Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 3

The third chapter of The Mandalorian season 3 toys with the show's structure and expands its scope to deal with a major plot thread of the first two ...

Unsurprisingly, the episode is bookended by a return to Din and Bo-Katan as they seek shelter with the Tribe. The side effect of Din atoning for his sins and Bo-Katan rescuing him from drowning is that the Kryze heir has been accepted into the clan as well despite her more unorthodox views. The logical assumption at this point was that Elia had baited Pershing into picking up the material to abduct him and bring him back to Gideon, who’s rumored to have escaped captivity. Chapter 19 is full of delicious universe-building, and it’s great to explore more of Coruscant in these shows. As Din and Bo jump to hyperspace, Chapter 19 changes the POV and we’re off to Coruscant. A pit stop on Kalevala is obligatory for the titular Mandalorian in order to recover his N-1, but things spin out of control as soon as they return to the planet, with a squadron of TIE Interceptors shooting to kill at Bo’s starfighter. Katy O’Brian’s character, who joins the conversation, is harder to read, and we can’t help but suspect she’s not done with Gideon’s long-term plans. The episode then spends around 20 minutes following Pershing around, who has a new boring desk job similar (if not identical) to Syril Karn’s in Andor. “That’s a lot of ships for an Imperial warlord.” Indeed, and we’re about to find out that Moff Gideon’s Imperial Remnant is very much still active. Before that, though, we get a good look at ex-Imperials who are trying to move on thanks to the New Republic’s reinsertion program. And it’s anything but filler, presenting a diversion which is the exact opposite of the external hijacking we saw in The Book of Boba Fett despite feeling similar at first. It’s also an excellent answer by Jon Favreau (alongside co-writer Noah Kloor) to viewers who have claimed he’s not capable of stepping out of the “Kenner toys sandbox” with this show.

The Mandalorian feels more like Andor in its third episode, which heads to Coruscant for a gorgeous episode focused on world building and setting up the ...

John Wick: Chapter 4 will be available in theaters and IMAX on March 24, 2023 (or March 23rd in Australia/NZ).](/videos/john-wick-chapter-4-official-final-trailer) [The Little Mermaid - Official Trailer“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “Mary Poppins Returns”)with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (“Life of Pi,” “Finding Neverland”). It feels like a more subdued version of the drink shared in the Imperial base in Seeing the world from Pershing’s perspective as he assumes everyone is suspicious of him contrasted with Elia’s casual way of breaking the rules builds tension and demonstrates just how much she’s in control of the situation. But this episode is set in the symbolic (if not literal, we’re reminded) center of the galaxy on Coruscant and both tonally and aesthetically more closely mirrors an episode of There’s a bit of barb to the note that the Empire wouldn’t have let this many potential enemies congregate together that only becomes sharper at the episode’s resolution. Much to the comical dismay of R5-D4 and Grogu, who sensibly seals himself up for the duration of the conflict, Bo-Katan employs a similar tactic to what Din used in the Season 3 premiere to deal with a force employing superior numbers. It’s a critique reminiscent of the divide in It seems unlikely that Bo-Katan will never remove her helmet again, but following the Way of the Mandalore for a while might help give her fresh perspective on a major sect of her people. It’s a classic question of faith, a vision without proof, and one she’ll likely continue to grapple with while finding sanctuary with the Children of the Watch. That promise seems like it has come to fruition in episode 3 of Season 3, which may disappoint fans who watch the show for its titular character but brings in some of the focus on broken systems and oppressive bureaucracy that worked so well in [Andor](/articles/andor-season-1-review). [ideas for the series](/articles/star-wars-rangers-of-the-new-republic-on-hold-mandalorian) might find a home in The Mandalorian.

Dr. Pershing takes center stage in The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 3, as Din Djarin and Bo-Katan face new obstacles in his pursuit of redemption.

He explains that he is bringing Bo-Katan there as a guest, and encourages her to keep her helmet on to keep the peace. As the Mandalorians clap each other on the back and celebrate, Bo-Katan’s focus turns to the Mythosaur sigil mounted on the wall, signaling that perhaps she is on a path now to reclaim what is rightfully hers. It looks even worse when the top of the episode is remembered, and Bo-Katan’s newfound homelessness is considered. She tempts him with offers to break into the Imperial junkyard and find him a mobile lab, which is an offer he refuses—at first. Pershing comes face to face with the mind flayer. But for Elia, her friendship has been a ruse at the behest of the amnesty program to seemingly find weak links like Dr. Pershing is understandably shocked that Elia orchestrated this, and he maintains this all the way to the interrogation room where she trapped him. When Din awakes, she is quick to assuage his concerns and confirms that she witnessed him [bathe in the Living Waters](https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-season-3-living-waters-mandalore/), which means he is once again a true Mandalorian. The amnesty program, which is backed by the New Republic—the good guys—feels sinister at times, especially considering the fact that they have stripped them of a degree of personhood. Despite the initial alarm of seeing a familiar face, Elia and the other members of the program welcome him with open arms. [The Mines of Mandalore](https://collider.com/the-mandalorian-season-3-episode-2-review/)” with Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) waiting for Din to wake up after his unexpectedly dangerous soak in the Living Waters. With the aptly titled episode, “The Convert,” the series brings new blood to not only the director’s chair but the writer’s room too, and this shift is felt across the board.

Season 3 episode 3 is a refreshing mix-up of the status quo. Omid Abtahi as Dr Pershing in The Mandalorian. Disney.

For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to [The Radio Times Podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). [Disney Plus](http://www.radiotimes.com/disneyplus). [Dr Penn Pershing](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/the-mandalorian-dr-penn-pershing/) (Omid Abtahi) giving a speech after being accepted into the amnesty programme and pledging his allegiance to the New Republic. Kane and Pershing begin their mission to recover a mobile lab and are nearly caught on the train, being forced to jump together to escape capture. While they initially reject them, Djarin proves he's bathed in the Living Waters and is redeemed. Pershing is assured that it's only to soothe his traumatic memories to aid his re-integration into the New Republic but, when everyone else leaves the room, Kane dials up the power, seemingly frying Pershing's brain. Pershing isn't convinced until he realises that the equipment he's archiving in his job is coded to be destroyed, despite all being perfectly good, just because it was former Imperial equipment. Arriving at his Amnesty Housing, he meets some new friends and recognises an old associate, a former communications officer on Moff Gideon's ship, who we later find out is named [Elia Kane](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/the-mandalorian-elia-kane/) (Katy M O'Brian). Kane attempts to convince Pershing to continue his research, despite the New Republic's ethics laws against it. The pair's ship then comes under attack and they're forced to jump to somewhere no one will find them, with Bo-Katan realising that her home has been destroyed. Plus, the focus was on characters that fans might have dismissed in the past, with one even being nameless to us before now. However, the latest instalment, titled The Convert, showed no such signs and was a refreshing change from what we know so far.

Disney+'s Cryptic Plot Summary: On Coruscant, former Imperials find amnesty in the New Republic. Main Players: Mando, Bo-Katan Kryze, Dr. Pershing, Elia Kane, ...

Mando says he bathed in the living waters beneath the mines of Mandalore. The last thing I expected was the return of Charlie Cox's Star Wars variant and the revival of the Baby Yoda Prison Experiment subplot. Then [CGI Luke Skywalker](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a38971109/cgi-luke-skywalker-mandalorian-book-of-boba-fett/) hijacked the Season Two finale. We'll see if this crew's next plotline involves the reawakening of Mando and Bo-Katan's feud over the Darksaber, or if they're on the same team after the outing on Mandalore. [predecessor's exposition dump](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a43236901/the-mandalorian-season-3-episode-2-recap/). Near the end of the episode, Kane inexplicably betrays him, handing him over to the New Republic. This goes on until he gives the Armorer the 23andMe sample, which shows that Mando, in fact, bathed in the living waters beneath the mines of Mandalore. Good news for all you [Twister ](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/twisters-release-date-1235466673/) [fans](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/twisters-release-date-1235466673/), but I am disappointed that [Alan Kim](https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a36221675/alan-kim-minari-oscars-2021-thom-browne/) didn't make a cameo in this episode. Is any of this reminding you of a certain Pop on [The Mandalorian](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YDKxcdIXBs) [ theme](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YDKxcdIXBs) and dive in. This episode proceeds to do a lot of legwork to tell us what happens to all of the Imperial grunts when they lose to the good guys. [The Mandalorian](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a35013423/the-mandalorian-season-3/).