeks after Jabba died to a couple of months, or 1 year, depending on how long the news took to arrive at Tatooine.
If that's true,
1.) Boba's a fast learner, &
2.) He was alone for at least 4 years.
Also, considering Freetown was set upon by the Mining Guild as soon as they got the news, both their and Boba's lives changed on nearly the same day.
We loved the series!! I think Book of Boba Fett originally had just 5 chapters of content. In the edit, they used what they had and shuffled it then added similar characters that didn’t know their own roles in life and needed lessons learned. I tried to watch it all the way through instead and it was a little better. I think they added the stories of Mando and Luke to reflect on Mando’s and Luke’s roles in the galaxy and their acceptance in them. The beginnings of their own tribes… Jedi and Mandalorians. My question is.. even though using the Rancor was cool … why didn’t he use the Firespray to attack the Scorponek droids? I see Robo Cobb Vanth taking over the planet. Another question 🙋🏻♂️ why do you think they didnt show a younger Boba with Cad Bane? Thank you for all that you do for the Star Wars community!
They should now make random episode's between New hope and Return of the Jedi.
Change for the better.... LIKE A BANTHA
Also one issue I have continually with this show-- Boba seems to not have any expertise himself, everything is about Fennec giving him ideas. They should have had a third character to show Boba's mastery to, rather than him being continuously "taught" by Fennec.
Boba was dead as far as we knew but they found a way to bring him in Mando. Had he come in with the same attitude he wouldn’t have helped Fennac, killed Cobb for his armor and forked our baby right on over to the empire. Am I right?
I didn’t need to see him training the rancor and can assume that’s what he was busy doing ep 5 & 6. The surprise was worth it. We see his intent without having it shown.