The Mandalorian’s Upcoming Episode Will Reportedly Be the Longest in the Series

The third episode of The Mandalorian season 3 is rumored to be the longest of the series, with a runtime of 56 minutes and 11 seconds, according to Cryptic HD QUALITY on Twitter. Created by Jon Favreau , the show has become one of the streaming service’s most popular and critically acclaimed shows. The series follows the adventures of a lone bounty hunter named Din Djarin (played by Pedro Pascal), who is hired to capture a valuable target known as Grogu (aka “The Child”) but decides to protect him instead.

The latest episode saw Mando and Grogu travel to Mandalore, where they sought the help of Bo-Katan, a character from the previous seasons. Bo-Katan saves Mando from captivity and joins him on his quest to wade into the Living Waters to be cleansed for taking off his helmet and showing his face to Grogu. Unfortunately, Mando encounters a Mythosaurs and nearly drowns, requiring Bo-Katan to save him once again. The episode ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as they wait for the next installment. The show’s popularity has skyrocketed since its debut in 2019, with fans praising its unique storytelling, impressive special effects, and beloved characters. The show’s success has even spawned several spin-offs and upcoming projects, including Ahsoka and The Book of Boba Fett.

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Katee Sackhoff Sheds Light on Bo-Katan’s Motivations and Journey in The Mandalorian

Bo-Katan, the fierce warrior from the planet Mandalore, has been a significant character in The Mandalorian. She has been a fan-favorite character since her introduction in the animated series, The Clone Wars, and her inclusion in The Mandalorian has been well-received. As the rightful heir to the throne of Mandalore, she has faced several setbacks and struggles to restore her planet to its former glory. However, fans were surprised when the second season revealed that she had given up on her quest to claim the Darksaber from Din Djarin, the titular character of the show.

Actress Katee Sackhoff, who plays Bo-Katan in The Mandalorian, recently spoke to Deadline about the character’s motivations and how she has reached a turning point in her journey. Sackhoff explained that Bo-Katan has fought against her own people for a long time, but she now realizes that this approach is not working. She believes that Mandalorians need to stop fighting amongst themselves and unite to restore their planet.

“We have to go back to see why she’s doing what she’s doing,” Sackhoff said. “This is a person who has fought, fought against her own people. She’s fought forever and she realizes that doesn’t work. You can’t continue to fight amongst yourselves.”

Sackhoff also discussed Bo-Katan’s relationship with Din Djarin, the main character of the show. While she doesn’t go as far as to say that Bo-Katan respects or trusts Din, she also doesn’t see him as an enemy.

“I think with Din – I don’t know if I’ll go as far as to say that she respects and trusts him – but she doesn’t not. He’s done nothing. If didn’t have the Darksaber, he’s done nothing that would make him her enemy. I think that is her problem is that she realizes that she’s not going to fight her people anymore. She’s not going to fight someone who she doesn’t have a reason to fight. Every single possibility, every place that she’s at right now, every direction she’s done before didn’t work before. That’s what she’s trying to figure out.”

Bo-Katan appears to be facing a significant decision point in her quest to bring Mandalore back to its former glory. She recognizes that her past approaches have not been successful and is trying to figure out a new way forward. Whether she will team up with Din or find another path remains to be seen, but fans can look forward to seeing more of Bo-Katan’s journey as the series progresses.

The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3 is set to air on Disney+ on March 15th.