The Mandalorian 2.3 Review - 7 Ups And 1 Down From Chapter 11
2. Moff Gideon Re-Enters The Scene
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It has been WAY too long since we last saw Moff Gideon.
Giancarlo Esposito's evil Imperial made his long awaited return in Chapter 11, albeit only through a holo-transmission and not physically. It's clear he has a large sphere of influence and that menacing presence from the first season remains intact; Gideon takes up the whole screen as soon as he appears, and it's clear he's gearing up for a confrontation with the remaining Mandalorian clans.
Likewise, Lady Bo herself is desperate to track down Gideon, and it's no doubt she'll get her wish before the season's end.
Either way it was great to see the character return, and further proof that this was the episode where Season 2 truly arrived.
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