The Mandalorian Season 4 Is Officially Better Than Season 3

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Season 4 of The Mandalorian is performing better than its third season, but the show’s future, and the future of Star Wars TV shows in general, is currently uncertain. Only a second season of Ahsoka has been officially announced for release next year, leaving the direction of the Star Wars New Republic storyline unclear.

Things have recently improved, though. A new show following up on The Mandalorian season 3 – the same season that initially dampened excitement for this part of the Star Wars universe – is helping to revitalize things. Along with The Book of Boba Fett, Lucasfilm had some trouble with its projects set in the New Republic era, but they’re now gradually regaining momentum.

Following season 3 of The Mandalorian, The Mandalorian & Grogu effectively serves as season 4. This new film—the first of several upcoming Star Wars movies—continues the story after the events of the third season, with Din Djarin and Grogu battling Imperial remnants in the Outer Rim. Because of this continuation, the film feels very much like another season of The Mandalorian.

Honestly, I think this new installment is even better than The Mandalorian season 3. It really feels like they took the best parts of the first season of The Mandalorian and ran with it. It’s not trying to be some huge, epic story – it’s a really fun, character-focused adventure that builds nicely on what we saw in season 3. It’s just a really compelling series of smaller adventures, and I loved it!

The Mandalorian’s Actual Season 4 Should Learn From The Mandalorian & Grogu

If The Mandalorian returns for a fourth season – which creator Jon Favreau has hinted at – it should take a lesson from The Mandalorian & Grogu. Season 3 struggled compared to the first two seasons because it lost sight of what made the show special: the bond between Din Djarin and Grogu. Instead, it spent too much time on broader storylines like the planet Mandalore, Bo-Katan Kryze’s quest for power, and the Darksaber’s history.

Previous storylines didn’t quite deliver and lacked strong bonding moments between Din and Grogu. However, The Mandalorian & Grogu directly addresses this, keeping the pair together for most of the film and prioritizing their relationship. While other plot points occur, the movie always focuses on Din and Grogu, making it much more enjoyable than The Mandalorian season 3. Season 4 of The Mandalorian should aim to capture this same heartwarming quality.

The Mandalorian Franchise Can Still Improve

Okay, so I really think The Mandalorian can bounce back after what I thought was a bit of a weak season 3. A lot of people were saying the show, now called The Mandalorian & Grogu, felt unnecessary because it didn’t really connect to the bigger Star Wars story, but honestly, I think that’s what hurt season 3. And it doesn’t even make sense – focusing on the story did help Grogu grow as a character, which was great to see!

The show dedicates a significant portion to Grogu, giving him more independence and a stronger storyline than we’ve seen before. This leads some to believe Din Djarin’s story has reached a natural conclusion after season 3. Now, the series could focus on Grogu’s journey, showing him mature with each episode. With Din continuing to mentor him, as he did in The Mandalorian & Grogu, Grogu’s future is full of potential, and the show can continue to evolve and get even better.

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2026-05-28 04:38