The Book of Boba Fett

[SotF]

Rumour has it that the Mandalorian will be piloting a Naboo fighter…

Makes sense that the N-1's would be on the open market as used fighters if you take stuff from Legends. They were phased out for the G-1 starting shortly after the Battle of Naboo with the complete shift over being during the early Clone Wars...incorporating some of the Gungan tech as well. The design was largely pushed to fix some of the issues the N-1 displayed in open combat along with new technology they had access to.

Other than the Royal ones which retained the chrome and yellow, the majority of the Naboo/Gungan ones look like a N-1 with the yellow swapped for green.

But the N-1's being on the secondary market would make sense for Din to be able to get ahold of one, they were well built and can outcompete some of the fighters coming into general production while they were being phased out (The later Clone Wars Z-95's were about the same...though, if you include performance in games, it's about as good as an X-Wing in combat).

[chromedog]

and there's the other issue that she did porn for a while which added to the mess.

... AAAAAAAAND "dated" Prince Andrew (yes, THAT one).  Koo Stark. 

[Mr. White]

I fear this may be threadcrapping, but after enjoying Mandalorian so much, I've been really disappointed with Boba Fett.

BoBF isn't working for me because the main character isn't written anything at all like the Boba we've seen in any other media to this point. He's helping prisoners escape, sparing people's lives, allowing slights and infractions. this is the same guy Vader had to rein in? The same guy who did jobs for the Hutts? This Boba's actions really are no different than actions the Mandalorian would take, except Boba seldom wears the mandalorian armour. (probably because The Mandalorian is fresh in everyone's mind). Disney can't seem to commit to a villainous lead here. I guess I was thinking this would be like the Star Wars Sopranos or Godfather. Maybe even Casino. Heck, he's not even an anti-hero. "Rule out of Respect". Good grief. that's how ideally run a company or unit. A criminal empire? Fear and exploitation is the trade is it not? The show could also use with a little more humour and fewer nostalgia eggs. The SW universe seems so small these days...

Edit: mods feel free to delete if this is too negative.

[Daeothar]

Well... Ep.5's title leaves nothing to the imagination at least... 

[OSHIROmodels]

That was 'Wizard' 

Rumour has it that the Mandalorian will be piloting a Naboo fighter…

Which was very cool 

There were a couple of laugh out loud moments for me as well. A good solid episode from Bryce 

Some of the scenic and space shots were very good although...

SPOILER

Not sure about the Niven ring. It looked very good but uncertain if it fits. Can't remember ever reading about one.

[Grumpy Gnome]

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[Mr. White]

I can see how some folks might not like a Boba redemption story. I was originally opposed to the idea but I think they are doing a decent job of it so far and they showrunners changed my mind.

It is working for me and Mrs. GG (to be fair she always prefers redemption stories though).

It could be better but it is still pretty good in my opinion. They need longer running times to more fully explore the character development and do more world building. Some plot threads could be neater/more tightly woven.

Flashbacks in general irritate me when it comes to storytelling.

I think Boba was changed by his Sarlaac experience (ie rebirth) and his admiration/respect for the Tuskens he joined. His first family. Important thing for a kid with such a challenging upbringing.

The “old man has to rethink his previous life” trope connects with my own current situation even if the details are vastly different. It something more profound than a midlife crisis. It is having to reinvent yourself when you are forced to look at things differently due to your changing experiences.

But the story may not work for everyone.

This is really insightful and will give me something to dwell on. I say this with all sincerity. Thanks for the post!

[Blackwolf]

I never thought I’d find a Naboo fighter cool And a brilliant nod to the old supercharger trope

[majorsmith]

Episode 5 was amazing, I’ve really enjoyed all the episodes except 3 which was a bit iffy but I like the whole boba story to be fair

[Blackwolf]

Yes,I agree Majorsmith.
And I almost quoted myself;  I’ve only just got my Razorcrest 

[Mr Tough Guy]

Loved episode 5, but it did highlight how lame Boba Fett is in comparison to Din Djarin, and how much I'd rather watch him, the first 5 minutes with him was better then anything else we've seen this season of the Book.
At least he'll be back, so it won't just be Boba Fett, but it's a shame that Boba Fett is near the bottom of cool characters in his own series, only his little mod gang is lamer. From a character that just oozed cool by just standing there, I'd now rather watch almost any other character than Boba Fett, it's a damn shame what they did to his character.

[Blackwolf]

Yeah,I don’t know. Boba is a different character so I’m enjoying the series on a different level to the Mandalorian,and if you have read any of the novels he is remarkably canon.

[OSHIROmodels]

I’m happy with the way he’s going. Not every character has to be ‘kick ass’.

I’m also appreciating the extra world building they’re doing in these spin offs.

[Daeothar]

Amen to that.

Looks like Mando is taking over the badass role, where Boba is sort of going the Lando route now...

[chromedog]

He was also in a NZ soap opera!

To be fair, acting in Shortland Street is where a fair chunk of UnZud actors get their first chops.  It's like Neighbours or Home & away (or Corrie - which even Craig Charles (Red Dwarf) )