The Mandalorian Series 1 Review: 7 Ups And 2 Downs

2. Pedro Pascal's Clint Eastwood-Type Mando

Making a faceless protagonist work is no easy task. Yet through Pascal's expertly-dry line delivery, body language, and the actions his character takes, you're able to connect with him without really seeing his face. Much like 2012's Dredd (minus a visible jawline), the audience is easily able to identify with Mando without getting a real read on him.

The directors and writers also do great work of keeping his character consistent while also selling that mythic cool guy outlaw persona every step of the way. His development as a character is beautifully subtle, allowing his arc to move forward without drawing attention to it. You get glimpses of his tragic backstory and what made him so reserved, but the show allows this to be illustrated through his interactions with people and how he treats them. It's an incredibly refreshing way of giving you a glimpse at a character without spoonfeeding you every detail.

By the season's end, Mando has been clearly influenced by the events of the show and is no longer the lone gunslinger type he once was. Fans can only hope next season offers another sense of rewarding development for everyone's new favorite bounty hunter.