When you take over a crime bosses territory and refuse to do anything criminal you can bet there will be issues. At least they could have made him a morally grey character or something
It's like when Giorno took over the Passioné gang in Italy. Halting the flow of drugs would definitely spark some angry responses in the gang members if they don't get their money off the drug-selling.
Boba "Vader has me on speed dial" Fett being a good guy and leader is a hilariously stupid idea. He could have at least had an arc from baddie to good guy like Jamie Lannister or something similar. Also, what is with him getting beaten up by women or saved by them every episode?
@@All_Hail_Chael I like to imagine that most people in Star Wars are genetically or cybernetically modified enough to eliminate the strength gap between genders.
That isn't fair. Canonically, the power rangers are incredibly powerful despite looking like clowns. Even if some of them would bring pistols to warfare, they also bring giant fighting robots and the equivalent of superpowers. The Mod Kids overweighted scooters and holdout blasters.
Boba Fett was playing a game that no one else agreed to play. Mike Tyson needs into the biggest house on your block and then walks around telling everybody he's the neighborhood coordinator and he hands you a list of rules. I know that even though Tyson is in his 50s I still wouldn't want to fight him for no reason, but if he tells me that I don't have to follow his rules and there will be no consequence for it then I'm just going to do my own thing. Fett didn't even offer any benefits to being allied or even neutral with him. Sure, he says everyone gets to make money, then he goes about trying to remove the largest source of income for all of the gangs.
He also actively fucks you over because of the word of some street punks without listening to your pov. They can drive scooters that look pristine and afford all kind mods but can't afford water? Also if only that guy was raising waterprices people would all buy it from others and if they all do it, the problem isn't fixed at all. Even worse he then recruits those punks.
His biggest mistake was definitely trusting the other Gang Members. His logic that they wouldn't join the Pykes because they don't want them taking over kinda makes sense but is also flawed. These guys where already followers of the Hutts so would following the Pykes be much different.
Boba should’ve kidnapped or threatened someone close to the Gang members so that they would actually stay put and not take the Pykes money. Everyone has a soft spot, and I’m sure Boba would’ve exploited that.
When they teased this show I was excited. Then it came out and I thought "This doesn't look like the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy". You would think a guy whose entire profession is dealing with the criminal underworld, he would be more familiar with how things are done.
Maybe season 2 will have him expanding his influence....he who allies with the sand people will control the desert. the tusken wouldn't want anything to do with the cities, but would offer huge leverage against anything that has to be moved by ground.
A war with the Pike Syndicate for control of Tatooine... about 20 people (Boba's forces) versus about 40 Pikes and a couple of big droids... not much of a War!
The main issue for me was the lack of manpower. Any sindacate could have just sieged Jaba's fortress because Boba and Fennec Shand where a 2 man army plus 2, just 2, gomorrean guards lmao
Agreed Ben! Boba Fett must have learned or experienced something from the many wars he has attended over the years as a Mandalorian. They're an armored fighting force. Tank designs are a balance of heavy firepower. He knew this one! Small Tips: “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” “If enemy forces are united, separate them.” (Darth Sidious) “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” (Darth Sidious) “The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy so that he cannot fathom our real intent.” (Darth Sidious) “Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.” (Darth Sidious) All quotes by Sun Tzu
I'm concerned by how much of the current conversation is with the mistakes and problems with the book of Boba Fett. In '77 some friends and I saw a movie called "Star Wars" and we started talking about what was good, what was bad, and what should have been. And we haven't stopped since. I think what I'm trying to say is, it's great to discuss, to challenge, even to disagree; but don't loose sight of how awesome it is to have this juggernaut called Star Wars. And as always, thank you so very much for the video.
Thank you! The Mod-gang were spending all their money on non-essential expensive body modifications and extra mirrors and paint jobs for their speeders. That merchant SHOULD be charging them extortionate prices for water. They have too much money to know what to do with.
Boba was operating on a limited time frame so assembling the forces he need in the time frame he had might not have before possible. And I don't think he really made any mistakes, to quote the art of war "appear weak when you are strong and strong when you are weak" I thought he was using a bait and wait strategy with the other gangs. No plan ever works completely like you want I doubt he saw all the gangs turning on him or maybe he did. He knew he was fighting an up hill battle from the start. As for fixing the areas Prosperity that takes a while he looked liked he was there for at most maybe a few months minimum not a lot of time to fix things up. Boba looked like he was trying to find those who would be loyal to him first, reliable luteniants, building an empire takes time, given all that was against him I thought he did pretty well. And in one battle he managed to gain complete control over city and gain the people's faith and loyalty. I'd say he's adapting his plans as needed and using what he got very well just because something look like it's weak or a mistake doesn't mean it is that the key to deception. I saw him pullout what he need when he needed it. The rancor had a huge intimation factor and long term psychological effects on his enemies, in his fight with Bane he waited until he was close, Bane's a crack shot and fast on the draw but in most fights I've seen him in unless he catches you off guard in close combat he tends to lose in melee with other experienced fighters.
The art of war might be correct but Boba appeared weak and was weak. He was a shit ruler, he should know how those gangs work but for some reason he thinks they are loyal when he shows nothing they should be loyal for. He acts like a complete moron. Also to fight in the city instead of fighting at the palace was dumb. He is supposed to protect the city but instead of keeping the fight away from it or his force consolidated he split them up for easy pickings. And if the ambushers weren't retarded and had actual laser weapons they would all have died.
This whole show felt pointless, not taught out, rushed and only made Boba look unqualified to be in the position he was in. We literally didn't care about either side in the finale. It was just full of cannon Fodder. Very disappointing series, imo.
@Joe Biden’s nose sniff sniff I'm sure anyone watching this on a surface level found it very entertaining, unfortunately those that viewed it on a deeper level didn't really see much progression. I mean, Boba was the same person going in as he was going out. It was his story yet it lacked any arc for him.
"(Boba Fett) best exemplified the well-intentioned, good natured leader that is completely inept at solving problems." Translation: do NOT be Jimmy Carter
The Fiscal Deficits under Carter were actually smaller than those under Reagan…. Reagan gets remembered as some kind of financial genius…. But guess what? The guy that was actually in charge of reducing inflation was appointed by Carter… not Reagan, and in fact the recessions seen at the end of Carters run were necessary to defeat the causes of inflation that Carter had inherited…. Reagan then inherited Carter’s good work. Also the giant leap of most manufacturing jobs in the US to other countries was caused by Reagan era policies…. Reagan wasn’t a hero, he ran the country in to a huge deficit with unchecked military spending and giving tax breaks to the rich… Trickle Down Economics absolutely doesn’t work and this has been proven time after time
@@Sigilstone17 you need to actually look at the Real history and not just what people have been repeating in their echo chambers. Look at it by the Numbers not by your or other people’s opinions and you will see that the narrative you have been told isn’t true.
I enjoyed the series however they did a classic law man cleaning up the west storyline when it should have been a mob boss origin story. Boba should have been ruthless in his dealings. The spice should have been shown to be destroying the planet. The pykes should have gotten the sand people addicted to spice, which would have been his motivation for ousting them. Kinda like when heroin or crack dealers move into the neighborhood in mafia movies.
First problem I observed with Boba is his philosophy "ruling through respect"; for me this is a cover up that he is afraid, anxious if he is a good person or not and those that have seen through this impersonation has taken advantage of it. Second, he is a good middle person but a bad leader. I would even say that Fenec should be the daimyo rather than him; he even favors her opinions (which most of the time is right) to what decisions /actions to take because he himself is not well-versed/studied on the economy and social constructions of the place he wants rule upon. Third, his experience with the Tusken isn't a "one size fits all" solution. He should be open minded of how different people think among each other. The stubbornness with his code and ridiculousness of his wants made him more enemies than allies.
The one action that showed he was a moron was sitting the crime bosses down at a table and telling them that they had to stop selling and shipping spice, the thing that made them all their money. Why would they do that?! They are already in bed with the Pykes and making a lot of cash in doing so whereas Boba offers them nothing but a loss to their bottom lines and then he is shocked they betrayed him? This is NOT the Boba we know from the original movies and all the novels and computer games that came out with him in them. He is a methodical, smart, cold blooded killer who has no mercy, not some simpering good guy who sees the best in everyone.
Their betrayal got them all killed. Which was gonna happen. The Rancor scene at the meeting was their warning to not screw with him. They were too dense to get the hint.
@@GRIGGINS1 Absolutely their betrayal got them killed, but look at it from their POV. On one hand there's Fett, with a dozen people on his side, half of them kids with scooters and yeah, ok, a Rancor. But the Rancor is in the pit beneath the palace so they only had to fear that if they got caught by Boba. Then on the other hand there's the Pyke Syndicate, a powerful criminal organisation which has put money into their pockets for years and has a huge powerbase to call on for troops. Were they really that dense? In the same position what would you and I have done?
@@ukmediawarrior Given all the history of Boba and how he pulled of the nearly impossible time and time again. And that knowledge being known all over. Yeah they were indeed that dense. Swap out Boba with Darth Vader and those dummies would betray Vader too.
@@GRIGGINS1 I see what you mean about Boba's reputation, but Vader has the entire Empire behind him, no one would mess with him. And even if he didn't he has the Force. Boba is a lone guy, a bounty hunter, they tend to work alone and never go up against more than a few people at once. That is why Boba was trying to recruit people to fight with him. He has a deadly rep, for sure, and no one would mess with with him one on one, two on one or even say five on one .... but the Pykes had an army.
Answer to that thumbnail is yes. Alas, they showed like 5 minutes of the current life in Mos Espa during 7 episodes and hours of flashbacks in a bacta-tank, and also 2 episodes about someone completely else... Also taking over a planet wide criminal organization with 2 guys, so you and what army? :D
Even with all that, he could have used his forces more efficiently. He knew the war with the Pike Syndicate was coming. He could have assassinated the groups of Pikes shortly after they had arrived. He could have made it look like it had been sone by other groups. While this smokescreen would have been pretty thin, he might have discovered the war machines and taken them out or over and Cad Bane's presence might not have been a surprise or the betrayal for that matter. Anyway, it would have weakened the Pikes presence on Tattoine and prolonged the build-up, giving him more time to hire mercenaries off-world. If not, the Pikes would have had fewer forces for their attack and locals might have supported them less. Of course having one or more groups of Pikes arrive dead might have make some people think twice about attacking him. And let's not forget. This wasn't the war against the Pikes. This was just the first skirmish. They could be back in a month with a thousand men. And then what?
Boba's biggest problem was bad writing. By episode 4 i thought they'd pivoted in a desperate attempt to save the series upon realizing how bad the season was. Also, I'll never forgive them for the Vespa Power Ranger Brigade. Such a missed opportunity, but I'm sure they'll smooth it over with novels and comics. That's the pattern, apparently.
Fett was soft on the crime lords who couldn't be trusted which was big. Edit: he also had alot of money and didn't recruit anyone which made him very vulnerable.
@@grayscribe1342 he could have paid for spies to keep an eye on the neutral parties as well and had ambushes set for when the Pikes reinforcements arrived. Lots of mistakes
Falling down that pit must have really wavered his brain. Everything he did was stupid, he's supposed to be control of the crime economy of mos espo & of Tantoonie but really he had no control over anything. He's supposed to be protecting his criminal elements, but he couldn't even protect the sanctuary, his little band of allies, or himself. They had no real fighting force and even the other crime Lords didn't even help. So that means in their eyes he was just weak and they waited for his replacement. And it was so odd that the Hutts, who controls most of the crime economy in the galaxy, they really didn't try to take over the void that Jabba's death created. In the way Boba operated, they could have talked it over everything without him even knowing it thing. His character is far different from his displayed in Empire Strikes Back.
I can barely get my wife to watch Star Wars with me. She liked the Mandalorian but after I had her watch 4 episodes of this show, I don't think she wants to come back to the universe at all. That was Boba Fett's biggest mistake, letting shitty writers control his story.
I saw more mandalor in boba take the hit and then crush them after they started the fight with him the armor was good and made him forget about when he took it off he could be hurt
Boba Fett is the epitome of falling upwards. Except when he falls down a sarlacc pit. But even then he can't get digested right. This series would have worked better if it had been written as a slapstick comedy.
We thought the show was going to be like "The Godfather" set in the Star Wars universe. Well, it was, but Boba Fett wasn't Vito or Michael Corleone, he was more of a Fredo.
Not much of a Timeframe involved here . Mere Weeks . After the passing of Jabba's Century or more in charge . Social Inertia is difficult to overcome . I think he will actually be a Great Leader on Tattooine in the End . The Betrayers are all dead , Great Work Fennec . And SHE defers to Boba . Think about that . There was not enough time to really develop this Trope further . I doubt there is a Season Two coming . The New Tattooine will be part of the New Star Wars Universe .
American Ben… I do agree with many of these criticisms. Although I do feel, should this show continue, that the next season will be a boon for Fett. I feel inspired by what this actor brought to the character and his pride in portraying the OG armored warrior. But, again, your points are taken
It's funny because Boba said he was going to rule not by fear but at the end when he sent fennec to butcher the opposition leadership, he went back on that completely
True, Boba Fett is a bad leader. Terrible at recruiting a military force, terrible at building a strong economy that he controlled. He thinks it's just about killing the last guy that was in charge and 'protection' what ever that means. And, yes he did shake up all the big players like the water guy and the other families. In fact, I wonder why he thought he was in charge. Looks to me like the Mayor, the other families and everyone was happy with the pikes running spice. Even the tuscans largely kept to themselves. To me, Boba acted a bit like a teenager that does not understand how the world works but wants to change the world in the way they see fit.
He forced low prices on a rare commodity... Here's water for free in a water-scarce environment! That can't go wrong... People won't use all of it and die of thirst... It's just the greedy business guy who hordes water, not the economy dictating the cost. Propaganda.
Dear American Ben..could you please do some Adderall or something before you do these videos..I'm trying to learn something not put myself to sleep with a book on tape..lol...not as much as British Ben does though please cuz he's just TOO obnoxiously loud and hyper🤣🤣...love you guys
When you take over a crime bosses territory and refuse to do anything criminal you can bet there will be issues. At least they could have made him a morally grey character or something
It's like when Giorno took over the Passioné gang in Italy. Halting the flow of drugs would definitely spark some angry responses in the gang members if they don't get their money off the drug-selling.
Boba "Vader has me on speed dial" Fett being a good guy and leader is a hilariously stupid idea. He could have at least had an arc from baddie to good guy like Jamie Lannister or something similar.
Also, what is with him getting beaten up by women or saved by them every episode?
@@All_Hail_Chael Gender-equal propaganda. Thank Disney for that idea.
@@All_Hail_Chael I like to imagine that most people in Star Wars are genetically or cybernetically modified enough to eliminate the strength gap between genders.
How is this the same guy that Vader had to warn not to desintigrate his prey?
You mean to say that recruiting the power rangers on Vespas didn't show he wasn't one to be trifled with!? Mild shock!
That isn't fair. Canonically, the power rangers are incredibly powerful despite looking like clowns. Even if some of them would bring pistols to warfare, they also bring giant fighting robots and the equivalent of superpowers. The Mod Kids overweighted scooters and holdout blasters.
The guys from Screen Junkies almost died laughing when the show tried to take the Mod gang seriously.
GG Disney for trying to kill us with humor. xD
When he shot that rocket at the force field I instant 🤦🏾
Didn't use his jetpack when got ambushed and cornered by those assassins.
At least that can be somewhat justified as rockets can take out droidekas and the big droids were nearly unknown outside the highest of the empire
@Joe Biden’s nose sniff sniff except that's how th3 real world works
Dont worry his missle magically reappeared before his fight with cad
He went back to base before that fight
Boba Fett was playing a game that no one else agreed to play. Mike Tyson needs into the biggest house on your block and then walks around telling everybody he's the neighborhood coordinator and he hands you a list of rules. I know that even though Tyson is in his 50s I still wouldn't want to fight him for no reason, but if he tells me that I don't have to follow his rules and there will be no consequence for it then I'm just going to do my own thing. Fett didn't even offer any benefits to being allied or even neutral with him. Sure, he says everyone gets to make money, then he goes about trying to remove the largest source of income for all of the gangs.
He also actively fucks you over because of the word of some street punks without listening to your pov. They can drive scooters that look pristine and afford all kind mods but can't afford water? Also if only that guy was raising waterprices people would all buy it from others and if they all do it, the problem isn't fixed at all. Even worse he then recruits those punks.
His biggest mistake was definitely trusting the other Gang Members. His logic that they wouldn't join the Pykes because they don't want them taking over kinda makes sense but is also flawed. These guys where already followers of the Hutts so would following the Pykes be much different.
Boba should’ve kidnapped or threatened someone close to the Gang members so that they would actually stay put and not take the Pykes money.
Everyone has a soft spot, and I’m sure Boba would’ve exploited that.
When they teased this show I was excited. Then it came out and I thought "This doesn't look like the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy". You would think a guy whose entire profession is dealing with the criminal underworld, he would be more familiar with how things are done.
I keep waiting to see the real Boba Fett in action, I never saw him
I thought at first he would unite and empower the tusken raiders. Then use them as his fighting force and base of power to rule the city.
That sounds awesome, not gonna lie. And the Tusken Raiders had already regarded him as one of them.
Maybe season 2 will have him expanding his influence....he who allies with the sand people will control the desert.
the tusken wouldn't want anything to do with the cities, but would offer huge leverage against anything that has to be moved by ground.
A war with the Pike Syndicate for control of Tatooine... about 20 people (Boba's forces) versus about 40 Pikes and a couple of big droids... not much of a War!
The main issue for me was the lack of manpower. Any sindacate could have just sieged Jaba's fortress because Boba and Fennec Shand where a 2 man army plus 2, just 2, gomorrean guards lmao
Agreed Ben!
Boba Fett must have learned or experienced something from the many wars he has attended over the years as a Mandalorian. They're an armored fighting force.
Tank designs are a balance of heavy firepower. He knew this one!
Small Tips:
“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.”
“If enemy forces are united, separate them.” (Darth Sidious)
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” (Darth Sidious)
“The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy so that he cannot fathom our real intent.” (Darth Sidious)
“Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack.” (Darth Sidious)
All quotes by Sun Tzu
Unfortunately a character can only be as competent as its writers.
I'm concerned by how much of the current conversation is with the mistakes and problems with the book of Boba Fett.
In '77 some friends and I saw a movie called "Star Wars" and we started talking about what was good, what was bad, and what should have been. And we haven't stopped since.
I think what I'm trying to say is, it's great to discuss, to challenge, even to disagree; but don't loose sight of how awesome it is to have this juggernaut called Star Wars.
And as always, thank you so very much for the video.
Thank you! The Mod-gang were spending all their money on non-essential expensive body modifications and extra mirrors and paint jobs for their speeders. That merchant SHOULD be charging them extortionate prices for water. They have too much money to know what to do with.
Eliminated the gang leaders while remaining apparently 'virtuous'? Priceless.
How dare you insult BOOBA FETT!
Boba was operating on a limited time frame so assembling the forces he need in the time frame he had might not have before possible. And I don't think he really made any mistakes, to quote the art of war "appear weak when you are strong and strong when you are weak" I thought he was using a bait and wait strategy with the other gangs. No plan ever works completely like you want I doubt he saw all the gangs turning on him or maybe he did. He knew he was fighting an up hill battle from the start.
As for fixing the areas Prosperity that takes a while he looked liked he was there for at most maybe a few months minimum not a lot of time to fix things up.
Boba looked like he was trying to find those who would be loyal to him first, reliable luteniants, building an empire takes time, given all that was against him I thought he did pretty well. And in one battle he managed to gain complete control over city and gain the people's faith and loyalty.
I'd say he's adapting his plans as needed and using what he got very well just because something look like it's weak or a mistake doesn't mean it is that the key to deception. I saw him pullout what he need when he needed it.
The rancor had a huge intimation factor and long term psychological effects on his enemies, in his fight with Bane he waited until he was close, Bane's a crack shot and fast on the draw but in most fights I've seen him in unless he catches you off guard in close combat he tends to lose in melee with other experienced fighters.
His gang was literally 10 people.
Stop trying to defend terrible writing. Star Wars can be shit and this was shit.
The art of war might be correct but Boba appeared weak and was weak. He was a shit ruler, he should know how those gangs work but for some reason he thinks they are loyal when he shows nothing they should be loyal for.
He acts like a complete moron. Also to fight in the city instead of fighting at the palace was dumb. He is supposed to protect the city but instead of keeping the fight away from it or his force consolidated he split them up for easy pickings. And if the ambushers weren't retarded and had actual laser weapons they would all have died.
You're thinking like a warlord, he was thinking like mafioso...
Love how cad bane calls him old when he should be younger than shan (the chick), early 40s at the most right?
This whole show felt pointless, not taught out, rushed and only made Boba look unqualified to be in the position he was in. We literally didn't care about either side in the finale. It was just full of cannon Fodder. Very disappointing series, imo.
@Joe Biden’s nose sniff sniff I'm sure anyone watching this on a surface level found it very entertaining, unfortunately those that viewed it on a deeper level didn't really see much progression. I mean, Boba was the same person going in as he was going out. It was his story yet it lacked any arc for him.
"(Boba Fett) best exemplified the well-intentioned, good natured leader that is completely inept at solving problems." Translation: do NOT be Jimmy Carter
The Fiscal Deficits under Carter were actually smaller than those under Reagan…. Reagan gets remembered as some kind of financial genius…. But guess what? The guy that was actually in charge of reducing inflation was appointed by Carter… not Reagan, and in fact the recessions seen at the end of Carters run were necessary to defeat the causes of inflation that Carter had inherited…. Reagan then inherited Carter’s good work. Also the giant leap of most manufacturing jobs in the US to other countries was caused by Reagan era policies…. Reagan wasn’t a hero, he ran the country in to a huge deficit with unchecked military spending and giving tax breaks to the rich… Trickle Down Economics absolutely doesn’t work and this has been proven time after time
@@tonyanthony5105 Carter was still a miserable failure and always will be no matter how much you hate Reagan
@@Sigilstone17 you need to actually look at the Real history and not just what people have been repeating in their echo chambers. Look at it by the Numbers not by your or other people’s opinions and you will see that the narrative you have been told isn’t true.
I enjoyed the series however they did a classic law man cleaning up the west storyline when it should have been a mob boss origin story. Boba should have been ruthless in his dealings. The spice should have been shown to be destroying the planet. The pykes should have gotten the sand people addicted to spice, which would have been his motivation for ousting them. Kinda like when heroin or crack dealers move into the neighborhood in mafia movies.
First problem I observed with Boba is his philosophy "ruling through respect"; for me this is a cover up that he is afraid, anxious if he is a good person or not and those that have seen through this impersonation has taken advantage of it.
Second, he is a good middle person but a bad leader. I would even say that Fenec should be the daimyo rather than him; he even favors her opinions (which most of the time is right) to what decisions /actions to take because he himself is not well-versed/studied on the economy and social constructions of the place he wants rule upon.
Third, his experience with the Tusken isn't a "one size fits all" solution. He should be open minded of how different people think among each other. The stubbornness with his code and ridiculousness of his wants made him more enemies than allies.
The one action that showed he was a moron was sitting the crime bosses down at a table and telling them that they had to stop selling and shipping spice, the thing that made them all their money. Why would they do that?! They are already in bed with the Pykes and making a lot of cash in doing so whereas Boba offers them nothing but a loss to their bottom lines and then he is shocked they betrayed him? This is NOT the Boba we know from the original movies and all the novels and computer games that came out with him in them. He is a methodical, smart, cold blooded killer who has no mercy, not some simpering good guy who sees the best in everyone.
Their betrayal got them all killed. Which was gonna happen. The Rancor scene at the meeting was their warning to not screw with him. They were too dense to get the hint.
@@GRIGGINS1 Absolutely their betrayal got them killed, but look at it from their POV. On one hand there's Fett, with a dozen people on his side, half of them kids with scooters and yeah, ok, a Rancor. But the Rancor is in the pit beneath the palace so they only had to fear that if they got caught by Boba. Then on the other hand there's the Pyke Syndicate, a powerful criminal organisation which has put money into their pockets for years and has a huge powerbase to call on for troops. Were they really that dense? In the same position what would you and I have done?
@@ukmediawarrior Given all the history of Boba and how he pulled of the nearly impossible time and time again. And that knowledge being known all over. Yeah they were indeed that dense. Swap out Boba with Darth Vader and those dummies would betray Vader too.
@@GRIGGINS1 I see what you mean about Boba's reputation, but Vader has the entire Empire behind him, no one would mess with him. And even if he didn't he has the Force. Boba is a lone guy, a bounty hunter, they tend to work alone and never go up against more than a few people at once. That is why Boba was trying to recruit people to fight with him. He has a deadly rep, for sure, and no one would mess with with him one on one, two on one or even say five on one .... but the Pykes had an army.
Answer to that thumbnail is yes. Alas, they showed like 5 minutes of the current life in Mos Espa during 7 episodes and hours of flashbacks in a bacta-tank, and also 2 episodes about someone completely else... Also taking over a planet wide criminal organization with 2 guys, so you and what army? :D
Even with all that, he could have used his forces more efficiently. He knew the war with the Pike Syndicate was coming. He could have assassinated the groups of Pikes shortly after they had arrived. He could have made it look like it had been sone by other groups. While this smokescreen would have been pretty thin, he might have discovered the war machines and taken them out or over and Cad Bane's presence might not have been a surprise or the betrayal for that matter. Anyway, it would have weakened the Pikes presence on Tattoine and prolonged the build-up, giving him more time to hire mercenaries off-world. If not, the Pikes would have had fewer forces for their attack and locals might have supported them less.
Of course having one or more groups of Pikes arrive dead might have make some people think twice about attacking him.
And let's not forget. This wasn't the war against the Pikes. This was just the first skirmish. They could be back in a month with a thousand men. And then what?
George Lucas has stated publicly that Boba and Jango Fett are not Mandalorians
Boba's biggest problem was bad writing. By episode 4 i thought they'd pivoted in a desperate attempt to save the series upon realizing how bad the season was. Also, I'll never forgive them for the Vespa Power Ranger Brigade. Such a missed opportunity, but I'm sure they'll smooth it over with novels and comics. That's the pattern, apparently.
1 not immediately using the hand flamer on the writers
Fair assessment. Unfortunately there is such a thing as being too good for your own good, when there such knavish folks in the world.
Fett was soft on the crime lords who couldn't be trusted which was big.
Edit: he also had alot of money and didn't recruit anyone which made him very vulnerable.
Exactly, he could have hired mercenaries and assassins to attack the Pikes closer to the places they thought secure on other worlds.
@@grayscribe1342 he could have paid for spies to keep an eye on the neutral parties as well and had ambushes set for when the Pikes reinforcements arrived. Lots of mistakes
Falling down that pit must have really wavered his brain. Everything he did was stupid, he's supposed to be control of the crime economy of mos espo & of Tantoonie but really he had no control over anything. He's supposed to be protecting his criminal elements, but he couldn't even protect the sanctuary, his little band of allies, or himself. They had no real fighting force and even the other crime Lords didn't even help. So that means in their eyes he was just weak and they waited for his replacement. And it was so odd that the Hutts, who controls most of the crime economy in the galaxy, they really didn't try to take over the void that Jabba's death created. In the way Boba operated, they could have talked it over everything without him even knowing it thing. His character is far different from his displayed in Empire Strikes Back.
This is what happens when you have civilians writing wars. They have no idea of military tactics or strategy.
I can barely get my wife to watch Star Wars with me. She liked the Mandalorian but after I had her watch 4 episodes of this show, I don't think she wants to come back to the universe at all. That was Boba Fett's biggest mistake, letting shitty writers control his story.
I saw more mandalor in boba take the hit and then crush them after they started the fight with him the armor was good and made him forget about when he took it off he could be hurt
Boba Fett is the epitome of falling upwards. Except when he falls down a sarlacc pit. But even then he can't get digested right. This series would have worked better if it had been written as a slapstick comedy.
We thought the show was going to be like "The Godfather" set in the Star Wars universe. Well, it was, but Boba Fett wasn't Vito or Michael Corleone, he was more of a Fredo.
This isn't Boba Fett. This is Beta Fett.
Not much of a Timeframe involved here . Mere Weeks . After the passing of Jabba's Century or more in charge . Social Inertia is difficult to overcome .
I think he will actually be a Great Leader on Tattooine in the End . The Betrayers are all dead , Great Work Fennec . And SHE defers to Boba .
Think about that . There was not enough time to really develop this Trope further . I doubt there is a Season Two coming .
The New Tattooine will be part of the New Star Wars Universe .
This show is much better if you consider Boba Fett as the villain. Perhaps he will be in the next series.
If you win in the end and your opponents are all dead. Monday morning quarterbacking is irrelevant.
$10 bucks says American Ben won’t do an analysis on Babylon 5.
I enjoyed the series. boba was a great fighter but at the end they both agree that being a ruler is not the job for him.
American Ben… I do agree with many of these criticisms. Although I do feel, should this show continue, that the next season will be a boon for Fett. I feel inspired by what this actor brought to the character and his pride in portraying the OG armored warrior. But, again, your points are taken
It's funny because Boba said he was going to rule not by fear but at the end when he sent fennec to butcher the opposition leadership, he went back on that completely
that's not fear, they were at war... they needed to take out the leadership of the enemy
Or maybe Fennec assassinated the villains without Boba knowing? Was there any dialogue implying he sent her?
i have been in organised familys here in Eu and this man don't know the first thing about ruiling
thought the series was disappointing. want to see a series with a couple of mandalarions in
I think the Sarlac ate his brain.
Did you really ask if the OG is too much like the copy to justify having his own show? Are you serious?
True, Boba Fett is a bad leader. Terrible at recruiting a military force, terrible at building a strong economy that he controlled. He thinks it's just about killing the last guy that was in charge and 'protection' what ever that means. And, yes he did shake up all the big players like the water guy and the other families. In fact, I wonder why he thought he was in charge. Looks to me like the Mayor, the other families and everyone was happy with the pikes running spice. Even the tuscans largely kept to themselves. To me, Boba acted a bit like a teenager that does not understand how the world works but wants to change the world in the way they see fit.
Boba is better off as a bounty hunter.
He forced low prices on a rare commodity... Here's water for free in a water-scarce environment! That can't go wrong... People won't use all of it and die of thirst... It's just the greedy business guy who hordes water, not the economy dictating the cost. Propaganda.
Glad I haven't seen this show. Sounds like they have made a mockery of the Boba Fett character.
Did boba fett had a no killing rule?
Boba isn't a mandalorian
Dear American Ben..could you please do some Adderall or something before you do these videos..I'm trying to learn something not put myself to sleep with a book on tape..lol...not as much as British Ben does though please cuz he's just TOO obnoxiously loud and hyper🤣🤣...love you guys
Why do you keep talking about "Mandalorian"? Boba Fett is not and has never been a Mandalorian.
This show was stupid
It's almost like the show is garbage.
Dare to say - Has Boba Fett been overhyped to beyond the stars by the SW fan base considering we never had much lore about him